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A Man for Glory
True love… under false pretenses?
With her husband hanged for his secret criminal past, bewildered widow Glory Clark is left all alone to run the farm and care for her stepchildren. Then handsome stranger Cade McAllister shows up on her doorstep, bringing hope and tender feelings Glory has never experienced before in her young life.
As a detective in search of the missing fortune Glory's husband stole, Cade has a hidden agenda. An arranged marriage is merely a stepping stone to getting what he wants…. But when what he wants becomes Glory, plain and simple, will their newfound bond withstand his deception?
With her husband hanged for his secret criminal past, bewildered widow Glory Clark is left all alone to run the farm and care for her stepchildren. Then handsome stranger Cade McAllister shows up on her doorstep, bringing hope and tender feelings Glory has never experienced before in her young life.
As a detective in search of the missing fortune Glory's husband stole, Cade has a hidden agenda. An arranged marriage is merely a stepping stone to getting what he wants…. But when what he wants becomes Glory, plain and simple, will their newfound bond withstand his deception?
288 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2013
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About the author
Carolyn Davidson
68 books89 followersCarolyn Davidson began writing in 1986, knowing absolutely nothing about the craft. Her first three books were rejected by Harlequin.
She met Dixie Browning at a Harlequin dinner in Charleston, South Carolina, and told Dixie she was writing, but that she feared she was too old to begin such an undertaking. Dixie's response spurred Carolyn to pursue her dream. Dixie said, in her own inimitable fashion, "Well, honey, you can't start any younger!" And she was right.
Having spent her life as a wife, mother, grandmother, and working woman, she's privileged to have a career that makes her dreams possible. Writing historical romance gives her the opportunity to travel, to visit all those places where our forefathers staked their claim on this country of ours. And then she goes home and writes their stories, maybe not exactly as they lived them, but as her imagination portrays them.
Carolyn lives in the South, where romance thrives, and where the sun shines almost every day of the year. In fact, some days it is difficult to stay glued to her computer, especially when the birds are singing and the flowers are in full bloom.
She lives not far from the ocean, close to Charleston, South Carolina, one of the most romantic cities in the world. Moreover, time at the beach is easy to come by. Does she enjoy her life? You bet! Harlequin allows her to write the books she loves, and her editor is patient with her quirks and foibles. Her family, though scattered in various states, is supportive, and her husband is a constant source of inspiration.
She met Dixie Browning at a Harlequin dinner in Charleston, South Carolina, and told Dixie she was writing, but that she feared she was too old to begin such an undertaking. Dixie's response spurred Carolyn to pursue her dream. Dixie said, in her own inimitable fashion, "Well, honey, you can't start any younger!" And she was right.
Having spent her life as a wife, mother, grandmother, and working woman, she's privileged to have a career that makes her dreams possible. Writing historical romance gives her the opportunity to travel, to visit all those places where our forefathers staked their claim on this country of ours. And then she goes home and writes their stories, maybe not exactly as they lived them, but as her imagination portrays them.
Carolyn lives in the South, where romance thrives, and where the sun shines almost every day of the year. In fact, some days it is difficult to stay glued to her computer, especially when the birds are singing and the flowers are in full bloom.
She lives not far from the ocean, close to Charleston, South Carolina, one of the most romantic cities in the world. Moreover, time at the beach is easy to come by. Does she enjoy her life? You bet! Harlequin allows her to write the books she loves, and her editor is patient with her quirks and foibles. Her family, though scattered in various states, is supportive, and her husband is a constant source of inspiration.
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July 11, 2020
So I just finished reading "A Man for Glory".
Let's just say, the heroine is a stronger woman that I would ever be... considering the fact that Glory's and Cade's relationship was based on lies... and she FORGIVES him! Like no argument, no tears, just acceptance?? Urgh... no thank you.
It was also a massive turn off when Cade called his wife a, "blooming idiot", during an argument related to a farm purchase. Like really?
*sigh*
On a positive note, Carolyn Davidson is a fabulous writer, and I will continue to read historical western romances written by her. Just ordered a whole bunch of 'em from Thriftbooks. Sorry, not sorry :D
Let's just say, the heroine is a stronger woman that I would ever be... considering the fact that Glory's and Cade's relationship was based on lies... and she FORGIVES him! Like no argument, no tears, just acceptance?? Urgh... no thank you.
It was also a massive turn off when Cade called his wife a, "blooming idiot", during an argument related to a farm purchase. Like really?
*sigh*
On a positive note, Carolyn Davidson is a fabulous writer, and I will continue to read historical western romances written by her. Just ordered a whole bunch of 'em from Thriftbooks. Sorry, not sorry :D
January 21, 2015
Good book. Glory had come to Green River after the deaths of her parents caused her to leave a wagon train headed west. With no means of support she ended up in a platonic marriage with Harvey Clark to care for his kids and his home. Three years later he's been hanged for his part in a long ago bank robbery and she's alone with the kids trying to keep the farm running and away from people looking for the stolen gold. When Cade shows up, supposedly looking for a farm to buy, she's inclined to trust him. Besides that feeling of trust there is something about him that draws her to him.
I really liked both Glory and Cade. Glory had an incredible amount of inner strength, first when she set out on her own to find a better life, and then when she took charge of keeping the farm running after her husband's death. I loved the way she was such a good mother to Buddy and Essie, giving them both the love and the discipline that they needed. When Cade showed up she was cautious at first, but she soon got the sense that she could trust him. There was something about him that also worried her a little because she didn't understand the feelings he was bringing out. I liked the way that she listened to his reasoning on why they should get married but then took the time to think about it. I could see that her insistence on waiting for the physical wasn't going to last long. I really liked the way that their love grew in a slow realistic manner. She was frequently surprised by his care of her and the little things he would do to make her happy. I also liked the way that she made Cade an important part of the family from the beginning. I loved her courage at the end.
I thought Cade was a pretty terrific hero. When he arrived and met her it was under false pretenses because he didn't know if he could trust her. He did know as soon as he met her that he wanted her in his life. As he talked her into marrying him, one eye was on the search for the missing gold, but the rest of his attention was on Glory and the children. I really enjoyed seeing how much time he spent with the kids and how good he was with them. He was just the role model that Buddy needed and had a wonderful way of being able to talk to him. And I loved the way that little Essie had him wrapped around her finger. I really liked the way that he was determined to make the farm into something worthwhile. His easy care of Glory and the way he treated her was wonderful. It was easy to see how e fell so quickly in love with her. He realized he was tired of the life that he had been living and that being with Glory was just what his heart and soul needed. I liked the fact that he felt guilty about keeping his secret from Glory, but was also afraid of what telling it might do to their relationship. Except for this one thing I really liked the way that he was honest with Glory and the kids about his thoughts and feelings. I loved how things ended up. I'd love to see stories for Buddy and Essie and how their lives turn out.
I really liked both Glory and Cade. Glory had an incredible amount of inner strength, first when she set out on her own to find a better life, and then when she took charge of keeping the farm running after her husband's death. I loved the way she was such a good mother to Buddy and Essie, giving them both the love and the discipline that they needed. When Cade showed up she was cautious at first, but she soon got the sense that she could trust him. There was something about him that also worried her a little because she didn't understand the feelings he was bringing out. I liked the way that she listened to his reasoning on why they should get married but then took the time to think about it. I could see that her insistence on waiting for the physical wasn't going to last long. I really liked the way that their love grew in a slow realistic manner. She was frequently surprised by his care of her and the little things he would do to make her happy. I also liked the way that she made Cade an important part of the family from the beginning. I loved her courage at the end.
I thought Cade was a pretty terrific hero. When he arrived and met her it was under false pretenses because he didn't know if he could trust her. He did know as soon as he met her that he wanted her in his life. As he talked her into marrying him, one eye was on the search for the missing gold, but the rest of his attention was on Glory and the children. I really enjoyed seeing how much time he spent with the kids and how good he was with them. He was just the role model that Buddy needed and had a wonderful way of being able to talk to him. And I loved the way that little Essie had him wrapped around her finger. I really liked the way that he was determined to make the farm into something worthwhile. His easy care of Glory and the way he treated her was wonderful. It was easy to see how e fell so quickly in love with her. He realized he was tired of the life that he had been living and that being with Glory was just what his heart and soul needed. I liked the fact that he felt guilty about keeping his secret from Glory, but was also afraid of what telling it might do to their relationship. Except for this one thing I really liked the way that he was honest with Glory and the kids about his thoughts and feelings. I loved how things ended up. I'd love to see stories for Buddy and Essie and how their lives turn out.
April 7, 2024
DNF. Goofy premise. Why would Glory suddenly trust this man when she hasn't ever trusted anyone else? Plus, continuity errors are irritating. Don't talk about what books you've in one conversation and then four pages later talk about whether you've read any books.
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December 29, 2014"Known for romance with enough realism and grit to satisfy fans of homey, western tales, Davidson returns with a lovely story of a young widow, her adorable stepchildren, a strong hero and a love that turns strangers into a loving family. Sweet, tender and just the pick-me-up some might need." ~ RT Book Reviews
June 18, 2013
Stopped reading half way thro ...
July 23, 2016
Stopped reading after 60 or so ramble-y pages full or repeated babble.
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