Dear Reader,

Welcome to Covenant Falls and its bevy of veterans who make a difference.

Covenant Falls is a sleepy small town nestled next to the mountains in Colorado. In recent years, it’s had an influx of veterans who have banded together to help the town and other veterans.

Former ranger medic Ross Taylor, now a physical therapist, is asked by a former army buddy to help with New Beginnings, a six-week Horses for Heroes equine therapy program for veterans with PTSD and other problems associated with combat.

I fell in love with him as he grumpily rescues an injured dog on his way to Covenant Falls. But he has demons of his own, and it takes the veterans he came to help—along with a pretty innkeeper, a grungy dog and a cantankerous cat—to help him heal, as well.

In researching this story, I found numerous privately sponsored Horses for Heroes programs throughout the country. They vary in length and services. Some are as intensive as the one portrayed in Home on the Ranch: Colorado Cowboy. Others range from free horseback riding at a ranch or farm to a series of long-weekend stays with counseling sessions. If you are interested in learning more or know someone who might benefit from such a program you can simply look up Horses for Heroes or equine therapy programs for vets.

Happy reading,

Patricia