You know I love Cheryl and enjoy her Wings of Refuge series.  (See earlier post.)  But I've got to say that I do believe she is getting better and better at writing a tight story.  Steadfast Soldier is my favorite so far.

Chance Garrison has found his faith and is working toward becoming a youth pastor.  Chloe Callet, new to Refuge, wants to start a unconventional occupational therapy business — by using her black Labadore Retriever.  Unfortunately, Chloe has issues with pastors because her late father was one and he put his church ahead of his wife and daughter.

Good conflict.  Not a lot of repetition in the characters' thoughts.  Nice character development as the h/h get to know one another. Chance's ornery father was a great way to show Chance's steadfast nature.

Cutest phrase — "the cupid posse" — referring to all the previous heroines of Wings of Refuge stories.

I liked the cover on this one, too.   Good job, Cheryl.