The Mustang Breaker

Horse Dreams Trilogy #2

by Stephen Bly

In this second book of the winsome Horse Dreams trilogy, heavyhearted divorcee Develyn Worrell’s mood continues to lighten as she has escaped Indiana to enjoy the equine charms of a small Wyoming town. There, in a place she visited as a child and has dreamt of ever since, the Lord’s leading becomes clearer, even as cowboy romances and the relationship with her grown daughter get more complicated.

Genres: Fiction, Westerns, Christian Fiction, Adult Fiction, Christian Romance

352 pages, Paperback

First published January 15, 2006

About the author

Stephen Bly (August 17, 1944 - June 9, 2011) authored 100 books and hundreds of articles. His book, THE LONG TRAIL HOME, (Broadman & Holman), won the prestigious 2002 CHRISTY AWARD for excellence in Christian fiction in the category western novel. Three other books, PICTURE ROCK (Crossway Books), THE OUTLAW'S TWIN SISTER (Crossway Books), and LAST OF THE TEXAS CAMP (Broadman & Holman), were Christy Award finalists. He spoke at colleges, churches, camps and conferences across the U.S. and Canada. He was the pastor of Winchester Community Church, and served as mayor of Winchester, Idaho (2000-2007). He spoke on numerous television and radio programs, including Dr. James Dobson's Focus on the Family. He was an Active Member of the Western Writers of America. Steve graduated summa cum laude in Philosophy from Fresno State University and received a M.Div from Fuller Theological Seminary. The Blys have three sons: Russell (married to Lois) and father of Zachary and Miranda (married to Chris Ross) and mother of Alayah, Michael (married to Michelle), and Aaron (married to Rina Joye) and father of Keaton and Deckard. A third generation westerner, Steve spent his early years working on ranches and farms.

Reviews

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is sooooo funny. When someone asks you why your laughing, you can't because your laughing very hard. On a serious note, its a fun love story with a few twists.

[Anna Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars because not as much action as the first story, but in every other way a delightful Bly story. I see some reviews are unhappy with the amount of dialogue/talking, but I would argue that’s what makes a Stephen Bly story, and I enjoy it as a change of pace from other authors.

[Heidi Morrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm loving this series , especially since I was born in WY! I'm looking forward to reading the final installment in this trilogy .

[Brent Krebs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Better than the first book in the series.

[Beka Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

I gave this book 4 stars because it was not as good as the first.
Positives some horse gentling, she checks off two cowboys from her love list, spends more time praying to the Lord, buys her daughter a ticket to Wyoming, and Casey finds her a man!!
Negatives Too much talking



Develyn is still in Wyoming and is still trying to figure out herself. After pushing Quint away, she trys Renny out. Renny and Dev become really good friends; but they realize that their paths don`t seem to run the same way. That leaves one cowboy left...... but i guess i have to read the next book to see if it all works out!!

[Michelle · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is #2 in a 3 book series. I read the first one and it was an easy, lighthearted read, but the ending was so abrupt that I wouldn't even really call it an ending. So I gave it another chance and started book 2, half way thru I was so bored, but I can't not finish a book, so I read the whole thing. Again it is a cute, lighthearted, feel good type book, but slow, repetitive and boring. I am not even going to bother with #3.

[history49 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Better than book one, but it was also showing how the characters grew. After reading Mary O'Hara's "Thunderhead" books as a child ("My Friend Flicka" was the first, and also "Green Grass of Wyoming," I believe one of the other three), I have always wanted to go to Wyoming, and this book only made me want to go there even more! There were periods in "The Mustang Breaker" story that I laughed out loud, something I do not often do when reading. Great story by the late Mr. Bly!

[Pj · Rating 4 out of 5]

The continuation of a teacher's quest to find out who she really is. I kept reading and reading to find out what kind of trouble Dev would find herself in and who she drug along with her. Loved the relationship between Dev and Casey. Can't wait to see what happens to the girls in book 3

[Robert L. McKamey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good reading

This book is as good as book number 1. Truly a good humorous story. I would advise everyone to read such a great story. If you're having a bad day just grab this book and live in the world of love and laughter

[Shannon · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am only giving this book 3 stars due to the fact that, although I really enjoyed the trilogy, I do not like books that leave you hanging until you are lucky enough to get your hands on the next book.

[Theresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great details about horseback riding. I like Stephen Bly, with the exception of his characters thinking more than speaking.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Continuing adventures of Develyn, Casey, Quint, Renny, Cooper, My Maria and Uncle Henry.

[Aubrielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

(See my review of Memories of a Dirt Road Town)

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this novel , what a great follow up to book one. I can't wait to start the next novel.

[Deborah Boutwell · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this out of order and it stood alone.

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved loved loved this second one of the triology!

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the entire series. Lots of humor.

[Shelena · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting book. Got it from the library and didn't know that it was part of a trilogy. Don't know if I'll try to read that other ones or not. It just kinda or ended and I was left hanging.

[Kathy]

Very good read. Strong friendship between Dev and Casey. I did not read the first in this series, but this was still easy to follow.

[Melissa · Rating 1 out of 5]

HATED. Ridiculous story line. Found the "accent" imposed on the characters from Wyoming RIDICULOUS. No one born and raised there speaks like that!!!!

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

fast read. If your a horse lover and like a good clean romance...a little corney at times. This is the series for you.

[Dorrice · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really do like Stephen Bly's books. If they are all like the two I have read I will reading many more of them in the days to come.

[Cws]

YA Bly

[Kd · Rating 4 out of 5]

No heavy thinking, just entertainment.