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Burning Dress Ranch -- Hearts of Colorado: Second-Chance Romance in the Wild West
Welcome to Burning Dress Ranch. The place for second-chance romance!
🔥🌵 Amidst the rugged beauty of Colorado, Burning Dress Ranch stands as a beacon of hope and salvation to lost and hurting women. This is the place where the power of faith can conquer even the darkest situations. The female ranch hands come from all walks of life and they're here to find healing, hope, and second chances. Miss Sally, the ranch’s mysterious owner, has a heart as big as all outdoors and never quits on a girl till all the happily-ever-afters are fulfilled.
🙏 With every page, Heather Blanton weaves a tapestry of hope and inspiration that reminds readers of the enduring power of God's love. 📚
🌟 Praise for the Burning Dress Ranch Readers rave about Heather Blanton's ability to blend thrilling Western adventure with the tender romance of Christian fiction. With her vivid storytelling and authentic characters, she has created a series that resonates with readers of all ages and backgrounds.
🎁 Perfect for Fans of Francine Rivers, Karen Witemeyer, and those who cherish stories of love, faith, and adventure set against the backdrop of the Old West.
📦 Get all 5 books in the
A Distant Heart - Two wounded souls. One loving, relentless God.
A Lost Heart - She has no idea who she is. He knows exactly who she is. Will the truth bring them together–or keep them apart for good?
The Vaquero’s Heart - She wants to steal horses...but at Burning Dress Ranch, only hearts are stolen.
A Prideful Heart - Hearts collide when royalty moves in next door to Burning Dress Ranch!
The Goodbye Heart - Two women battle to believe they are more than the sum of their sins. Two Godly men want to help them believe in redemption. Their stories, a hundred years apart, are linked by love...and the mysterious Miss Sally.
Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of Burning Dress Ranch! Order now and embark on a soul-stirring journey through the Wild West where faith, love, and adventure await!
🙏 With every page, Heather Blanton weaves a tapestry of hope and inspiration that reminds readers of the enduring power of God's love. 📚
🌟 Praise for the Burning Dress Ranch Readers rave about Heather Blanton's ability to blend thrilling Western adventure with the tender romance of Christian fiction. With her vivid storytelling and authentic characters, she has created a series that resonates with readers of all ages and backgrounds.
🎁 Perfect for Fans of Francine Rivers, Karen Witemeyer, and those who cherish stories of love, faith, and adventure set against the backdrop of the Old West.
📦 Get all 5 books in the
A Distant Heart - Two wounded souls. One loving, relentless God.
A Lost Heart - She has no idea who she is. He knows exactly who she is. Will the truth bring them together–or keep them apart for good?
The Vaquero’s Heart - She wants to steal horses...but at Burning Dress Ranch, only hearts are stolen.
A Prideful Heart - Hearts collide when royalty moves in next door to Burning Dress Ranch!
The Goodbye Heart - Two women battle to believe they are more than the sum of their sins. Two Godly men want to help them believe in redemption. Their stories, a hundred years apart, are linked by love...and the mysterious Miss Sally.
Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of Burning Dress Ranch! Order now and embark on a soul-stirring journey through the Wild West where faith, love, and adventure await!
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Published May 21, 2024
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About the author
Heather Blanton
74 books299 followers“Heather Blanton is blessed with a natural storytelling ability, an ‘old soul’ wisdom, and wide expansive heart. Her characters are vividly drawn, and in the western settings where life can be hard, over quickly, and seemingly without meaning, she reveals Larger Hands holding everyone and everything together.”
MARK RICHARD, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, AMC’S HELL ON WHEELS, and PEN/ERNEST HEMINGWAY AWARD WINNER
I write Christian Historical Western Romance. Yes, that often entails the use of firearms in a threatening manner. Sometimes there are fistfights. There may even be politically incorrect but historically accurate language. But also, there is always an inspirational message and strong allusions (at least) to the gospel.
A former journalist, I am an avid researcher and endeavor to skillfully weave truth in among fictional story lines. I love exploring the American West, especially ghost towns and museums. I have walked parts of the Oregon Trail, ridden horses through the Rockies, climbed to the top of Independence Rock, and even held an outlaw's note in my hand.
I grew up in the mountains of Western North Carolina on a steady diet of Bonanza, Gunsmoke, and John Wayne Westerns. My most fond childhood memory is of sitting next to my daddy, munching on popcorn, and watching Lucas McCain unload that Winchester! My daddy also taught me to shoot and, trust me, I can sew buttons on with my rifle.
I can be reached several different ways:
http://ladiesindefiance.com/
https://www.facebook.com/authorheathe...
https://twitter.com/heatherfblanton
https://www.pinterest.com/heatherfbla...
I am a proud member of Western Writers of America.
My novels are all Christian Western Romance because this is the genre that lets me write about strong, pioneer women and men who struggle to find God and then live out their faith in real ways. Like good old fashioned Westerns, there is always justice, a moral message, American values, lots of high adventure, unexpected plot twists, and more than a touch of suspense. Of course, romance is always a strong element in my stories because it is such a beautiful gift from God and a perfect reflection of how he loves us: sacrificially and lavishly. My stories aren’t preachy or cheesy, but I hope they are inspirational, heart-warming, realistic, illuminating, and glorifying to God.
MARK RICHARD, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, AMC’S HELL ON WHEELS, and PEN/ERNEST HEMINGWAY AWARD WINNER
I write Christian Historical Western Romance. Yes, that often entails the use of firearms in a threatening manner. Sometimes there are fistfights. There may even be politically incorrect but historically accurate language. But also, there is always an inspirational message and strong allusions (at least) to the gospel.
A former journalist, I am an avid researcher and endeavor to skillfully weave truth in among fictional story lines. I love exploring the American West, especially ghost towns and museums. I have walked parts of the Oregon Trail, ridden horses through the Rockies, climbed to the top of Independence Rock, and even held an outlaw's note in my hand.
I grew up in the mountains of Western North Carolina on a steady diet of Bonanza, Gunsmoke, and John Wayne Westerns. My most fond childhood memory is of sitting next to my daddy, munching on popcorn, and watching Lucas McCain unload that Winchester! My daddy also taught me to shoot and, trust me, I can sew buttons on with my rifle.
I can be reached several different ways:
http://ladiesindefiance.com/
https://www.facebook.com/authorheathe...
https://twitter.com/heatherfblanton
https://www.pinterest.com/heatherfbla...
I am a proud member of Western Writers of America.
My novels are all Christian Western Romance because this is the genre that lets me write about strong, pioneer women and men who struggle to find God and then live out their faith in real ways. Like good old fashioned Westerns, there is always justice, a moral message, American values, lots of high adventure, unexpected plot twists, and more than a touch of suspense. Of course, romance is always a strong element in my stories because it is such a beautiful gift from God and a perfect reflection of how he loves us: sacrificially and lavishly. My stories aren’t preachy or cheesy, but I hope they are inspirational, heart-warming, realistic, illuminating, and glorifying to God.
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May 27, 2024
I have personally read each book in this boxset! If you want to be taken out of your own circumstances and get taken to the older times and particularly to a place where a woman of God brings girls in trouble to her ranch to heal, train for a career so that they can go out and make a living, and especially when the owner, “Miss Sally”, being led by the Holy Spirit, seems to the readers to be an out-and-out prophetess, (and some kind of magical being) then these books will thrill your soul!! I LOVED the way each book made me so excited to start the next one!! You will absolutely love these books, too! I promise! 🙏♥️🙏♥️
June 30, 2024
“Burning Dress Ranch” books 1 – 5 by Heather Blanton
I loved every story (all 5) in this series box set.
Miss Sally and faith are the glue of the series. Oh, to have the faith, the relationship she has with our heavenly Father. But we can. If we listen, rather than deciding what we want, when we want it, is the right answer. Some times no is the right answer, sometimes the answer is not right now. And sometimes the answer is why did you wait so long to ask. And, even if you do not have any faith in any God, you still can enjoy these really good stories. Happy Reading ! !
I loved every story (all 5) in this series box set.
Miss Sally and faith are the glue of the series. Oh, to have the faith, the relationship she has with our heavenly Father. But we can. If we listen, rather than deciding what we want, when we want it, is the right answer. Some times no is the right answer, sometimes the answer is not right now. And sometimes the answer is why did you wait so long to ask. And, even if you do not have any faith in any God, you still can enjoy these really good stories. Happy Reading ! !
June 25, 2025
Fantastic series of Historical Christian fiction
This was a fantastic series of Historical Christian fiction books! The final installment was definitely my favorite. The stories were believable and the characters were heartwarming. Parent Guide: due to some situations and difficult topics, I would encourage you to pre read this book before sharing with your older teens and above. Highly recommended!
This was a fantastic series of Historical Christian fiction books! The final installment was definitely my favorite. The stories were believable and the characters were heartwarming. Parent Guide: due to some situations and difficult topics, I would encourage you to pre read this book before sharing with your older teens and above. Highly recommended!
July 17, 2024
Really good.
Would have been 5 star, except not keen on stories that leave you hanging. Apart from that, is an excellent bunch of stories, all different, all clean and uplifting. A great read if you ate into redemptive stories. Miss Sally is outstanding. Makes you wish you were like her. Sam is a diamond in the rough. A feel-good read.
Would have been 5 star, except not keen on stories that leave you hanging. Apart from that, is an excellent bunch of stories, all different, all clean and uplifting. A great read if you ate into redemptive stories. Miss Sally is outstanding. Makes you wish you were like her. Sam is a diamond in the rough. A feel-good read.
June 19, 2025
Burning Dress Ranch
I just finished reading all five books in the Burning Dress Ranch series.
With sad, happy, insightful and many times tears this series touched my heart and soul. Heather Blanton has a heart for bringing the Lord into all of her books. I highly recommend this series.
I just finished reading all five books in the Burning Dress Ranch series.
With sad, happy, insightful and many times tears this series touched my heart and soul. Heather Blanton has a heart for bringing the Lord into all of her books. I highly recommend this series.
May 31, 2024
This is a wonderful collection of books based on women who have fallen in some way and with the help of Miss Sally they are all given a second chance at a good life on the ranch where they live and work.
July 6, 2024
Great collection of inspirational Western books
I enjoyed the opportunity to re-read the books in this collection. Blanton is a natural storyteller and a must-read author for me. Well done!!
I enjoyed the opportunity to re-read the books in this collection. Blanton is a natural storyteller and a must-read author for me. Well done!!
July 7, 2024
Loved it!
This was a great series of stories. I don’t know that I could pick a favorite, except I’m leaning towards the last of the books.
Very well written and honestly, I almost wish it could have continued!
This was a great series of stories. I don’t know that I could pick a favorite, except I’m leaning towards the last of the books.
Very well written and honestly, I almost wish it could have continued!
July 19, 2024
New favorite Christian author!
I love this series so much that I'm sad that it has come to an end.
I love that the author this I'm a current story with the original story love of the ranch. Can't wait to find more titles buy this author!
I love this series so much that I'm sad that it has come to an end.
I love that the author this I'm a current story with the original story love of the ranch. Can't wait to find more titles buy this author!
July 29, 2024
Life is full of surprises!
Burning Dress Ranch is a haven for those girls who God sees fit to offer His grace in their new lives. Everyone has a special story to tell and every girls’ heart needs to heal and Burning Dress Ranch is just the safe haven to do it in!
Burning Dress Ranch is a haven for those girls who God sees fit to offer His grace in their new lives. Everyone has a special story to tell and every girls’ heart needs to heal and Burning Dress Ranch is just the safe haven to do it in!
May 20, 2025
Burning Dress Ranch.
I just finished the series of all the books and have really enjoyed them. There were God centered which i enjoyed and I loved the scripture being wove into the stories. Thanks uou for a beautiful series
I just finished the series of all the books and have really enjoyed them. There were God centered which i enjoyed and I loved the scripture being wove into the stories. Thanks uou for a beautiful series
June 5, 2024
I was glad to read all the Burning Dress ranch books at one time. Great stories! Perfect for those who enjoy Christian western fiction.
June 10, 2024
Loved the stories
I liked how it kept flowing from story to story. All included at one place but new story lines .easy to read and enjoy.
I liked how it kept flowing from story to story. All included at one place but new story lines .easy to read and enjoy.
June 19, 2024
Sweet clean romance
Enjoyed these books very much took a while to read but worth the time. I would love to have a friend like Miss Sally
Enjoyed these books very much took a while to read but worth the time. I would love to have a friend like Miss Sally
November 16, 2024
A good read
Very encouraging. God is good, His mercy and grace is undeserved but He gives it too us freely. These stories are worth reading.
Very encouraging. God is good, His mercy and grace is undeserved but He gives it too us freely. These stories are worth reading.
December 11, 2024
One of the best series of Christian Fiction books I have ever read. The last book does a great job of
tying up all the storylines. Highly recommend this series.
tying up all the storylines. Highly recommend this series.
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