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She loves the land. Mattie Evans grew up in the Flint Hills of Kansas. Although her family has lost their ranch, she still calls this land home. A skilled young veterinarian, she struggles to gain the confidence of the local ranchers. Fortunately, her best friend and staunchest supporter is John McCray, owner of the Lightning M Ranch. They both love the ranch, and can't imagine living anywhere but in the Flint Hills. He's haunted by it. Gil McCray, John's estranged son, is a pro football player living in California. The ranch is where his mother died and where every aspect of the tallgrass prairie stirs unwanted memories of his older brother's fatal accident. Gil decides leaving the ranch is the best solution for his ailing father and his own ailing heart. But he doesn't count on falling in love. Falling in love isn't an option. Or is it? When Mattie is called in to save a horse injured in a terrible accident, she finds herself unwillingly tossed into the middle of a family conflict. Secret pain, secret passions, and secret agendas play out against the beautiful landscapes as love leads to some unexpected conclusions about forgiveness and renewal.
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Veterinarian Mattie Evans is going through a tough period in Diamond Falls, Kansas. Despite her best efforts, she's lost several horses, a Rottweiler, and three head of cattle. Rumors are flying about her abilities, and now it looks as though she might lose her next patient, Dusty, too. San Francisco 49er quarterback Gilbert McCray has just played his last game when he finds out that his beloved horse, Dusty, has been hit by a car driven by drunken teens, so he does something he hasn't done for years he goes home. As Mattie pours her heart into saving Dusty, Gil faces the ghosts of his past, as well as the guilt that goes with them. Vogts' debut is impressive, and readers, especially fans of contemporary inspirational fiction, will look forward to the next installment in her Seasons of the Tallgrass series.--Mosley, Shelley Copyright 2009 Booklist