"At Love's Command" by Karen Witemeyer

Matthew Hanger has seen terrible things in his life. First as a child when his family was killed, then as a Cavalry officer during the Wounded Knee Massacre. His skills and talents lend him to protecting others, but not at the cost of human life. Thus he formed Hanger's Horseman, a fierce foursome who only take jobs which match their principles.

When one of the Horsemen is injured during a skirmish, Matthew rushes him to the nearest town for medical attention. When the "Doctor Joe" he's heard about turns out to be Dr. Josephine Burkett, he's surprised and more than a little drawn to the woman. 

Josephine despises violence, but the Horsemen—and their leader in particular—show her that non-lethal force is an excellent option when lawmen are limited. When Josephine's brother is in need of help, she turns to the Horsemen for assistance.

This is truly a western adventure. You'll find danger, gunfights galore, and long journeys on horseback. There are battles between wicked men and upstanding ones. As someone who grew up reading a lot of westerns, I enjoyed this change of pace from Karen Witemeyer, an author I already loved.

The chemistry between Matt and Josie sizzles on the page. Really, my only complaint is how quickly they go from meeting and attraction to commitment, because it seemed unrealistic and not quite believable. I did enjoy that they were older than your average hero and heroine in historical fiction, but unfortunately the relationship aspect was the one that let me down. Still, if you enjoy a good western, this might be right up your alley.

I received my copy of the book from the publisher. All thoughts in this review are my own.