Two made for each otherMike and Gerty were good friends as teenagers。 He went to college and then joined the Marines to be a helicopter pilot。 She traveled all over being a farrier and a year in the rodeo as a barrel racer。 After being injured Mike returns home。 Gerty returned home after breaking her engagement。 This is their love story。
Joan,
Mike and Gerty It took a long time and many distractions and events for Gerty and Mikey to finally come together and discover their love for each other。 Gerty certainly had some issues to resolve。 I love how well her character is developed。 Mike had to work through things too。 I love that his character had to deal with realistic problems。 I was very happy that they were finally able to figure out how to work with their lifestyles and be together。
Samantha Ball,
So good! Love the Hammonds! What an incredible fictional family - so fully developed, they feel real。Gerty and Mikey were introduced in earlier books and right from then, I was rooting for them。 Finally, I got to read their love story, and it didn't disappoint。 As I've come to expect from Liz's books, there were swoony kisses, tons of chemistry, lots of great banter, and of course, more about the other wonderful Hammond family relationships。 Can't wait for the next book! So good! Love the Hammonds! What an incredible fictional family - so fully developed, they feel real。Gerty and Mikey were introduced in earlier books and right from then, I was rooting for them。 Finally, I got to read their love story, and it didn't disappoint。 As I've come to expect from Liz's books, there were swoony kisses, tons of chemistry, lots of great banter, and of course, more about the other wonderful Hammond family relationships。 Can't wait for the next book! 。。。more
Karen L Ledee,
Mike and Gerty were high school sweethearts。 What was confusing to her was Mike’s disappearance when he joined the military。 Since their plans fell apart, she took that opportunity to travel the country, be with horses and the rodeo。 He comes home when he sustains and injury and is discharged。 She is about to get married when her fiancé’s indiscretions are aired out。 Now its Mike’s time for a second chance。 I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book
ELMorehead,
Mike and Gerty Walking in God's Perfect TimeLiz Isaacson has created another 💎, in "His Fifth Kiss: A Hammond Family Farm Novel", a 2nd Chance, Western, Christian Romance。 It's Book 5 in the "Ivory Peaks Romance" Series; and is best understood if 📖 in chronological order。 Over a decade passes in the timeline, between 📗 4 and 📗 5。Gerty and Mike fell in love as teenagers, but went separate directions after HS。 Now they meet as adults, while dealing with individual injuries。 I Highly Recommend You Mike and Gerty Walking in God's Perfect TimeLiz Isaacson has created another 💎, in "His Fifth Kiss: A Hammond Family Farm Novel", a 2nd Chance, Western, Christian Romance。 It's Book 5 in the "Ivory Peaks Romance" Series; and is best understood if 📖 in chronological order。 Over a decade passes in the timeline, between 📗 4 and 📗 5。Gerty and Mike fell in love as teenagers, but went separate directions after HS。 Now they meet as adults, while dealing with individual injuries。 I Highly Recommend You 📖 this Poignant, Engrossing, Story to see how God knit's their 💕 together into a Lifetime 💞, as they heal, and learn to handle new responsibilities!I'd 📖 the whole Series, and was excitedly anticipating this 📗。 LI didn't disappoint me! I ❤️d ❤️d ❤️d this Outstanding Story, and you will too。 The scene where Mike's regretting all the time they've been apart; I ❤️d Gerty's response, that it wasn't God's perfect time for them then。 It reminded me to focus on God's Blessings today, and not get caught up in regrets about yesterday! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 。。。more
Lucia Valenzuela,
So glad to finally have Mike and Gerty’s story。 They have loved each other since they were teens。 Much has changed in the fourteen years since they have seen each other。 They both have many obstacles to navigate to reach their HEA。 Very heartwarming story that includes the large Hammond family。 I absolutely loved this one。 I received a free copy of this book and this is my voluntary, honest review。
Kylene,
His Fifth Kiss was everything I wanted Mike & Gerty’s story to be。 This story just made you feel good and want to sit a spell and stay forever。 I love how the author brings the family’s from her other books into the story and you can get caught with the how the family has evolved。 Get comfortable, cozy and prepare to not move again till you finish this wonderful book。 You will be so glad you did。 This one is amazing。
Shelley Wahls,
Mike and Gerty's story is a must read。 I loved the tenderness and healing, I loved seeing where characters from previous books are, and revisiting them, I don't think you need to read the other books, but when you fall in love with this farm and the people on it, you will want to!! Gerty's maturity and healing through out this book is really quite admirable and amazing!! This book is clean and has no cliff hangers, as I said can be read as a stand alone。 I loved everything about this book, plot, Mike and Gerty's story is a must read。 I loved the tenderness and healing, I loved seeing where characters from previous books are, and revisiting them, I don't think you need to read the other books, but when you fall in love with this farm and the people on it, you will want to!! Gerty's maturity and healing through out this book is really quite admirable and amazing!! This book is clean and has no cliff hangers, as I said can be read as a stand alone。 I loved everything about this book, plot, characters, setting, all of it! 。。。more
Marilyn,
Another great story about the Hammond。 Mike was a military helicopter pilot who was injured in an accident。 He came back to the family farm to see a new specialist about his shoulder。 He hoped that Gertie would be there and she was。 They had been friends since high school, nearly 14 years ago。 She was a farrier, and had just broken up with her unfaithful fiancé。 Sparks fly from the beginning, but each had healing to do。 I received an ARC of this book and am giving an honest review。
Mary Jane McLeod,
Really Great Series This book is so good I hated for it to end。 Liz Isaacson's characters come alive on the pages and you feel like you know them。 I loved Mike and Gerty's story。 These two crushed on each other as kids but when they both end up back on the ranch things bloom between them。 I absolutely loved their story and I'm really looking forward to the next book in the series。 Really Great Series This book is so good I hated for it to end。 Liz Isaacson's characters come alive on the pages and you feel like you know them。 I loved Mike and Gerty's story。 These two crushed on each other as kids but when they both end up back on the ranch things bloom between them。 I absolutely loved their story and I'm really looking forward to the next book in the series。 。。。more
Diane,
Return to Ivory Peaks。 Mike and Gerty were teenage sweethearts 14 years ago。 They went their separate ways and life has not been kind to either one of them。 They have both come home to heal when they meet again。 The old spark is still there but they both want to take things slow and some things in their past must be reconciled。 Once again Liz Isaacson weaves the stories of more mature characters that depend on their faith as they deal with past hurts。 You will love this new book about the Hammon Return to Ivory Peaks。 Mike and Gerty were teenage sweethearts 14 years ago。 They went their separate ways and life has not been kind to either one of them。 They have both come home to heal when they meet again。 The old spark is still there but they both want to take things slow and some things in their past must be reconciled。 Once again Liz Isaacson weaves the stories of more mature characters that depend on their faith as they deal with past hurts。 You will love this new book about the Hammond family。 Don’t miss this clean and inspirational story! 。。。more
Barbara,
This was a heartwarming read highlighting previously seen characters, Michael Hammond and Gerty Whettstein。 Michael became military pilot who is injured and Gerty spends years working with horses and becoming a farrier。 They both have issues to overcome as past feelings resurface and continue to grow。 Another winner from Liz Isaacson。
Amanda Marlowe,
Mike is home from the Marines, injured out with a damaged shoulder。 He goes back to the farm and there's Gerty, the girl he was attracted to years ago, but things have changed and now she's a woman with a broken engagement behind her。 Can they make a go of it now they're much older?I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book。Another good read in the series from Liz Mike is home from the Marines, injured out with a damaged shoulder。 He goes back to the farm and there's Gerty, the girl he was attracted to years ago, but things have changed and now she's a woman with a broken engagement behind her。 Can they make a go of it now they're much older?I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book。Another good read in the series from Liz 。。。more
Alison Ramsay,
Mike returns to Ivory Peaks following injury and reconnect with his teen love, who herself is also injured but in Gerty's case it is emotionally rather than physical。 Loved how Mike and Gerty learned to compromise and also liked how well Mike really knew Gerty。 Enjoyed the loving support each of them got from their families。 Really enjoyable romance。 I received an ARC of this book but voluntarily leave this review。 Mike returns to Ivory Peaks following injury and reconnect with his teen love, who herself is also injured but in Gerty's case it is emotionally rather than physical。 Loved how Mike and Gerty learned to compromise and also liked how well Mike really knew Gerty。 Enjoyed the loving support each of them got from their families。 Really enjoyable romance。 I received an ARC of this book but voluntarily leave this review。 。。。more
Michaela,
I have been waaaaaaiting for this match For。 Ever! Soooo excited it’s finally here and it’s everything I’ve been waiting for。 I adored returning to this farm and falling even more in love with all of the characters。 I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review。
JigsawGirl,
This is the first book I have read in this series。 I will be going back to start with book 1。 I enjoyed Mike and Gerty's story。 I liked how they reconnected after being apart for so long。 I also liked that there wasn't a ton of awkward moments as their relationship developed。 I was surprised during the scene with James。 If he "wore a look of complete bewilderment", how was anyone sure of his guilt? There was never a confirmation or denial that came from James。 The situation felt more like it was This is the first book I have read in this series。 I will be going back to start with book 1。 I enjoyed Mike and Gerty's story。 I liked how they reconnected after being apart for so long。 I also liked that there wasn't a ton of awkward moments as their relationship developed。 I was surprised during the scene with James。 If he "wore a look of complete bewilderment", how was anyone sure of his guilt? There was never a confirmation or denial that came from James。 The situation felt more like it was based on assumption and not fact。 That bothered me a bit。This was not a slow burn。 It was watching a relationship grow and develop as both Mike and Gerty dealt with their issues。 I liked that they depended on their faith to help them through the difficult times。The book provides a strong sense of family, friendship, and loyalty。 Sometimes with the family aspect being overwhelming to both Mike and Gerty in spite of how much they loved their families。This was a sweet second chance romance with a special HEA。I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy of this book。 。。。more
Sandra Hartzel,
I had an ARC for this book, but this is my voluntary and honest opinion。 Michael Hammond needs a shoulder replacement。 He goes to the family farm in Ivory Peaks and to a Dr in Denver。 He doesn’t like anyone helping him except longtime friend, Gerty who had also just returned following breaking up with her fiancé。 The two pick back up as friends without skipping a beat。 Mike is also set to take over as CEO of the family business and his cousin Hunter trains him。 A great story about working throug I had an ARC for this book, but this is my voluntary and honest opinion。 Michael Hammond needs a shoulder replacement。 He goes to the family farm in Ivory Peaks and to a Dr in Denver。 He doesn’t like anyone helping him except longtime friend, Gerty who had also just returned following breaking up with her fiancé。 The two pick back up as friends without skipping a beat。 Mike is also set to take over as CEO of the family business and his cousin Hunter trains him。 A great story about working through hard things, and coming out better for it。 Liz is a great story teller! 。。。more
Marianne,
Oh my。。。 I liked this story very much! It is incredibly sweet, and full of wonderful romantic moments。 Mike and Gerty are such a beautiful couple。 Love how they take care of each other。
Amy,
I enjoyed this book! I loved how Mike and Gerty still have a connection after 13 years。 They are both working through personal stuff but they work on it together。 I live how Gerty can get real hot headed it makes me smile。 I wish we got more of the story of Mike and the crash。 Still I really enjoyed this story and getting updates on so many others。 I love this series and this family。 I feel like I personally know them。 Can't wait for Jane and Cords story I enjoyed this book! I loved how Mike and Gerty still have a connection after 13 years。 They are both working through personal stuff but they work on it together。 I live how Gerty can get real hot headed it makes me smile。 I wish we got more of the story of Mike and the crash。 Still I really enjoyed this story and getting updates on so many others。 I love this series and this family。 I feel like I personally know them。 Can't wait for Jane and Cords story 。。。more
Renee Helton,
I received a copy of this book。Sweet story and characters。Looking forward to reading more books by this author。
Mindy Clayton,
Mike and Gerty finally get their chance after being friends in their teens。 Both are going through some life changes and need time to heal, but healing is better with someone to help and they help each other。 Love the Hammond’s and their friends。 I’m really enjoying this series of the younger generation。