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Men of the West #16
A Texan on Her Doorstep
As deputy sheriff, Mac MacCleod gave difficult news--but now he's about to get it. He's planning to confront his long-lost mother--until he's blocked by her formidable doctor. Ileana Sanders isn't about to let any long, lean Texan in a Stetson stress her patient. And this news would set off fireworks!
But she can't help being there for this tormented man. A sexy stranger who sees past her plain-Jane facade to the woman who yearns for a partner, a protector...a lover. In helping Mac search for a family, could Ileana end up with a man of her own?
- GenresRomance
243 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2009
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About the author
Stella Bagwell
446 books88 followersAt seventeen, Stella married her high school sweetheart: Harrell, and they had a son Jason. She began her writing career almost by accident. She was a hairdresser and worked in her sister's beauty shop. Ironically, Stella developed a severe allergy to hairspray and was forced to resign. With time on her hands, Stella wanted to do something creative. She remembered a high school English teacher telling her she could be a writer if she wanted. Although she always loved reading romances, she never thought to write one herself. Armed with that now notion and an old, manual typewriter, she went to work, attempting to create a story similar to those she liked reading. The result‚ her first book, purchased by Mills & Boon and issued under the Harlequin imprint. After that, she became a full time writer and today, has close to forty published novels. Her for the future is to continue writing romance novels as long as there's an audience to enjoy her work.
Next to writing, traveling is one of her most favorite activities. Yet, because the southwest is dear to her heart, she sets most of her books there in rough, rugged ranch country. She feels it's essential to know a place before writing about it; that philosophy gives her more reason to plan trips! The marriage has always lived in southeastern Oklahoma. But, they purchased a portion of a twenty-two hundred, acre ranch; they now make their home there. Before moving onto the ranch, she had a swimming pool in her back yard and spent most of her summer evenings in the water. Her husband has promised to put in another pool, but for now she has to make do with the creek that runs through their property. The closest town of three thousand is fifteen miles away; she says she loves the seclusion, living among the woods and horses and wildlife. The only thing she doesn't like is making the thirty mile round trip to the post office or grocery store. Worse still, is the eighty-five mile trip to get office supplies!
One of her greatest joys was to see Jason, her only son, graduate from college with degrees in math and physical education. He now lives in Port Lavaca, Texas, where he teaches high school algebra and geometry and coaches football and weightlifting. Family has always come first with Stella and she enjoys spending time with her son when he visits Oklahoma. Sometimes, she and her husband drive down to the Texas coast to see him. However, her mother, step-father and siblings all live nearby and they have routine get-togethers. In her spare time, she enjoys practicing violin and guitar, both of which she can play by ear. She claims to need years of practice before calling herself a musician. Stella also enjoys gardening and being outdoors.
Next to writing, traveling is one of her most favorite activities. Yet, because the southwest is dear to her heart, she sets most of her books there in rough, rugged ranch country. She feels it's essential to know a place before writing about it; that philosophy gives her more reason to plan trips! The marriage has always lived in southeastern Oklahoma. But, they purchased a portion of a twenty-two hundred, acre ranch; they now make their home there. Before moving onto the ranch, she had a swimming pool in her back yard and spent most of her summer evenings in the water. Her husband has promised to put in another pool, but for now she has to make do with the creek that runs through their property. The closest town of three thousand is fifteen miles away; she says she loves the seclusion, living among the woods and horses and wildlife. The only thing she doesn't like is making the thirty mile round trip to the post office or grocery store. Worse still, is the eighty-five mile trip to get office supplies!
One of her greatest joys was to see Jason, her only son, graduate from college with degrees in math and physical education. He now lives in Port Lavaca, Texas, where he teaches high school algebra and geometry and coaches football and weightlifting. Family has always come first with Stella and she enjoys spending time with her son when he visits Oklahoma. Sometimes, she and her husband drive down to the Texas coast to see him. However, her mother, step-father and siblings all live nearby and they have routine get-togethers. In her spare time, she enjoys practicing violin and guitar, both of which she can play by ear. She claims to need years of practice before calling herself a musician. Stella also enjoys gardening and being outdoors.
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October 3, 2021
3.25 stars
This title is one story in a long list about Texans which Ms. Bagwell seems to favor. After all, she is a Texan herself through and through.
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Ileana Sanders holds the key to Deputy Mac McCleod's purpose for visiting New Mexico. Initially apprehensive of each other, Doc Sanders questions Mac's request for visiting one of her patients. At 38 years of age (Mac is 39), she is a confident doctor, but lacks self-esteem when it comes to her appearance.
I actually appreciated that the characters were older. If you can get over the few days Mac and Ileana go from extreme cautiousness to a full-fledged romance, the story itself isn't half bad. I did find the ending a little rushed and the epilogue was a bit clichéd for my tastes.
This title is one story in a long list about Texans which Ms. Bagwell seems to favor. After all, she is a Texan herself through and through.
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Ileana Sanders holds the key to Deputy Mac McCleod's purpose for visiting New Mexico. Initially apprehensive of each other, Doc Sanders questions Mac's request for visiting one of her patients. At 38 years of age (Mac is 39), she is a confident doctor, but lacks self-esteem when it comes to her appearance.
I actually appreciated that the characters were older. If you can get over the few days Mac and Ileana go from extreme cautiousness to a full-fledged romance, the story itself isn't half bad. I did find the ending a little rushed and the epilogue was a bit clichéd for my tastes.
June 29, 2018
Can't wait to read more books by this author
February 18, 2015
That's right, I read it, I'll admit it. hehe. Typical trashy romance novel, and I enjoyed every corny, cliche-d page.
March 25, 2018
I loved the whole story and would recommend it to all. I know it's an older book but was still enjoyable.
March 8, 2019
A texan
This is a good story with many twists and turns. The characters were well developed and likeable. I wasn't ready for the story to end.
This is a good story with many twists and turns. The characters were well developed and likeable. I wasn't ready for the story to end.
July 5, 2019
Interesting book, look forward to more from this author in this series.
March 26, 2026
meh. Cool plot, but Mac didn't seem very cowboy or cop like. Ileana was also explained as plain Jane type, but she was more pathetic type. Not a horrible book, but kinda lame main characters.
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