Review: Sweet sexy western --and a little bit edgy
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 30, 2012
An enjoyable way to pass the time. I LIKED the lead characters, Nate and Angel, and wanted them to get their HEA. Angel's valiant spirit won me over within the first three chapters. The five children added a lot to the story-- this author is able to write believable child dialogue and actions.  I found myself chuckling several times, in mild amusement, and I totally adored sexy Nate. His patience with a mail order bride who had no idea how to boil water was heartwarming!I liked watching Angel come into her own, learning to work, care for a family, a garden, etc.Nothing offensive in the story. The love scenes were sexy but not graphic or explicit.Nothing distracting in the story either. The language and dialogue seemed realistic-- not wooden, not preachy, not profane. Just easy on the ears.The secondary love story was fun, too. I liked Sylvia.The scenes with the attorney and the judge were interesting and well written, but did not seem necessary to the plot. The whole bit with the grandparents could have been left out, with nothing lost, and maybe something gained, in terms of tightness of plot, and pacing.The villain was evil, but not over the top. However!! The death of the villain needed to be better resolved. This death will have serious consequences for  the lead and secondary characters. So?? Take out the distracting pages spent in the courtroom and substitute with developing this aspect of the plot for a more complete and contained story. At least, in my view.Not a keeper, but a solid 4 stars!