Review: Good western romance
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 4, 2013
I liked this sweet  romance story. Even though it is the third book of a series, it stands alone just fine. The characters are interesting and likeable people with well developed personalities. The plot revolves around their relationship, but also follows a diary from the past owners of their house and a "treasure" they left. The story is well written and kept my interest, and I liked how the author mirrored the past and present. There isn't any profanity and  there are minimal sexual scenes which are not graphic.The story is about best selling author, Miles, who borrows the cabin of some friends in Colorado in order to work on his latest book. Miles is confined to a wheelchair after a drunk driving accident and turned to writing after he was unable to walk. At 34, Miles is at the height of his career and he needs an assistant to help with the mundane tasks. A friend recommends Tooty, a young single mother who is in need of a job. Miles isn't sure if she'll work out, but he decides to give her a try.Tooty is a big fan of Miles' books. She's really grateful for the chance to work with him because she has a 4 year old son to support. Even though her parents didn't throw her out of the house when she got pregnant at 16, they never let her forget that she's a disappointment to them. Tooty longs for a home of her own. She also writes in her spare time. She had to grow up quickly, and she plans to show Miles that she can do the job, even if she's only 20.The relationship between Miles and Tooty is slow growing and tender, beginning as a good friendship. Miles really has a hang up about their age difference and the fact that he's in a wheelchair, but Tooty sees more for the future and stays positive about their relationship.  When Tooty inherits a house and some land from a distant relative, Miles helps her fix up the house and rents a room from her. She gives him ideas for his book and helps him make it better. He treats her and her son to a trip to New York, and helps protect her when her son's father comes around. But when the book is finished, they slip up and make love once. There are some rocky times ahead...... but I won't give spoilers.Tooty is a good heroine, even though she cries sometimes, she keeps her head up and keeps on going and giving and loving. She keeps reaching for her dreams and she takes other people along with her. Plus, she's a great mom.The preview of the next book looked interesting, so I  will be looking for that and will check out the rest of the series also.Heat factor mild.