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Flying Angels by Danielle Steel – a Review

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Flying Angels by Danielle Steel – a Review

 

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Audrey Parker’s life changes forever when Pearl Harbor is attacked on December 7, 1941. Her brother, a talented young Navy pilot, had been stationed there, poised to fulfill their late father’s distinguished legacy. Fresh out of nursing school with a passion and a born gift for helping others, both Audrey and her friend Lizzie suddenly find their nation on the brink of war. Driven to do whatever they can to serve, they enlist in the Army and embark on a new adventure as flight nurses.

Risking their lives on perilous missions, they join the elite Medical Air Evacuation Transport Squadron and fly into enemy territory almost daily to rescue wounded soldiers from the battlefield. Audrey and Lizzie make enormous sacrifices to save lives alongside an extraordinary group of nurses: Alex, who longs to make a difference in the world; Louise, a bright mind who faced racial prejudice growing up inthe South; Pru, a selfless leader with a heart of gold; and Emma, whose confidence and grit push her to put everything on the line for her patients.

Even knowing they will not achieve any rank and will receive little pay for their efforts, the “Flying Angels” will give their all in the fight for freedom. They serve as bravely and tirelessly as the men they rescue on the front lines, in daring airlifts, and are eternally bound by their loyalty to one another. Danielle Steel presents a sweeping, stunning tribute to these incredibly courageous women, inspiring symbols of bravery and valor.

 

 

Review:

Flying Angels by Danielle Steel is another of her wonderful inspiring stories.  Flying Angels is set during World War II and 4 young American women who are nurses are eventually sent to Europe to help treat all the injured soldiers; two English nurses will in time join this wonderful group of ladies who are determined to do their jobs, despite the dangerous times.

We meet Audrey Parker, who attends nursing school, in order to take care of her mother, who has Parkinson’s disease; she meets Lizzy Hatton at the school, and they become best friends.  Lizzy will eventually fall in love with Audrey’s handsome brother, Will; but when Pearl Harbor is attacked, he is killed.  Still grieving, and after the death of Audrey’s mother, both ladies join the Army and embark on a new adventure as flight nurses. We then meet Alex Whitman, who is from a wealthy family, is also a nurse, who decides to join the elite Medical Air Evacuation Transport Squadron, with her family very much against her decision.  We also meet Louise Jackson, a smart black women, living in the south, and is considered an excellent nurse, who will join the group; together the four of them will be sent to England to join the RAF flight nurses, and the soldiers who fly them to rescue the injured in dangerous enemy territory.  The girls will meet Pru, a leader who knows what to do and is very friendly, and her coworker, Emma, who lacks confidence, always depending on Pru.  It will be Pru who brings the 4 girls into their group.  The six of them become close friends, and work together in the war effort, risking their lives along the way.   

What follows is an amazing and heartbreaking story, which kept me unable to put the book down.  This is a war time story, with wonderful loyal women who have so much courage and bravery, as they put themselves into danger every time they go out on the flights.  Flying Angels was a very engrossing story line, with so much tragedy, with many lives lost; and we get to learn more about each of the girls home life.   Danielle Steel once again surprises me with a different kind of story that was a masterpiece; and a tribute to these wonderful courageous women.  You need to read this book.

Reviewed by Barb

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To Covet a Countess by Sapna Bhog – a Review

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To Covet a Countess by Sapna Bhog – a Review

 

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Nicholas Delmore, the Earl of Hawksley, was not expecting a snowstorm-sieged London evening to end with a dagger held to his throat. Nor did he anticipate his spirited attacker to have glossy black tresses and lush red lips that might invite a lesser gentleman to steal a kiss. But before he can demand his beautiful assailant to identify herself, she faints dead away in his arms.

Sania Aaryan has no choice but to trust the breathtakingly handsome Earl of Hawksley with both her life and her sister’s. Trusting him with the truth, however, is out of the question. Because fleeing India for the icy shores of England was rash. Impulsive. And it might have saved her life—only to land her into the arms of a man who poses an entirely different kind of danger.

Now Sania is experiencing a world filled with luxury and opulent decadence. But starry nights and fairy-tale balls cannot chase away the shadows of Sania’s secrets. Especially when her terrible past arrives in London with an eye for icy vengeance…

 

Review:

To Covet a Countess by Sapna Bhog is the second book in her “The Elusive Lords” series. I’ve not read the first book, but no matter as it doesn’t really help in this book. Although there are characters from the first book in this one.

Sania doesn’t know what to do! Escaping India with her sister seemed a lot easier than trying to gain entry to see her cousin in England! After being refused entry into her cousins home, Sania has no other option (except to freeze in the English winter) but to break into her cousins home and explain why. And getting caught by a handsome gentleman only adds to her dilemma!

Nicholas sees a figure trying to break into his friend and neighbors home! Doing the honorable thing he tries to apprehend the intruder. Imagine his surprise when he finds out that it’s a woman! And even more surprised and shocked when she faints in his arms!

Nicholas and Sania are absolutely adorable to read. She’s a feisty female who knows what she wants, and will speak her mind freely. Not interested in the suitor picked out for her in India, she’s had no choice but to run away, and taking her younger sister with her was the best option for them both.

Nicholas is haunted by things from his past, but he tries to be a good man. Not really interested in society and their ways! He’s such a great character to read, making a change from the usual rogues that get the lady.

Reuniting Sania with her cousin Lara, Nicholas although thoroughly enamored with the beautiful Sania, he knows she would be better off without him being around! So with a heavy heart he tries to avoid the young lady. But thankfully Sania isn’t going to make it easy for him.

A wonderfully written story that I finished in one afternoon. It’s part of a series (Lara has her own book (“Date to be a Duchess”) and although Lara and Wolf play quite a large part in this book, it doesn’t take away from this story. (Although I’m rather taken with reading their story now ?) Very well thought out, enough description for me to imagine myself outside freezing in the English weather, and to see myself at the ball.

It’s a “love at first sight” story for me. And I really don’t have a problem with that. The chasing down of Nicholas by Sania had me smiling (as it’s usually the man chasing the reluctant lady)

*And the issue of race is done brilliantly. Nothing is hidden, we are made aware of their differences and we are made painfully aware that people have always and will always be prejudice against someone different from themselves! *

So can Sania convince Nicholas that they can be together and damn what society thinks of it all? There is a blip in their happiness….. Can they overcome it when Sania’s past comes knocking on their new found happiness? Can Sania be able to see past Nicholas’ mistakes and forgive him for his misgivings?

The only tiny issue I had (and that’s just me) was that I wasn’t sure what time period this was set in. (But that’s just me being picky). But I’d happily recommend this book if you like your historical romance with a little steam and a few twists.

 

Reviewed by Julie

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The Explorer Baroness by Julia Justiss-Review & Giveaway

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The Explorer Baroness by Julia Justiss-Review & Giveaway

 

 

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 26, 2021

He’s the wealthiest nobleman

She’s a risk to his reputation!

Gregory Lattimer is well aware Charis Dunnfield is not the Society bride this Baron’s son needs to restore his family’s tarnished reputation. She is scandalising the ton – living mostly in Constantinople and running her father’s antiquities business! Gregory must settle for her friendship instead – and her help vetting other potential brides for him – until she voyages East again. But will any deb match up to Charis?

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REVIEW:  Gregory Lattimer is eldest son of Baron Vraux, and he’s taken of the family reigns as Baron. His father is still very much alive, but has given up the Barony to pursue his love of artefacts.

Meeting the lovely Charis Dunnfield whilst clearing debts run up by his father, has Gregory at somewhat of a quandary! He’s totally enamoured with the miss, but she’s not the right kind of lady this Baron needs to socialize with, let alone think of courting!

Charis doesn’t worry what the social gossips thinks of her. She happier helping her father run his antiques business anyway! But meeting Gregory has her thinking she could be a little more lady like! But it’s too late anyway.

Friendship is better than nothing right? Well Gregory is totally in the “friend zone” and has to endure as more “suitable” ladies are sent his way to be vetted as the next Baroness!

Third book in this historical romance series, and I like this one the best. It’s easily read without the other two. Nicely written, plot easy to follow, low on angst and two characters you wanted to like and you do. Gregory is not a rake or a rogue, and hard working chap who has taken on the family name and mantle to give his father the chance to enjoy his “hobby”. Charis although a little self centred is a pretty decent young lady. There is a slow-slow-slow burn to this romance, but the plot carries it along quiet nicely, and as I’ve read this author a few time now, I wasn’t expecting fireworks.

So will Gregory and Charis remain friends? Will he watch as she sails away? Or will he grab what he so desperately desires?

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The Family by Naomi Krupitsky -a Review

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The Family by Naomi Krupitsky -a Review

 

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A captivating debut novel about the tangled fates of two best friends and daughters of the Italian mafia, and a coming-of-age story of twentieth-century Brooklyn itself.

Two daughters. Two families. One inescapable fate.

Sofia Colicchio is a free spirit, a loud, untamed thing. Antonia Russo is thoughtful, ever observing the world around her. Best friends from birth, their homes share a brick wall and their fathers are part of an unspoken community that connects them all: the Family. Sunday dinners gather the Family each week to feast, discuss business, and renew the intoxicating bond borne of blood and love.

Until Antonia’s father dares to dream of a different life and goes missing soon after. His disappearance drives a whisper-thin wedge between Sofia and Antonia as they become women, wives, mothers, and leaders, all the while maintaining a complex and at times conflicted friendship. Both women are pushing against the walls of a prison made up of expectations, even as they remain bound to one another, their hearts expanding in tandem with Red Hook and Brooklyn around them. One fateful night their loyalty to each other and the Family will be tested. Only one of them can pull the trigger before it’s too late.

 

 

Review:

The Family by Naomi Krupitsky is an excellent historical standalone novel.  The story starts in the 1920’s in Brooklyn, focusing on two daughters in two Italian Mafia families.  In most mafia stories, the men take center stage, but in The Family, the entire book centers on Sofia Colicchio and Antonia Russo; who have been best friends from birth.  With both fathers, who live next door to each other, part of the mob, Antonia and Sofia were inseparable since childhood, as we got to see them starting at an early age; Sunday dinners always had both families together.

As they reach their early teenage years, things change when Antonia’s father, who wanted out of the mob, disappeared (killed) which caused a slight separation between the girls, but Antonia continued to attend the Sunday dinners, but her devasted mother, Lina no longer attending.  Sofia was the free spirited and untamed one, knowing her father (who was now in charge of his own territory) would give her anything; Antonia is quieter and very observing.  But both girls still trusted each other, knew each of their strengths and weakness, as well as dependent on each other if needed.

As the girls get older, they find themselves surprisingly marrying members of the Family, which they thought they would never do.   Antonia falls in love with Paolo, and immediately becomes pregnant.   Sofia at first decides to play with Saul, a Jewish man, who accepts a job with the family, and in a short time when she too gets pregnant, decides to marry him.  Her father, accepts their marriage, if Saul would change his name, and religion to become Italian, (since he has the power to get the church to accept this). Together Sofia, who was unsure of herself having a baby, and Antonia, who was confident, becomes even closer, helping each other out.  It will be Sofia, who will step in and help Antonia with her depression and eventually help her recover.  They have an amazing bond.

We follow Sofia and Antonia throughout their 20 plus years, as they grew together, with some blips along the way, and dealing with various issues, such their crime family, the disappearance of a father, husbands dealing with intense situations, friendship fading and coming back together, and their own children.   To say too much more would ruin the book for you, as you need to read this from start to finish.  At times this was a bit slow, but the last 1/3 of the book was very exciting.  The end was well done, but was left things a bit open. I wholly suggest you read The Family, which was very well written by Naomi Krupitsy.

Reviewed by Barb

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The Vanished Days by Susanna Kearsley – a Review

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The Vanished Days by Susanna Kearsley – a Review

 

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In the autumn of 1707, old enemies from the Highlands to the Borders are finding common ground as they join to protest the new Union with England. At the same time, the French are preparing to launch an invasion to bring the young exiled Jacobite king back to Scotland to reclaim his throne, and in Edinburgh the streets are filled with discontent and danger.

Queen Anne’s commissioners, seeking to calm the situation, have begun paying out money sent up from London to settle the losses and wages owed to those Scots who took part in the disastrous Darien expedition eight years earlier—an ill-fated venture that left Scotland all but bankrupt.

When the young widow of a Darien sailor comes forward to collect her husband’s wages, her claim is challenged. One of the men assigned to investigate has only days to decide if she’s honest, or if his own feelings are blinding him to the truth.

The Vanished Days is a prequel and companion novel to The Winter Sea, with action that overlaps some of the action in that book. The Vanished Days goes back in time to the 1680s and introduces the reader to the Moray and Graeme families.

 

 

Review:

The Vanished Days by Susanna Kearsley is a prequel to her The Winter Sea novel.  I have not read the first book in this series, but this did read well as a standalone.  The Vanished Days is a historical fiction that takes place in Scotland during the 1700’s. There is a lot of history throughout the book, which covers in the early 18th century and back to the late 17th century; with rising chaos & danger between various protests between the Union with England & the Jacobites to bring back their King. 

The Vanished Days is somewhat slow for the first half of the book, since there is a lot of information, history, politics, which makes it a difficult review to write; however when we get to spend more time with the heroes of this story, it keeps us glued.  

Adam Williamson, our hero, is the narrator of the story, as he is assigned to decide on a case.  Lily Aitcheson /Graeme, a young widow, is requesting compensation for her deceased sailor husband’s pension, but no one can prove she was married.  Adam and another person assigned to the case (Gilroy), meet with Lily to question her about her marriage, and the certificate she has given them.  The story then unfolds between Lily as a young girl, who struggled between threats of abuse, and into a family that she spent her later years, as well as the current timeline, trying to prove her marriage was valid.

I really liked Lily, and saw the harshness she suffered to survive a difficult world, and admire her strength.  Jaime Graeme was her childhood boyfriend and best friend, who promised that he would always be there for her; but with all the chaos surrounding the families, Lily was moved around to different homes.  Many years later, she runs into Jaime, and now upon his death during the wars, she is desperately trying to fight for her rights. Adam quickly finds himself attracted to the sweet and beautiful Lily, and is determined to do everything in his power to help her. 

What follows is a slow detailed history of the past and the current times, with Adam trying to prove Lily’s innocence, and Gilroy feeling she is lying.  There are many secrets revealed along the way, as well and a wild amazing surprise closer to the end.  With that said, I do not want to reveal anything else, as it would be spoilers. The Vanished Days was well written by Susanna Kearsley, with a lot of intrigue, action, suspense, and surprising twists.  If you enjoy historical romance with lots of detailed history, you should read The Vanished Days.

Reviewed by Barb

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Lord Grantwell’s Christmas Wish by Diane Gaston – Dual Review

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Lord Grantwell’s Christmas Wish by Diane Gaston – Dual Review

 

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He wished to never see her again

Now he wishes she’ll stay…

Lord Grantwell hasn’t seen Lillian Pearson since she betrayed him years ago. So when she arrives on his doorstep looking for sanctuary, he’s not inclined to offer it! But when the two orphaned children in his care ask if she can stay for Christmas, how can he refuse? Grant and Lillian discover an intense attraction still simmers between them, and Grant starts to wonder if he has done her a grave injustice…

 

Barb’s Review:  Lord Grantwell’s Christmas Wish by Diane Gaston is a stand-alone historical novel.  We meet our hero, Lord Grantwell (Grant) from the start, as he watches the snow build up outside his mansion. With the death of his brother, Grant is now the Viscount, and just recently been saddled with two young children (William and Anna) that belonged to his brother’s wife from a previous marriage.   Grant is in the process of getting a governess for the children, and is surprised when he is told that someone just arrived to ask about the position.

Grant is shocked to see Lillian Pearson, our heroine, who arrives to ask for help; he tries to send her away, as he feels she betrayed him years before.  But with the weather so bad, and his need for a governess, Grant agrees that she can stay until Christmas.  He learns from Lillian that she is on the run, being falsely accused of killing her husband, and if they find her, they will take her back to hang her.

Lillian takes over the care of William and Anna, and slowly they begin to trust her, and become very close.  Grant watches how well she is with the children, an also feels the old attraction for her; but he has not forgotten her betrayal, even though she insists she is innocent.

I loved the children, and how Lillian was so great with them.  With Christmas coming closer, the planning to make presents, decorate, food for the holiday was fun to watch, with the entire staff also taking part.  Most of all, we watch and see how Grant also begins to help Lillian and children, which was very sweet and well done.  Grant and Lillian finally succumb to their relationship from the old days, and despite his anger of the past, he knows he still has feelings for her. Will Grant allow himself to have Lillian stay and forgive her?

What follows is a heartwarming and fun story that becomes suspenseful as we reach the final ¼ of the book.  Lillian will find herself in a bad situation when she is discovered, and her life on the line.  Will Grant allow them to take Lillian away or find out what is the real truth. It was very exciting and tense.

Lord Grantwell’s Christmas Wish was a wonderful sweet story, with two precious kids, and a couple that were destined to be together. I really enjoyed this story, as it kept me glued to the book.   I suggest you read Lord Grantwell’s Christmas Wish, which was very well written by Diane Gaston.


Vickie’s Review: Lord Grantwell’s Christmas Wish begins with Lord John Grantwell, known as Grant to his friends, pondering the fact that he was now Viscount Grantwell.  The title had been inherited by his brother, but he and his wife had been killed in an accident.  Unbeknownst to Grant, his sister-in-law had two children (from a previous relationship) whom he had known nothing about.  The children had been stashed away with their grandfather and upon his death, the children were brought to Grant.  He had no idea how to raise children and had turned their care over to one of the maids.

Grant’s butler enters the room to tell him that someone is here about the governess position for the children, and he tells him to show her in.  However, Grant was not in the least prepared to face the woman who waltzed into his study.  It was a person with whom he had had a passionate relationship with long ago only to have her betray him……Lillian Pearson. 

When Lillian tells Grant that she needs his help and a place to stay, his first inclination is to tell her no.  With the snowstorm raging outside, he thinks better of it and has her take care of the children until he can hire a proper governess and the roads become passable.  Lillian is immediately taken with the children, as they are with her.

It doesn’t take long for Grant and Lillian to realize that the children have only truly ever had each other, and they were desperate for a family to love them and who doesn’t hide them from visitors.  It also doesn’t take them long to realize that the feelings they once held for each other have never really gone away.

As those who are chasing Lillian make themselves known, Grant finds himself wondering if he had it wrong all along and Lillian was telling the truth about never having betrayed him.  He also finds himself wondering what he has wished for is right in front of him.

Lord Grantwell’s Christmas Wish is a wonderfully written story.  The characters are well written and the worldbuilding pulls you in immediately.  Lillian and Grant’s chemistry is palpable from their first encounter, which, for me, is rare these days.  Their backstory is told in a way that isn’t repetitive and gives you just enough so that it adds to their chemistry instead of detracting from it.  The secondary characters are also written well, however, I wish that I had more information about the children’s background.  For me, there is no greater praise than when you can “see” the snow and “smell” the fire in the hearth while you’re reading.  This story does just that.  If you’re a fan of the genre, and even if you’re not, this one will pull you in from the first words.  Well done, Diane Gaston!  Very, very well done!

 

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A Cowboy Christmas Legend by Linda Broday – a Review

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A Cowboy Christmas Legend by Linda Broday – a Review

 

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• A cowboy learning how to start over
• A fiery young woman with the heart to save him
• A past neither can escape, and
• A future worthy of any Christmas miracle.

Devastated by the loss of his young wife—and the life he’d always thought would be his—Sam Legend II has done everything he can to make a fresh start. As a bladesmith, all he needs is a bed, a hot fire, and enough distance from his famous family to finally indulge in a little peace and quiet. So what if it’s almost Christmas? This year, he’s happy just keeping to himself.

But then fiery Cheyenne Ronan comes blasting into his home, and any notion of peace goes flying out the door.

Cheyenne’s like no one Sam has ever met—and from the moment he first catches her eye, his quiet life is anything but. Now he’s hunting wanted men with the Texas Rangers, decking every hall, and sharing passionate embraces with the woman who’s set his world alight. For the first time in what feels like forever, Sam’s facing Christmas feeling like his life is full of meaning again—and that with Cheyenne by his side, love can be the stuff of Legend.

 

 

Review:

A Cowboy Christmas Legend by Linda Broday is the second book in her Lone Star Legends series. I have said previously that I love reading Linda Broday’s wonderful historical western romances; she always gives us wonderful stories, great couples and secondary characters. 

We meet our hero, Sam Legend II, who is still grieving the loss of his wife, as he lives alone (away from family), and works as a bladesmith to make money.  Sam has let himself go, with long hair and full beard, since he blames himself for his wife’s death, after the crooked Doolin brothers murdered her.  He goes into town to sell his excellent blades, and on occasion sees his neighbors, the Ronans, as well as another neighbor; he recently lost a friend, who taught him how to make those blades.

One night, out of nowhere, he is accosted by a female, wielding a knife at this throat, accusing him of killing the friend who lived there.  Sam manages to free himself, and learns the women is Cheyenne, the daughter of the Ronan family; he keeps her tied up during the night, until she calms down, and explains that their friend died of natural causes.  Cheyenne has been away for a number of years, helping the Apache children, and did not know about the friend and apologizes.

In a short time, both Sam and Cheyenne become friends and soon they will start to have feelings for each other, but both have open issues to solve; Sam to revenge his wife’s death, and Cheyenne to reveal her dark secrets from her days helping the Apache’s. It was great to see them gravitate to each other, and the wonderful slow burn romance, especially with Cheyenne’s parents away to visit a sick sister, and they spend lots of time together

Sam will run into his old friend, Cap, who is a Texas Ranger, trying to stop the outlaws, who are also printing fake money; we also learn that the Doolins are part of that group.  Sam will agree to help Cap to find proof.  Along the way, a young boy is saved by Sam, and he brings him to Cheyenne’s place, and goes to rescue the boy’s sister and mother.

What follows is an exciting story with nonstop action, heart stopping dangerous situations and a sweet romance between two people that we could not help falling in love with. Along the way secrets are revealed for both Sam and Cheyenne, bringing them even closer together. I really loved Sam and Cheyenne, as their chemistry was off the wall, and it was beautiful to watch the love they had for each other.   There was some humorous fun at times, with the banter between Sam and Cap. I also enjoyed the kids, Aaron and Ellen, as their mother slowly got better. 

Linda Broday once again gives us another wonderful addition to this series which revolves around a fabulous western historical time period. Since this was close to Christmas, it did have a nice holiday feel closer to the end.  A Cowboy Christmas Legend was a wonderful emotional heartwarming story, with a fabulous couple, great characters as well as exciting and suspenseful. I strong suggest you read A Cowboy Christmas Legend.

Reviewed by Barb

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Hitched to the Gunslinger by Michelle McLean – a Review

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Hitched to the Gunslinger by Michelle McLean – a Review

 

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Gray “Quick Shot” Woodson is the fastest gun west of the Mississippi. Unfortunately, he’s ready to hang up his hat. Sure, being notorious has its perks. But the nomadic lifestyle—and people always tryin’ to kill you—gets old real fast.

Now he just wants to find a place to retire so he can spend his days the way the good Lord intended. Staring at the sunset. And napping.

When his stubborn horse drags him into a hole-in-the-wall town called Desolation, something about the place calls to Gray, and he figures he might actually have a shot at a sleepy retirement. His optimism lasts about a minute and a half.

Soon he finds himself embroiled in a town vendetta and married to a woman named Mercy. Who, judging by her aggravating personality, doesn’t know the meaning of her own name. In fact, she’s downright impossible. But dang it if his wife isn’t irresistible. If only she’d stop trying to steal his guns to go after the bad guys herself. There goes his peace and quiet…

 

Review:

Hitched by a Gunslinger by Michelle McLean is a historical western romance. Had to laugh at our gunslinger he really was a lazy bum!! Any chance at a nap he took it ?

Mercy needs help! After her father died (an accident they say! Mercy says Murder!) she’s had nothing but hassle from the local landowner, he wants her land and he’s offering money or marriage! Neither is on Mercy’s mind and certainly not him! She loved her father (even though he was a drunk and a gambler) and will farm this land one day with a husband she loves.

Gray just wants some peace and quiet.  Gunslingers don’t get either! Someone is always trying to prove something! Do when his horse decides to stop for a munch on an orchard, Gray has no choice but to wait as the horse has its fill! And from there he becomes embroiled in not only Mercy’s issues but the town as a whole!

Supporting characters like Sunshine was great, a nuisance but just what Gray needs to remind him that he’s human and needs a friend (even though he wants to shoot him most days!). Loved the horse and goat, proper characters that you’ll love ?

The town doesn’t take to him at firs, they only see the gunslinger, but as he grows on the town, they decide to make him sheriff!

This book is easily read in an afternoon, it’s a slow burn between Mercy and Gray. And it’s funny to see them try to grab a little alone time, and are constantly thwarted!

Can Mercy convince Gray to make a go of their marriage and a job as sheriff? And will the landowner get the hint that he’s not wanted by the town and by Mercy?

I love to see sunshine get a story and maybe a HEA for a certain doctor and madam ?

Love this authors writing, you can be assured of laughter, murder and a fun time ?

Reviewed by Julie

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