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Montana Sky #3
Stormy Montana Sky
Schoolteacher Harriet Stanton has always believed in happily ever after. Only, the one she thinks she wants forever with is newly married…just not to her. But when a mysterious stranger rescues Harriet from an accident, she discovers heroes can be found in the most unlikely places…
Newspaper reporter Anthony “Ant” Gordon is a man on a mission. He’s determined to find the man who murdered his sister and kidnapped his young nephew, David. The one thing that almost stops him in his tracks? Saving lovely Harriet from a dangerous encounter. Harriet insists on repaying Ant by helping David recover from his ordeal. And David’s not the only one enchanted by the patient teacher…Ant has resolved to keep his eyes firmly focused on his business—and firmly off the woman hired to help his nephew. But now, with their lives suddenly on the line, they must decide whether to risk their hearts too.
In New York Times bestseller Stormy Montana Sky, Debra Holland returns to the beloved small town of Sweetwater Springs, where love can heal the most wounded of hearts.
Newspaper reporter Anthony “Ant” Gordon is a man on a mission. He’s determined to find the man who murdered his sister and kidnapped his young nephew, David. The one thing that almost stops him in his tracks? Saving lovely Harriet from a dangerous encounter. Harriet insists on repaying Ant by helping David recover from his ordeal. And David’s not the only one enchanted by the patient teacher…Ant has resolved to keep his eyes firmly focused on his business—and firmly off the woman hired to help his nephew. But now, with their lives suddenly on the line, they must decide whether to risk their hearts too.
In New York Times bestseller Stormy Montana Sky, Debra Holland returns to the beloved small town of Sweetwater Springs, where love can heal the most wounded of hearts.
336 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 13, 2012
About the author
Debra Holland
184 books322 followersUSA Today Bestselling author Debra Holland is a three-time Romance Writers of America Golden Heart finalist and one time winner. She’s the author of the award winning Montana Sky Series, sweet, historical Western romance. Book Two, Starry Montana Sky, was selected by Amazon as one of 50 Greatest Love Stories. Debra is also the author of The Gods’ Dream Trilogy, fantasy romance. Painted Montana Sky Christmas is her latest book.
Debra has written a nonfiction book, The Essential Guide to Grief and Grieving from Alpha Books (a subsidiary of Penguin). She has a free ebooklet available on her website, http://drdebraholland.com: 58 Tips for Getting What You Want From a Difficult Conversation.
Debra has written a nonfiction book, The Essential Guide to Grief and Grieving from Alpha Books (a subsidiary of Penguin). She has a free ebooklet available on her website, http://drdebraholland.com: 58 Tips for Getting What You Want From a Difficult Conversation.
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February 21, 2021
4.25 Stars
Whenever I can't find a book that interests me, I know I can always count on Western Historical Romances to get me out of a reader's slump. Ms Holland's "Stormy Montana Sky" definitely was a sweet and page turning story of Harriet and Ant. Fell in deep and didn't put the book down once while reading from beginning to end.
Whenever I can't find a book that interests me, I know I can always count on Western Historical Romances to get me out of a reader's slump. Ms Holland's "Stormy Montana Sky" definitely was a sweet and page turning story of Harriet and Ant. Fell in deep and didn't put the book down once while reading from beginning to end.
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December 21, 2015I am not going to review this book because it is my own fault for thinking I was getting Rated R Deadwood and instead ending up with a Hallmark movie.
September 6, 2016
Sweet and simple story based in the late 1800's.
June 1, 2014
I so enjoy this series! It is a nice refreshing change from the contemporary romances. While I do enjoy the more graphic and perhaps somewhat hasty relationships of the contemporary romances, subtler ones such as these that leave more to the imagination and are a bit more wholesome are a welcome palette cleanser.
In all three titles of this series I've read so far Holland really lets the romantic tension build and simmer. There is always a bit of suspenseful action to ratchet things up a bit as well which I thoroughly enjoy.
While religion does play a role (something I think is an accurate portrayal of early settler life) it is not preachy or overwhelming, something I find somewhat rare in the american historical romance genre. I'm definitely open to suggestions of other series that read similarly to Holland's if you have any to share!
In all three titles of this series I've read so far Holland really lets the romantic tension build and simmer. There is always a bit of suspenseful action to ratchet things up a bit as well which I thoroughly enjoy.
While religion does play a role (something I think is an accurate portrayal of early settler life) it is not preachy or overwhelming, something I find somewhat rare in the american historical romance genre. I'm definitely open to suggestions of other series that read similarly to Holland's if you have any to share!
July 15, 2015
I have been enjoying the residents of Sweetwater Springs. I wasn't a big fan of Harriet in the prior books, but I started liking her in this book. You find out about her background. She is rescued by "Ant" and then starts helping him look for his missing nephew. I liked how their relationship grew. Added bonus of the book, you get updates on the main characters from the previous books.
May 25, 2020
Truly poetic justice!
Once again Debra has captured our hearts with cowboy romance. This second book of this series pairs the dashing tall, dark, and handsome cowboy whose heart has been broken by the tragic deaths of two women he'd loved with the young and beautiful school teacher who too is pining for a lost love. Harriet had lost what she thought was the love of her life to another woman. Anthony Gordon comes to Sweetwater Springs in search of his nephew, David, who had been kidnapped by his father after he murdered David's mother. Circumstances bring Anthony and Harriet together, joining forces to find and save David. While they both long for their lost loves, they soon find that they have lost their hearts to each other. Can't wait to read the next book in this series.
Once again Debra has captured our hearts with cowboy romance. This second book of this series pairs the dashing tall, dark, and handsome cowboy whose heart has been broken by the tragic deaths of two women he'd loved with the young and beautiful school teacher who too is pining for a lost love. Harriet had lost what she thought was the love of her life to another woman. Anthony Gordon comes to Sweetwater Springs in search of his nephew, David, who had been kidnapped by his father after he murdered David's mother. Circumstances bring Anthony and Harriet together, joining forces to find and save David. While they both long for their lost loves, they soon find that they have lost their hearts to each other. Can't wait to read the next book in this series.
July 1, 2018
Moving to Montana!
Every book of this series continues to be stellar! Romantic! Exciting! Human. So enticing has she made her Sweetwater Springs that I am determined to move to Montana and find an equivalent to this fictional town (actually I'm assuming it's fictional, maybe it's based off a real town.) Their love of community and the Lord is infectious.
It's sexy but without the sex. Usually that would bug me as I love steamy romances but her stories are so interesting and really center around our love for family and children that I could care less. She makes up for it though by describing the man's lusty natures!
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. Read these! I insist!
Every book of this series continues to be stellar! Romantic! Exciting! Human. So enticing has she made her Sweetwater Springs that I am determined to move to Montana and find an equivalent to this fictional town (actually I'm assuming it's fictional, maybe it's based off a real town.) Their love of community and the Lord is infectious.
It's sexy but without the sex. Usually that would bug me as I love steamy romances but her stories are so interesting and really center around our love for family and children that I could care less. She makes up for it though by describing the man's lusty natures!
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. Read these! I insist!
November 26, 2022
Sweet, Terrifying, Loving
Sweet, Terrifying, Loving is how I describe the story of Harriet, Any & David. As any severely abused child can tell you, you erect walls around your soul to protect what the abuser cannot reach. It is sad to know the effects of violence visited up a child endure well into adulthood.
Thank you Ms. Holland for writing what must have been a difficult story. It's good to bring it out into the light.
Please read this book. Even today this kind of abuse still occurs. I know, because as a teacher I am aware of parent's complicity.
Nonetheless I cannot comprehend how an adult can hurt a child.
Be aware, listen, help to stop child abuse.
Sweet, Terrifying, Loving is how I describe the story of Harriet, Any & David. As any severely abused child can tell you, you erect walls around your soul to protect what the abuser cannot reach. It is sad to know the effects of violence visited up a child endure well into adulthood.
Thank you Ms. Holland for writing what must have been a difficult story. It's good to bring it out into the light.
Please read this book. Even today this kind of abuse still occurs. I know, because as a teacher I am aware of parent's complicity.
Nonetheless I cannot comprehend how an adult can hurt a child.
Be aware, listen, help to stop child abuse.
January 4, 2018
Way More Than a Typical Series Romance
This third book in the series adds a new character and ties up loose ends with a previous character. But the author adds the perspective of a young boy who was mistreated and abused. These stories go way beyond the typical Boy Meets Girl. They have details of secondary characters, actual interaction with previous characters, and the author expands the characters from around the town rather than the typical method of sticking to known characters. I hope this series has many books.
This third book in the series adds a new character and ties up loose ends with a previous character. But the author adds the perspective of a young boy who was mistreated and abused. These stories go way beyond the typical Boy Meets Girl. They have details of secondary characters, actual interaction with previous characters, and the author expands the characters from around the town rather than the typical method of sticking to known characters. I hope this series has many books.
December 25, 2021
Harriet is the goodhearted teacher for the small town of Sweetwater Springs, but she's hiding a broken heart. She's been in love with Nick forever, but he just married someone else. Stumbling away from the wedding reception, Harriet walks into the forest, gets injured, and is rescued by Anthony, a traveler. Anthony is desperately following the trail of his nephew, whose father murdered his wife, Anthony's sister. Now the boy is in danger, and Anthony is trying to save him. Harriet and Anthony join forces, fall in love, and save the day. It's deeper than that but I've run short of time.
April 12, 2022
Stormy Montana Sky
Anthony "Ant" Gordon is still reeling from the death of his sister and the love of his life, Isabella. His search for his nephew had lead him to Sweetwater Springs. After a chance accident, Ant finds the school teacher, Harriet with and ankle injury. After rescuing her, Ant and Harriet combine efforts to find his nephew. Will they find David, his nephew and their happily ever after or will everything fall apart?
Anthony "Ant" Gordon is still reeling from the death of his sister and the love of his life, Isabella. His search for his nephew had lead him to Sweetwater Springs. After a chance accident, Ant finds the school teacher, Harriet with and ankle injury. After rescuing her, Ant and Harriet combine efforts to find his nephew. Will they find David, his nephew and their happily ever after or will everything fall apart?
February 1, 2018
A Little More
I like Debra Holland's stories. I wish there was a bit more subject matter, than boy meets 👧. Book three did have murder as a side line. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for book #4. So far, I'm still entertained enough to keep 📚. The entire 9 📚. So I guess they have more than just a little appeal.
I like Debra Holland's stories. I wish there was a bit more subject matter, than boy meets 👧. Book three did have murder as a side line. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for book #4. So far, I'm still entertained enough to keep 📚. The entire 9 📚. So I guess they have more than just a little appeal.
May 30, 2026
Memories!
Wow! that was a rip roaring adventure, filled with all sorts of memories of violence for all the main characters. Abuse can run for generations if it isn’t confronted and curtailed. Kind of like bad stuff grows in the dark but a strong light removes its power. I’m ready for something a little less stormy.
Wow! that was a rip roaring adventure, filled with all sorts of memories of violence for all the main characters. Abuse can run for generations if it isn’t confronted and curtailed. Kind of like bad stuff grows in the dark but a strong light removes its power. I’m ready for something a little less stormy.
May 23, 2017
Loved book 3
So this one was excellent as well. Story is written so well and so fluidly smooth. Ant, short for Anthony, I just love him and his nephew David!! Of course book 3 made me cry, but I can't put them down. So now onto book 4.
So this one was excellent as well. Story is written so well and so fluidly smooth. Ant, short for Anthony, I just love him and his nephew David!! Of course book 3 made me cry, but I can't put them down. So now onto book 4.
August 2, 2018
Well done!
There were ploys and subplots, a young boy who had had so many bad things in his life that he refused to talk. There is a wonderful teacher who along with her friends helps change a lot of lives. She is almost murdered,but a mule saves the day.
There were ploys and subplots, a young boy who had had so many bad things in his life that he refused to talk. There is a wonderful teacher who along with her friends helps change a lot of lives. She is almost murdered,but a mule saves the day.
October 15, 2018
Once again, we are seeing the lives of our past characters evolve, while setting in on Ms. Stanton's journey to finding love with the elusive Ant, who is riding through town on a quest to finding his nephew.
March 27, 2020
After reading some "heavy" books, this was a welcome, easy, light read. This is the 3rd book in the Montana Sky series. I read the first 2 a couple of years ago. I have the rest of the series on my Kindle and am eager to read all of them.
February 21, 2021
Enjoyed reading
Enjoyed reading about Ant. He has been searching for his nephew and his pa who had killed his sister. He gets to Sweetwater and finds his nephew and has to rescue him and also love.
Enjoyed reading about Ant. He has been searching for his nephew and his pa who had killed his sister. He gets to Sweetwater and finds his nephew and has to rescue him and also love.
April 30, 2021
Loved it
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June 12, 2021
Pretty good.
I enjoyed the book for the most part. I did tire of Harriet "pining" for someone else's husband. I wanted to shake her and tell her to get over it! I liked David more than any other character. Such a sweet, sad little guy.
I enjoyed the book for the most part. I did tire of Harriet "pining" for someone else's husband. I wanted to shake her and tell her to get over it! I liked David more than any other character. Such a sweet, sad little guy.
March 17, 2026
A good redemption story, for a character we had met before in other books in this series. Harriet is firmly looking at spinsterhood. Isn't that the plight of a country school marm?
A new character comes to town looking for his nephew and vengeance. So severe, except for his name...Ant? seriously?
A new character comes to town looking for his nephew and vengeance. So severe, except for his name...Ant? seriously?
July 1, 2017
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This is an excellent volume in the Montana Sky Series. I look forward to reading all eight books with as much enjoyment.
This is an excellent volume in the Montana Sky Series. I look forward to reading all eight books with as much enjoyment.
October 8, 2017
A classic
A satisfying western romance!! The word picture this author paints makes you feel at home with the people of the little town of Sweetwater.
A satisfying western romance!! The word picture this author paints makes you feel at home with the people of the little town of Sweetwater.
October 14, 2017
Awesome
This is a very sweet clean historical romance story the series is really good and the characters are really good to read about. I highly recommend this series
This is a very sweet clean historical romance story the series is really good and the characters are really good to read about. I highly recommend this series
November 8, 2017
As always, a beautiful love story taking place during a time of environmental and economic hardship when this country was just beginning.
November 23, 2017
Amazing story
Debra Holland has me hooked on her characters. The story is very well done and dramatic. A fantastic book that I can recommend to anyone.
Debra Holland has me hooked on her characters. The story is very well done and dramatic. A fantastic book that I can recommend to anyone.
September 22, 2018
Great book!
This has a Great storyline. It also holds your interest. You know the people from previous books in this serie.
This has a Great storyline. It also holds your interest. You know the people from previous books in this serie.
October 6, 2018
Sweet and simple. Cute but predictable.
September 26, 2019
I love this Montana Skies Series
Another great book in the Montana Sky series- I can’t wait to download the next one and meet another strong character.
Another great book in the Montana Sky series- I can’t wait to download the next one and meet another strong character.
October 9, 2019
I really love this little town and all its inhabitants. I really liked that Harriet found love.
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