Review: I'll admit, I wasnt expecting much from a theme that has been written many times before. But this author wrote a terrific story!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 15, 2012
I can't count how many times I've read stories about a "marriage in name only" that turns into true love.  I passed on reading this book several times because it sounded like the same old story.  Finally, I gave it a try by reading the Kindle free sample.  It drew me right in.  I bought the Kindle version and devoured it.  So what made this story different?  The author didn't just tell a story, she created a vivid picture of life in the old west.  Realistic characters, romantic tension that kept me interested in seeing a relationship develop, glimpses into the hero's past that made him human, the growth and maturing of the heroine from a spoiled rich girl to an unselfish woman, and a dangerous villain who threatened the hero's chance at a future but never overtook the spotlight.  I also loved that the author didn't turn the hero "too soft".  The heroine, while still full of spark, wasn't too harsh to like.  The balance in personalities made both main characters likeable.  There are several side characters, all whom added flavor and depth to the story.  The romance didn't happen too fast, and it didn't take until the very end.  Well-written from start to finish.