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The Brides of Purple Heart Ranch #1-3
The Brides of Purple Heart Ranch: Books 1-3
Three SWEET Marriage of Convenience Western Romances in ONE Boxset! If you believe in heroes… If you know that the power of love will heal all wounds… Then you’ll love these light-hearted, clean and wholesome romances of convenient arrangements that unfold into lasting love. The Brides of Purple Heart Ranch series features Wounded Warriors, the women they fall for, and the loyalest pack of dogs you’ll ever meet!
ON HIS BENDED KNEE
Sgt. Dylan Banks lost more than just his leg in the war. His fiancée and family turned their backs on him as well. Now, he’s determined to create a safe place where wounded warriors like himself can heal. But a hidden zoning law requires all residents of the Purple Heart Ranch to be married. To save his dream, Dylan and his men will have to tie the knot—but can a man with such deep scars inside and out believe in love again? Maggie Shaw lost both her job as a veterinary technician and her apartment on the same day. Who knew her unreasonable landlord would kick her out for being four dogs over the one pet limit? Now, she and her gang of special-needs dogs are in trouble. Fate puts her in Dylan’s path with a proposal that seems too good to be true—but can her heart bear a loveless marriage of convenience? Dylan yearns to reach out for Maggie’s healing touch, but he keeps his distance, convinced his wounds are too deep for her embrace. Maggie sees past Dylan’s injuries, but if she fails to capture his heart they both could lose it her beloved animals, his ranch, and each other.
HAND OVER HIS HEART
Francisco DeMonti has always been a man with a plan. Though his last plan led to his entire squad being wounded on a mission in Afghanistan. Now he’s seeking redemption by getting all the men in his unit hitched so they can stay together and heal. But his own heart is under lock and key due to the shrapnel around it that could kill him at any moment. After years of scraping and saving, Eva Lopez finally steps foot onto a college campus only to be yanked away by the mean streets she came from. A local gang threatens her family’s safety until a wounded veteran offers a marry a soldier in exchange for protection and the freedom to attend school. Fran has every intention of directing Eva towards one of his brothers in arms, men who aren’t in danger of a sudden death, but he can’t resist the brainy brunette and proposes to her himself. He’ll protect her for as long as he breathes, but falling in love is futile for a man with a ticking time bomb in his chest. Eva can’t help falling for the man who is making her dreams come true, but when he keeps her at arm’s length, can she convince him to make this marriage more than a convenience no matter how much or how little time they have left?
OFFERING HIS ARM
Reed Cannon may be a numbers guy but being minus one arm due to enemy fire hasn’t slowed him down. Now he’s faced with a new challenge—find a bride so he can stay on the rehabilitation ranch that has given him and his squad back their lives. Reed turns to a dating app to narrow down the selection of potential brides. The woman who matches him nearly 100% is accessible online, but out of reach in reality. Sarai Austin has done the impossible, she’s found a great guy online. The problem is now he wants to meet in person, and Sarai's not ready for IRL. Her profile picture was taken three years and thirty pounds ago. To hide her weight issues, she tells Reed she’s out of town on business. All she needs is a couple of months to lose the weight and get back down to model-size. What she doesn’t count on is running into Reed in town. After meeting in person, Reed knows Sarai is the one. But as the two grow closer, their insecurities get in the way. Reed isn’t sure he’s enough for her. Sarai is certain she’s too much for him. When the lies and doubts come to a head, will their relationship be over before it has a chance to begin?
ON HIS BENDED KNEE
Sgt. Dylan Banks lost more than just his leg in the war. His fiancée and family turned their backs on him as well. Now, he’s determined to create a safe place where wounded warriors like himself can heal. But a hidden zoning law requires all residents of the Purple Heart Ranch to be married. To save his dream, Dylan and his men will have to tie the knot—but can a man with such deep scars inside and out believe in love again? Maggie Shaw lost both her job as a veterinary technician and her apartment on the same day. Who knew her unreasonable landlord would kick her out for being four dogs over the one pet limit? Now, she and her gang of special-needs dogs are in trouble. Fate puts her in Dylan’s path with a proposal that seems too good to be true—but can her heart bear a loveless marriage of convenience? Dylan yearns to reach out for Maggie’s healing touch, but he keeps his distance, convinced his wounds are too deep for her embrace. Maggie sees past Dylan’s injuries, but if she fails to capture his heart they both could lose it her beloved animals, his ranch, and each other.
HAND OVER HIS HEART
Francisco DeMonti has always been a man with a plan. Though his last plan led to his entire squad being wounded on a mission in Afghanistan. Now he’s seeking redemption by getting all the men in his unit hitched so they can stay together and heal. But his own heart is under lock and key due to the shrapnel around it that could kill him at any moment. After years of scraping and saving, Eva Lopez finally steps foot onto a college campus only to be yanked away by the mean streets she came from. A local gang threatens her family’s safety until a wounded veteran offers a marry a soldier in exchange for protection and the freedom to attend school. Fran has every intention of directing Eva towards one of his brothers in arms, men who aren’t in danger of a sudden death, but he can’t resist the brainy brunette and proposes to her himself. He’ll protect her for as long as he breathes, but falling in love is futile for a man with a ticking time bomb in his chest. Eva can’t help falling for the man who is making her dreams come true, but when he keeps her at arm’s length, can she convince him to make this marriage more than a convenience no matter how much or how little time they have left?
OFFERING HIS ARM
Reed Cannon may be a numbers guy but being minus one arm due to enemy fire hasn’t slowed him down. Now he’s faced with a new challenge—find a bride so he can stay on the rehabilitation ranch that has given him and his squad back their lives. Reed turns to a dating app to narrow down the selection of potential brides. The woman who matches him nearly 100% is accessible online, but out of reach in reality. Sarai Austin has done the impossible, she’s found a great guy online. The problem is now he wants to meet in person, and Sarai's not ready for IRL. Her profile picture was taken three years and thirty pounds ago. To hide her weight issues, she tells Reed she’s out of town on business. All she needs is a couple of months to lose the weight and get back down to model-size. What she doesn’t count on is running into Reed in town. After meeting in person, Reed knows Sarai is the one. But as the two grow closer, their insecurities get in the way. Reed isn’t sure he’s enough for her. Sarai is certain she’s too much for him. When the lies and doubts come to a head, will their relationship be over before it has a chance to begin?
528 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 8, 2018
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Shanae Johnson
100 books152 followersShanae Johnson was raised by Saturday Morning cartoons and Afterschool Specials. She still doesn’t understand why there isn’t a life lesson that ties the issues of the day together just before bedtime. While she’s still waiting for the meaning of it all, she writes stories to try and figure it all out.
And by the way, the E elongates the A. So it’s pronounced Shan-aaaaaaaa. Perfect for a hero to call out across the moors, or up to a balcony. If you hear him calling her name, please send him her way!
And by the way, the E elongates the A. So it’s pronounced Shan-aaaaaaaa. Perfect for a hero to call out across the moors, or up to a balcony. If you hear him calling her name, please send him her way!
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May 7, 2022
I stumbled across this author in a bookstore and had never heard of her. The book’s summary looked promising so I tried it out. Plus, it was a 3 in 1 set for like $4. I’m down for any book that cheap lol. I wasn’t expecting much to be honest. They kind of look self edited and self published. I was under the impression that these were books? These were novellas at best. The plots had promise. Unfortunately, the hope I help out from the beginning came crashing down at the end of the first book.
Book One: On His Bended Knee
Dylan has a prosthetic leg. Maggie owns animals that have missing legs. Their pastor sets them up and they get married bc of a zoning law or something that could easily be resolved in court with a good lawyer. the characters didn’t have…depth. And the word “apparatus” was used about 5 times every chapter. Speaking of chapters, every time the POV changed, a new chapter started. And then BOOM the book was over and I was left not connected to the characters or the story in any way. Oh and there were WORDS of love but I didn’t FEEL their love. This one made me feel like a college professor reading a wannabe author’s outline for a novel they were about to publish themselves. Like I said earlier, it had potential but failed to follow through.
Book Two: Hand Over His Heart
Fran has shrapnel lying in wait next to his heart to take his life. Eva is a struggling older sister trying to make it through college while raising two younger siblings. I think the reason I liked this one better was bc Fran’s injury reminded me of Tony Stark lol. Their love story was cute and I actually like the characters. Exceeeeeept…she literally said she loved hm after like two days? Liiiiike, is this normal? Bc it shouldn’t be lol.
Book Three: Offering His Arm
Reed is missing an arm. Sarai (pronounced Sarah) is an ex-model with an eating disorder. both of them have issues accepting themselves for different reasons. I liked this one a little bit. I liked Reed. He was sweet. I was confused a little bit…I thought that these were Christian based books. Sarai’s best friend/ roommate ,Mason, acted a lot more like a female than a male. It was never outright said he was gay but that was the vibe. Sarai also referred to him as girl. For example, “hey, girrrrl,” type thing. It was weird to say the least. Then, Mason shows up at the ranch for literally no reason?
Overall, I would give these 2.5 to 3 stars at best. The author just needs a few good editors and a better publisher to be honest. That would fix a lot of the books’s (more like short stories) problems. Anywhooo, let me know what you think:)
Xoxoxo, abby
Book One: On His Bended Knee
Dylan has a prosthetic leg. Maggie owns animals that have missing legs. Their pastor sets them up and they get married bc of a zoning law or something that could easily be resolved in court with a good lawyer. the characters didn’t have…depth. And the word “apparatus” was used about 5 times every chapter. Speaking of chapters, every time the POV changed, a new chapter started. And then BOOM the book was over and I was left not connected to the characters or the story in any way. Oh and there were WORDS of love but I didn’t FEEL their love. This one made me feel like a college professor reading a wannabe author’s outline for a novel they were about to publish themselves. Like I said earlier, it had potential but failed to follow through.
Book Two: Hand Over His Heart
Fran has shrapnel lying in wait next to his heart to take his life. Eva is a struggling older sister trying to make it through college while raising two younger siblings. I think the reason I liked this one better was bc Fran’s injury reminded me of Tony Stark lol. Their love story was cute and I actually like the characters. Exceeeeeept…she literally said she loved hm after like two days? Liiiiike, is this normal? Bc it shouldn’t be lol.
Book Three: Offering His Arm
Reed is missing an arm. Sarai (pronounced Sarah) is an ex-model with an eating disorder. both of them have issues accepting themselves for different reasons. I liked this one a little bit. I liked Reed. He was sweet. I was confused a little bit…I thought that these were Christian based books. Sarai’s best friend/ roommate ,Mason, acted a lot more like a female than a male. It was never outright said he was gay but that was the vibe. Sarai also referred to him as girl. For example, “hey, girrrrl,” type thing. It was weird to say the least. Then, Mason shows up at the ranch for literally no reason?
Overall, I would give these 2.5 to 3 stars at best. The author just needs a few good editors and a better publisher to be honest. That would fix a lot of the books’s (more like short stories) problems. Anywhooo, let me know what you think:)
Xoxoxo, abby
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July 31, 2022It’s a clean romance and I don’t do clean.
Clean romance books are pointless to me.
I like my books smutty and dirty.
Books with no good stuff should always come with a warning.
Otherwise it’s just not fair.
No rating.
But I am pretty pissed off right now.
Clean romance books are pointless to me.
I like my books smutty and dirty.
Books with no good stuff should always come with a warning.
Otherwise it’s just not fair.
No rating.
But I am pretty pissed off right now.
May 13, 2019
Sweet, short stories
Fast read. Rich characters. Actually could use more depth in the plot and climax. Felt more like the outline than a full book.
Fast read. Rich characters. Actually could use more depth in the plot and climax. Felt more like the outline than a full book.
November 13, 2024
The theme running through all the books, which are fairly formulaic, is that a healing place for veterans is not zoned for that kind of facility and that if they want to keep the property, all of them have to be married on short notice.
These are the first 3 books in the 7 book series and focus on, first, a young woman veterinary tech, Maggie, who lost her job for saving too many dogs and her apartment for having more than one dog. Homeless and unsure where to go next, she meets up with one of the men. It is love at first sight and the 2 are quickly married.
The 2nd book includes Eva and her 2 younger siblings, for whom she has to care since their parents were killed in a car accident, and now the family member she is living with, who has crammed the 3 of them into a tiny room, is moving out to get married. There went Eva's dream of starting college, and getting her younger brother andnsisyer out from under the influence of the gangs. But she catches the eye of one of the guys from the ranch, and the 2 fall for one another. He has no problem supporting her and helping with her younger siblings, and college is now back on the list.
The 3rd book shows an on line dating scenario, where the young woman thinks she is too fat (at a size 8) and that her body is too ugly. She drags her feet on video calls befire finally showing herself on a headshot only. They fell for one another early on, and each thinks it's their body deformity that is making the other seem to hesitate. When Sarai collapses the day after her wedding, from having 2 sets of body shaping underwear on plus a long sleeved shirt and having had only a glass of orange juice that day and the day before, she has to admit to having severe body dysmorphia since her fashion modeling days when demands on her to look always thinner had caused the initial distortion. It didn't help that modeling considered a size 0 as normal and a size 6 as plus sized.
Although these books are KU, the next set is not. The books are clean, and pure fantasy, and a delight for an easy reading soecial when pain threatens to overwhelm me. They might also be a medium level reading experience for thise learning English.
These are the first 3 books in the 7 book series and focus on, first, a young woman veterinary tech, Maggie, who lost her job for saving too many dogs and her apartment for having more than one dog. Homeless and unsure where to go next, she meets up with one of the men. It is love at first sight and the 2 are quickly married.
The 2nd book includes Eva and her 2 younger siblings, for whom she has to care since their parents were killed in a car accident, and now the family member she is living with, who has crammed the 3 of them into a tiny room, is moving out to get married. There went Eva's dream of starting college, and getting her younger brother andnsisyer out from under the influence of the gangs. But she catches the eye of one of the guys from the ranch, and the 2 fall for one another. He has no problem supporting her and helping with her younger siblings, and college is now back on the list.
The 3rd book shows an on line dating scenario, where the young woman thinks she is too fat (at a size 8) and that her body is too ugly. She drags her feet on video calls befire finally showing herself on a headshot only. They fell for one another early on, and each thinks it's their body deformity that is making the other seem to hesitate. When Sarai collapses the day after her wedding, from having 2 sets of body shaping underwear on plus a long sleeved shirt and having had only a glass of orange juice that day and the day before, she has to admit to having severe body dysmorphia since her fashion modeling days when demands on her to look always thinner had caused the initial distortion. It didn't help that modeling considered a size 0 as normal and a size 6 as plus sized.
Although these books are KU, the next set is not. The books are clean, and pure fantasy, and a delight for an easy reading soecial when pain threatens to overwhelm me. They might also be a medium level reading experience for thise learning English.
March 17, 2021
This book really spoke to my soul. What if there really was a place where wounded warriors could go to all live together on a ranch. Each VET has lost something - a leg, shrapnel in his chest, an arm. Due to the zoning ordinance, the VETs are looking for someone to wed - platonic of course - so they can stay living on the ranch. First Dylan and Maggie get together. She breaks down Dylan's guard and gets into his heart and he no longer wants a platonic relationship, which is what Maggie wants also. Her dogs are the best thing besides the horses for the VETs. Fran rescues Eva from the gangs and the horrible apartment she lives in with her sister and brother. Fran is determined to keep his situation a platonic marriage because he feels he is going to die anytime with that shrapnel close to his heart. But an emergency sends him to the hospital and a miracle has happened. The shrapnel is actually moving away from Fran's heart. Fran never wants to let Eva go and will even adopt her brother and sister. Reed gets on a dating app and meets Sarai and falls in love with her but Sarai keeps putting him off because she feels she is too fat now. When Reed accidentally runs into her in town at the restaurant, he wants Sarai to marry him. She agrees and tries to hide her weight issues from Reed. But when she collapses from lack of food and the heat and is rushed to the hospital, Reed is right there to tell her he loves her and that he will work with her on her weight issues because he thinks she is beautiful inside and out. I fell in love with all these characters and there stories. Taking two people with problems and meshing them together in marriage only to find out that true love develops and they all had happily ever after endings. It was a feel good book.
December 13, 2018
On His Bended Knee
What a fantastic start to the Brides of Purple Heart Ranch series. This first book centers around Dylan and Maggie. Dylan comes home from Afghanistan missing a leg. Maggie is a vet tech, but loses her job after taking a dog home, that she was supposed to put down. Dylan is waiting for the sale to go through on the ranch, but gets some bad news. Can a marriage of convenience be the answer to their problems? We also get to meet the other men living at the ranch and learn what they’re dealing with. I loved the start of this series and I can’t wait to read book two.
Hand Over His Heart
This was an emotional read at times, but I really enjoyed Fran’s and Eva’s story. I love how close all the men are and I can’t wait to read the other books in this series. Can a marriage of convenience turn into more? Grab your copy and see what happens in this emotional story.
Offering His Arm
Offering His Arm is an emotional story about Reed and Sarai. Sarai is a former model, but she has a condition in which she doesn’t see herself as others do. Reed lost his left arm and uses a dating app to try and find a wife so he can stay on the ranch. Reed and Sarai have a 98% compatibility match. Will they get a happily ever after or will Sarai’s lie be a dealbreaker? Grab your copy and get ready to fall in love with this amazing series.
What a fantastic start to the Brides of Purple Heart Ranch series. This first book centers around Dylan and Maggie. Dylan comes home from Afghanistan missing a leg. Maggie is a vet tech, but loses her job after taking a dog home, that she was supposed to put down. Dylan is waiting for the sale to go through on the ranch, but gets some bad news. Can a marriage of convenience be the answer to their problems? We also get to meet the other men living at the ranch and learn what they’re dealing with. I loved the start of this series and I can’t wait to read book two.
Hand Over His Heart
This was an emotional read at times, but I really enjoyed Fran’s and Eva’s story. I love how close all the men are and I can’t wait to read the other books in this series. Can a marriage of convenience turn into more? Grab your copy and see what happens in this emotional story.
Offering His Arm
Offering His Arm is an emotional story about Reed and Sarai. Sarai is a former model, but she has a condition in which she doesn’t see herself as others do. Reed lost his left arm and uses a dating app to try and find a wife so he can stay on the ranch. Reed and Sarai have a 98% compatibility match. Will they get a happily ever after or will Sarai’s lie be a dealbreaker? Grab your copy and get ready to fall in love with this amazing series.
October 14, 2019
I had gotten the first book in this set for free, and liked it so much that I wound up buying the 3 in this boxed set. Shanae makes her characters very likable, and because this was a 5 book series where each prior story brings back all of the previous characters you can't help but want to catch up with such kind hearted and giving people. I've now read all 5 and was sorry that she didn't go on to continue with the original 5 soldiers as they started their new families of their own. I like that everyone who comes to live/work at this ranch becomes a member of such a warm extended family. I got to read the first chapter of another series of characters and plan to read at least the first two of that series as well. Yes, there were a few grammatical errors, but not like some writers where every other page has mistakes. But if she wants a proof reader I would love to be one for her books. ;-)
July 7, 2021
Several Army veterans live on a ranch, trying to help each other with the physical and psychological wounds, and planning to extend this spirit towards troubled youth. When a hidden zoning law requires all inhabitants of the ranch to be married, the men will have to do what they can to keep the ranch. Their psychologist Dr Patel does all he can to help them find the right brides.
This edition contained the first three books in this series, although in my opinion book is the wrong word - these are shorter stories, I think novellas is the word?
And that is a pity, because the plot and the characters deserved so much more, as did the brilliant storytelling. I fell in love with the protagonists of each story, and suffered along with them.
I will definitely continue with this series.
This edition contained the first three books in this series, although in my opinion book is the wrong word - these are shorter stories, I think novellas is the word?
And that is a pity, because the plot and the characters deserved so much more, as did the brilliant storytelling. I fell in love with the protagonists of each story, and suffered along with them.
I will definitely continue with this series.
August 31, 2021
Due to a zoning issue, the veterans learn that they have three months left to marry or vacate the premises. Though most of them think that no woman would ever consider marrying a guy who is not physically whole, they each meet an extraordinary woman who has the ability to accept them for who they are, scars and all…
These clean stories are great. I wished a better quality on the proofreading part, but mostly, even this could not impact the pleasure of reading. The plots, though similar, open up a discussion on acceptance. I hope I would not be judgmental towards any person showing a physical difference. But then, it’s always easier said than done!
Enjoy getting to know this group of veterans as they heal their outer and inner wounds on the ranch.
These clean stories are great. I wished a better quality on the proofreading part, but mostly, even this could not impact the pleasure of reading. The plots, though similar, open up a discussion on acceptance. I hope I would not be judgmental towards any person showing a physical difference. But then, it’s always easier said than done!
Enjoy getting to know this group of veterans as they heal their outer and inner wounds on the ranch.
March 27, 2021
The Brides of Purple Heart Ranch
Feeling isolated from a year long pandemic I needed to read something that sweet and lifted my spirits and left me feeling light hearted. The heroes each came from war with physical or emotional scars. Their ranch provided a safe haven for them to live and a feeling of family. Legal issues upset their future . The author carefully and fully described these former soldiers in full detail and they come alive. I couldn't put the book down and came away with renewed faith and an appreciation for military heroes. I am eager to read more of Shanae Johnson''s books.
Feeling isolated from a year long pandemic I needed to read something that sweet and lifted my spirits and left me feeling light hearted. The heroes each came from war with physical or emotional scars. Their ranch provided a safe haven for them to live and a feeling of family. Legal issues upset their future . The author carefully and fully described these former soldiers in full detail and they come alive. I couldn't put the book down and came away with renewed faith and an appreciation for military heroes. I am eager to read more of Shanae Johnson''s books.
May 4, 2021
Romance and hurting people
The Purple Heart ranch was a rehab center for those vets with injuries sustained in the war. Some were visible while others were deep inside. The ranch is equipped with a clinic and all the exercise one would need to recoup with time. Friendships build loyalty. Now the issue arises with the me. Residences are forced to find a bride or they will have to move as the ranch is zoned a family facility. Find out what takes place. You will love this collection.
The Purple Heart ranch was a rehab center for those vets with injuries sustained in the war. Some were visible while others were deep inside. The ranch is equipped with a clinic and all the exercise one would need to recoup with time. Friendships build loyalty. Now the issue arises with the me. Residences are forced to find a bride or they will have to move as the ranch is zoned a family facility. Find out what takes place. You will love this collection.
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February 14, 2022Three books in this set, I've read the first one before ("On His Bended Knee"), but not the other two. This is a marriage of convenience, insta-love set of books; the men must marry before a certain time or they'll lose the ranch they live on. All three were enjoyable with different challenges to overcome. The 3rd one ended a bit quickly for me without a lot of resolution, but all 3 had interesting characters, relationship challenges, resolutions, and HEA's. Each one is a standalone, but they were fun to read in order.
October 11, 2022
I loved all three of these books. I am hooked. Being a science fiction fan, especially Dr. Who, I really enjoyed the conversations between Reed and Sarai regarding the Silence versus Weeping Angels, as well as Star Trek versus Star Wars. I say enjoy all three. You can be a Whovian, Trekkie and what ever a Star Wars fan is called. Anyway, I digress.
These books are easy to read, fun and full of hope. Some people might say these stories are unrealistic. Well, if I wanted reality, I would watch the news. I look forward to the next book in this series.
These books are easy to read, fun and full of hope. Some people might say these stories are unrealistic. Well, if I wanted reality, I would watch the news. I look forward to the next book in this series.
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May 25, 2023Too cheap to pay an editor
This boxset is marred by vast amounts of editorial slop. Misspellings, improper use of homonyms, nonsensical word salad type sentenses, poor grammar, poor formatting, etc. The author is obviously self published. Because she deems a real editor to be an unnecessary expense, it seems that she wants to eke out every last cent by foregoing anything that might make her otherwise banal writing seem more professional and/or polished. This 'author' has been placed on my DNR list.
This boxset is marred by vast amounts of editorial slop. Misspellings, improper use of homonyms, nonsensical word salad type sentenses, poor grammar, poor formatting, etc. The author is obviously self published. Because she deems a real editor to be an unnecessary expense, it seems that she wants to eke out every last cent by foregoing anything that might make her otherwise banal writing seem more professional and/or polished. This 'author' has been placed on my DNR list.
December 9, 2025
story lines are good, but
Although I like the stories, I found the books jarring to read because of bad syntax and bad vocabulary. The author would often just use the wrong word but sometimes the sentences didn’t make sense. Most of the time after re-reading a section I could figure out what the author meant, but there were a couple of times towards the end of the book I didn’t know what she was trying to say. She really needs to get an editor! Will not be buying more even though I was curious about the next story that was coming up in the series.
Although I like the stories, I found the books jarring to read because of bad syntax and bad vocabulary. The author would often just use the wrong word but sometimes the sentences didn’t make sense. Most of the time after re-reading a section I could figure out what the author meant, but there were a couple of times towards the end of the book I didn’t know what she was trying to say. She really needs to get an editor! Will not be buying more even though I was curious about the next story that was coming up in the series.
April 12, 2020
Great Sweet Romances
These are sweet little stories that are a quick light hearted read. I alway appreciate clean romance. They do move very fast paced and are sometimes a little cliche but are definitely feel good books. There are a few noticeable editing errors but they are few and far between. Overall I think these books are great and would suggest them for anyone interested in the romance genre, and especially if you’ve got a soft spot for vets.
These are sweet little stories that are a quick light hearted read. I alway appreciate clean romance. They do move very fast paced and are sometimes a little cliche but are definitely feel good books. There are a few noticeable editing errors but they are few and far between. Overall I think these books are great and would suggest them for anyone interested in the romance genre, and especially if you’ve got a soft spot for vets.
March 17, 2021
“The Brides of Purple Heart Ranch Boxset 1-3:Three Sweet Marriages
This was one incredible boxed set! The place is the same for all three stories,but each story is unique.They’re about three veterans,all having problems,the least of which they have to get married or lose their happy home,literally!
I promise you will get so caught up in these books you won’t want it to be over. And that’s a good thing!So,please,do yourself a favor and read this boxset !
This was one incredible boxed set! The place is the same for all three stories,but each story is unique.They’re about three veterans,all having problems,the least of which they have to get married or lose their happy home,literally!
I promise you will get so caught up in these books you won’t want it to be over. And that’s a good thing!So,please,do yourself a favor and read this boxset !
June 3, 2022
A review for all12 books in the series. -Very good
All 12 books in The Brides of Purple Heart Ranch are very good. I would definitely recommend reading them in order because after the first one so many of the brides and their families appear in each book and knowing their stories brings more life to them, in my opinion. Except for the 12th book which would qualify as a stand alone book. I posted a review for the 12th book but am not going to for each book.
All 12 books in The Brides of Purple Heart Ranch are very good. I would definitely recommend reading them in order because after the first one so many of the brides and their families appear in each book and knowing their stories brings more life to them, in my opinion. Except for the 12th book which would qualify as a stand alone book. I posted a review for the 12th book but am not going to for each book.
May 11, 2025
An Excellent Collection of Sweet Romance
If you enjoy sweet, clean romance, military heroes, determined heroines, and success stories with a gentle interwoven faith element, you’d probably enjoy this collection of stories. Each story and each character stand out in unique ways, even with the overarching plot that spans the series. It was worth my time. I highly recommend it to you, especially if you’re looking for something to read during a cozy night in.
If you enjoy sweet, clean romance, military heroes, determined heroines, and success stories with a gentle interwoven faith element, you’d probably enjoy this collection of stories. Each story and each character stand out in unique ways, even with the overarching plot that spans the series. It was worth my time. I highly recommend it to you, especially if you’re looking for something to read during a cozy night in.
March 16, 2021
Got them Friday finished Sunday morning
The best of "meet cute" arrangement stories! The characters are people that you would want to meet or have as neighbors! The first is about being left out and not fitting in! The second is about dreams and how they change! The third is about they way we are seen by others and all take place in a place you'd like to visit!
The best of "meet cute" arrangement stories! The characters are people that you would want to meet or have as neighbors! The first is about being left out and not fitting in! The second is about dreams and how they change! The third is about they way we are seen by others and all take place in a place you'd like to visit!
April 15, 2021
Great stories!
I enjoyed all three of these stories very much - I just wish they were longer. The characters were believable and likeable. I loved how everyone's problems, or brokenness, ended up being a help to someone else. Even the animals helped with the necessary healings. I will definitely read more from this author.
I enjoyed all three of these stories very much - I just wish they were longer. The characters were believable and likeable. I loved how everyone's problems, or brokenness, ended up being a help to someone else. Even the animals helped with the necessary healings. I will definitely read more from this author.
August 22, 2023
Three wounded warriors three wounded women...
All on a collision course to marriage and love
The premise of this series is a stupid zoning rule for the ranch full of veterans who need help in life.
The rule is that the ranch has to be occupied by married couples and/or families and the men have less than three months to accomplish it or they have to leave.
All on a collision course to marriage and love
The premise of this series is a stupid zoning rule for the ranch full of veterans who need help in life.
The rule is that the ranch has to be occupied by married couples and/or families and the men have less than three months to accomplish it or they have to leave.
May 29, 2024
I enjoyed reading all three books and the stories of unexpected "co-incidences" that let to love and healing and the companionship of all the wounded men (and women). The stories were kind of repeating in themselves but had obvious differences. There are still other soldiers who need help, so I look forward to more of Shanae Johnson's books.
September 10, 2024
Beating the deadline
This is a series of 3 books. The grooms were wounded veterans that ran a rehabilitation ranch but just found out the Property was zone for families only. They all had to be married within 6 weeks. Quite a fast moving g rated rush of romances. It wad a good read.
This is a series of 3 books. The grooms were wounded veterans that ran a rehabilitation ranch but just found out the Property was zone for families only. They all had to be married within 6 weeks. Quite a fast moving g rated rush of romances. It wad a good read.
February 26, 2025
Maggie and Dylan, Eva and Fran, Sarai and Reed—three couples that find their HEA at the Purple Heart Ranch. The Ranch is a refuge for a group of wounded warriors who work the land and get therapy. It is zoned for families, so the men have to find brides. They all find healing at the ranch. Some significant editing issues in parts of the books. Clean, gently faith-based romance.
March 30, 2019
Enjoyed these stories.
These stories were well written. They had interesting characters, each with their own kind of pain. I truly loved the way the couples came together with each filling a need for the other. I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
These stories were well written. They had interesting characters, each with their own kind of pain. I truly loved the way the couples came together with each filling a need for the other. I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
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January 3, 2021I just love series books. i just discovered Shanae Johnson. These books are good, light reading with serious subjects. Although this collection has 3 stories; they also stand alone. Fast pace, quick reads if you want something easy.
March 6, 2021
An uplifting story. Although you can guess from the beginning how it will turn out, it was interesting to see how the story unfolded. Excellent language skills with a good vocabulary. A delightful read.
March 18, 2021
A great read
Each story is unique in regards to the individual wounded warriors as well as the strong women who enter their life. None of us are perfect but we can certainly try to be our best for the love of our life!
Each story is unique in regards to the individual wounded warriors as well as the strong women who enter their life. None of us are perfect but we can certainly try to be our best for the love of our life!
April 27, 2021
Not all wounded are soldiers
Love these men of Purple Heart Ranch. They are all special. But Reed and Sarai's story goes to prove that not only soldiers are the walking wounded. Acceptance must be for all disorders and wounded.
Love these men of Purple Heart Ranch. They are all special. But Reed and Sarai's story goes to prove that not only soldiers are the walking wounded. Acceptance must be for all disorders and wounded.
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