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Untethered
A man tethered by pain and guilt borne of past tragedy, A young woman with the soul of a guardian angel, And an unspeakable evil about to be unleashed. As Cricket lay in the soft comfort of her bed, continuing to let her mind nest on thoughts of how truly wonderfully attractive Texas Ranger Thibodaux was, she giggled, thinking that looking at him was more refreshing than swimming naked on a summer Sunday afternoon. He was a tall drink of water—far taller than most of the other men in town—and his shoulders were as broad as the state of Texas itself. Sky-blue eyes, bronze skin, square jaw, and dark hair—and that smile! In truth, Cricket had only seen Heathro Thibodaux smile three or four times, but each incidence was something she’d never forget. His smile was bright and white, and the gold tooth he owned on the upper-right incisor of his smile only embellished the richness of it. That one tooth. Cricket’s smile faded as she thought of it. Oh, no doubt the flash only added to the splendor of his smile. Yet it also served as a reminder to anyone who had ever read or heard of what had happened in Texas one year before. No doubt it was a powerful remembrance to Heathro Thibodaux himself—a visual indication of true barbarity, pain, and loss. In that moment, Cricket wondered—when Heathro looked in the mirror each morning and saw that tooth, did he think of eight dead girls buried in the bottom of a bleak and barren canyon? Did he think of the eight dead girls that he, for no fault of his own, had been unable to save?
296 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2012
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Marcia Lynn McClure
75 books1,365 followersBorn in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Marcia Lynn McClure grew up influenced by the reminiscent stories of rugged, rural Colorado farm life fascinatingly recounted to her by her parents, grandparents, uncles and aunts…tales of runaway buckboards, mule-drawn plows and dust pneumonia; verbalized images of stream-flooded meadows, frozen over in winter, where a child could peer through the crystal clear ice in wonder at the small fish, snakes and mice sealed in the meadow grasses beneath; stories of hardship and tragedy, love and loss. But always the stories, and the people telling them, bore evidence of the wonder and worthiness of simpler, yet sometimes brutal, times.
These influential people and the family legends they detailed, coupled with her own life experiences and utterly romantic nature, led Marcia to begin writing novels as Christmas gifts for her closest friends…friends who long for a breath of the past and miss the romance of bygone eras; friends searching for moments of distraction from the stressful, demanding times we live in.
And so, knowing that it is the breath of the past and the "take me in you arms and kiss me" kind of moments that so many women long to relive, Marcia spins her tales of love, life and laughter…adventures woven around those compelling, romantic instances that most appeal to a woman's loving heart. Marcia feels that if her readers close one of her books with a contented sigh and a delighted smile, feeling rejuvenated, cheerful and edified, then she has achieved what she set out to do…shower refreshment and happiness on anyone having experienced the story.
Marcia lives in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. There she writes her stories surrounded by her beloved friends and family...and the beautiful desert landscape of New Mexico!
These influential people and the family legends they detailed, coupled with her own life experiences and utterly romantic nature, led Marcia to begin writing novels as Christmas gifts for her closest friends…friends who long for a breath of the past and miss the romance of bygone eras; friends searching for moments of distraction from the stressful, demanding times we live in.
And so, knowing that it is the breath of the past and the "take me in you arms and kiss me" kind of moments that so many women long to relive, Marcia spins her tales of love, life and laughter…adventures woven around those compelling, romantic instances that most appeal to a woman's loving heart. Marcia feels that if her readers close one of her books with a contented sigh and a delighted smile, feeling rejuvenated, cheerful and edified, then she has achieved what she set out to do…shower refreshment and happiness on anyone having experienced the story.
Marcia lives in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. There she writes her stories surrounded by her beloved friends and family...and the beautiful desert landscape of New Mexico!
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November 2, 2012
Life has been so crazy lately I missed the release of this book! Now that I'm home I just purchased and downloaded a copy and am going to spend the rest of the evening lost in MLM's newest book! I'm sure I won't be disappointed.
Review:
Marcia never disappoints me. If you're a long time follower of my blog & reviews you already know I absolutely love her books. I read them knowing what I am going to get and she always delivers.
I loved Cricket's do-gooder innocence matched to the tortured cynicism of Heathro. Marcia has once again created an incredible cast of lovable characters.
I love getting to know Marcia better through the the parts of herself she puts into everyone of her novels. The author's notes at the end are always the icing on the cake.
If you've not read a Marcia Lynn McClure book before start with Visions of Ransom Lake or Shackles of Honor or A Crimson Frost. For those who like me have read and enjoyed all of her books this one is of course a must read.
Rating: 5 Stars - I loved it.
Content: Clean - passionate kissing and a couple of the mildest of expletives.
Source: Purchased
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Marcia never disappoints me. If you're a long time follower of my blog & reviews you already know I absolutely love her books. I read them knowing what I am going to get and she always delivers.
I loved Cricket's do-gooder innocence matched to the tortured cynicism of Heathro. Marcia has once again created an incredible cast of lovable characters.
I love getting to know Marcia better through the the parts of herself she puts into everyone of her novels. The author's notes at the end are always the icing on the cake.
If you've not read a Marcia Lynn McClure book before start with Visions of Ransom Lake or Shackles of Honor or A Crimson Frost. For those who like me have read and enjoyed all of her books this one is of course a must read.
Rating: 5 Stars - I loved it.
Content: Clean - passionate kissing and a couple of the mildest of expletives.
Source: Purchased
June 19, 2012
Have you ever seen the movie Hook? It's a retelling of Peter Pan with Robin Williams! Well if you have or haven't there is a scene in the movie where Robin Williams is in Neverland now an old man who has forgotten his life as Peter Pan. He meets his fellow Lost Boys and they try to determine if this old man is really their Peter Pan or not. One of the little boys walks up to Robin Williams and starts pulling the skin on his face back and mashing back the wrinkles and studying his face and eyes and finally exclaims, "O there you are Peter!!" This is the way I felt while reading this book! O there you are Marcia!!! We've found each other in happiness and harmony once again! HAHAHAHA :) I loved Untethered! I loved it because it was a little more...gritty! There's murder and scandal and villains...even mention of...BROTHELS :O! Tee hee! Her characters actually get a tiny bit steamy! (By the way that doesn't mean a ton because Marcia books are usually PG rated but it was just fun to have a little more steam and by steam I mean a mild humidity/moist feeling!!!) O my that makes me sound awful! O well I tried! haha You have to read it to see what I mean because if I write what I mean I'd have to mark this as a spoiler! It just felt like Marcia was being completely true to her story so I really liked it! Read it and you'll know what I'm talking about! And OF COURSE our hero! In true Marcia fashion that man could be shot by 10 bullets and dragged away by wild horses and the next chapter still come back for more! Very knight in shining whatever on a white steed! I did love Heathro (Mason Carlise don't worry-you're still number one) I was reading this on my Kindle so I don't know what page but I was 95% of the book done and I was still getting set up for surprises! Good ones! It was an excellent blend of romance and fun which is why I read these books! For the bubbly-I'm-still-sixteen feeling! :D
March 9, 2022
I like this one! I think it's one of McClure's better westerns.
Cricket and her three best friends like to go around doing secret good deeds for the people in their small town. But danger is lurking around the corner and Cricket and her friends are abducted by sex traffickers and have to fight to escape with the help of handsome Texas Ranger Heath. This story was a bit more serious than McClure's other books, but she was able to keep things on the lighter side.
Cricket was a fun character, full of life and fun. I like that she is a fighter and doesn't give up. She is a strength to those around her. Heath was of course an awesome leading man, a true hero. I liked them together, they make a good team.
Overall, it's a fun western romance.
Content Rated PG13
Romance: Kissing, closed door intimacy. Some innuendo and sex discussions (without any real detail) Crickets naïveté about sex was a focus
Language: Mild
Violence: Moderate - kidnapping, talk of sex slavery, murder, death
Cricket and her three best friends like to go around doing secret good deeds for the people in their small town. But danger is lurking around the corner and Cricket and her friends are abducted by sex traffickers and have to fight to escape with the help of handsome Texas Ranger Heath. This story was a bit more serious than McClure's other books, but she was able to keep things on the lighter side.
Cricket was a fun character, full of life and fun. I like that she is a fighter and doesn't give up. She is a strength to those around her. Heath was of course an awesome leading man, a true hero. I liked them together, they make a good team.
Overall, it's a fun western romance.
Content Rated PG13
Romance: Kissing, closed door intimacy. Some innuendo and sex discussions (without any real detail) Crickets naïveté about sex was a focus
Language: Mild
Violence: Moderate - kidnapping, talk of sex slavery, murder, death
September 22, 2014
For every genre that Marcia writes I have an all time favorite. Kissing Cousins became my all time favorite contemporary when I fell in love with Swaggart and Good Ol' Days... almost instantly! A Crimson Frost became my all time favorite historical when I read "The Champion's Prize".
As for the westerns, I kept going back and forth between The Visions of Ransom Lake and Sweet Cherry Ray... not sure of which one I liked best. I guess you can say that it would all depend on the mood that I was in at that particular time.
Well... after finishing Untethered I just have one thing to say... MOVE OVER Ransom and Lobo... HELLO Heathro!! I have found my all time favorite western! Yep... you guessed it... Untethred!! I was hooked before I even finished the first chapter! I love books that I can get completely lost in... books that make me feel like I'm part of the story... like I'm right there with the characters, watching everything as it unfolds... And that, my friends, is exactly how I felt while reading Untethered!! "Sleep" was gone from my vocabulary as long as there were unread pages... I just could not put it down!! Untethered was definitely worth the wait!
Kudos to you, Marcia, for staying true to yourself and writing Untethered the way YOU wanted too!! In my opinion, this is one of the BEST books you have ever written!! Looking forward to the next big adventure you have in store for us!! :o)
As for the westerns, I kept going back and forth between The Visions of Ransom Lake and Sweet Cherry Ray... not sure of which one I liked best. I guess you can say that it would all depend on the mood that I was in at that particular time.
Well... after finishing Untethered I just have one thing to say... MOVE OVER Ransom and Lobo... HELLO Heathro!! I have found my all time favorite western! Yep... you guessed it... Untethred!! I was hooked before I even finished the first chapter! I love books that I can get completely lost in... books that make me feel like I'm part of the story... like I'm right there with the characters, watching everything as it unfolds... And that, my friends, is exactly how I felt while reading Untethered!! "Sleep" was gone from my vocabulary as long as there were unread pages... I just could not put it down!! Untethered was definitely worth the wait!
Kudos to you, Marcia, for staying true to yourself and writing Untethered the way YOU wanted too!! In my opinion, this is one of the BEST books you have ever written!! Looking forward to the next big adventure you have in store for us!! :o)
July 7, 2012
Magnolia (aka Cricket) is always jumping in bare feet first into mischief. She and her three good friends are the secret do-gooders--always on the lookout for someone who needs a little extra something special, but in their innocence, they don't always keep an eye out for trouble.
Heathro (Heath) is a Texas Ranger who just endure a tragedy. He is such a hero though!
When Cricket and a few other girls are kidnapped for ill intent, Heath is on the move, trying to rescue them before something bad can happen.
I love how spunky and innocent Cricket is. She's such a good friend and a natural-born leader. Heath seems to battle within himself to allow himself happiness, but he's a great hero and asset to the community. I loved the corn scene. :)
A totally fun Western romance that I already can't wait to read again!!
Heathro (Heath) is a Texas Ranger who just endure a tragedy. He is such a hero though!
When Cricket and a few other girls are kidnapped for ill intent, Heath is on the move, trying to rescue them before something bad can happen.
I love how spunky and innocent Cricket is. She's such a good friend and a natural-born leader. Heath seems to battle within himself to allow himself happiness, but he's a great hero and asset to the community. I loved the corn scene. :)
A totally fun Western romance that I already can't wait to read again!!
July 10, 2019
I enjoy romance, and McClure's, "Weathered to Young" was sensitive and true to human nature. I truly enjoyed her work. However, "Untethered" was one big cliché'. I kept looking back to the cover to see if I was reading the same author! I believe the book would be reduced by a third if the repetition were removed. I kept thinking, "McClure needs to fire her editor!" Then I felt badly for this author when I read the epilog about her dislike of editor suggestions and her desire to "write her way". Many things I would have commented on, she readily admitted, knowing she was making these novice errors. She took a stand to NOT change her writing to appease anyone. She said she likes exclamation points and long winded descriptions. I felt badly because I have a writer in my family, and I know how devastating a bad review can be. I also know that great writers get back up, dust themselves off, and use the review to critique their own work. Perhaps the editors know what they are talking about when they say, "Leave this out," or "Add this here". This was a disappointment.
May 16, 2013
She did it again!! Marcia Lynn McClure has managed to wow me again. I am adding this one to my list of favorites. :) One of her best yet!!
Ex-Texas Ranger Heathro Thibodaux is living in small town Pike's Creek. He is haunted by his past, being unable to rescue 8 young women who were abducted and killed right in front of him by white slavers. When a similar tragedy strikes right in Pike's, Heath recognizes all the signs and mounts a posse to go after the girls. However, much like before, the posse men do not recognize the same signs Heath recognizes, and they choose to go another way to find the girls. Now, once again, it is up to Heath to rescue the women. Only this time, it's personal. Enter Magnolia "Cricket" Cranford. Heath must catch the group of slavers and rescue the girls, including Cricket, all without getting killed himself. After all, how even is a fight of roughly 10 to 1?
This is most definitely a book I will read again!
Ex-Texas Ranger Heathro Thibodaux is living in small town Pike's Creek. He is haunted by his past, being unable to rescue 8 young women who were abducted and killed right in front of him by white slavers. When a similar tragedy strikes right in Pike's, Heath recognizes all the signs and mounts a posse to go after the girls. However, much like before, the posse men do not recognize the same signs Heath recognizes, and they choose to go another way to find the girls. Now, once again, it is up to Heath to rescue the women. Only this time, it's personal. Enter Magnolia "Cricket" Cranford. Heath must catch the group of slavers and rescue the girls, including Cricket, all without getting killed himself. After all, how even is a fight of roughly 10 to 1?
This is most definitely a book I will read again!
June 21, 2012
Oh my stars and garters!! Marcia has outdone herself on this one! She wrote it from her heart and it is just so full of love, heroes, great smooching,heart pitter pattering, amazingness! I love Cricket and her determination. Heathro is of course to die for, so I have another boyfriend to join the list...ok, they are all on my list. Great story with great adventure. I love that Marcia let her heart loose and wrote this her way! Another 5 star from me!! Love you Marcia!!
August 16, 2022
It's that time of the year again to devour the deliciousness of Marcia Mcclure's journeys to destiny books. Okay, I'm a month early starting but who cares!
8/15/22
To be honest I never appreciated this one until this year. I took an advocacy class and attended a meeting on how this group is helping stolen girls and boys of all ages or even pricing their own children out. Learning of these things just put into start reality this atrocity in our world yet in a beautiful story way. Now, I LOVE this book, the number of lessons learned are innumerable and THANK YOU MARCIA for writing the way you want. It's inspiring and I love it. I for one hope and pray you keep writing.
Macia does not disappoint! Wow, that was sooooo good! Although, it kinda felt like there was more to come. As if there would be more like the McCall stories. That could also be cause I wanted more. I didn't want it to end. It was a good length, just not long enough for me. A great story, intrigue, clean, action, and of course a great love story. An Awesome Macia book!
8/15/22
To be honest I never appreciated this one until this year. I took an advocacy class and attended a meeting on how this group is helping stolen girls and boys of all ages or even pricing their own children out. Learning of these things just put into start reality this atrocity in our world yet in a beautiful story way. Now, I LOVE this book, the number of lessons learned are innumerable and THANK YOU MARCIA for writing the way you want. It's inspiring and I love it. I for one hope and pray you keep writing.
Macia does not disappoint! Wow, that was sooooo good! Although, it kinda felt like there was more to come. As if there would be more like the McCall stories. That could also be cause I wanted more. I didn't want it to end. It was a good length, just not long enough for me. A great story, intrigue, clean, action, and of course a great love story. An Awesome Macia book!
July 18, 2012
I loved the idea of the story. Loved the idea of the tortured hero ex-Texas Ranger. But I kinda felt like we were being TOLD the hero was tortured and not shown that. Marcia can write a brooding, tortured hero who growls at the heroine all the time like no one else! But in this it seemed it is more just TOLD to us that he is tortured. I did like how innocent cricket was with her thinking on how babies are made! That was fun! I do wish a conversation about that would have come up between her and the hero though. I also wish we wouldn't have known the heroes past of why he is tortured more until the end to give it and him some more mystery. All-in-all a fun read with lots of kissing and some danger. It just didn't hold up to my most favorite ones like "The Visions of Ransom Lake", "Shackles of Honor", and "The Light of the Lover's Moon".
January 5, 2013
Crickets relationship with Heath is cute and dangerous. I love feeling like I go back in time with these characters. This is a great story. Marcia always leaves me feeling like I have a spring in my step and a smile on my face. One more thing. I love the authors notes. Marcia, I'm 100% behind you on not worrying about what other people are thinking . You write wonderful stories. Be true to you! That's what we all love! :)
June 11, 2013
Yes, I stayed up all night to finish it.
Sooo good. I love her full length novels. I really believed the chemistry between Cricket & Heath. It had mystery, and cowboys, and romance and bad guys, and heros. What a enjoyable way to spend an evening.
Moral Note: Some langauge - mostly heck & dang. Some passionate kisses. Slave labor talk. Mild talk about marital relations. Recommended for older young adults/adults.
Sooo good. I love her full length novels. I really believed the chemistry between Cricket & Heath. It had mystery, and cowboys, and romance and bad guys, and heros. What a enjoyable way to spend an evening.
Moral Note: Some langauge - mostly heck & dang. Some passionate kisses. Slave labor talk. Mild talk about marital relations. Recommended for older young adults/adults.
June 17, 2012
Love, love, love, love, LOVE! Seriously, MLM just keeps getting better!! For a long time now my favorite MLM hero has been Mason from Shackles of Honor. Heath is now giving him a run for the money for the top spot. There's just something about a wounded hero in a cowboy hat that does something to me....
June 16, 2012
It seems I am the first to have finished the book and to post a comment. Marcia, your characters have set some pretty high expectations where men are concerned. I loved the book so much, I didn't stop reading it until I finished the last page. Marcia's books are so hard to put down (I need to practice my self control, where MLM books are involved). I am in love with Heath :)
June 18, 2012
I thought thatthis book was awesome. I was afraid that the book would end too soon, but it went on and finished super well! I love how Marcia Mcclure is always able to keep tension in her books without the graphic scenes!
June 18, 2012
Delicious and perfect. So glad that MLM stayed true to herself in this novel. As I read Untethered I allowed my heart to swoon and patter. I only wish it could have been longer. Loved it. Nothing in the world like a MLM Book. :)
January 24, 2014
This was Yummy! I loved the hero and heroine. I wish the heroine could be a little older. The story was good. The town and it's sensibilities are interesting.n the romance is realllllllly gooooooood! There is lots of great kissing! And clean as always!
July 19, 2012
So good!!! Almost everytime I finish a Marcia book or reread a Marcia book I think it is my new favorite. Ha...this is my new favorite. ;)
July 23, 2012
Absolutely delicious!! I couldn't put the book down, not to sleep or even work!!! I really liked this one. It had enough of all the right stuff.
July 12, 2012
It was worth the wait. Classic MLM with lots of fun, frolicking, danger and romance. And the kissing, of course.
February 25, 2013
I couldn't put it down. Great book!
June 21, 2013
Well MLM has done it again!! This was a great romance!!
June 20, 2021
Adorable. As always.
Marcia's "Author's Notes" put the icing on the cake for me. I think she and I would get along very well. Aside from the fact I smiled my way through Untethered (as I do all her books), I completely appreciate that Marcia wrote it exactly how she wanted to write it, all critics aside.
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"I'm just going to come right out and say it: I like "ly" adverbs! I do! I think the world is missing too many "ly" words these days. And do you know what else I'm going to confess? I like wordy descriptions of things! I like descriptions of nature and physical features of people and places. And I like descriptions of deep emotions and passionate, blissful kisses! I also like exclamation points! A friend once told me that I was like a walking exclamation point - and first I thought she meant it as a put-down. But then I considered it and thought to myself, "Would I rather be a walking exclamation point? Or a boring old period?"
Over the past year, I've been reevaluating myself. (We middle-aged chicks do that pretty often, you know.) Without boring you with my blah-blah-blah that could go on forever, I'll simply tell you that one of things I discovered I didn't like about not necessarily myself but my life was the fact that I wasn't enjoying writing the way I used to. I began to realize that too many times while I'm writing, I start to worry about who I'm going to offend with one of the swear words that aren't even considered swear words when you grow up on a farm - or who's going to be angry because a hero and heroine were kissing while they were standing in a lake. I don't like to disappoint people, it hurts and worries me, yet what I realized was that by not writing true to myself, I was disappointing me! So I shelved Untethered for a while.
Let's skip ahead, drama, drama and stress, stress, stress aside, one day I just sat down and decided I was going to finish Untethered. Sounds easy enough, right? But not when you sit down, open your master document (which you thought was four or five solid chapters) only to discover that all you really had was an outline and one great kissing scene. So there I was - one great kissing scene and an outline to go on and nothing coming to me. One day, as I was reminiscing over something two good friends had giggled over, I realized I wanted to do something to convey my appreciation for their support, encouragement, and loyalty, so I decided to write a book for them. And that book is the one you just read.
Untethered may have too many exclamation points, and Heath may or may not have his shirt off too often (or not often enough). I didn't bother counting the farm-girl swear words, or checking to see whether Heath and Cricket's wedding night moments were too steamy. I simply wrote the book as it played out in my mind - with my cherished friends as muses. I wrote it for them."
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Rock on Marica.
Marcia's "Author's Notes" put the icing on the cake for me. I think she and I would get along very well. Aside from the fact I smiled my way through Untethered (as I do all her books), I completely appreciate that Marcia wrote it exactly how she wanted to write it, all critics aside.
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"I'm just going to come right out and say it: I like "ly" adverbs! I do! I think the world is missing too many "ly" words these days. And do you know what else I'm going to confess? I like wordy descriptions of things! I like descriptions of nature and physical features of people and places. And I like descriptions of deep emotions and passionate, blissful kisses! I also like exclamation points! A friend once told me that I was like a walking exclamation point - and first I thought she meant it as a put-down. But then I considered it and thought to myself, "Would I rather be a walking exclamation point? Or a boring old period?"
Over the past year, I've been reevaluating myself. (We middle-aged chicks do that pretty often, you know.) Without boring you with my blah-blah-blah that could go on forever, I'll simply tell you that one of things I discovered I didn't like about not necessarily myself but my life was the fact that I wasn't enjoying writing the way I used to. I began to realize that too many times while I'm writing, I start to worry about who I'm going to offend with one of the swear words that aren't even considered swear words when you grow up on a farm - or who's going to be angry because a hero and heroine were kissing while they were standing in a lake. I don't like to disappoint people, it hurts and worries me, yet what I realized was that by not writing true to myself, I was disappointing me! So I shelved Untethered for a while.
Let's skip ahead, drama, drama and stress, stress, stress aside, one day I just sat down and decided I was going to finish Untethered. Sounds easy enough, right? But not when you sit down, open your master document (which you thought was four or five solid chapters) only to discover that all you really had was an outline and one great kissing scene. So there I was - one great kissing scene and an outline to go on and nothing coming to me. One day, as I was reminiscing over something two good friends had giggled over, I realized I wanted to do something to convey my appreciation for their support, encouragement, and loyalty, so I decided to write a book for them. And that book is the one you just read.
Untethered may have too many exclamation points, and Heath may or may not have his shirt off too often (or not often enough). I didn't bother counting the farm-girl swear words, or checking to see whether Heath and Cricket's wedding night moments were too steamy. I simply wrote the book as it played out in my mind - with my cherished friends as muses. I wrote it for them."
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Rock on Marica.
August 9, 2012
I was anxiously awaiting the arrival of this book from the day I pre-ordered it. I really don't think you can go wrong with a Marcia Lynn McClure book. If you like a good western then this is perfect for you! It has everything a good western romance should - love, suspense, humor and finesse!
Amazon Product Description:
As Cricket lay in the soft comfort of her bed, continuing to let her mind nest on thoughts of how truly wonderfully attractive Texas Ranger Thibodaux was, she giggled, thinking that looking at him was more refreshing than swimming naked on a summer Sunday afternoon. He was a tall drink of water-far taller than most of the other men in town-and his shoulders were as broad as the state of Texas itself. Sky-blue eyes, bronze skin, square jaw, and dark hair-and that smile! In truth, Cricket had only seen Heathro Thibodaux smile three or four times, but each incidence was something she'd never forget. His smile was bright and white, and the gold tooth he owned on the upper-right incisor of his smile only embellished the richness of it. That one tooth. Cricket's smile faded as she thought of it. Oh, no doubt the flash only added to the splendor of his smile. Yet it also served as a reminder to anyone who had ever read or heard of what had happened in Texas one year before. No doubt it was a powerful remembrance to Heathro Thibodaux himself-a visual indication of true barbarity, pain, and loss. In that moment, Cricket wondered-when Heathro looked in the mirror each morning and saw that tooth, did he think of eight dead girls buried in the bottom of a bleak and barren canyon? Did he think of the eight dead girls that he, for no fault of his own, had been unable to save?
Amazon Product Description:
As Cricket lay in the soft comfort of her bed, continuing to let her mind nest on thoughts of how truly wonderfully attractive Texas Ranger Thibodaux was, she giggled, thinking that looking at him was more refreshing than swimming naked on a summer Sunday afternoon. He was a tall drink of water-far taller than most of the other men in town-and his shoulders were as broad as the state of Texas itself. Sky-blue eyes, bronze skin, square jaw, and dark hair-and that smile! In truth, Cricket had only seen Heathro Thibodaux smile three or four times, but each incidence was something she'd never forget. His smile was bright and white, and the gold tooth he owned on the upper-right incisor of his smile only embellished the richness of it. That one tooth. Cricket's smile faded as she thought of it. Oh, no doubt the flash only added to the splendor of his smile. Yet it also served as a reminder to anyone who had ever read or heard of what had happened in Texas one year before. No doubt it was a powerful remembrance to Heathro Thibodaux himself-a visual indication of true barbarity, pain, and loss. In that moment, Cricket wondered-when Heathro looked in the mirror each morning and saw that tooth, did he think of eight dead girls buried in the bottom of a bleak and barren canyon? Did he think of the eight dead girls that he, for no fault of his own, had been unable to save?
September 2, 2012
Can you say OMG? I loved this book!! Oh gosh, where to begin on explaining what I loved about it? It was definitely a little different compared to all the other historical romances that McClure writes, but it just blew me away! I just love it when there are more than one relationships involved in a single book. It makes me thirsty for more back stories and side stories!
I loved how Heathro was just an absolute genius in planning an escape like he did. The tension between Heathro and Cricket was just astounding, and it kept me smiling, and my heart beat like mad through almost the whole thing. This one was a story to remember filled with fearing for your life, being rescued by the handsome Texas Ranger, and falling in love all at the same time! I go back and reread this one over and over again!
I loved how Heathro was just an absolute genius in planning an escape like he did. The tension between Heathro and Cricket was just astounding, and it kept me smiling, and my heart beat like mad through almost the whole thing. This one was a story to remember filled with fearing for your life, being rescued by the handsome Texas Ranger, and falling in love all at the same time! I go back and reread this one over and over again!
February 5, 2013
Loved this book, but no surprise there!!!!!!! :) (I added a few extra exclamation points to show I love them too!)
I think I may love reading the authors notes almost as much as the book. I love the insight into what goes into the magnificent books I adore. I appreciate an author being true to herself, I hope she never stops, for books like Untethered have made such an impact in my life. I hope she keeps every scene, every kiss, every conversation as it comes to her, for her books always leave me sighing with happiness, and I would never wish for that to not be so!! Especially on days when I just feel like giving up, Marcia's sweet romances give me the hope I so desperately need to keep going in life. Hope for happiness and love, something this world doesn't have nearly enough of...
I think I may love reading the authors notes almost as much as the book. I love the insight into what goes into the magnificent books I adore. I appreciate an author being true to herself, I hope she never stops, for books like Untethered have made such an impact in my life. I hope she keeps every scene, every kiss, every conversation as it comes to her, for her books always leave me sighing with happiness, and I would never wish for that to not be so!! Especially on days when I just feel like giving up, Marcia's sweet romances give me the hope I so desperately need to keep going in life. Hope for happiness and love, something this world doesn't have nearly enough of...
July 4, 2013
This is only the second book from Marcia Lynn McClure that I've read, but I think I've found a new favorite author. I love the stories she weaves as well as the passion and butterflies I feel when reading about the characters without the details in other books that make me feel like I'm on the verge of pornography. I loved "Dusty Britches" and thought I wouldn't love this book as well. I was wrong. I believe she is one of those authors that each successive book you read becomes your favorite. she makes the characters real and you care for them and root for them and can't put the book down until you see their happy ending. Loved it and can't wait to read the next McClure book I've downloaded.
July 29, 2012
3.5 stars. This one has a little more plot and adventure going on. I really loved the main guy and there seemed to be a little less "does he like me the way I like him??" lameness between the two main characters. It was there at the end, but it wrapped up quickly (which I appreciated). I got a little bored with all the girls' conversations and that made it harder for me to get into, but I really love that Marcia puts so much of herself into these books. That takes guts...and I admire it. The book celebrates the goodness of people and the genuine kindness that we should offer one another.....and it was entertaining!
November 16, 2014
9/2013: I liked this book a ton. It was different than other MLM books because a lot of it was a rescue/hostage situation. It also had some darkness-- less happy stuff-- in it, but it was necessary for the story. I loved Cricket's character. And Heath is hot, as usual. :)
10/2014 : The is was just what I needed. I've been reading Marcia McClure books all month and as much as I love her books, sometimes I need a little more depth to go with the cheese. Untethered delivered. Of course there was trademark Marcia kissing scenes, but the kidnapping and rescue was a good chunk of the book and I loved it. Heathro is such a hot, broken hero and Cricket is so brave. Great read. ❤
10/2014 : The is was just what I needed. I've been reading Marcia McClure books all month and as much as I love her books, sometimes I need a little more depth to go with the cheese. Untethered delivered. Of course there was trademark Marcia kissing scenes, but the kidnapping and rescue was a good chunk of the book and I loved it. Heathro is such a hot, broken hero and Cricket is so brave. Great read. ❤
July 25, 2012
I loved this book! I was worried at first that it was taking to long to get the hero and heroine together but I was really happy with the way it played out. I'm so glad MLM is back with new books! Her books are such an indulgence. I wish there were thousands of them! :)
One of my favorite parts of Marcia's books is at the end when she gives us a peek at behind the scenes.
Marcia, you could never use too many exclamation points!!!!
One of my favorite parts of Marcia's books is at the end when she gives us a peek at behind the scenes.
Marcia, you could never use too many exclamation points!!!!
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