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McQuillen #2
Two Texas Hearts
Kora Adams doesn't believe in curses, but she has known nothing but bad luck all of her life. Until the night a handsome stranger knocks on her front door. Winter McQuillen has inherited a sprawling Texas ranch--but the only way he can claim it is to have a wife--this very night. Now, Kora has to make a choice--turn Winter out of her home or take a chance on the possibility of love.
352 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published July 1, 1997
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Jodi Thomas
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August 20, 2014
Oh so sweet. Our heroine an invisible mouse, hero formidable, harden rancher & the villains coming from a surprising quarter.
Kora Adams valued family above all. She worked hard, did anything to keep them together even though she'd been lead to believe her left handedness cursed her with witchin' luck forcing them move frequently.
Winter McQuille orphaned, found in a wagon was raised by a harsh man, Captain. Winter needed a wife as stipulated in Captain's will. Kora, an unconventional virgin widow, his second proposal, came with baggage. For the first time the gentle, little lady distracted him from work especially when fighting a range war that could ruin many.
There was lotsa action, excitement as well as developing relationship where they bought out the best of each other. The secondary characters were a hoot especially the bratty sister. Really enjoyed the tale.
Kora Adams valued family above all. She worked hard, did anything to keep them together even though she'd been lead to believe her left handedness cursed her with witchin' luck forcing them move frequently.
Winter McQuille orphaned, found in a wagon was raised by a harsh man, Captain. Winter needed a wife as stipulated in Captain's will. Kora, an unconventional virgin widow, his second proposal, came with baggage. For the first time the gentle, little lady distracted him from work especially when fighting a range war that could ruin many.
There was lotsa action, excitement as well as developing relationship where they bought out the best of each other. The secondary characters were a hoot especially the bratty sister. Really enjoyed the tale.
August 8, 2017
Really enjoyed this at the start; thought the premise was sweet. Not so keen on the ending.
The reasons for the very low score include:
- the heroine's (Kora's) sister is annoying but apparently everyone likes her. It was weird reading about a character who is pretty much an alter ego for the protagonist (she even looks like herfor Pete's sake!). Jamie deserved her own story, instead they shared the limelight and the main plot was weakened as a result.
- Kora being frightened so much. It kind of kills the mood when she's being described as fearful. Also, she's supposed to be the eldest by at least 7 years but she behaves as if she's younger than Jamie.
- saw all the plot twists coming from a mile away
- didn't really understand the point of Dan's character (Kora's brother)
The reasons for the very low score include:
- the heroine's (Kora's) sister is annoying but apparently everyone likes her. It was weird reading about a character who is pretty much an alter ego for the protagonist (she even looks like herfor Pete's sake!). Jamie deserved her own story, instead they shared the limelight and the main plot was weakened as a result.
- Kora being frightened so much. It kind of kills the mood when she's being described as fearful. Also, she's supposed to be the eldest by at least 7 years but she behaves as if she's younger than Jamie.
- saw all the plot twists coming from a mile away
- didn't really understand the point of Dan's character (Kora's brother)
December 16, 2016
That was so stupid.
And can we just punch Jamie in her stupid face and make her go away? She was not a cute character - not endearing, not a character that grows on you (unless you're speaking in terms of a parasite latching onto you and draining the life and happiness out of you.) She really should have just been committed and sent away so we wouldn't have to deal with her anymore. Sheesh.
And can we just punch Jamie in her stupid face and make her go away? She was not a cute character - not endearing, not a character that grows on you (unless you're speaking in terms of a parasite latching onto you and draining the life and happiness out of you.) She really should have just been committed and sent away so we wouldn't have to deal with her anymore. Sheesh.
April 11, 2022
I LOVE JT's books and own nearly all of them. So I was shocked to find one I didn't have yet. It's obvious how much her story telling skills have evolved since this one. The characters kept making stupid, frustrating choices left and right, but it ended well. I'm just glad this wasn't the first book by her I read because I probably wouldn't have read any others.
July 26, 2016
Very enjoyable read.
July 25, 2016
I have been reading quite a few of Jodi Thomas books in a row and enjoying them, but this one..... blah.
The main characters and the plot were OK. But were overwhelmed by the secondary characters, in particular the sister, I guess I appear to be in the minority here but I couldn't stand the character.
She made no sense she was supposed to be twenty years old and have had a hard upbringing. But she came across as a spoiled 14 year old (If she had been written as a young teenager I would have given the book 3 stars as her actions and behavior would have made sense and been kind of acceptable). For her to have a secondary romance in the book was just weird I couldn't think why the secondary lead male would be attracted to her. She sleeps with at least three other males in the book two timing one of them, she relies on her older sister to see to their welfare and goes about doing what ever she wants with no regard to consequences. As I said it would have worked as a rebellious teenager acting out. But as a twenty year old in a time when most women would have been married and had children it just didn't make sense. I started reading the epilogue and just couldn't finish it, no man deserved to end up with her.
The main characters and the plot were OK. But were overwhelmed by the secondary characters, in particular the sister, I guess I appear to be in the minority here but I couldn't stand the character.
She made no sense she was supposed to be twenty years old and have had a hard upbringing. But she came across as a spoiled 14 year old (If she had been written as a young teenager I would have given the book 3 stars as her actions and behavior would have made sense and been kind of acceptable). For her to have a secondary romance in the book was just weird I couldn't think why the secondary lead male would be attracted to her. She sleeps with at least three other males in the book two timing one of them, she relies on her older sister to see to their welfare and goes about doing what ever she wants with no regard to consequences. As I said it would have worked as a rebellious teenager acting out. But as a twenty year old in a time when most women would have been married and had children it just didn't make sense. I started reading the epilogue and just couldn't finish it, no man deserved to end up with her.
May 14, 2014
Jodi Thomas is usually my go-to for romantic western historicals but this one didn't do much other than "it was an okay read" for me. The story was a typical marriage of convenience trope (which I love) but the added annoying sister, and the kinda confusing heroine messed it up for me a bit. The hero was the typical gruffy yet soft-hearted rancher so not bad but nothing new, and the heroine was sweet and strong-but-shy type so once again not bad but nothing new.
I think I'm just overloaded with western historical romances. I need someone to give me a new angle...or ellen o'connell can publish another book or something....
I think I'm just overloaded with western historical romances. I need someone to give me a new angle...or ellen o'connell can publish another book or something....
December 7, 2010
LOVE this book! Beautiful love story! Both Kora and Win fell head over heals in love.
She fell in love with him and stuck with him through thick and thin. He LOVES her as well. Very well written story.
She fell in love with him and stuck with him through thick and thin. He LOVES her as well. Very well written story.
January 30, 2019
A decent read but with a lot of drama 2.5
February 13, 2021
Generally like Jodi Thomas' book because of the emotion she manages to create. I would have liked this novel more but the irritating sister of the main female character lowered my rating.
December 28, 2010
I really enjoyed this book. I will be reading more, more, & more of her books.
May 19, 2022
For him to get the house that belongs to the ranch the Will states he has to be married. She was a widow married by proxy to a man who had died on a stage coach when it was robbed. She was not the original intended proxy bride. She only used the sham marriage as a means to have shelter and protect her family so when she is offered an actual marriage and a new home she accepts. He is a half breed and for most of his life had to earn the things he had. He was never really shown any love so had become a hard man. When she accepts his offer he is surprised but accepts the conditions she puts forward. This story is about their struggle and how a near tragedy nearly cost the life of the man she loved.
May 22, 2024
I feel the H deserved better
He was a gentleman through and through.
the h was a ninny who let everyone use her specially her bitch of sister and then dump everything on the H.
The bitchy sister is the one which spoilt the novel for me, the h had no backbone to berate her even when she badmouths the H(who is supporting them all ) who is stupid, screechy an idiotic person who knows nothing other than to shout obscenities and sleep around.
And the way h enables her is horrible and in spite of her horrible behaviour she still supports her sister.
I think the H too needed to be open about his feelings and the ending was somewhat decent with the h being more likeable i should say.
The evil lady got her comeuppance, i am glad.
He was a gentleman through and through.
the h was a ninny who let everyone use her specially her bitch of sister and then dump everything on the H.
The bitchy sister is the one which spoilt the novel for me, the h had no backbone to berate her even when she badmouths the H(who is supporting them all ) who is stupid, screechy an idiotic person who knows nothing other than to shout obscenities and sleep around.
And the way h enables her is horrible and in spite of her horrible behaviour she still supports her sister.
I think the H too needed to be open about his feelings and the ending was somewhat decent with the h being more likeable i should say.
The evil lady got her comeuppance, i am glad.
October 26, 2021
3 Stars
Story started out great and I was all ready for the typical tender hearted tough Texan rancher. Heroine was supposedly a mouse but then she showed backbone so often I was a bit confused with the mouse description - it was more like she was non confrontational until and unless her family was threatened.
Anyway 2nd half of the book kind of dragged and some of the h on h scenes were too disturbing to be romantic tbh. I wont give spoilers but those who have read the book know which one I am talking about.
Story started out great and I was all ready for the typical tender hearted tough Texan rancher. Heroine was supposedly a mouse but then she showed backbone so often I was a bit confused with the mouse description - it was more like she was non confrontational until and unless her family was threatened.
Anyway 2nd half of the book kind of dragged and some of the h on h scenes were too disturbing to be romantic tbh. I wont give spoilers but those who have read the book know which one I am talking about.
July 22, 2020
This book was one of Jodi Thomas' early books but she has such a way in telling a story that makes you want to keep reading until you reach the end. Winter McQuillen needed a wife by midnight and Kora Adams needed somewhere safe for her and her sister and brother to live. It was a marriage made in heaven but Winter did not want to love anyone and Kora did not trust anyone so it was an interesting tale. Great story
December 20, 2022
Two Texas Hearts is another good story from Ms. Thomas. Winter inherits a ranch only if he marries by a deadline. Women are scarce in Texas, but a nearby widow, Kora Adams, answers the door and accepts his plea. The two know nothing about each other, but Kora has spunk, and Winter soon grows to admire his new wife. There are complications with the inheritance and a possible range war as the two find romance.
October 4, 2025
3.75 ⭐️
I ended up liking this way more than I expected. The story is funny with some heartfelt moments, and the MCs were incredibly easy to fall in love with.
The supporting cast was great, but Jamie—despite being the most reckless—was definitely the most interesting and the most annoying.
Overall, this was a good palate cleanser and a solid, satisfying comfort read for fans of old-school historical-westerns.
I ended up liking this way more than I expected. The story is funny with some heartfelt moments, and the MCs were incredibly easy to fall in love with.
The supporting cast was great, but Jamie—despite being the most reckless—was definitely the most interesting and the most annoying.
Overall, this was a good palate cleanser and a solid, satisfying comfort read for fans of old-school historical-westerns.
April 18, 2018
Love, bargains, curses.....
I have read this book many times since it was printed. I feel like I was there in person as Kora and Winter struggle with all the calamities of the ranch life while falling in love and learning to trust in each other. Jodi Thomas is a master story teller and she is so gifted in bringing her characters to life. A great western romance.
I have read this book many times since it was printed. I feel like I was there in person as Kora and Winter struggle with all the calamities of the ranch life while falling in love and learning to trust in each other. Jodi Thomas is a master story teller and she is so gifted in bringing her characters to life. A great western romance.
October 27, 2025
4.25?/5
Yo this felt like a long ass book. Honestly though, as much as I loved Win and Kora, watching Jamie and Cheyanne take jabs at each other was more entertaining. I really loved both Win and Kora as characters. I appreciated how strong Kora and how true to themselves they both were. Idk if I’d read this again, but it was an enjoyable read.
Yo this felt like a long ass book. Honestly though, as much as I loved Win and Kora, watching Jamie and Cheyanne take jabs at each other was more entertaining. I really loved both Win and Kora as characters. I appreciated how strong Kora and how true to themselves they both were. Idk if I’d read this again, but it was an enjoyable read.
August 27, 2024
I enjoyed this book, the sister may have been irritating but a nessasary character in my opinion perhaps not a perfect one but the humor made up for the negatives overall it is one of my favorite books of Jodi Thomas and she is my second favorite author, Dorothy garlock being my favorite
June 26, 2017
Entertaining, well done, mild Western.
September 8, 2017
I really enjoyed reading.
January 8, 2018
This book as all of Jody Thomas' books was a easy read it flowed well.
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November 21, 2018
I liked it. Slow build romance. Her little sister was so annoying though. And apparently sleeps with anyone that moves.
December 25, 2018
It was so sweet and beautiful! Perfect! ❤❤ I love Jodi Thomas! 10⭐
February 4, 2019
Not done smartly. The writing is boring and immature.
May 14, 2019
Jody Thomas
She is the best writer! I love this book because not only was it a love story it was also a mystery. One of her best.
She is the best writer! I love this book because not only was it a love story it was also a mystery. One of her best.
June 24, 2019
2.5 stars
July 18, 2020
McQuillen #2 - Had It - Read It - 1997
May 24, 2022
a little bit different yet a whole lot different rather in the turns for the historical romance cliches.
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