Review: Wonderful surprise!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 12, 2014
Margaret Flemming is returning to the old west town of her childhood after a forced period of years in Boston society. She returns to her father, only to find herself in a tough spot after a tragedy occurs. After making a promise to a dying friend, Garret Shaw marries Maggie against his will. He wants nothing to do with a high society lady who will no doubt flee back to Boston at her first opportunity. Maggie has loved Garret since childhood, and has no intention of leaving her home even though it seems he clearly wants nothing to do with her.I was surprised by the emotional intensity of this book. Maggie was a character that was incredibly easy to connect to and care about right from the start. She is very independent and feisty, but is incredibly caring and tries to make sure that everyone around her is taken care of and included. Garret has obviously been very hurt throughout his life, and it is hard to watch him struggle with his own emotional pain while he tries to be an honorable man. Even when he is being hurtful to Maggie with his emotional distance, it is nice to see him displaying small acts of kindness towards her and appreciating some of her wonderful qualities. Watching their relationship develop as they start to really get to know one another was wonderful. Maggie and Lenny's friendship was also a delight to experience. The way they formed a family out of their friends and this who worked with them on the ranch was really touching. Despite the variety of issues Garret has, he was a sexy man who felt worth waiting for. Maggie continued to amaze me with her strength and compassion in the face of a variety of dangers, and attacks. I stayed engaged in this story throughout and would highly recommend this to people looking for a good historical romance.