Out of Control

Kincaid Brides #1

by Mary Connealy, Sherri Berger (Narrator)

Rafe Kincaid controls everything in his life... until he meets Julia. Julia Gilliland has always been interested in the natural world around her. She particularly enjoys studying the fossils and formations in the magnificent cave near her father’s house. The cave seems plenty safe—until the day a mysterious intruder steals the rope she uses to climb out. Rafe Kincaid is a man used to being in control—of himself, his brothers, and his family’s ranch. The last thing he expects is to find a woman trapped in the cavern on his land—or to be forced to kiss her! Rafe is more intrigued by Julia than any woman he’s ever known. But when their developing relationship threatens a reconciliation with his brothers, will Rafe have to choose between his family and this new love that could heal his troubled heart and secure his happiness?

Genres: Romance, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Christian, Westerns, Historical Romance, Historical

Audio CD

First published August 1, 2011

About the author

Mary Connealy writes romantic comedy with cowboys always with a strong suspense thread. She is a two time Carol Award winner, and a Rita, Christy and Inspirational Reader's Choice finalist.
She is the bestselling author of 65 books and novellas.
Her most recent three book series are: Braced for Love, A Man with a Past and Love on the Range for Bethany House Publishing. She’s also written four other series for Barbour Publishing and many novellas and several stand-alone books for multiple publishers.
Mary will be a published author for ten years in 2017 with nearly a million books in print. She has a degree in broadcast communications with an emphasis in journalism and has worked at her local newspaper.

Find Mary online at:
Seekerville
Petticoats & Pistols
My Website

Reviews

[Kathy * Bookworm Nation · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5

Oh boy, this will probably be one of those reviews where I just end up venting the whole time. I’ve seen this series around quite a bit lately and finally decided to give it a try. I thought the sample was good and decided to go ahead and get it. Honestly, I was a bit disappointed. I actually liked Rafe and Ethan, they’re probably the only reasons I kept reading. I did NOT like Julia. I can’t think of another heroine that annoyed me as much as she did. I don’t even know where to begin with her. I guess my biggest complaint is her obsession with the caves and fossils. She had complete tunnel vision and cared little for anything else. They’d be in the middle of trying to track the guy who tried to kill her and she’d get distracted by a fossil and then get upset when Rafe wanted to keep going. I had doubts about her education and found it hard to believe she would know so much about fossils, given her upbringing. And I highly doubt a lady with little education would ever be able to make a living writing articles or trying to write books about her discoveries. She just very naive (and not in a good way). I also hated how set she was on going to the caves, right this minute. There were a LOT of other things going on and she’d be whining about the cave. It mostly bothered me though because Rafe clearly had issues with the cave, but did she care? Nope. Listen Julia, the fossils have been there for a thousand years, they are not going anywhere. FOCUS on the situation at hand and stop being so obstinate about the dang caves. She was definitely a bossy little thing and I think Rafe only liked her so much because there were literally no other women around. Besides his mom, I wonder if he’d ever even seen a women. I guess a guy would be willing to put up with a lot if there was literally only one girl to chose from.

Anyway, I liked the overall story. I just didn’t like Julia. I liked Rafe and Ethan and would also like to learn more about their brother Seth, so I’m tempted to read the other two books in the series. Only if Julia plays a minor part, I don’t think I can handle much more of her and her stupid caves.

Content: Clean.

[Raquel · Rating 1 out of 5]

Ouch. I finished it, but it was painful. Thank goodness these characters are fictitious because I'd hate for any real people to have their flaws so consistently harped on while redeeming qualities get glossed over at best.

The heroine comes off as a complete twit to me. Though dedicated to her family, she's still really self centered and so obsessed with fossils that it's super annoying. I think geology and fossils are way cool, but this chick was neurotic about them. The author spends way more time making the heroine look bad than helping her look good.

And the hero wasn't terribly likable either, being constantly cast as bossy and abrasive even though the guy went way out of his way to help the heroine. The author did cut him a little slack and let him shine toward the end.

And all the men are portrayed as being not too smart. And well, I just felt bad for all the characters in the end. The premise of the story was perfectly fine, but I got the sense that the author didn't really like any of the people she was writing about.

[Mummy Cat Claire · Rating 1 out of 5]

I got this free from Amazon.

I have been eyeing this book for ages. When I finally saw it for free I was excited. I thought this book would be about a young rancher who meets a lovely young lady and well...you know. The book was kinda that story but with a lot of weirdness added in.

WOW this book is weird. Ok...the hero, Rafe, grew up on a ranch that is close to a very old cave. He and his brothers would play in this cave and one day there was an accident when the youngest brother, Seth, fell. From then on the family life changes for the hero.

The author was not forthcoming about what happened to Seth in the accident. This bothered me. The author made such a big deal about how the hero had a hard time getting over the accident and how it destroyed his family, but she never says what happened until much later in the book.

The heroine, Julia, is a strange one. Her mother died when she was young and her dad is physically and mentally abusive, but ya know, she loves him anyway. He takes another wife that is almost the same age as Julia. Audra, is about to have another baby and they live in the woods in a dilapidated shack with nothing. The dad thinks he's so smart and keeps "his women" away from people to keep them safe. But really it is because he's a cheap ass. The author does explain his reasons but they again, are so weird.

So the book opens up with Julia stuck in the cave and was taken captive by a mad man. Rafe finds her, gets her out and he starts to like her. Julia is insane. She wants to go back to the cave and convinces Rafe to go exploring and tells him about how she is so smart about geology. Rafe isn't a big fan of the cave because of what happened to Seth but he goes back to appease Julia. This is when the author spills about Seth but really it only added more questions. I was so confused as to what the author was trying to tell me that I just gave up asking and finished the darn book.

The characters in this book did not make sense to me. Their actions and feelings were so bazaar. I just couldn't connect with them. At one point, I thought the author might develop a relationship between Ethan, another brother, and Audra but nothing ended up happening there. Yeah know, cause that might have made sense in the old west. I suppose this kept me guessing...but not in a good way.

Lastly, the "bad guy" is still something I cannot figure out. By the end of the story I was so confused I had no idea who was who and what the crap was the point. Ugh! If you ask me what happened in the end... I couldn't tell you. It just wasn't worth re-reading or trying to figure out who was trying to do what and why.

Although free, skip it.

[Karen Witemeyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read several of Mary Connealy's books in the past and have always enjoyed her spunky heroines and trademark humor, but I think I can safely say that Out of Control is my favorite of all her books. The setting is so unique and rife with mystery and tension all on its own. Add a rugged cowboy with control issues and a feisty redhead with determination and dreams of her own, and you've got the makings for a rip-roarin' good read. Non-stop adventure, breath-taking scenary, and characters you can't help but root for, Out of Control is a a pleasure you shouldn't deny yourself.

[Michelle · Rating 1 out of 5]

I decided to read this book even though I saw there were some bad reviews but I found that I completely agree with what some people were saying. Julia annoyed me so much the entire time. She was constantly thinking about fossils. I was fine with her obsession with them up to a point. But when she and Rafe go looking for the man that tried to kill her I wanted Rafe to tell her to shut up. He is trying to track down a dangerous man and she is scraping at the walls of caves and gasping loudly and practically shouting when she finds a fossil. She clearly has no sense of self preservation. The whole point of them going into the cave was to see if they could sneak up on the man but any common sense she has leaves the second she spots a new fossil and then Rafe may as well just leave because the fossil is all she sees.

Also, with everything going on at home I didn't understand why she was pestering Rafe to go to the cavern so much. The second she had nothing to do she wanted to go there immediately despite Rafe and Ethan's obvious reluctance. They told her how dangerous the cavern was and after what happened to her there I didn't understand why she was so eager to go back there when she had other things to worry about. There are fossils down there but it's not like they are going anywhere.

Every time the point of view switches to Audra or Ethan it seems like all that is accomplished is them thinking about how bossy Julia and Rafe are. Well Ethan thinks it about Rafe more than Audra about Julia. And Julia is always thinking about how bossy Rafe is when the majority of the time it seems like, at least to me, he is making decisions about how to track down this man on his land who is dangerous. And he has every right to do that since it is his land. Sometimes it seems like Julia is bossy just for the sake of being bossy. She always has to be in front too. Every time they walk, even if she has absolutely no idea where she is going, she has to lead. Why? I understand she is supposed to be a strong woman who doesn't need a man to do things for her but that doesn't mean that you can't follow any instructions at all. She wants to go first into a cave after a dangerous man who tried to kill her when Rafe is the one with the gun. Just let him go first. It's not a big deal.

Anyway, I would not recommend this book. I have read books with headstrong and stubborn women before but this went beyond that and I was extremely annoyed by the main character.

[Hannah · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars
It wasn’t the highest type of literature, I’ll admit, but I sure had fun listening to this rapid-fire story and seeing the MCs get through the intense danger and get to their happily ever after. I grab Connealy’s stories when I need a good action novel with characters full of spunk, and this fully met my expectations.

[Carissa (Regency Woman) · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don't mind flawed characters in Christian fiction. What I mind are those supposed spunky heroines who don't have a lick of good sense and run off into danger at the drop of a hat paying no never-mind whatsoever to their sweetheart's words of advice. That's what I hate and that's what describes uppity Miss Julia Gilliland. The thing is, I believe the author intended us to like Julia. I'm sure she must have because no author really sets out intending their readers to dislike their heroine. So, I give Mary Connealy the benefit of the doubt that she didn't want me to dislike Julia. But I do. She comes off as, at best, distracted to the point of recklessness. I like my heroines to be relatively practical and Julie does not fit that requirement.

Then there is the supposed hero of this mixed-up historic romance, the dashing Rafe Kincaid. I disliked him already when he started bossing around a woman he had no right to boss around. He's often thinking about how desperate he is to marry her, but he doesn't know her at all, and what he does know about her, like her obsession with fossils, irritates him. He kisses her just to keep her quiet and that is a bad way to start any relationship. I'm supposed to cheer for Julia and Rafe, but the problem is, I don't like either one of them. Their relationship was a failure for me.

This book gets positive reviews, as does Ms. Connealy. Many readers love her work, and that's fantastic. I just don't find enough substance in the relationships to have enjoyed investing my time in this book. Most Christian fiction is relationship driven so you must, absolutely must, get that part of the story right. On a purely stylistic level, Ms. Connealy feels merely mediocre. Her descriptive vocabulary is extremely limited, often repeating the same descriptive terms in abundance. Let's just say that I expect more out of my fiction because I've invested my time in the story.

[Aerykah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not quite as good as I thought I remembered it being.....

[Hannah · Rating 1 out of 5]

Silly ridiculous drivel. But I have to admit, I quite enjoyed it--largely because the worst books are always the funniest. Unlike a lot of crummy western romances, this book almost seems aware that it's stupid and is therefore far more enjoyable than the average novel of its type. Honesty in books is rare, like in everything else, and always to be prized. I prize the honesty of this author. She isn't pretending this is a sweeping drama with deep emotions and soaring themes...she knows very well this is a fantasy for some women. It doesn't take place in the West. It takes place in Oz. Falling in love with the Cowardly Lion is about as rational as falling in love with this Rafe guy. :P Julia is a belligerent dork, incredibly anachronistic in her obsession with dinosaur bones, and so vain she makes this Rafe guy look normal. Audra and her husband were supremely flat characters. Both of Rafe's brothers were underdeveloped and rather weird.
If you like entertainment that's so awful it's hilarious, you might like this author. And the 1960s Batman movie. I recommend both to all readers looking for a good laugh. :)
One thing: If you find constant references to appearance annoying, you might hate this book, cuz Rafe and Julia are both highly superficial people and spend a lot of time examining each other. It's super cheesy. I merely found it stupid, but there are some people who would find it downright offensive. Just a warning. ;)

[puppitypup · Rating 2 out of 5]

Christian/Western Romance This book had potential, and I like the author's writing style. So I would have given this more stars but for the unbelievingly insensitive main character, Julia. She is so single-minded in her desire to explore the caverns for fossils that she is a complete idiot, willing to put everyone else in danger as well as herself.

To the point of insisting they go right this minute while her father is dying, Audra is having a baby and a madman is in there trying to kill her. She can't even wait for them to check the dangerous sections of the floor, or tie a safety rope on poor Seth, who obviously does not need to go back in there. In fact, she goes from despising Seth to using him in a split second..

Her selfish stubbornness is about as far as you can get from our calling to put others before ourselves. Combine that with the control issues both she and Rafe had, and this felt like a clean romance with a few prayers thrown in for good measure, rather than a Christian romance. I was hoping for some repentance on their part regarding their controlling, bossy natures, but it didn't come.

There are a number of inconsistencies with the story too, such as looking into the eyes of someone wearing an eye patch.

Clean - no intimate scenes or foul language.

[Caitlyn Santi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have heard so many amazing things about this author's books, but for some unknown reason I had managed to convince myself that I wouldn't enjoy this book! I must admit, I was proven completely wrong! I loved this book! Everything about it was just so awesome! I loved the setting, the writing style, the humor, the characters, everything! Julia is one of the coolest heroines I have ever read, her enthusiasm, determination, spunk, and love for others truly warmed my heart! Usually I get pretty annoyed with the overprotective heroes that have a tendency to be too controlling, but Rafe did it in such a sweet, humorous way that I couldn't help but love him! I was surprised by so many things in this book, and I really found myself hating to put this book down! One thing I especially loved was that I had no clue who the villain was! I was pleasantly surprised to discover that this book is a combination of my two favorite genres, historical and suspense! This was such a good read, I highly recommend it and am really looking forward to reading more books by this author in the future!

[Melissa · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was kinda a mess. I hung in there for the sheer fact that I was board and had nothing better to do. I almost put it down a couple times. There where places in the beginning that made very little sense and didn't flow well at all. The relationship between each character was frustrating to the point of irritation. No one talked to each other they all just gave orders or thought there own obsessive thoughts and never gave the other person a second thought. There was not enough character development or depth to this book until about the last 20 pages. The idea was very original with the cave and the brothers story put together better this would have been a very fun book.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this but it didn't grab me. I just didn't "feel" the romance between the two main characters. There was no chemistry. When they kissed, it just stated "he kissed her"(the end). I really love when certain looks and body language are described, like how is the guy looking at her, how is his posture, where are his hands, ect. It was a cute story, but it focused more on the mystery or danger of who was hiding out in the caves rather than the romance. I liked it enough to want to read the next two books in the series though, which follow the two brothers we get to know in this book. I was more into their stories than the main characters in this anyway.

[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great start to the series!
I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know all the Kincaid brothers. The plot was interesting and filled with many humorous moments. Although Rafe was super stubborn and controlling, I came to love him.
I did find Julia to be a bit annoying though, particularly her obsession with the caves and fossils! I mean, it's great to have a passion and all, but not when you're in a life-and-death situation!!
However, I enjoyed all the interactions between Rafe and Julia, particularly when their opinions clashed (which was a lot!)
Loved Audra and her children too!
Overall, an enjoyable read. Can't wait to read Ethan's story!

[Mel · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found Julia to be such a stubborn brat that I wanted to smack her at times. She was the most self-centered person, especially for someone who has chosen God in her life. If I were Rafe, I'd run and not look back...no compromising with her at all. The story wasn't bad, she just got on my nerves. It would've been nice to see Julia evolve some....like Rafe did. She started bossy and stayed that way throughout the whole book. I'm wondering if there is a book #2, maybe that would give her character some change.

[Kristen · Rating 1 out of 5]

I could not get into this book, after the first few chapters and wanting to slap the female main character more that a few times I gave up. She is so annyoing, maybe she gets better after the beginning ordeal but I don't think I can read it. It reminds me of the line from the Disney movie, Chicken Little. "It's just jibberish, jibberish from an insane person."

Maybe another time...

[Melanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Out of Control, book one in The Kincaid Brides series was absolutely fantastic! I LOVED it!

Out of Control starts off right away with suspense and mystery! Julie Gilliland enjoys exploring caves and studying fossils - with hopes of her findings being published. Then one day, while Julie is in "Seth's Cavern", someone moves the rope she uses to climb out - leaving her trapped in the cave! To make matters worse, someone else is in the cave with her...

When Rafe Kincaid visits "Seth's Cavern" he didn't plan on going in the cave, but that all changes when he hears someone scream - a woman who he ends up having to kiss!

I can't name one thing about Out of Control that I didn't like. I loved it so much and when it ended I was sad it was over! But this is a part of a series, so I'll be able to read more about these characters in book two of The Kincaid Brides series.

The romance story in Out of Control was wonderful to read and very well written! I liked how there were ups and downs in the story and it wasn't perfect from the beginning.

I'm looking forward to reading the next book because we learn more about Ethan - his character I found intriguing, especially how he smiles a lot!

I definitely recommend Out of Control if you enjoy a really good historical romance! Out of Control was a GREAT read!


*I received a complimentary copy for my review. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion.*

[T · Rating 1 out of 5]

I'm slightly disappointed with this book since I wanted to love it so much. The plot sounded incredibly cute, and it seemed like a fun book to read. However, the characters and writing really made me dislike the story.

Character wise, I thought Julia was incredibly irrational, and her passion for fossils made her do really annoying things. I understand that she loved exploring and everything, but honestly, how are important are fossils that every two pages she has to mention wanting to enter a dangerous cave that she almost died in? Her ridiculous passion for it was unrealistically portrayed and made her irritating. Another annoying character was Rafe's brother Ethan (I think that's his name anyways). I don't think the problem was him, but it was actually more because of how the author wrote things from his pespective. It was awkwardly done, and he felt so stilted and fake that I cringed each time he was mentioned. Rafe the main love interest was ok, and reading chapters from his POV was the only enjoyable part of the story.

However the bigger problem I had with this book was the writing. I felt like the sentences were really stilted and choppy, and everything seemed to be written in a juvenile way. It honestly bothered me a lot and kept me from enjoying the novel.

The plot was the only redeemable thing about this book, but the writing and characterization was not impressive, and it's made me skeptical about reading more Conealy books. 2 stars

[Andrea Cox · Rating 4 out of 5]

Caverns fascinate me, so reading a book that featured them was really neat. I disliked how often the leads kissed, but the story was fantastic.

The leading lady was so spunky that I couldn’t help but think of the ever-awesome Barbara Stanwyck (a vintage actress). I adored Julia Gilliland and her journey in geology as well as trying to convince the leading man of a few things.

That leading man, Rafe Kincaid, was a tough cowboy with strong ideals of his own. The banter between the leads was great, and I enjoyed their romance journey overall. I liked that Rafe cared about his brothers and fought for reconciliation with them.

I’ve been intrigued by fossils and archaeology since I saw Jurassic Park at age seven. I’m so glad this book featured them so well. They might not have been hunting dinosaur bones in this book, but it still gave me those fascinated vibes I got when I was a little girl and seeing Jurassic Park on the big screen.

Content: tobacco, saloons, gambling, lots of kisses

[April · Rating 1 out of 5]

There were so many problems with this book.

First, I felt like it was going nowhere. I read about half of it and it all takes place within just 3 days. There was way too much crammed into those three days.

The two main characters were just ridiculous! Bossing each other around at every turn, then kissing up a storm and wanting to get married just a couple of days after they first met.

There were major problems with the flow. It felt very choppy without transitions where they needed to be. I would be reading and suddenly not know what was going on because the author changed the scene without a transition, which left me confused. I kept having to go back to figure out what was going on.

One of the most annoying books I've ever read. Not worth my time.

[Fanaticmama · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was so weird. I wanted to like it but the tone the characters took when talking to each other was harsh. The book was sometimes hard to follow and I swear the people NEVER slept. Anyways, almost didn’t finish.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first time I read this book several years ago, I read it on kindle while this time I read a paperback, and I wasn't thinking about that when I checked for duplicate editions and deleted the review for the kindle version...oops...Anyway, this was a well written and entertaining Christian romance novel with a large thread of suspense, which added depth to the plot. I enjoyed the character development as well. Then, as usual for most of Mary Connealy's books, this one was rather unrealistic but funny a lot of the time. I'm glad that I reread this novel and went on to read the rest of the trilogy as well as a few novellas that are connected to the series.

[Courtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mary Connealy is possibly one of the best Christian Western Fiction writers there is! My first Christian Western I ever read was written by Mary Connealy and I've yet to find another Western author that I enjoy more than her! Her description of detail just pulls you in to the story and her characters are always fun and enjoyable!!

I have to admit though that I struggled with whether to give Out of Control 4 or 5 stars because I didn't quite connect with the characters as much as in some of her previous stories but over all this book was amazing besides my minor issues with Julia so I decided on 5.

The reason I struggled with liking Julia is because of weird obsession with fossils and her selfish behavior regarding them. Rafe was also a bit weird too, the whole marriage conversation that they had was strange. His haunting childhood story though was spot-on good and had me feeling the pain and emotions along with him which drew me in to his story.

My issues with Rafe and Julia were very minor though and I still ended up loving them and their stories. I especially enjoyed all the other characters involved too, especially Julia's step-mother and Rafe's brother Ethan.

One of my favorite things about this book was the added mystery and suspense involved with the caves, some of it was downright creepy and I had hurry to read to make sure everyone would be ok! Oh and the ending is the best!!

The spiritual aspect of this book I thought was more enlightening than any of her other books. Both the hero and heroine are dealing with trying to please their worldly fathers instead of their heavenly fathers and their struggles with finding God in the midst of heartache was profound. I enjoyed watching these characters grow and I'm excited to see how the story continues in book 2.

If you haven't read any of Connealy's books it is about time to start, she just has a way with Christians Westerns unlike any other author.

Thank you to Bethany House for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own, I would not recommend this book if I didn't LOVE it!!

[Susan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Julia Gilliland has always been interested in the natural world around her. She particularly enjoys studying the fossils and formations in the magnificent cave near her father's house. The cave seems plenty safe--until the day a mysterious intruder steals the rope she uses to climb out.

Rafe Kincaid is a man used to being in control--of himself, his brothers, and his family's ranch. The last thing he expects is to find a woman trapped in the cavern on his land--or to be forced to kiss her!

Rafe is more intrigued by Julia than any woman he's ever known. But when their developing relationship threatens a reconciliation with his brothers, will Rafe have to choose between his family and this new love that could heal his troubled heart and secure his happiness?

Could have been a good plot, but the writing was absolutely awful. The characters are emotionally inconsistent and the dialogue random and confusing, and overly dramatic. Julia is half stubborn nerd and part confused shrew, while Rafe comes across as overbearing, stoic and angry- a man who thinks for the little woman while admiring her smarts. And if Julia is so smart, does she really think that the fossilized fish are from the Flood? Water under pressure blew the fish up to the surface of a mountain, cutting lava tubes? Totally inconsistent, predictable story. Okay, I'll stop now.

[Kristyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really feel that I should give this one two stars, but for my love of all other Mary Connealy books I just can't.

I liked the characters, but feel they weren't well enough developed. I know it's the first of three books, but as an intro, the background could have been stronger to really make you connect with the characters and want to hang out with them for two more books. And the romance just wasn't there either.

The story was pretty good, but lacked her witty humor that I look forward to. But what did me in was the choppy writing that was not at all like Mary. At first I kept thinking it would go away after I got into the story, but it didn't! It continued right through to the very last page. Either sentences seemed incomplete, or characters seemed to be constantly interrupting each other or changing the subject in the middle of a topic. I worry that she's cranking out books so quickly now that they are getting pushed through the editing process too quickly.

I will read the next two, because I do love Mary, but I hope they will not leave me as disappointed as this one did.

[Tiffany · Rating 1 out of 5]

Drove me nuts until the climax. The 2 main characters are over-the-top controlling and never get the message no matter how often they're told. I've read some books where I disliked the heroin, but I don't remember ever believing they were insane before. Julia's obsessiveness makes her remarkably selfish and unrealistically single-minded. What intelligent woman can immediately forget her fear and very immediate danger every time she sees a fossil she just has to dig at? And speaking of unrealistic, they practically fall in love at first sight. At this point I only plan to read the second book because I liked those characters better, from what I've seen of them in this one.

[Pam Carroll · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is the most ridiculous book with the most ridiculous characters in the most ridiculous love story I have ever read! The main characters are not likeable, the plot is completely absurd and it reads more like a creepy suspense novel than a romance. Plus half the characters have personas laced with insanity...not relatable or enjoyable. I was very disappointed by this book.

[Deanne Patterson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Unrealistic

This is my second book by this author I've read. I disliked this book as much if not more than the other one I read by her. A disjointed plot, it just jumps around everywhere . The story is unrealistic. Her covers are better than the contents inside.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so cute! The characters were so wonderfully written. Mary Connealy is an exceptional writer. I don't think I read one "said" in the whole book. She's funny, witty and the romance is clean. I'll definitely try to read all her books!

[Alyssa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it!! I recommend this novel! You really can't go wrong with a book containing God, adventure, romance, and hot cowboys!! You won't want to put it down!