Colorado Free Rein

Elle James — 2023

Devin Layne, Former Green Beret from 10th Special Forces Group, returns home after a disastrous mission. Feeling less of a man due to injuries, he struggles to navigate civilian life, avoiding his former fiancée, convinced she deserves better. Horse trainer and champion barrel racer, Mallory Watts, is heartbroken when the love of her life returns from deployment but wants nothing to do with her. When Devin’s undying love for Mallory makes her the target of a man bent on revenge, he will do anything to keep her safe.

Reviews

Nicola Sarah Brooks@nikkisbooknook

Feb 6, 2023

Small Town meets Protector Romance!

Devin is all wrapped up in his own head. Medically discharged, struggling with his self image and distancing himself from the love of his life. Mal just wants Devin - she doesn't care if he's roughed up, dinged up or whatever.

When Devin lands a new job with Brotherhood Protectors Colorado, he finally starts to see he may still have plenty to give - now if he could just apply that to his fractured engagement to Mal! But someone seems to have it out for his sister and Mal and they soon become his first job.

Their love had endured - going from high school crush to finally getting together as adults, to engagement to faltering due to self doubts. They are heartwarming and their chemistry is great. I loved the portrayal of Devin's sister. She has endured something horrific but she refuses to allow it to continue to shape and darken her life. Great addition to the series.