Review: What a wonderful surprise! This is what I want in a story about men.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 11, 2011
If you are into cowboys like I am, you do not want to miss this one. And I am talking of real cowboys here. Romance, tight brotherhood of men, plot, characters, emotions this one has all the ingredients I look for in a story about men. I love all these characters who are complex and vividly drawn. Ben, the perfect cowboy hero, with his stong sense of justice and fairness. His young lover, the courageous Obie, who is willing to give it all for his man. Temper a black man who knows how to survive in the white world but now have to set aside his religious belief for the love of the mute Larry. Two romances here against a backdrop of the old west.The supporting characters are equally likable and distinct. A gentle giant with his wife and kid. A gunslinger with a mysterious past who answers to noone but his boss, Ben. Neighbouring ranchers who care for each other. An old priest who jugdes not, least he be judged. Even the obnoxious fat sheriff has his role when he comes a calling on the ranch.There is a wonderful story line here, the plot tightly paced with exciting moments. I am so engrossed that when Ben rejects his young lover (painful scene here), I have to keep clicking my kindle to look for the part when these guys are OK again. Then "rewind", to continue. LOL. The last part is one suspensful scene as these cowboys strive to save their "Last Chance" ranch. I am really impressed with this writer and look forward to more from her. Better still, give us a sequel or even a prequel. This is one engrossing read.