Review: Romance on the gorgeous Alberta plains
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 12 18, 2013
This book was pretty good. Definitely one of the better indies I’ve read. I enjoyed the beautiful Alberta setting. I loved the romance of the plains, the horses, the cattle, the lonely wildness of the ranch. This is all beautifully depicted. And the plot, while it advances a little slowly, does include some interesting elements: cattle rustlers, injuries, the threat of bankruptcy, and the suspense of an uncertain future.I did find the writing a bit clunky. Don’t get me wrong. It’s not hard to read. It just lacked the finesse of a seasoned author. But the one thing I couldn’t get over was the main character. Frankly, she’s a brat. She overreacts, jumps to ridiculous conclusions, and throws temper tantrums all the way to the happily ever after. At least she’s consistent. I understand there needs to be some conflict between her and the male lead, but I just couldn’t get behind her.Overall, I’d rate this a fair read. I was never tempted to put it down. While it has a few weaknesses, it does have the lure of romance (it stays clean, which I appreciated) and a great setting, horses, and a hunky cowboy. That can’t be all bad.*I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.