Review: Sweet old-fashioned Western romance
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 8, 2011
I have now read several of Marcia Lynn McClure's romances and look forward to more. They are of the sweet non-graphic kind.Cherry Ray lives with her father, Arthur Ray, a respected ex-Texas Ranger. She dresses mainly in boy's clothes as her father wants to make her as invisible as possible, especially when it comes to the band of outlaws who regularly visit their town. Ray's wife was shot when Cherry was very young. In order to protect his daughter and make sure that she is not left alone, he has given up his work as a lawman to become a rancher.Cherry is bright and inquisitive; she can outrun and outshoot most men she knows. She loves reading dime books about her heroine Jenny and her beloved sheriff.One day a fascinating stranger rides into town, looking so dangerous that speculation starts as to whether he is there to join the outlaws.Once Cherry actually meets the stranger, Lobo, in a rather embarrassing situation, her life changes for ever. She is quite determined to make him her very own.This is a western romance with a `Bonanza' feel to it. No great emotional depth or character development, but lots of action between the good and the bad guys. The language is very western too, with slang etc.This is a quick and uncomplicated story with humour and romance - and very reasonably priced.