Review: A Galloping Good Ride
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 7, 2012
I just love the books of Tess Oliver and "Cowboy Dark" is no exception. She is straightforward in her approach expertly creating a world that immediately draws the reader in. Her characters are powerful and I find that I can easily relate to them; therefore becoming totally invested in their outcomes. I had the pleasure of reading an ARC of this book and Tess agreed to let me share it with my students at school. The students loved the book especially the snarky humor and the horse riding tales.Sterling Mayfield and her twin brother,Dylan lost their loving mother a year ago. Their father is barely maintaining but attempts to foster some family time by booking a vacation to a Dude Ranch. Dylan nor Sterling are looking forward to this trip; but, they will go to placate their Dad. Surprisingly, Dylan takes to the cowboy life better than anyone could imagine. Sterling on the other hand is strangely attracted to one of cowhands, a quiet and dark Luke. Luke is tattooed and a loner; but, he is amazing with horses. I for one truly could relate to the depths of Sterling's despair over losing her mother since I lost my mother 3 years ago. Oliver truly handled this situation beautifully.The Sterling family is not the only visitors at the ranch. There is a doctor, his wife, their two electronically addicted boys and a mother and her beauty queen daughter,Chloe who both love to bathe in cologne. Hum......cologne and horse, not a very appealing combination. Chloe has an agenda all of her own and this little vacation may prove to be more interesting than anyone could ever guess. I will not reveal any more because I do not want to spoil it for you. Just pick up this novella and enjoy a really galloping good ride ( Okay, I'm sorry for the pun. LOL!).