The Cowboy Who Heard Her

Three Rivers Romance™ #7

by Liz Isaacson

He’s a deaf cowboy with a dream to bridge the gap between the hearing and the deaf in his hometown. She’s a sign language teacher with a prickly exterior and her heart set on supporting her brother’s dream. When Mitch Glover hires Lacy Hayes, their professional relationship quickly heats up into something far more personal. Can this tortured cowboy convince her to stay and build a life with him when her heart is set on something else?

Journey to Three Rivers in this small-town saga romance where the legacy of the past meets the promise of the future. Connect with beloved characters and fall in love with a cowboy in the Three Rivers Romance series!

458 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 6, 2025

About the author

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Liz Isaacson writes inspirational cowboy romances. Her Three Rivers Ranch Romance series has multiple #1 bestsellers in half a dozen categories. She loves all things to do with contemporary cowboys, and will write romance in Texas, Montana, Vermont, Wyoming, and anywhere else she can find horses and mountains. Find out more at lizisaacson.com. Join her fandom by texting COWBOY to 801-618-2114 for exclusive sales and freebies.

Reviews

[Michaela | Reading in the Heartland · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was so ready for this book. I’ve been waiting for Mitch to get his own story for so very long now. I now understand he had to go through time and maturing and development but every time we got a new book and it wasn’t his story, I felt a twinge of disappointment. I adored all of his sneak peeks chapters and got so immersed in them that I forgot that it wasn’t his book…until the chapter ended and I had to return to reality (realities I did adore).

Pairing our deaf hero with a hearing heroine was a move we knew for sure in the last book. It made me excited to see how that would look. In here we get a cowboy small town romance and a workplace relationship. I love that he’s opening a deaf academy.

I was impressed with the research and sensitivity consulting that the author did for this book. This was a sweet romance with swoony moments and so much heart. I adored these two as they figured out their place together and worked to make his dream come true. There was faith, reconciliation, family, and so much more. This is a just kisses romance.

I received an eARC of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

[Shelley Wahls · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is full of all the feels with out the smut and language. LOVED IT! Mitch Glover is a man who has dated for years and never found anyone who could really understand him and his feelings about being deaf, he has a passion for teaching and is using his generational wealth to build a school for the deaf. His assistant is a widow, although he did not realize that a first, but she has also been through some stuff, so for them to be together this is a long that they have to work through. Mitch also has a bit of a tumultuous relationship with his mom, so there is a lot to unpack in this book. it is done beautifully and we do get to visit others from the Glover family, which if you've read the previous books, it is a treat! The raw emotion that the author is able to channel in this book is special, it concludes nicely, but still leaves you wanting to read the next story. Well written and a really great book that I was sad to finish, I just wanted it to keep going.

[Char K · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a GREAT book!!! And what an eye opener! So beautifully written, you can tell all the research that went into this book. It offers an excellent look into the life of the deaf and all the situations that are part of their everyday life, in a caring, loving way. Once again, you see how having such a large family as the Glovers can be overwhelming, especially for someone who cannot hear. I found a new appreciation for those who deal with hearing loss and profound admiration for those who choose to work to help them be heard. I found myself cheering them on as they worked to build the academy for the deaf. The characters were likeable and loveable. You got a feeling of being part of the story and knowing the characters personally. Always makes me look forward to the next book in the series. I highly recommend!

[Bendi Linnell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story was an eye opener for me. I have never considered what a deaf person must be going through and how they feel. This book brought me to tears reading about how frustrating it is for Mitch to be a in large crowd and while they all try to include him, it is really impossible for him to feel included. I could feel his anger at Heavenly Father and I understood. I would probably be just as mad as him if I had the life challenge that he has had.
Lacy has faced her own unfair trials, with the passing of her husband. She loves her job at this facility and she doesn’t want t to jeopardize her job by letting herself fall in love with Mitch Glover.
Can they both gets past their hurts and anger to let their hearts heal and find love with each other?

[Tracey Wert · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been so excited for Mitch to have his own story! I thought the challenges people in the deaf community face was very well presented. Mitch and Lacy both struggled with turning inward when the outside circumstances became too much. Their interactions were so interesting and almost heartbreaking at times as they learned to work through limitations.

Mitch and Lacy also had backgrounds of faith which they had strayed from in recent years. Seeing them come back to the importance of that in such different ways and at different times was inspiring. I wanted to applaud his parents for not pushing, but allowing the Lord to work in their lives in his timing.

I just love all the characters in this series and feel like they are family! I always look forward to returning to Three Rivers!

[Charlie Sandino · Rating 5 out of 5]

A delightful read, this is a small town story in the "Three Rivers" series. It is the story about Mitch who's deaf and Lacy his educational director. The storytelling is captivating and the setting where the book takes place is charming. The story gives an insight to how life can be a bit complicated when, having a disability. The constant challenges to manage the daily life, and also build your dreams of teaching and helping others with the same disability. Reading this book put a perspective on life, and even more so on how life can be even harder for those with disabilities. This story is definitely a page turner and the more you read the more you want to know what happens. I can definitely recommend this sweet read!
Charlotte N

[Kylene · Rating 5 out of 5]

wow, I loved this book

Mitch and Lacy, both with deep hurt in their hearts that both could understand and help each other very well. Lacy has a brother who is deaf and learned to sign so she could communicate with him. Mitch and Lacy were made for each other, but can they get past their hurting hearts to realize it. This book made me really understand what being deaf means to the person experiencing it. To be shut away in a world of silence that others could not even fathom. This author really spoke to my heart and gives more knowledge so we can understand. Where I work has recently started working with the deaf community and interpreters. I highly encourage you to read this book and you will gain a new perspective in more ways than one.

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

I Love Three Rivers! I have been waiting on Mitch’s story (since he was a little boy!) and I really wondered how it could be written. Liz does not disappoint! This story goes above and beyond to take you into the non-hearing world. Mitch comes back home to Three Rivers to build Signs of Success, the academy that he has dreamed of that will unite people that are deaf with their families and a community. And of course there is a sweet love story between Mitch and his Administrative Director. Both have to overcome past hurts and once again let God influence their lives. You will love this sweet, clean, inspirational romance!

[wendy crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story is so much more than a “small town cowboy romance”. We see the struggles of being deaf in a hearing world and all the frustrations that come with that. We see a young woman struggling to move on with her life and love again! Both Mitch and Lacey have serious baggage, and have set their relationship with God on the back burner. It is refreshing to see all of their relationships grow stronger throughout this book. And the attention to detail of the deaf community is amazing. Whether you have been in Three Rivers forever, or this is your first visit, I can assure you that you won’t want this to be your last visit!

[Sandra Hartzel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had an ARC for this book, but this is my voluntary and honest opinion. Mitch Glover’s dream of starting Signs for Success, an academy for the deaf is coming to fruition with the help of his assistant, Lacy Hayes and her brother. Trouble is he is falling for Lacy and she seems not to be interested at first, but eventually she opens her heart to him and shares her past. Mitch has to figure out how to keep her in his life, and how to deal with his large family. An awesome book of faith, relationships, and dealing with being deaf in a hearing world. Super addition to this family saga series.

[Sharon S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heartwarming addition to the Three Rivers Romance series by Liz Isaacson.
Mitch has been deaf for decades and has studied and refined his skills over the years to make his dreams of having an academy for the deaf in his hometown. Lacy is his assistant who is helping with his dream. She’s fluent in sign language and is an essential part of his plans, but his attraction for her might become an issue.
She’s a widow so is hesitant to date especially her boss and friend.
Life is crazy but God has a plan.
*I received this as an ARC reader and am leaving my unbiased review.

[Denice · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fantastic story! This is Mitch’s story, and it was beautiful and so well written. Mitch has been deaf since birth and has struggled fitting into the big family group since there are so many conversations that he can’t follow. After being away for years, he returns home and is opening a center for the deaf with the help of his assistant Lacy Hayes and her brother, they both know sign language and are a huge help to Mitch. I loved seeing the warm, emotional and loving relationship between Mitch and Lacy. I loved this story, including faith, difficulties, love and hope you will too.

[Sylvia Vance · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mitch and Lacy
Oh what a story this was for Mitch Glover!
This is near to my heart as I have a child who is deaf. I could relate to Mitch and his family as they struggled with his disability and how to help him understand he has value and worth in this world.
I loved how Lacy grew in the story through working through all the issues that came from her first marriage when her husband, who is now deceased, tried to keep her in his box and not let her thrive.
What a wonderful family to be a part of!

[Connie · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a special story and knowing the author did so much to make this book authentic means a lot. I wondered how Mitch’s story would go and knowing how prickly he can be I knew it would take a special woman to be with him. His dedication to helping the deaf live independent lives caused me to realize how little I know about how hard it is for the deaf in a hearing world. I loved how Lacy is hearing but has a deep personal connection to the deaf. The Glovers love big and they are emotional people. Loved everything about this book, well written and enjoyable.

[Annette Siemens · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Cowboy Who Heard Her - Mitch and Lacy
Oh Mitch! I have been waiting for this one and it did NOT disappoint. What an eye opener to a world I knew nothing about! Love Three Rivers and the stories set there. Rose and Mitch complete each other! Their story is captivating and makes you want to reach for the stars. And yet life and character qualities/challenges must be worked through. This is a feel good story that I highly recommend reading!

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing and inspiring book

I have read a ton of books by Liz and this quite possibly is now my favorite. Even though I am not deaf I found myself completely seeing Mitch’s life from his point of view. This book is amazing and absolutely want more on what happens with Sings of Success. Simply a must read and will change how you view life for people who deaf living in a hearing world.

[Charlotte Runnels · Rating 5 out of 5]

dreams do come through

Lacy has a heart of gold. Mitch is so grumpy and irritable, but she seen the good in him. She even has him seeing to himself and how to be a loving better cowboy.
Reading this book, honestly shows broken hearts to find God, well as for now only lacy, but can become one.
Another book you will love and honestly still fill like you are there and part of the family!

[Diana Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Ending-Beginning for Mitch.

Good Ending-Beginning for Mitch. I enjoyed this book and the healing and redemptive feeling I got from it. It showed people going through tough times and trusting God, even when our faith gets weak from the strains of our trials. And they have to work to move back and find their relationship with God and with family. It helped to motivate me to work on my relationship with God and Jesus.

[Judy Crewdson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book! As someone wo has hearing loss and dealing with someone who has a profound hearing loss, I could understand the frustration non hearing people go through. One thing that I would not have done, but was done well, was the proposal with his family and friends there. Mitch and Lacy are perfect together!

[Kathy Woods · Rating 5 out of 5]

Journeying with Mitch opened my eyes to the experiences of deaf individuals in a hearing world. I now have a greater respect for those who are born deaf or who have developed hearing problems. I can only imagine how this book challenges the author to immerse us in Mitch's life.

Mitch and Lacy complemented each other's strengths and weaknesses well. I appreciated how the writer allowed both characters to grow and develop individually and together.

[Mary Jane McLeod · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved it

I absolutely loved Mitch and Lacy's story. This series is so good. I love reading about Three Rivers and all the characters there. I had been waiting for Mitch to get a story and it was well worth the wait. He and Lacy are so good together and for each other. I didn't want the story to end and anxiously await the next book. A wonderful read.

[Barbara Pavelka · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read alot!

I have read a lot of Liz Isaacson books. I love the series of family, brothers and few sisters. I just hate waiting for a new book in this series. Thank you Liz, for keeping us up to date on the generation's that have grown up in the words of your books. Love, love your books

Barbara Pavelka, from central Texas

[Lynn Hyman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Overcoming Thru Love

Mitch's dream of his school for the deaf is coming true, and Lacy is a huge part of it. He doesn't want their relationship to be only professional, though, and neither does she. It is an amazing story of living a challenged life, overcoming obstacles and hardships, learning to be patient, and allowing love into both their lives. Beautiful story!

[Pamela Cope · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gotta love a cowboy gentleman

The Walker and Glover families are my favorite! Salt of the earth people who share their blessings. They never forget who their blessings come from. I love the way Liz incorporates God in their life experiences. Thank you Liz. The world needs more books like yours.

[Abby Huffer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this one! Another rich, in depth read filled with love and caring. Three Rivers is a magical place and you just feel like a part of the family when reading. Adored Mitch & Lacy together. I love the way he cares for her and was constantly trying to better himself.

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed the read. Love this family and how they work together and support each other. Love the characters and the story. highly recommend reading them all. I received an advance ebook and I am voluntarily leaving my review.

[David Goldstein · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great read in this series from this so talented author. I received a wonderfully thorough education in Deaf life and issues. I feel blessed to follow Mitch, who we all feel connected to in some way, and his journey with Lacey. Just a marvelous reading experience. Thank you so much, Ms. Isaacson.

[Kathy Maitland · Rating 5 out of 5]

oh what a beautiful story

I love all of these stories in Three Rivers, Seven Sons and Shiloh Ridge. I love all the family connections. Even though they might have disagreements, they are still and always family. Waiting impatiently for the next one! ☺️

[Dale Lussier · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Cowboy Who Heard Her

Mich was trying to get his academy open for hearing impaired students and Lacy was helping him get it up and running. Lacy wasn't ready for a relationship when Mich first asked her out.she hadn't told him she was a widow.

[Judith Seale · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting story about deaf people!

It is a great story about deaf people. I learned so much. Mitch had a long way to go to accomplish what he wanted. With Lacy by his side as his interpreter he was able to succeed. This is an awesome and heartwarming story.