To date, I have read only historical western novels by Kari Trumbo but because I have enjoyed them I decided to try her new contemporary, Operation: Restoration<\/em>. I was particularly intrigued when I saw that the primary male character was Junior Morrison. My husband has been known as Junior Morrisson by family and friends for his entire life so I just had to see what this fictional Junior was like. Needless to say, he had very little in common with my retired farmer but nevertheless I enjoyed the book.<\/p>\n Set on a ranch that ministers both to victims of human trafficking as well as to their former military employees, Operation: Restoration<\/em> lived up to its title. A story of former sweethearts who have been separated for many years and brought back together by circumstance, the story reaches beyond their love story. Filled with plenty of emotion, action, danger, and suspense, this book has it all and was a totally satisfying read. I can’t wait to see if the author will offer more stories in this vein. I highly recommend it.<\/p>\n I voluntarily reviewed a digital copy of this book provided by the author. A favorable review was not required. All views expressed are my own.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”ABOUT THE BOOK” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n Junior Morrison walked away from her to start a life with the military.<\/strong><\/p>\n Now he works at a special ranch to help rehabilitate victims of human trafficking. When his boss is challenged to fix his one regret, he passes that challenge to all his men. Junior wants to see Gabby, the woman he left behind, again, but how can he explain that he\u2019s not the man he was before?<\/p>\n Gabby Loftens abandoned her girlhood dreams of marrying Junior and went off to school to be a counselor, convinced she could help others heal where she couldn\u2019t help herself. Her life is not full, but she gives wherever she can.<\/p>\n When Junior calls her to come help with a patient, Gabby is skeptical. Why call her? Especially when the ranch is an hour away and he hasn\u2019t talked to her in ten years. She can\u2019t deny she\u2019s curious and what she finds at the ranch draws her in. She wants to help, but more than that, she wants to know what she did to make Junior walk out of her life. Because she wants him back, if he\u2019ll accept her.<\/p>\n When Gabby unwittingly leads a victim back to her trafficker, Junior and Gabby, along with the team at Wayside Ranch, must keep her protected. If they don\u2019t, their ranch, and all the people safely living there, could face their worst enemies all over again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”ABOUT THE AUTHOR” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n Kari Trumbo is an international bestselling author of historical and contemporary Christian romance and romantic suspense. She loves reading, listening to contemporary Christian music, singing when no one’s listening, and curling up near the wood stove when winter hits. She makes her home in central Minnesota\u2014where the trees and lakes are plentiful\u2014with her husband of over twenty years, two daughters, two sons, a few cats, and a bunny who\u2019s the star of one of her books.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" MY REVIEW: To date, I have read only historical western novels by Kari Trumbo but because I have enjoyed them I decided to try her new contemporary, Operation: Restoration. I was particularly intrigued when I saw that the primary male character was Junior Morrison. 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