Heart of Texas Volume 2: Caroline's Child / Dr. Texas

Heart of Texas #3-4

by Debbie Macomber

Welcome to the town of Promise, deep in the heart of Texas! Promise, a ranching community in the Hill Country, is a place with a mysterious past and a secret or two hidden under its everyday exterior. It's also a place where family and friendship are the things that really matter.... 

CAROLINE'S CHILD 

Who's the father of Caroline's child? Everyone in town wants to know, but no one's ever asked-or ever will. The people of Promise are protective of Caroline Daniels and five-year-old Maggie. They care. Especially rancher Grady Weston, who's beginning to realize he more than cares.... 

DR. TEXAS 

They call her Dr. Texas. She's Jane Dickinson, a newly graduated physician from California who's working at the Promise clinic-but just for a couple of years. They call him Mr. Grouch. Cal Patterson was left at the altar by his out-of-state fiancée, and he's not over it yet. Too bad Jane reminds him so much of the woman he's trying to forget!

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Chick Lit, Western Romance, Contemporary, Adult Fiction

416 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Debbie Macomber is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of today’s most popular writers with more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide. In her novels, Macomber brings to life compelling relationships that embrace family and enduring friendships, uplifting her readers with stories of connection and hope. Macomber’s novels have spent over 1,000 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Fifteen of these novels hit the number one spot.

In 2023, Macomber’s all-new hardcover publication includes Must Love Flowers (July). In addition to fiction, Macomber has also published three bestselling cookbooks, three adult coloring books, numerous inspirational and nonfiction works, and two acclaimed children’s books.

Celebrated as “the official storyteller of Christmas”, Macomber’s annual Christmas books are beloved and six have been crafted into original Hallmark Channel movies. Macomber is also the author of the bestselling Cedar Cove Series which the Hallmark Channel chose as the basis for its first dramatic scripted television series. Debuting in 2013, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove was a ratings favorite for three seasons.

She serves on the Guideposts National Advisory Cabinet, is a YFC National Ambassador, and is World Vision’s international spokesperson for their Knit for Kids charity initiative. A devoted grandmother, Debbie and Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington, the town which inspired the Cedar Cove series.

Reviews

[Harlequin Books]

Categories
Romance Collections & Anthologies, Western Romance, Contemporary Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance

Miniseries
Heart Of Texas

[Kayrene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this Macomber book about Texas. Actually "listened" to it on CD; very good. Love the characters and their stories of Promise!

[Mareli · Rating 4 out of 5]

In those two books we learn more about the third Weston brother, a bad seed and the old town, Bitter End reveals some of its secrets.

[Dr. Kaaren Douglas · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not my favorite book, but then I'm a family MD myself, and I didn't think the author's portrayal was "true" to what I know about being one. I admit, I set my standards pretty high, and most people won't find her need to fit in by eating high fat food as jarring as I did. I lived for part of my medical training in North and South Carolina at different times, so not in Texas, but it is hard to imagine that bowing to pressure rather than taking care of yourself is the way to get people to trust you.

[Michelle Molinari · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the combination (re-print) of two novels in the Hart of Texas saga (Caroline’s Child and Dr. Texas). I do love all these characters and I love how each book spotlights a different set of characters. These two highlight two different love stories and we find out who fathered Maggie! Instead of following just one character through-out the eight books, the readers gets to see everyone’s lives. A great way to keep the series going and keep the readers’ interest peaked.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've enjoyed her books because they are more gentle in lifestyle than some of my chick lit. No pre-marital sex, cursing is very light and rare. Easy reads, light-hearted. This series is more on the romances in the town of Promise, Texas. The Blossom Street series seems to focus more on different women issues. I've been reading from both sets and find them interesting for different reasons.

[Carolanne wollin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Much better than the first two. The romances are pretty predictable. The story about what Richard had done in the past six years came into full view in Caroline's child and concluded in the story Dr.Texas. I do hope we get more information and background of Bitter End.

[Buch Versum · Rating 4 out of 5]

…Emotionen, die schnell im Chaos versinken lassen…

Die weiter Prärie von Texas, eine Stadt die voller toller Persönlichkeiten ist und doch auch ein schwarzes Schaff hervorbringt.

Richard fühlt sich viel zu wohl, ist egoistisch und zieht alle um sich herum ins verderben, sein Charme lässt jedoch nicht jedem in seinen Fänge gleiten.
Elaine musste nicht nur ihren Vater verlieren, sonder auch ihre Mutter, die umgezogen ist, vollkommen in ihrer Trauer und Einsamkeit zieht sie die Aufmerksamkeit von Richard auf sich.
Glen, ihr langjähriger Freund scheint damit auch etwas unwohl zu fühlen, seine Aufmerksamkeit und auch Eifersucht drängt ihn in ungeahnte Schwierigkeiten.

Für wen Elaine sich wohl am Ende entscheidet, ob die wahre Liebe am Ende bestand hat ?

Lest selbst, verliert euch in der Weite und idyllischen Landschaft, der kleinen Stadt rundum und dem Bewohnern, die in der Kürze einen ans Herz wachsen.
Besonders Elaine, die weiß was sie will doch Stolpersteine bewältigen muss, uns emotionsgeladene Verstrickungen aufzeigt und doch die Hoffnung auf ein Happy End nicht verliert.
Herausstechend die unmöglichsten Zwischenfälle um ihre Aufmerksamkeit, oder doch vielleicht Liebe für sich zu gewinnen ?

Außerdem bekommen wir das gegenwärtige Glück von Savanna geboten, werden wieder in die Schwärmerei von Caroline für Grady gezogen, hoffen bald im nächsten teil ihre eigene Geschichte zu erfahren.

Ich bleibe daher gut unterhalten, beflügelt von Atmosphäre, dem Setting, dem emotionsgeladen Verstrickungen, den Auswirkungen von Richards Schandtaten, ergriffen von Elains wundervollen Gemüt, vernarrt in die Persönlichkeiten und gefühlvoll entzückt zurück.

Vielen Dank für das Rezensionsexemplar an den Verlag.
Trotz der Bereitstellung hat dies in keiner Weise meine ehrliche Meinung zum Buch beeinträchtigt.

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[Cathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't usually read romance novels but I loved this book and couldn't put it down. This book contains two complete novels. About ten pages into the first one I knew how all the major plot points were going to be resolved, but by the time I got to page 20 I didn't care because these books aren't about the plot, they're about the characters. Macomber does a great job of capturing the inner life of her characters: their worries, their insecurities, their hopes and dreams. I instantly connected with most of the people and wanted to be there with them when they found their happy ending. Such a wonderful book to read during sad, troubled times.

[Margaret Fraleigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent continuation of the Heart of Texas.


This was tells about Caroline and her daughter Maggie. Caroline is the postmistress. Caroline
has had feelings for Grady ever since they were in high school. She had left Promise and came
back.

It is also about Jane - the doctor who came to Promise as a result of a contract to stay for 3 years.
She mets Cal, a rancher in Promise.

It is also about Dovie (she owns an antique store) and Frank (who is the police officer in Promise).

We learn about Grady's brother, Richard as well.

Grdy's sister, Samantha has just married Laredo.

[Teri · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this series. Kept my attention. Had plot twists. Not too fast. Not too slow. Sleepy Texan accents made it fun and realistic. Enjoyed the story line - although it did take me a bit longer to get involved with it, compared to the author's Christmas stories (I'm a fan of those). It does have some relationship topics (describing kissing and getting 'hot', so perhaps better for ages 18+; but nothing "dirty", author kept it decent. Otherwise I wouldn't listen to it.)

[LisaMarie Mercier · Rating 2 out of 5]

1.75 stars for each *Story* .... note to self .... do NOT pick up this author's books in the middle of the series .... too many characters .... too repetitive .... too boring ..... too nonsensical ..... too uninspired .... NOT worth losing 5 hours of your life over ..... I read for pleasure, NOT to be pissed off

[Julie theriault · Rating 3 out of 5]

good book but not great

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerful story of friendships, deceit, strength and faith. How a single person can survive such an ordeal is truly amazing.

[Tracy Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another very good read by Debbie Macomber. I always enjoy her stories. I love getting to know the characters in her stories!

[Lindsay Luciano · Rating 4 out of 5]

When you are in the mood for a happy ending and quick read.

[Sarah]

****

[Mary Baker · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked both of the novels in this volume. In Caroline's Child, gruff Grady meets his match and in Dr. Texas, Grady's best friend Cal meets a woman who makes him laugh.

[Angiegomez714 · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was an okay read....

[Carol Stanley-Snow]

Wow!! Romance, humor, mystery and a bad guy to beat all!!!

[Ginger Perry]

Heart of Texas volume 2

[Barbara James-Richardson]

This book such a beautiful book about love and life between man and wife. As always I love Debbie MacComber books.

[Sue Perkinson Hawkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good

[Jess Wilson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Got it on a whim at a recycled book store. Think Christmas Hallmark movie. I'm just not in the mood for sappy. I'll keep it and come back to it when I am in that mood.

[Stacey Houllis · Rating 5 out of 5]

These three stories based in the town of Promise a small communty. the sories are baasd on locals find love and solving the mystery of the ghost town Bitter End. I recommend this book.

[Shawnda Manuel macdonald · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't give things away. Just read..

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not bad.

[Bunny · Rating 3 out of 5]

Same as reading Vol. 1......Sweet, easy flowing read. Love Debbie Macomber for that reason.

[Gwen Susanek]

Had already read these. Sorry

[Shelly Ann · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just started to read this.