The Color of Courage

Mounted Color Guard #1

by Patricia Davids

Only faith sustained Lindsey Mandel after the loss of her beloved twin brother. Now a freak accident would test the U.S. Army corporal's mettle once again. Desperate to save her brother's injured horse, Lindsey placed her trust in handsome veterinarian Brian Cutter. When Brian saw Lindsey pinned beneath the steed, his only thought was to save her. With his own faith shaken by the death of his wife, he was amazed by this plucky female soldier who gave her all personally and professionally. Inspired by Lindsey's commitment to kin and country, Brian soon found a love that made him feel truly blessed.

Genres: Love Inspired, Romance, Christian Fiction, Christian Romance, Fiction, Contemporary

183 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 30, 2007

About the author

I was born and raised in Northcentral Kansas. I'm a farmer's daughter, but I now make my home in the city of Wichita. I'm an RN. Neonatal nursing has been the main focus of my career. What can I say? I love babies. I was invited to the highschool graduation of a baby I took care of. Talk about making me feel old!

In June of 2011 I became a widow after my husband of 36 years and 11 months died from multiple brain tumors. It was a very sad time, but thanks to the three f's, my faith, my family and my friends, life is moving forward. I have four brothers, one daughter and two grandchildren who all work at making me feel loved.

I'm the author of more than 30 books and I'm currently writing a series called The Brides of Amish Country for Love Inspired.

Reviews

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

I usually don't rate 'Love Inspired' romances 4 stars. I usually enjoy them, but they're not intended to be great literature (which is fine . . . everyone needs a 'fluff read' now and again!). This one, however, I thought was worthy of the higher ranking.
The love story in and of itself was sweet, and interesting, but nothing hugely unusual. What brought this book from a 'like' to a 'really like' was the living history part of it. The book centers around the Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard, which is a US Army unit out of Fort Riley, Kansas. They are a unit of active duty soldiers (not historical re-enactors) whose job it is to showcase the cavalry methods that were in use during the Civil War era. I'd never heard of this unit previously, and I found the explanations of what they do utterly fascinating!

[Jeannine Wickliffe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story about military and finding love

Sergeant Lindsey Mandel is proud of her position with the Military Horse unit and glad her wounded brothers horse, is her mount. As she prepares for a performance at a college football game, she is approached by a man who tells her not to ride Dakota because he is lame in front leg. She disregards the advice and when she and Dakota take the first jump, he falls and lands on her arm. The result is a broken arm for her with nerve damage, but Dakota's injury is life threatening. Can the man who warned her be the only one who can help. It turns out the man is Dr. Brian Cutter and he has a new surgical procedure. Can God arrange everything needed to help Dakota? Then can God work everything out to get Lindsey and Dakota to DC in time for inauguration parade? Can God bring Lindsey and Brian to an understanding of the gift of love?

[Judine Brey · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed the fact that this novel was set in an unusual military unit. Lindsey was a great combination of tough and compassionate. I appreciated Brian's struggles with guilt, and they played out well. The minor characters were incredibly well drawn, but the conflicts and resolution at the end felt like they came about a bit too easily.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet inspirational romance with accurate insights on the Mounted Color Guard, a time honored tradition.

[Jeanie Harper · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fascinating read, pertaining to the Civil War era, horses and the healing of the
injured horses.

Had a cute bunny in it too!

[Jennie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was included with another book I read. It’s not my usual genre. The story was cute enough, but my favorite part was the bunny.

[Dianne Sidebottom · Rating 4 out of 5]

ebook quick read. (I'm not from the USA so the patriotism didn't rub off) however, I can see how values and commitment are made for those in the service of country. Brian and Lindsey's story.

[Lillie rice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good storyline, maybe setting up for future books. Looking forward to more books

[Ranee · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun, quick read; fun, clean romance with horses :)

[Anna Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. Of course it centered on horses and the military, so it was probably a safe bet I'd at least like the book. I can't say that the book offered anything especially ground breaking, but I didn't read the book expecting that. I knew this was romance and as such went into the book simply looking for a nice story. And this book delivered that. I really found myself drawn into the book, but I think it had more to do with the horse than the characters.

[joyce lynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

ooppss!! this was apparently a book written before the last one i'd read by her, and should have BEEN read before it. oh well ...

i enjoyed this one, but not quite as much as her other one, "Military Daddy".

quick, easy, lite read

i'm ALMOST ready to return to the scary world of murder and mystery. ALMOST!

[Nancynova · Rating 4 out of 5]

rabck box from svoight 09/11; different romance - this one between an army sargeant in the Calvary color guard unit, who has a horse with a broken leg, and the veterinarian, still scarred over the car accident that cost his wife her life. Of course, all is well and they fall in love. OK to pass on to booklady for her table.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lindsey's brother Danny was wounded in action. He donates his horse to Lindsey's unit and when Lindsey and Dakota both take a terrible fall, Dr Brian Cutter is the Vet that helps Dakota instead of putting him down.

[Dakota · Rating 5 out of 5]

the horse has the same name as me!!! lol

[IrenesBookReviews · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was ok but not the best book I have ever read. It is, however, a clean Christian book to read in an afternoon.

[Alysa Farrell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Courage to do what's right, courage to find new love. Very sweet story!

[Becki]

the back (and plot above) are not really what the book is about,really. Still, a decent light read