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The Western Dare
Can modern women survive the rigors of pioneer life?
Professor Nolan Campbell is doubtful. But his sharp-tongued sister, Sherry, wants to prove that today's women can handle anything. She dares Camp to recruit a group of women to reenact the kind of wagon train journey made by settlers of the 1820s. And he accepts, curious what the outcome will be.
For single mother Emily Benton, this trip is vital. Emily is desperate to reconnect with her children, and to do that, she's got to remove them from the influence of their indulgent grandparents. Lucky for her, she's as determined and capable as any pioneer.
Surrounded by big horses and smart women, Camp discovers that wagon train life isn't what he expected. Sometimes it's fun—not to mention funny—and sometimes it's frightening. Kind of like falling in love. With the beautiful, capable Emily.…
Professor Nolan Campbell is doubtful. But his sharp-tongued sister, Sherry, wants to prove that today's women can handle anything. She dares Camp to recruit a group of women to reenact the kind of wagon train journey made by settlers of the 1820s. And he accepts, curious what the outcome will be.
For single mother Emily Benton, this trip is vital. Emily is desperate to reconnect with her children, and to do that, she's got to remove them from the influence of their indulgent grandparents. Lucky for her, she's as determined and capable as any pioneer.
Surrounded by big horses and smart women, Camp discovers that wagon train life isn't what he expected. Sometimes it's fun—not to mention funny—and sometimes it's frightening. Kind of like falling in love. With the beautiful, capable Emily.…
- GenresRomance
394 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 1998
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About the author
Roz Denny Fox
110 books49 followersRoz saw her first book, Red Hot Pepper, published by Harlequin Books in February 1990. She has written for several Harlequin series lines as well as special projects and online serials. Besides being a writer Roz has worked as a medical secretary and as an administrative assistant for both an elementary school and a community college. Part of her love for writing came from moving around with her husband during his tenure in the Marine Corps and later as a telephone engineer. The richness of settings and diversity of friendships she's experienced continue to find their way into Roz's stories.
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October 14, 2022
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July 5, 2017
Entertaining
I really enjoyed this story from beginning h to end. I had some food laughs and some sad moments with each character. The characters were fun to get to know. I recommend reading this story.
I really enjoyed this story from beginning h to end. I had some food laughs and some sad moments with each character. The characters were fun to get to know. I recommend reading this story.
July 30, 2018
Worth a read. Would have preferred a different climax, it was pretty cliche.
November 9, 2020
Very good story
April 9, 2014
I actually finished this delightful little book last week, and I very much enjoyed it.
Camp agrees to sponsor a group of women on a wagon train reenactment along the Santa Fe Trail, so that he can write a paper comparing and contrasting pioneer women versus modern women. His plan is to follow the wagon train by car, staying in motels along the way, and checking in with the women when they pass through a town. But after one of the women drops out at the last minute, and the other women threaten to mutiny when they realize he isn't actually participating, he gets roped into driving a wagon.
What follows is a quite amusing tale, with the women practically running circles around Camp while on the trail. And one woman, of course, particularly gets his interest aroused.
My full review is on my blog.
Camp agrees to sponsor a group of women on a wagon train reenactment along the Santa Fe Trail, so that he can write a paper comparing and contrasting pioneer women versus modern women. His plan is to follow the wagon train by car, staying in motels along the way, and checking in with the women when they pass through a town. But after one of the women drops out at the last minute, and the other women threaten to mutiny when they realize he isn't actually participating, he gets roped into driving a wagon.
What follows is a quite amusing tale, with the women practically running circles around Camp while on the trail. And one woman, of course, particularly gets his interest aroused.
My full review is on my blog.
August 21, 2015
I am not big on romances, in general, especially modern ones, and, I am not a big fan of westerns. Well, not the books. I mean, I don't hate them, but, I read them when I run out of other options, usually.
I read this book twice. Gave it back to the shelf of the restaurant, where I found it, then, went back later, got it again, and, read it three more times, over the course of a year (give or take) before giving it back, again.
It's charming, funny, sweet, nice, a little sexy, and, not at all dirty. It's a war between the sexes where no one is exactly wrong or totally right, and, even the creepier people get more likable.
I love this book!
I read this book twice. Gave it back to the shelf of the restaurant, where I found it, then, went back later, got it again, and, read it three more times, over the course of a year (give or take) before giving it back, again.
It's charming, funny, sweet, nice, a little sexy, and, not at all dirty. It's a war between the sexes where no one is exactly wrong or totally right, and, even the creepier people get more likable.
I love this book!
July 25, 2013
Very good adventure/romance told with an historical twist. Starts out as a battle of the sexes but becomes a lot more. Colorful and fleshed out characters. Modern day wagon train meets yesteryear wagon train and EVERYONE has a lot of learning, growing, loving and forgiving to do !!! Recommend to one and all, especially those who love western history.
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Category: Wholesome
Category: Wholesome
March 15, 2013
Originally published as ANYTHING YOU CAN DO...
Copyright © 1998 by Rosaline Fox
I didn't realise before buying and reading the book that it was a reprint with the title changed.
Copyright © 1998 by Rosaline Fox
I didn't realise before buying and reading the book that it was a reprint with the title changed.
January 7, 2014
It's been many years since I read this, but it still remains one of my faves:)
February 4, 2014
I found the character of Nolan(Camp) to be a little off-putting. If his character had been a little different, I could've given it more stars.
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