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Sun-Kissed Mountains of Home Paperback – February 2, 2024

by Suzanne Catalano (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars 21 ratings
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Heiress Miranda Howarth-Dunn longs for the things money can’t buy. Orphaned and raised by servants, Miranda seeks comfort and companionship at a riding academy. Inspired by her friend whose disabled brother wished to ride, Miranda envisions creating an equine therapeutic program that gives patients and their families opportunities to ride together. All she needs is a genuine cattle ranch to make her dreams come true. Ethan Baldwin, a fourth-generation of throw-back cowboys, values doing things the old way. He finds his family ranch and land of his ancestors, under constant threat. The unpredictable nature of the cattle industry tests the financial stability of all the ranches surrounding the small community of Rambletap Springs, MO, including the Baldwin’s ranch, Alma Soñada. Though it could secure the finances, the last thing Ethan wants is for his parents to bring tourists to the ranch for some riding program. Sun-Kissed Mountains of Home brings together two adversaries who, despite their opposite goals and different backgrounds, find mutual understanding as they work together around horses. Learning to communicate using animals as an example, Miranda and Ethan travel on parallel paths seeking a way to bridge the gap created by their differences. Forced into a dangerous situation, they rely on their spiritual connections to the energies around them to cope. Can the ghosts of legends and lore with whom Miranda and Ethan feel a connection be their common ground? Will they discover they might be kindred spirits after all?
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    275 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    February 2, 2024
  4. Dimensions
    6.14 x 0.62 x 9.21 inches
  5. ISBN-13
    979-8889107132
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Suzanne Catalano is a creative, imaginative thinker. Suzanne enjoys being on the perimeter, watching people in action, and inventing back stories for them, based on the slice-of-life snap shot in her mind.Suzanne's novel Sun-kissed Mountains of Home is a tribute to her love of animals and ranch life. Her experience working at a saddle shop in the local community provided fodder for creating a true-to-life story whose characters are compelling and entertaining. Suzanne combines her love of horses with her creative writing skills to craft novels featuring animals and their bond with humans.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CQKH7XT5
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Austin Macauley Publishers
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 2, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 275 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8889107132
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.14 x 0.62 x 9.21 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 21 ratings

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Suzanne (D’Ambrogi) Catalano has been a story teller since she was a child mostly writing about her dogs and horses, family, and cars. Suzanne began writing novels, and became a published author in 1999 with a contribution of short stories in an Anthology, Along the Way: our unique relationship with horses.

Suzanne has traveled across the country with her dog, Winnie, learning, practicing and competing in the K9 Performance Sport; Nose Work. In a short time, Suzanne and Winnie have earned many competitive titles and are currently trialing at the Summit and Detective levels.

Suzanne’s stories are now filled with insight and inspiration as she shares what she has learned from raising her kids, horses and dogs. In her book, A Little Dog’s Adventures in a Big Dog’s World, Suzanne demonstrates the remarkably deep connection she now has with her dog and is passing on her philosophy with examples of doing Nose Work Winnie’s way.

Newly published is Suzanne's second book, Sun-Kissed Mountains of Home, a cowboy fiction romance novel about a Montana cattle rancher and an equine therapy program director who come from different worlds and must work through their differences by channeling the healing powers of equine energy.

In retirement, Suzanne now writes fiction novels which include strong animal characters to bring out the personalities of the protagonists.

Suzanne (D’Ambrogi) Catalano, a Sonoma County, CA native where she lived her whole life, has recently picked up and moved to the Sonoran desert in Tucson, AZ.

“I have been a Redwood Tree all my life. It’s time to be a Saguaro.”—S.Catalano

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"...The characters are interesting and the clever way that both the animal and human world are entwined was what made it a lovely read for me..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the romantic elements of the book, with one describing it as a heartwarming tale of love and another noting its authentic cowboy humor.

"A story that exemplifies morals and values, this authentic cowboy romance is funny, and charming, exciting and satisfying...." Read more

"This is a warm romance that takes the reader into the heart of the Mountains. This author writes characters I could see! Thank you!" Read more

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  • Suzanne Catalano
    5.0 out of 5 stars Clean contemporary romance
    Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2024
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    A story that exemplifies morals and values, this authentic cowboy romance is funny, and charming, exciting and satisfying. The injection of human animal bonds created when we treat all living things with respect is demonstrated throughout the story. The reader can enjoy a straightforward story with character arcs and subplots the at hold the attention with ease.
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  • jen
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lessons learned, tear jerker, heart warming
    Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2024
    This book really made me connect with the characters. They were built very well and the stories connected together even better. So emotional! It was like reading yellowstone and romeo and juliet. I couldnt put it down!
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  • fiona mckeon
    5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful tale of love and the complexities of life among close communities
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2024
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    I was immediately immersed in this book after the first few pages. The author's description of a time and place in each chapter made it so easy to visualize every scene. The characters are interesting and the clever way that both the animal and human world are entwined was what made it a lovely read for me personally.
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  • Allison Harris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heart Warming Story
    Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2024
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    This is a warm romance that takes the reader into the heart of the Mountains. This author writes characters I could see! Thank you!
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  • Lynnae
    5.0 out of 5 stars For Horse Lovers and Those Who Wish They Could Be
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024
    This light and refreshing read includes interesting insight into the relationships of humans and animals, and some fun comparisons emphasizing the truth that all great relationships are based on gentleness, honesty, trust, and connection.

    At first, I thought this was NOT a great example of how women should expect to be treated as they set boundaries around unwanted romantic relationships, nor how they should pursue healthy communication in desirable relationships. But on closer inspection, I wonder whether the author has intentionally shown the juxtaposition of dysfunctional human/human relationships compared with healthier human/animal and human/nature relationships. It's a quiet lesson on how and why humans often get it wrong, and ways we might do better. Catalano, in her exuberance for horses, dogs, sky, water, trees, soil, and sunshine has given us a peek into a healthier way of being.
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  • Pat Fifield - Author & Playwright
    5.0 out of 5 stars Horses, Romance, Family Life!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2024
    If you love dogs and horses as much as I do, you will absolutely adore author Suzanne Catalano's latest book, Sun-Kissed Mountains of Home.
    Throughout the budding romance between Miranda and Ethan, there is a spiritual connection between the humans and their four-legged associates. It is obvious from Catalano's writing that she definately understands just how valuable this connection is.
    I recommend this book to anyone who loves a romance filled with all the day-to-day roadblocks that can get in the way of happiness, and how all the stops are overcome.
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  • coyotecactus
    5.0 out of 5 stars Finding ones self with the help of your true love
    Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024
    Set on a cattle ranch, this book will touch your heart in many ways. Fear, determination, abuse and true love this touches on all those emotions and more. My heart went out to Miranda and having lost my parents at a young age I could empathize with her. A wonderful touching story and I can’t wait to read more by this author.
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  • Tara C
    5.0 out of 5 stars A heart warming tale for horse lovers everywhere!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2024
    This was a delightful book to read and definitely pulled on my heart strings being a horse girl myself. I admire the main characters tenacity and deep love for horses, which pulled her through challenging times. I definitely recommend this book!
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  • Brianna Wiest
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sun-Kissed Mountains of Home
    Reviewed in India on June 27, 2024
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    Sun-Kissed Mountains of Home beautifully intertwines the lives of Miranda Howarth-Dunn, an heiress longing for genuine connections, and Ethan Baldwin, a traditional cowboy. Miranda dreams of creating a therapeutic riding program, while Ethan struggles to preserve his family's ranch. Despite their differences, their mutual love for horses leads to an unexpected bond. The novel is a touching tale of healing, heritage, and the discovery of kindred spirits amidst life's challenges.
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  • Gabriele Osimani
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful love story
    Reviewed in Germany on February 13, 2024
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    Suzanne Catalano beautifully describes not only the beautiful love story and the struggles of two people who are meant for each other but she also takes the reader into the world of farm life, horse training and horse therapy for traumatized or handicapped children! A very interesting and deeply touching read! I did not only enjoy the love story but also learned a lot of interesting things about what kind of deep connection between a human and an animal is possible.I highly recommend this unusual story!
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  • Monty Ritchings
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good old fashioned romance
    Reviewed in Canada on February 3, 2024
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    In this fast paced self centered world, it is refreshing to have a traditional story about the struggles of love and romance and life. right from the beginning, Suzanne pulls the reader into the story and keeps them there. The imaginings of riding a horse on a cattle ranch through the struggles of each individual in the story. It is easy to imagine each person and even the horses and cattle as they play the part to bring the story to life.
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  • Charles Bell
    5.0 out of 5 stars A heart warming story.
    Reviewed in Spain on February 7, 2024
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    This is an entertaining read and a beautiful story. The author has a natural knack for describing the settings and transporting you there. Well worth the read.
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  • Alex D
    5.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable, easy to read, heart-felt story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2024
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    This is more than an enjoyable romance. I was touched by the characters’ connection to the land and the horses. The healing power of horses is inherent throughout and I was left with a deep impression of how important our connection with these beautiful animals is. A lovely book.
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