Saving Cisco: A Clean Cowboy Romance Set on a Texas Horse Rescue Ranch

by Debra Chapoton

A wounded cowboy. A broken horse. And a woman with the strength to heal them both.When Logan McCrae takes in a starved, terrified horse, he’s determined to bring Cisco back from the brink. But it’s not just the horse that needs saving. Tessa Malone sees through Logan’s walls—and into the heart of a man worth loving. As sparks fly and danger looms, can they save the ranch—and each other—before it’s too late?

Perfect for fans of tender cowboy romances, animal rescues, and redemptive love stories, Saving Cisco is the unforgettable beginning of the Broken Spur Ranch series.

153 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 15, 2025

About the author

With over 100 books to her name, Debra Chapoton is a master at writing Christian fiction and non-fiction. Writing under the pen name Marlisa Kriscott, she crafts heartwarming second-chance teacher romances, while under her own name, she transports readers into swoon-worthy Highlander tales (Loved by a Highlander series) and rugged cowboy love stories (Unbridled Hearts, Faithful Hearts, and Broken Spur Ranch series).
But her imagination doesn’t stop at romance—Debra's young adult novels plunge into the thrilling worlds of sci-fi, paranormal mysteries, time travel, dystopian futures, and parallel realities. She also pens insightful non-fiction works such as Sunday School lessons and delightful children’s books, making her a true literary chameleon.
Raised with a love for codes and intricate puzzles, Debra’s passion for storytelling goes beyond words; she seamlessly weaves secrets and hidden clues into her novels, adding layers of intrigue. With a career as a high school Spanish and English teacher, she draws inspiration from her students’ personalities, bringing authentic voices to her characters.

Reviews

[Tami Willard · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book in a new series. While this book focuses on mainly one couple it has multiple backstories developing into hopefully future books with the characters overlapping. This books main couple is a retired combat veteran struggling with PTSD while helping on a ranch that's main focus is to rescue and rehabilitate horses. She took over her dad's vet office but is struggling between doing what was expected of her and what she has always dreamed of doing. Several heavy topics are discussed. Mistreatment of animals, cancer, organ transplant, PTSD, and more.

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[Marichus Real · Rating 5 out of 5]

Logan rescues a horse, Cisco, who was a great racer, but now he is just a sack of bones and wild with fear.
Logan works as a ranch hand in the Broken Spur Ranch, where his owner, Ethan, recovers horses that are abandoned or mistreated.
This is the first book in the new series by Debra Chapoton, and a great start indeed.
Another family, not blood related, but based on respect and friendship.
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[Debra Chapoton · Rating 5 out of 5]

At Broken Spur Ranch, guarded cowboy Logan McCrae vows to heal Cisco, a skeletal rescue horse—and maybe himself—in just two months. Driven newcomer Tessa Malone isn’t looking for love, but Logan’s devotion stirs something deep. When a ruthless investor threatens the ranch, they must fight for Cisco, the sanctuary, and a chance at love.

[D. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Logan is focused on saving Cisco that he isn't quite sure what to do with Tessa. This is a great story of how our attitude can be seen right through by the right person. This is a great story. I loved Logan and Tessa.