Cattenach Ranch

Cattenach Ranch

by Kelly Moran

The long-awaited Cattenach Ranch anthology is here! Featuring the RONE-winning and RITA finalist book, REDEMPTION, and the story RT Book Reviews called "an incredible story," BENEDICTION, together in one set!
Redemption: He's not the hero she thinks he is...
Benediction: She's no one's version of ever-after, except his...

539 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 2021

About the author

Kelly Moran is an international bestselling author of enchanting ever-afters. She gets her ideas from everyone and everything around her and there's always a book playing out in her head. No one who knows her bats an eyelash when she talks to herself.

She is a RITA® Finalist, RONE Award-Winner, Catherine Award-Winner, Reader's Choice Finalist, Holt Medallion Finalist, Book Excellence Award Finalist, Amor Book Award-Winner, and landed on the "Must Read" & "10 Best Reads" lists in USA Today's Lifestyle section. She is a former Romance Writers of America® member, where she was an Award of Excellence Finalist. Her books have foreign translation rights in Germany (where she is a Spiegel Bestseller), France, the Czech Republic, Romania, Russia, and the Netherlands. She also writes horror as Kelly Covic. In 2024, she founded her own publishing company for fiction called Rowan Prose Publishing.

Her interests include: scary movies, all kinds of art, driving others insane, and sleeping when she can. She is a closet coffee junkie and chocoholic. Tell no one. She's originally from Wisconsin, but she resides in South Carolina with her three sons, their wily dog, a bearded dragon, and their sassy cats. She loves hearing from her readers.

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Reviews

[Shelly Wygant · Rating 5 out of 5]

Redemption - Olivia is trying to deal with the death of her brother. When a soldier that served with her brother shows up to give her "if you reading this" letter she invites him to stay. Nate feels that he does not deserve an HEA but Olivia try's her best to knock down his walls. Through out this whole book you will feel all of the emotion that Nate goes through. They are hard emotions. Olivia is a spunky, strong women who runs the ranch. She has close friends and family that help her through tough times. Nate struggles with his feelings for Olivia and Ms. Moran does a phenomenal job of writing his struggle. There is plenty of angst since Olivia can't seem to keep herself out of trouble sometimes.

Another great job done by Ms. Moran of writing characters that you won't forget and a story that deals with so many emotions. If you like a romantic story about broken individuals, family, friends, hardships, love, and angst this book has it all.

Benediction - Two childhood friends that have always been there for each other. When one starts to see the other one in a whole new light it is going to be one wild ride. Nakos the silent alpha male and Amy the snarky female. Amy has been through some tough times in her past and she has become quiet and unsure of herself. Nakos is having a tough time seeing Amy like this. As he vows to cheer her up feeling that he has never felt before start to surface. What got me most about this story was two people that are broken, in some ways, come together and help each other find what they have been missing all their life. Ms. Moran has a way of writing a fantastic story that you will love. She always write a story line and characters that I will never forget. In this story secrets will be revealed, danger will be overcome and finally romance will be found.

[Sandi Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cattanach Ranch by Kelly Moran is an emotional duet that you don’t want to miss. The first book, Redemption is Olivia and Nate’s story. Natthan Rolden has come to Wyoming to the Cattenach Ranch to fulfill a promise to his fallen comrade to deliver a letter to the man’s sister He had promised to deliver it as a last request to the man’s sister Olivia. Nate was was dealing with major guilt Olivia’s brother Justin was killed under Nate’s watch. Olivia wasn’t dealing with her brother’s death well. She would go to the Ranches small cemetery and talk to him every day . Once he delivered the letter Nate intended to leave , but Olivia was struggling. She only had her Aunt and 10 ranch hands to help her. Plus her forever friend Naycos. Nate decides to stay around and try to help. Olivia and Nate grow closer, but Nate is dealing with PTSD, his guilt about Justin, and his awful childhood. Redemption is an emotional rollercoaster that you don’t want to miss.
Benediction is the second book, and is Naycos story. We met Naycos in Redemption he is Olivia’s forever friend. He, Olivia and their friend Amy grew up together. Naycos loved both girls, but he was in love with Olivia. Amy loved Naycos, but because she knew he loved Olivia, she never let him know. She ended up married to Ann who abused her. When she was able to escape, j she ran to Olivia’s ranch. The husband followed her and took Amy and Olivia hostage. . Naycos and Nate were able to free them. He had beat her up pretty badly. Nate and Olivia insisted that Amy recouperate at the ranch. Naycos begins to see Amy in a different light. But Amy is so broken and ashamed, she feels that she’s worthless. Benediction is another emotional story set on the Cattenach Ranch. Be sure to take this wonderful journey and immerse yourself with the people of tThe Cattenach Ranch!

[Debbie Kolins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Benediction: (Cattenach Ranch) Amy Finds True Love

This book was very hard to put done!! It had me laughing and crying through parts of the book!! When Nakos Hunt left his Native American Arapaho tribe to live on the Cattenach Ranch. He is now the foreman, he is very happy with the life on the ranch.
Then there was Amy the girl who befriended him so many years ago and suddenly has him all twisted up inside. Amy has been basically disowned by her family and they never had anything to good to say to her or about her. Amy has a horrible marriage and she has a horrible secret from her past. Amy and Nakos have a chemistry between them, which Amy is afraid of. Does Amy and Nakos hook up and does Amy tell what her secret is? Well to find out you really need to read this book!! I truly loved this book!! Awesome book Kelly Moran!!

Redemption: (Cattenach Ranch) - Nate & PTSD

Talk about a roller coaster ride WOW. A lot of emotions in this book. Olivia Cattenach dealing with the death of her brother Justin in the military over seas and Nate is dealing with the death of a friend as he blames himself for Justin's death as he was Justin's Superior Officer and some PTSD. Then he meets Justin's sister Olivia Cattenach. She manages to get Nate to talk about a lot of stuff he had buried for a long time, then Nate tells Olivia the truth about how her brother Justin died and Olivia insists he tell her everything. The sex scenes between Nate and Olivia were very HOT. If you want to know how more about this book you truly need to read this awesome book. I truly loved it!!

[JoAnne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found myself so immersed in their story that I was laughing, crying, and being supportive right along with them. The author has a gift of weaving an intriguing story and giving you such realistic and interesting characters that you won't be able to put it down till you finish. Definitely and highly recommend this one.

[MK · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read these books awhile back, but there a must read. So many emotions in each book.
I couldn’t put them down.

[Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Redemption

This story was an emotional roller coaster. It will take the reader through the gamut of emotions while Olivia tries to get over the death of her brother and show Nate what it means to love while trying to heal from his childhood.

Benediction

This was an AMAZING story! so full of emotion. Amy and Nakos are so good together. It was so good to see more of Olivia and Nate as well.

[Chele · Rating 5 out of 5]

Redemption:
Redemption is an amazing story .
I love it and recommend it to all.
Nate and Olivia are incredible


Benediction:
Amazing story .
Nakos and Amy are a wonder .
I recommend this story to all.
(There is a topic that may cause a trigger , but it is handled respectfully)
5 stars for each book!!!

[Kelly Moran]

"Rich characterizations, realistic emotions, and a lovely story make for a can't-put-it-down emotional read."
~Library Journal

"Redemption is an emotionally raw story of two broken people finding love amidst the agonizing pain of loss and the debilitating specter of PTSD. From the deserts of the Middle East to the sweeping Cattenach ranch in Wyoming, Nate and Olivia's scorching passion ignites the sheets and heats up the pages. With beautiful prose and a colorful cast of supporting characters, including Bones, the dog, Redemption is a compelling read of love overcoming immense obstacles."
~Katie Ashley, New York Times & USA Today Bestseller

"Moran writes a sweet contemporary romance with well-written characters who want closure regarding their pain of losing family in the war in Afghanistan. The storyline in this Cattenach Ranch installment is believable and has surprises throughout the book. Moran is a talented author and writes about the military and the families facing long periods of time away from each other with grace."
~RT Book Reviews

"Nate and Olivia are branded on me, along with this unparalleled story of love and healing."
~Nom de Plume

"Moran writes incredible books about subjects that are sadly part of everyday life for some,and she does it with kindness and sensitivity."
~RT Book Reviews

"Benediction is friends-to-lovers done oh-so-right! I devoured this book!"
~Laura Kaye, New York Times & USA Today Bestseller

"Moran has such a way with words that can slay, tear down and build up. BENEDICTION is an emotional ride throughout."
~The Romance Reviews

[Jean · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a Cottenach Ranch Anthology and contains two books. Book one is Redemption and it is Olivia and Nathan's story and Book Two is Benediction and it is Nakos and Amy's story. This box set has two beautiful stories about loss, guilt, honour, denial, love, hope and some emotional situations and I absolutely loved it and I couldn't put it down as each story is about a different couple and everything that they have to go through to get there happy ending. The characters and storyline pulled you in right from the start and kept your attention right until the last page and it was written so well, engaging and addictive and I definitely recommend you read this box set and you will definitely not be disappointed and I can't wait to read more books by Kelly Moran in the future.

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