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Three Rivers Ranch #6

Sixth Street Love Affair

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In the heart of Texas, where the sunsets paint the sky with fiery passion, a rugged ranch foreman and a courageous veterinary technician find themselves entwined in a tale of second chances, faith, and unyielding love—even in the face of danger.

Garth Ahlstrom, a widower and the foreman at Three Rivers Ranch, is haunted by the memory of Juliette Thompson, the woman who once stole his heart only to break-up with him without telling him why. Desperate for answers, he seeks her out, praying for a chance to rekindle their lost romance.

Juliette, hiding from her abusive past, can't allow herself to trust again, especially not Garth, who was once linked to the very man she fears. But as fate draws them back together, Juliette is forced to confront her demons and face the truth when her work as a veterinary technician leads her straight back to Three Rivers Ranch…and Garth.

As they tend to the sick cattle under the blazing Texas sky, their hearts begin to mend, and Juliette bravely reveals her darkest secrets. Garth is determined to protect her at all costs, but only their faith and love can save them from the shadows of the past.

Can these two wounded souls discover that love and redemption are within reach, but if only they dare to take the leap of faith…together?

89 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 15, 2016

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Liz Isaacson

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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.

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Profile Image for Elizabeth Edwards.
5,550 reviews9 followers
May 4, 2017
I found this book on InstaFreebie ... so I have yet to read anything from Liz Isaacson before, I love anything Montana related ... so I was hooked immediately ... such a sweet kind love story. I am curious if I need to read the 1st couple of books before I read more ... I am so gonna read more from Liz ... such a fan. love her style ... must read. love the cover. I'll describe this a lighthearted, sweet kind love affair. I see there are 10 books in this series. wow wee, that will keep me busy. ( ;
Profile Image for Tonya Lucas.
1,266 reviews19 followers
March 25, 2017
This was a really cute romantic suspense book. Juliette a small town veterinarian keeps busy and to herself after her breakup from Garth.
Garth a foreman for a local ranch can't understand why she's has called their romance off. But everything is about to be revealed.
Juliette is running and hiding from her rodeo champion husband, the stakes are high if he finds her. The conclusion was spontaneous and gripping.
Profile Image for Melody Cox.
1,502 reviews180 followers
February 1, 2022
A sweet story. Heroine is a physical abuse survivor. She has been in hiding for ten years. A local man has fallen for her but she is afraid she will put him in danger if they see each other. Her ex has threatened to kill her multiple times. Great book and I highly recommend.
Profile Image for Nancy Garbe.
468 reviews8 followers
February 7, 2017
I have been wary of novellas as plot and character developments can be lacking, however I was very pleased with both in this story. Juliette's fear of disclosing a secret past that could endanger her life and Garth's genuine love and concern for her hooked me from the beginning. I read this in a couple of hours and was completely satisfied at the end. I enjoyed the inspirational touches throughout and look forward to reading more from Liz Isaacson.
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920 reviews127 followers
August 28, 2016
I received this book free from one of my subscription emails.
This book was sweet with a satisfying conclusion. Despite it's shortness, it was complete too. The religion was there but not preachy. The story was clean both sexually and with the language. Definitely worth reading.
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13 reviews1 follower
September 20, 2017
I've loved the other books in this series but this one I didn't care for. I just feel like it moved too fast and ended abruptly. I seriously started questioning if I'd accidentally skipped a few chapters.
Profile Image for Timothy Hendricks.
477 reviews6 followers
August 10, 2017
I really like this series of books. I very much enjoyed this one and will be starting the next in the series. These stories are well thought out and written. This is the story of Garth Ahlstrom and Juliette.

We met Juliette in the previous book. Now we know why she didn't want to go to Montana when her brother became hospitalized. She had escaped her abusive husband and was in hiding. She moved about every 2 to 3 years. She knew she was staying in Three Rivers a little to long and that she should soon be moving on in order to stay away from her abusive husband.

However she had met Garth and was attracted to him. Garth had been married before and had lost the love of his life to a terrible illness. He had felt an attraction for Juliette and felt she liked him too; but suddenly she ended between them without explanation as to why?

However her work as a Vet Tech brought her into contact with Garth quite a bit. During one situation where the cattle herd was first attacked by coyotes and then noticed to have pink eye. The two of them became very close. It was at this time both of them confided in the other.

After there work with the herd Juliette went home and lucky for her Garth decided to follow and make sure she got home safely; because her abusive husband had found her and was waiting for her to come home. He had already been inside the home and had ransacked it.

Garth called Police then went in to protect Juliette and to confront the abusive husband soon to be determined to be ex-husband.

In the end the abusive ex-husband was arrested and met justice. Juliette no longer had to live in terror. And, Juliette and Garth can now turn their attentions to each other.

Loved the story.
Profile Image for Shae.
3,221 reviews355 followers
October 31, 2025
Garth and Juliette
Juliette escaped a toxic relationship, and has been hiding from her ex for the last 10 years. She doesn't want anyone letting him know where she is, because he threatened to kill her if she ever left. She cuts Garth off when she realizes that he knows her ex.
Garth lost his wife, and the only one who has truly caught his attention since is Juliette. He doesn't know or understand that he is a connection to her past at the opening of the book, but he knows that their chemistry is undeniable.
I love that Juliette is wildly smart, and that she can truly support herself. Allowing herself to lean on Garth is not something that comes naturally to her. When she finally opens up to him, you can almost see her trauma response kick in. This is not something easy to depict on page, and Isaacson does a fantastic job of it. Being someone who has been in a situation (not quite this intense though,) before, I related deeply to it.
The reveal to Garth about who she really was hurt to read, but was done so well. Garth's reaction was better than I expected, but loved it all the more.
Isaacson gives you time to breathe along with the characters, which gives you time to process it all.
The final confrontation with the ex was difficult to read in the best way. It was gritty and hopeful all at the same time, and I adored it. Garth gave Juliette the time she needed to process things afterwards, while being there to support her, but not push what he wanted onto her.
For how short this book is, it packed a punch, and I'm not mad that I read it! Would recommend, and excited for the next installment in the series.
Profile Image for Chris.
596 reviews3 followers
January 18, 2023
The ranch foreman, a veterinary technician, and their second chance at happily-ever-after...

Foreman at Three Rivers Ranch, Garth Ahlstrom left Montana after the death of his wife and started over in Texas. Almost three years later, he's got a crush on Juliette Thompson, and things were going great between them when she unexpectedly cut him out of her life. Months have passed, and he can't get her out of his head. So he parks at the end of her street, hoping for a glimpse of her, hoping she'll give him another chance.

Juliette is hiding, literally. She left her abusive husband years ago, and she can't risk him finding her. And Garth Ahlstrom used to be one of his acquaintances in Montana. So though she'd like to see if she can feel loved again, she simply can't risk her heart--or her safe life in Three Rivers.

But her job as a veterinary technician takes her out to Three Rivers Ranch, where the cattle have contracted pinkeye. A few sunsets on the range with Garth, and Juliette confesses who she is and why she ended their budding relationship. Garth can't imagine her ex-husband will find her, but nothing's as sure in Juliette's mind. Garth and Juliette will have to rely on their faith--and each other--to find love and safety.
2,556 reviews46 followers
April 13, 2018
This is a quick, clean read but deals with domestic abuse which makes it a little harder to read. How can a man be so horrible? I'm happy that Juliette was able to find a way out of the abusive situation but saddened that she cut herself off from family to do it. Not quite sure how not speaking to her family works with her having attended a nephew's wedding though. Wouldn't someone from her family have been there as well?

I liked the characters but was surprised when Juliette was willing to share her past with Garth. I guess it felt fast to me because it is a novella and everything has to happen quickly since it is so short. The story is somewhat predictable but that was okay. I still enjoyed it.

Profile Image for Crystal.
259 reviews3 followers
May 25, 2017
After suffering through a terrifying marriage filled with abuse, Juliette Thompson found a haven in Three Rivers and a chance of new love with Garth Ahlstrom, foreman at Three Rivers Ranch. Garth is perplexed, however, when Juliette abruptly ends their romance turning a cold shoulder to him. Months later when Juliette's position as a vet tech requires her to fill in at the ranch, the lines of communication are reopened and Juliette shares her troubling past with him and the reason she broke off their relationship after learning of Garth's acquaintance with her ex-husband and fearing for her safety. Garth valiantly vows to protect Juliette and once again proffers his heart in hopes of building a future with her.

Sixth Street Love Affair presents a sweet story of rebuilding lives into a happily ever after ending! Especially endearing is Garth's protectiveness of Juliette both before and after learning of her past. Enjoyable read!

This review contains my own thoughts and opinions. I have not been compensated in any way from the publisher or the author.
Profile Image for Courtney.
4,298 reviews
August 13, 2017
I love Liz Isaacson, her novels are truly wonderful! It is hard to find an author who can distinguish between a Christian Romance Novel and a Contemporary Romance Novel, but Ms. Isaacson does it and she does it well! I highly recommend every novel that I have read, and I hope that every novel I plan to read in the future is of the same quality!

"Sixth Street Love Affair" is a wonderful story and is actually the first in this series that I was reading for the first time. I thoroughly enjoyed this sweet and new romance, it had the passion and a little bit of danger to keep readers on their toes and coming back for more. I can honestly say that I never expected this story to have come out of the quiet Garth and Juliette; however, I will not say anything more for I don't want to give anything away.

I recommend this ten novel series, each one is better than the last. Very well written, it's like a story coming off the pages before your very eyes.
667 reviews
April 23, 2021
Juliette and Garth

Juliette and Garth are trying to dance around their feelings for one another only it doesn't seem to be working. When Garth takes another woman as his plus one to Tom and Rose's wedding in Bozeman, they are completely surprised that it's not Juliette. Then when Juliette shows up with blonde hair and wont remove her oversized sunglasses they are even more confused. When they get back to Three Rivers, Texas Garth has to wait for Juliette to get home, since she lingered at the airport to make sure Garth was gone before leaving, he asks what is going on and why she won't let him see her anymore. They both have secrets that they need to share to be able to move forward. What happens next will surprise you. However, not as much as what happens when Juliette goes home after taking care of cattle for five days! Liz Isaacson and Elana Johnson did an excellent job of writing this story! You wont want to put it down!
Profile Image for Sonya Wasden.
1,075 reviews13 followers
April 29, 2022
Garth liked Juliette and he wanted a relationship with her and it seemed she did, too. At least until she dropped him and left him without an explanation. He wanted answers and he wanted Juliette and he was determined to do everything he could go win her back. He just didn't know how to go about doing it.

Juliette had secrets; secrets that could get her killed if they ever got out. She didn't want anyone to know those secrets so she kept to herself. The one time she let down her guard, she found everything she always wanted with Garth but it was too dangerous so she had to pull away to protect herself and him.

This story is a clean, wholesome romance that is a quick read. The characters are well developed and there is a happy ending. I also listened to the audio version on YouTube. The narration is pretty well done and easy to listen to.
Profile Image for Birgit.
1,338 reviews17 followers
March 14, 2018
This shorter story in the series is about Garth, the Foreman on Three Rivers Ranch, and Juliette, Tom's aunt; the reader saw the beginnings in the last book and and saw Juliette break off the budding romance. Difficult to keep one's distance, though, if you as a Vet Tech you have to work closely together...
Juliette's reasons (whether good ones or not, remains to be seen) are revealed, and as her trust and hope for a new future with Garth builds, she tells him more and more about her past.
Like the other stories in this series, we have nice and mostly sympathetic characters, with strength and weaknesses, and actions and reactions that sometimes do not seem plausible to me.
However, a nice storyline and a good narration style make this a good read for a rainy evening.
Profile Image for Barbara Campbell.
1,787 reviews42 followers
April 23, 2024
The attraction between Juliette and Garth has popped up in earlier books in this series. And I was so hoping it would be explored at some point.

It’s been hinted that Juliet is older than Garth and because she’s his friends aunt you would think there’s a big age gap. But it’s really only three or four years. And before anybody wonders, if someone’s aunt could only be a few years older than they can. In fact, I have a friend who has a grandchild older than their youngest child. my oldest sibling is 20 years older than me and the first grandchild was born when I was nine. So it does happen.

But age really isn’t the issue here. And as you read this novella , you’ll find what hinders Juliette from taking a chance of love.
Profile Image for DayDreamer8912.
329 reviews11 followers
July 1, 2025
4.5/5
🚨TW: domestic violence

Awww...these two are just adorable and sweet. And Garth protected her and also respectful towards her. She trying her very best to avoid him and also she is thinking of ways to move away from Three Rivers because now that her nephew, Tom had gone to Montana because now that she is alone her fears are coming back again. However, Garth is finding ways to make her stay and cares for her. She is asked to help out in his ranch to take care of the animals since she is a vet and both of them couldn't help but fall in love with each other again.

You can purchase this story on Amazon and it's available on KU.

Can't wait to read the next story it will be Reese's story.

Profile Image for Lorraine Anton.
2,982 reviews11 followers
September 30, 2017
Great!
I received this book for signing up and joining up her email subscriptions.

This is the story of Garth and Juliette. She has issues in her past. Her husband abused her, she is hiding from him. Juliette found out that Garth knew him and was planning to end it with him.
Juliette is a Vet-Tech. Garth owns his ranch with lots of bulls and other animals on it.
Juliette helps out with the crisis on the ranch. He takes her home, He then realizes something is wrong.
He calls the police.
Luckily for him-GODS HELP WAS IN THIS STORY.
That scum,has hurt others.he will go to jail, Luckily, they were divorced.
HEA
Even after all the abuse.
Profile Image for  The Flipped Page (Susan K).
1,852 reviews39 followers
July 25, 2017
Romance, clean, novella
Another fun Western romance by LI. Love her stories. Real, honest hearts, and people who just need to heal from so much. Garth and Juliette's story was fun to read. There was definite chemistry, the western ranch setting and the work they did on the ranch, just brought them together so well. Garth's hurting heart from his wife's passing, Juliette's secret, and how they both needed each other to find their future and bring each other hope. Lovely read.
Always a great read any of her books!
Profile Image for Lisa Swinton.
Author 27 books197 followers
November 9, 2017
I’m never worried about whether I’m going to get a well-crafted, clean read when I pick up one of Ms. Isaacson’s books.
I enjoyed the past suspense element determining all of Juliette’s choices. Garth is ready to love her, all of her past, present, and future. What’s not to love about a cowboy named Garth? And there’s the right kind of romance going on, otherwise Garth might come off slightly stalkerish instead of a caring guy who knows who he wants and is protective of.
It definitely primed me to start picking up all the books in this series.
1,083 reviews13 followers
August 9, 2017
I like books by this author, and this story reminds me of the saying : Real Men Don't Hit Women, knowing that the reverse is true, too. This is a short and engaging story about a wife who escaped from her husband who frequently hits and hurts her. She has been under his radar through false identity and moving frequently in the past 10 years. Finally she meets someone who will protect her. At the end, there is a hint as to whether or not she is still married, as I understood it.
Profile Image for Holly Lenz.
928 reviews2 followers
March 25, 2021
Sixth Street Love Affair is a sweet, clean love story about a cowboy and a woman with a troubled past. Juliette’s fear proves a formidable and believable obstacle in their relationship. The story is a Christian romance, though it isn’t overly religious.

This is part of a lovely series of second chance romances that starts with Second Chance Ranch. It’s fun to listen to them in order, but they also work fine on their own.

The narrator of the books does a nice job bringing them to life.
1,438 reviews12 followers
August 16, 2022
I had a free copy of this book, but this is my voluntary and honest opinion. Three Rivers Ranch foreman Garth Ahlstrom moved to Texas after his wife died, now he’s interested in Vet Tech Juliette who dropped him seemingly without reason. She had learned that he knew her abusive husband from whom she had run and didn’t want to be found by him. When she confides in Garth he wants to protect rather than have her run again. A touching and interesting book and great series.
Profile Image for Jill.
467 reviews
March 21, 2017
I just finished reading Sixth Street Love Affair, a novella by Liz Isaacson...a sweet love story filled with a bit of mystery and intrigue. Set on a ranch in Texas, the story involves Garth, foreman of the Three Rivers Ranch and Juliette, the veterinarian's assistant who tends to the animals on the ranch. Garth finds himself attracted to Juliette but she suddenly pulls away from him after seeming to share in his attraction. She harbors a secret that she believes he will not understand. Read this sweet story to find out if Garth and Juliette can overcome their differences to explore love.
Profile Image for Nati.
2,960 reviews16 followers
November 13, 2017
Juliette can’t afford to get attached to the same place for too life no. She is on the running from an abusive husband, but she likes Texa so much, specially when it comes to Garth, the foreman at Three Rivers Ranch. Can they have a chance to be happy again? Sweet story about love and second chances.
38 reviews
April 24, 2018
Sixth street love affair

A simply great book,I am reading this whole series of three rivers ranch and all these books are wonderful, they are all about the military, cowboys, love family and animals, you won't find a better combination any where,these books make you want to just keep reading. The best Christian books you can download.
805 reviews2 followers
December 6, 2019
A love left behind, and finding your soulmate!

Escaping an abused marriage to finding your true soulmate,only to having your abuser come and put you in the hospital and your true soulmate saving your life.and finding true love.you did a masterful job with your story and your characters as always!
Profile Image for Michaela | Reading in the Heartland.
3,700 reviews76 followers
September 8, 2020
We see these characters and some of their story in Fifth Generation Cowboy, you might appreciate it all a little more if you read that book first. I anxiously awaited this book to see what happens between these characters. This may only be a novella, but the depth and breadth of it made it feel like a novel. Intense and real. I loved it.
Profile Image for Cynthia.
3,201 reviews101 followers
March 9, 2021
Great Story

Gillette ran when the abuse became to much and was able to start a life near her brother in Three Rivers but not he's married and living back in Montana. She went for the wedding. Garth had also gone to Montana because he and Tom were friends. But now she has to face a past that has come to harm her and find love with Garth.
185 reviews
April 13, 2021
Sixth Street Love Affair is a fantastic sweet and clean romance with a bit of suspense. I was quickly caught up in the realistic storyline. It has a wonderful pace and I couldn’t stop listening. The characters are so warm and believable with real life problems and feelings. They were easy to connect with and root for. The narrator gave a delightful performance.
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