In Honor's Defense (Hanger's Horsemen Book #3)

Overall, this last adventure of the Hanger’s Horseman was completed in fine fashion. Danger. Mystery. Handsome heroes on their steeds. Strong women supporting them. And a beautiful spiritual theme of redemption and forgiveness woven throughout. For Christian historical romance fans, this story is a must read! I do recommend reading the series in order. You wouldn’t want to miss out on a single moment! I was given copy of this book by publisher. No expectation of positive review All opinions mine

This is book three in the Hanger's Horsemen series. Karen Witemeyer has a fun, spunky, detailed writing style. If you enjoy historical romance books you will like this one, and the entire series. We were introduced to the Hanger's Horsemen in book one, this one we focus on Luke Davenport "Preach" and Damaris Baxter. Damaris has always been in the shadows, yet when she must move to become the guardian of a hurting nephew, she must learn to stand up even if she is not in the background. Luke is no

Oh, how I fell in love with Luke, aka Preach! He's been a character in the other books in the series and I liked him well enough but when he gets his own book, and you get "the backstory", you get to dig into his life and his feelings. You get to see what makes him who he is today and why he's such a vulnerable man because of the heartache & abuse he lived with when he was young. My heart broke for him, and I just wanted to hug him! All he ever wanted was a home, a real family and now as an adult, someone to love him for himself. He never really thought he'd get it but then he met Damaris Baxter. One might think they are opposites. Luke is a warrior - a former soldier, a famous Hanger Horsemen. Damaris is shy, almost invisible and detests confrontation. However, when her brother dies and makes her guardian of his son, Nate, she rises to the occasion. She leaves her home, her state and moves in with Nate who is a very big rascal! I loved the changes in Nate over the course of the book. He went from an angry, vengeful young man to .... the opposite! Luke and Damaris changed him! When cattle are rustled next door, Luke is called in by the neighbor to discover who is doing it and that's when he meets Damaris and Nate. When Luke is gravely injured saving Nate, Damaris nurses him back to health and therein begins the suspense & mystery of the rustlers and everything else bad that happens to them! I couldn't put the book down! To visit with the other Horsemen at the end was fantastic too!