Trusting Beau: A Clean Cowboy Romance Set on a Texas Horse Rescue Ranch

by Debra Chapoton

Can love be rekindled deep in the heart of Texas?

Beau Shields thought he’d left heartbreak in the dust when he returned home to Broken Spur Ranch, determined to keep his past buried. But when Kaitlyn—the only woman he’s ever loved—arrives as the ranch’s new vet intern, everything he’s fought to forget comes rushing back.

Side by side, they care for rescued horses and stand against a ruthless developer threatening the land. But facing down the ghosts of their past is even more treacherous than saving the ranch.

With trust hard-won and the future uncertain, Beau must decide if he’s brave enough to risk his heart one more time—and reveal a secret that will change everything. Will these two wounded souls find the strength to heal, forgive, and reclaim the love they lost?

A heartwarming cowboy romance about redemption, found family, and the enduring power of hope, Trusting Beau is perfect for fans of second-chance love stories that tug at the heartstrings and celebrate the untamed beauty of the West.

138 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 12, 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

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

When you read a book written by Debra you are not only reading a clean romance book, but it starts out with a bible verse which I really think is unique and nice to see. This is a sweet, romantic, heart tugging page turning book that fills you with lots of emotions that are touching. I can't say enough great things about this book as well as the author except you should read this 5/5-star cowboy romance book.

[Tami Willard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Part of an interconnected series with characters that overlap. Can be read as a standalone but better if read in order.
High school sweethearts
Second chance
Anonymous donor
Tearjerker moments
Tough decisions.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.