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Rancher and Protector
Jason Barton wants Rosie's ranch, and with his sexysquare jaw and steely glare, he always gets what he wants.Rosie Wilson is about to lose her family's legacy, butshe's a fighter and can play hardball, too. When Rosie and Jason get stranded under the starlitWestern skies, danger is on the horizon. There's only oneplace Rosie wants to in the arms of her cowboy, whohas vowed to protect her!
192 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2004
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Judy Christenberry
254 books71 followersJudy Russell Christenberry was born in Dallas, Texas, USA, where she raised in a family of four children with a stay-at-home mom who was a terrific cook and an excellent teacher, where family tradition was concerned. As a child, Judy was surrounded by animals. Her father raised a few head of cattle to keep meat on the table. At one time or another, there were sheep, Thanksgiving turkeys, ducks and dogs, and there were always chickens.
Judy learned the importance of family at an early age. But, Judith's marriage ended in divorce. Yet, with support from her mother and siblings, she and her two daughters discovered their own definition of family. The family comes in all shapes and flavors. What's important isn't the two parents and the 2.5 children, it's love and support. She raised her children, taught during the day, wrote at night, and pursued her dream.
Judy, hasn't always been a writer, but she's always been a dreamer. As a child, for entertainment while doing chores, she told herself stories-she was always the heroine. However, she didn't start writing until she turned thirty-eight, just one year after her father's unexpected death. After this, she realized life promised no guarantees about how much time you have. Why wait to pursue your dreams? She had begun reading Harlequin Romance novels about ten years earlier, so romance writing came naturally. She signs her novels as Judy Christenberry, Judith Christenberry and Judith Stafford.
Over time, Judy realized two central themes dominating her writing: family and small town/country life. Many of her books have cowboy heroes, partly because she read all Zane Grey's romantic versions of the Old West as a teenager, and partly because her parents grew up on farms. The last element that frequently appears in Judy's stories is a dash of humor, just enough to bring a smile to your face. She believes laughter is good medicine and it definitely makes a six-foot hunk even more attractive!
Now, with her daughters pursuing their own dreams, Judy writes full-time and is wrapped up in her storytelling. She lives each new adventure with the vigor of a young girl, still dreaming up tales while washing dishes. She hopes to entertain her readers as much as she entertains herself!
Judy learned the importance of family at an early age. But, Judith's marriage ended in divorce. Yet, with support from her mother and siblings, she and her two daughters discovered their own definition of family. The family comes in all shapes and flavors. What's important isn't the two parents and the 2.5 children, it's love and support. She raised her children, taught during the day, wrote at night, and pursued her dream.
Judy, hasn't always been a writer, but she's always been a dreamer. As a child, for entertainment while doing chores, she told herself stories-she was always the heroine. However, she didn't start writing until she turned thirty-eight, just one year after her father's unexpected death. After this, she realized life promised no guarantees about how much time you have. Why wait to pursue your dreams? She had begun reading Harlequin Romance novels about ten years earlier, so romance writing came naturally. She signs her novels as Judy Christenberry, Judith Christenberry and Judith Stafford.
Over time, Judy realized two central themes dominating her writing: family and small town/country life. Many of her books have cowboy heroes, partly because she read all Zane Grey's romantic versions of the Old West as a teenager, and partly because her parents grew up on farms. The last element that frequently appears in Judy's stories is a dash of humor, just enough to bring a smile to your face. She believes laughter is good medicine and it definitely makes a six-foot hunk even more attractive!
Now, with her daughters pursuing their own dreams, Judy writes full-time and is wrapped up in her storytelling. She lives each new adventure with the vigor of a young girl, still dreaming up tales while washing dishes. She hopes to entertain her readers as much as she entertains herself!
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September 18, 2022
An okay romance. The majority of the story takes place during a cattle roundup out in the countryside. The amount of troubles they encountered on that expedition seemed a little much (yes I know why half of the bad things happened but the sickness just felt like an unnecessary addition). The villain was flat and obvious. Rosie could be obnoxiously stubborn sometimes. I still have no idea why Wes, Rosie's father figure, did what he did in the last 15% of the book. It just felt forced - only there to drag out the book to fulfill the length requirement.
Nevertheless, the romance between Jason and Rosie seemed believable. They had shared interests and complementary personalities. I liked watching them grow closer together.
Nevertheless, the romance between Jason and Rosie seemed believable. They had shared interests and complementary personalities. I liked watching them grow closer together.
August 29, 2017
Rosie only had one last chance to keep her family ranch. Huge roundup to get as much of the cattle as you could locate to sell. Well run into problems, someone is causing problems, also sickness runs the rounds, and even an early snow.
Will she be able to keep the ranch??
A delightful read, and loved the ending.
Will she be able to keep the ranch??
A delightful read, and loved the ending.
August 4, 2024
Honesty Jason had more chemistry with Wes rather than Rosemary. I wonder how these two even fall in love with each other as they were both unbearable.
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October 18, 2010Cute but the romance between the characters seemed to happen too quick. Then the hero leaves, comes back, professes his love and the end.
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July 31, 2011Pretty good at the most part but some parts dragged on. Would have been better if it was longer and more in depth.
November 18, 2012
This book would have been a great read if the characters were more developed. The book seemed so rushed and really didn't hold my interest all to well.
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February 17, 2018I love Judy Christenberry's books i can read for hours AND THIS BOOK IS WONDERFUL.
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