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Home Sweet Texas
When a strange man appeared to her like amirage in the desert, he was the answer tothe lost and injured woman''s prayers. But shecouldn''t tell her handsome rescuer who shewas-because she couldn''t remember….
Ex-Texas Ranger Jake Trayner felt instantlyprotective of the mysterious lady who''dstumbled onto his sprawling Texas ranch. Shebrought a beacon of light to his solitary worldand Jake was determined to help her find themissing pieces of her life. Even if the returnof her memory erased the precious bondgrowing between them-and meant he''dnever see her again…
Ex-Texas Ranger Jake Trayner felt instantlyprotective of the mysterious lady who''dstumbled onto his sprawling Texas ranch. Shebrought a beacon of light to his solitary worldand Jake was determined to help her find themissing pieces of her life. Even if the returnof her memory erased the precious bondgrowing between them-and meant he''dnever see her again…
256 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published May 1, 2007
About the author
Sharon Gillenwater
65 books149 followersaka Sharon Harlow
Bestselling author Sharon Gillenwater writes stories about love—between a man and a woman, of family and home, and the everlasting love of God and Jesus.
She grew up on a ranch in the Rolling Plains of West Texas, near the small town of Colorado City. Marriage took her across the country, but Texas is still dear to her heart. All of her Christian contemporary romances and most of her Christian historical romances are set in small West Texas towns filled with rugged, yet tenderhearted cowboys and strong, yet compassionate women.
While on a trip to England and Scotland years ago, the history and people captured her imagination. After returning home, she discovered Regency romances and another favorite time period and setting. She currently has two Christian Regency historical romances available, along with three sweet historical Regency romances.
She and her husband live in a quiet, rural area of Washington state with a wonderful view of the mountains. A friend once commented, “It’s like a writer’s retreat.” Sharon agrees and is busy dreaming up stories about Texas cowboys or English and Scottish heroes and the women who win their hearts.
Bestselling author Sharon Gillenwater writes stories about love—between a man and a woman, of family and home, and the everlasting love of God and Jesus.
She grew up on a ranch in the Rolling Plains of West Texas, near the small town of Colorado City. Marriage took her across the country, but Texas is still dear to her heart. All of her Christian contemporary romances and most of her Christian historical romances are set in small West Texas towns filled with rugged, yet tenderhearted cowboys and strong, yet compassionate women.
While on a trip to England and Scotland years ago, the history and people captured her imagination. After returning home, she discovered Regency romances and another favorite time period and setting. She currently has two Christian Regency historical romances available, along with three sweet historical Regency romances.
She and her husband live in a quiet, rural area of Washington state with a wonderful view of the mountains. A friend once commented, “It’s like a writer’s retreat.” Sharon agrees and is busy dreaming up stories about Texas cowboys or English and Scottish heroes and the women who win their hearts.
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June 5, 2020
I enjoyed this story. There were a lot of details and dialogue but it was all interesting. I would have liked it more if there had been more going on in the story. It seemed a long time to get where the story was going. There was a good faith thread though. Overall a good, clean, sweet read.
December 2, 2012
This is a wonderful book! A well crafted and intrically woven storyline that refused to let me put it down. I loved how faith brought both of these wounded people together to heal. I highly recommend this author.
February 2, 2020
Home Sweet Texas
This was a wonderful story. Trusting God in the darkest of times. A young lady wandering along a creek bed, trying to find her way out of a canyon. Her second day with nothing but near ripe plums to eat and water from the creek. Jake saw this person from his horse. He was riding over his ranch. He saw her collapse and he rushed to her. Very heart rendering story. You will be blessed from reading this.
This was a wonderful story. Trusting God in the darkest of times. A young lady wandering along a creek bed, trying to find her way out of a canyon. Her second day with nothing but near ripe plums to eat and water from the creek. Jake saw this person from his horse. He was riding over his ranch. He saw her collapse and he rushed to her. Very heart rendering story. You will be blessed from reading this.
June 17, 2022
love and adventure
This is a fast moving book about a women who has lost her memory. She is found wandering in the wilderness of a ranch in west Texas. The rancher, former Texas Ranger, takes her in to live with him and his aunt. The rest of the book tells of her finding her memory and who she really is.
This is a fast moving book about a women who has lost her memory. She is found wandering in the wilderness of a ranch in west Texas. The rancher, former Texas Ranger, takes her in to live with him and his aunt. The rest of the book tells of her finding her memory and who she really is.
April 2, 2020
A standard Christian romance by Sharon Gillenwater. What makes this story standout and elevate it was the suspense and drama behind the amnesia Sunny/Carolyn suffered. 3.5 stars and a good all around story.
December 27, 2020
Just the best story!
This author has the best way of developing her characters. Realistic and believable. Presenting Christian values in the most encouraging and honest way. I love her stories!!
This author has the best way of developing her characters. Realistic and believable. Presenting Christian values in the most encouraging and honest way. I love her stories!!
January 18, 2026
The story just seemed choppy, but I wanted to see if she got her memory back so I kept reading. I literally skimmed the last several pages until good things started happening. I wanted to like this book, but I just couldn't.
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March 9, 2019
Home Sweet Texas ;
Wow, this was a great read ! I married my Texan in California 61 years a go and we moved with are family back to Texas. I love this story.
Wow, this was a great read ! I married my Texan in California 61 years a go and we moved with are family back to Texas. I love this story.
January 30, 2021
Great book
I loved this boom so much!!!! Fantastic plot, great characters and location was awesome. This is the first time I have read this author and can't wait to read more!
I loved this boom so much!!!! Fantastic plot, great characters and location was awesome. This is the first time I have read this author and can't wait to read more!
August 23, 2021
Overall this was a great book.
September 14, 2022
Didn’t keep my attention
I usually read a book in 1-2 days. This book took me a week to read and I fell asleep a few times. I didn’t pull me in and keep my attention.
I usually read a book in 1-2 days. This book took me a week to read and I fell asleep a few times. I didn’t pull me in and keep my attention.
October 22, 2022
Love this book. Well written and enjoyable characters.
February 13, 2023
This story really spoke to me, as a widow who very much still loves her husband. It also moved at a good pace and had a strong message. I need to read more of her books!
January 1, 2026
Read purely because I needed a fast read that had a sunset/sun on the cover. Nuff said
December 25, 2019
Such a sweet, semi-predictable story, with a good ol Texas Ranger.
February 18, 2017
Weak and predictable plot
September 14, 2015
2.5 stars. I enjoyed the setting, characters and basic idea of the story. But the plot was really predictable and you could see every "revelation" coming a mile away. Also, the writing was competent but not especially good, as both dialogue and descriptions were somewhat stilted. So I can't recommend this to anyone but die hard Christian romance fans and won't be seeking out other books by this author any time soon.
June 24, 2013
I enjoyed this story. Both characters had issues to deal with before they could be together, and I liked that both realized that this had to come before a relationship developed between them. I was a little disappointed that the mystery/suspense portion was a little more intense, but it was a good, easy escape read.
September 1, 2016
Home Sweet Texas is a very sweet and heartwarming read. This is my first book by Sharon Gillenwater and it was fantastic. She is a very talented author and I can not wait to read another of her books! If you want a sweet christian romance novel then Home Sweet Texas is the book for you!!!
June 23, 2008
Loved it! What more if there to say?
May 15, 2009
This was a very good book.
It kept you guessing through most of the book.
Some mystery and danger along with the love story and the unknown.
It kept you guessing through most of the book.
Some mystery and danger along with the love story and the unknown.
March 5, 2011
i really liked this book it had a really good story, i had trouble putting it down.
October 31, 2012
I great story with a wonderful message about healing, forgiveness and finding yourself again.
March 27, 2013
Not terribly exciting, but nothing to not like either. Sweet little Christian romance with perfectly nice characters.
September 23, 2014
Great book
Love reading Sharon Gillenwaters book. Love that they are christian based book's. She is a great writer and loved the book.
Love reading Sharon Gillenwaters book. Love that they are christian based book's. She is a great writer and loved the book.
August 21, 2015
I liked it better than Jenna's Cowboy, but it still wasn't as good as the Highland books.
September 19, 2015
Given the nickname Sunni, by her rescuer Jake, she tries to make sense of her life now in west Texas. Was she there before her amnesia?
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