Review: Julie Lence, western historical romance author
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 18, 2014
Karen Hall's One Horse Open Sleigh Race was a fun, Christmas-y read. Lord Cameron is in need of a new priest for his local parish and hires Stephen for the position. Stephen's twin sister, Amanda, accompanies Stephen to his new home. While walking her dog at night, Amanda meets Lord Cameron. Her dog, chasing after a rabbit, causes Cam to lose control of his mount and the Lord ends up in the mud. From there, Amanda's other encounters with Cam play out just as badly, which is exactly what he needs; someone to loosen the starch in his britches and show him life is meant to be enjoyed and not lived by a list of time-honored rules. Not that Cam is over-bearing or tyrannical, but Amanda's outspokenness and warm, kind heart are what he needs most in a wife.I found Amanda to be refreshing, just the sort of girl you'd like to be BFF's with. She truly cares about people from all stations in life and genuinely wants to help any way she can. Cam also has a zest for fun, but being he's the Lord, with a strong belief in family tradition, he curbs some of that zest. Until he finally realizes Amanda's true nature and comes to love her.One Horse Open Sleigh Race will keep you entertained and engrossed in the story. You'll wish Christmas came more than once a year.On a side note, I have to say I bought this book because of the cover. An author friend made a banner of Christmas covers and this one caught my eye immediately. I loved the blend of the different shades of blue and just had to have it. Knowing nothing about the story. I'm glad I went with my instinct to purchase. The story was truly enjoying.