Pause for Tales: My Thoughts and More on His Ranch Redemption by Laurie Winter

Friday, May 1, 2026

My Thoughts and More on His Ranch Redemption by Laurie Winter

His Ranch Redemption JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for His Ranch Redemption by Laurie Winter, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: His Ranch Redemption
Series: Fern Hollow #1
Author: Laurie Winter
Publisher: Harlequin Heartwarming
Release Date: April 28, 2026
Genre: Sweet Contemporary Romance

He was her first love…
Can he be her forever?

Widowed Sarah Carmella has a wonderful daughter and fulfilling work running her grandparents’ horse rescue. So there’s absolutely no reason for regrets and what-ifs when her ex-husband, Pete O’Keefe, arrives in town for a mutual friend’s wedding. She and Pete eloped young, then went their separate ways when tragedy struck. But memories of their whirlwind romance and Pete’s charm have Sarah fearing for her heart. Because Pete would never settle down in tiny Fern Hollow. Fresh out of the army, he already has another job chasing danger lined up. Yet, could falling for each other all over again become the adventure they both need?

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About the Author

Multiple award-winning author Laurie Winter creates authentic characters who overcome the odds to find true love. She keeps her life balanced with jogging and binge-watching true-crime shows. Laurie enjoys time with her family and two dogs, all of who inspire her every day.

Connect with Laurie at lauriewinter.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.

My Thoughts:

This is a story of second chances after what seems like a lifetime ago. Sarah and Pete were best friends while growing up and fell in love, ran away and got married too young, all for their whirlwind romance to end in an annulment and heartbreak. Pete didn't want to live in a small town and Sarah didn't want to leave.

Several years later, Sarah is now a widow with a young daughter, helping a friend with wedding preparations. A wedding that will bring her ex, Pete back home and into her life. There is a lot of feelings and unsaid things that is between them. The love is still there, but pain is there also.

A lot has changed since they have seen each other. Not their love nor the fact that they both have the same dreams, he wants out of small town and she wants to stay. Given this new opportunity and that both have matured, can they make a second chance work?

This was a heartfelt romance of two people in love with one another, given another opportunity to make their love and lives work with one another. I appreciated their growth and maturity as they viewed the circumstances, not as teens anymore, but adults. I liked that their romance was based on mutual respect.

I was provided a copy of this novel from the author. I was not required to post a positive review, and all views and opinions are my own.

Tour Giveaway

(2) winners will each receive a $20 Amazon gift card and a His Ranch Redemption custom premium candle!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight April 29, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on May 6, 2026. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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