"three intriguing western romances"
"The Founding Father" by Diana Palmer. Former Georgian
farmer turned Texas rancher Big John Jacobs hopes to
persuade New York tycoon Terrance Colby to swing a rail
past his spread to expedite the moving of cattle. John
offers a business marriage to Terrance's unmarriageable
daughter Camilla Ellen. He would receive access to her
father while she would gain her freedom, but neither
expected love to emerge. This is a solid Tall Texan tale
starring an honest hero showcased in an intelligent story
line though one must question the change in Camilla from
rug rat to heroine. "Wild West Wager" by Judith Stacy. In 1888 Colorado,
saloon owner Jack Delaney does the unthinkable when he
becomes the first male to enter the Marlow Tea Room. Jack
hires the tearoom co-owner Rebecca Merriweather to
decorate his new house so that his eastern company will
feel at home. Though she thinks he is bringing his fiancé
west, they fall in love. This is a fine lighthearted
western romance. "Snow Maiden" by Mary Burton. In Colorado, business mogul
Adam Richmond wants the construction of the new organ to
fail because that will badly reflect on the new minister,
who he wants to keep away from his sister. He offers the
builder Russian emigrant Sophia Petrovnova money to leave
town, but she refuses though the cash would enable her to
go home. Sophia loves Adam, but knows his heart is colder
than her homeland's winters though she had hoped to melt
it. Fans will enjoy this warm yet simplistic tale of
redemption. All three intriguing western romances bring to life the
late nineteenth century through strong lead couples and
fine support casts. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted November 24, 2003
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