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The Brands Who Came For Christmas
Caleb didn’t know that one night of bliss last spring with small town beauty Maya Brand had resulted in a pregnancy, until the blackmail attempt arrived on his desk in an unmarked envelope, complete with photos of Maya with a belly out to there.
When he learns the truth, Caleb rushes back to Big Falls, determined to make it right despite what the scandal will do to his high profile career–the family legacy he had never truly wanted.
All he wants is Maya, and their child.
But can a girl whose father abandoned and betrayed her, ever truly believe in the goodness of a man who left town the morning after their one night stand? How can he convince her that he hasn’t stopped thinking about her since then, much less, do so with the whole world watching? He has to prove himself to a woman he’s not even sure he’s worthy of. But he has no idea how.
The Oklahoma All-Girl Brands is a six-book, small town, contemporary romance series with shades of HOPE FLOATS and YOU’VE GOT MAIL. Spin off of the bestselling Texas Brand Series.
The Oklahoma Brands:
The Brands Who Came for Christmas
Brand-New Heartache
Secrets and Lies
A Mommy For Christmas
One Magic Summer
When he learns the truth, Caleb rushes back to Big Falls, determined to make it right despite what the scandal will do to his high profile career–the family legacy he had never truly wanted.
All he wants is Maya, and their child.
But can a girl whose father abandoned and betrayed her, ever truly believe in the goodness of a man who left town the morning after their one night stand? How can he convince her that he hasn’t stopped thinking about her since then, much less, do so with the whole world watching? He has to prove himself to a woman he’s not even sure he’s worthy of. But he has no idea how.
The Oklahoma All-Girl Brands is a six-book, small town, contemporary romance series with shades of HOPE FLOATS and YOU’VE GOT MAIL. Spin off of the bestselling Texas Brand Series.
The Oklahoma Brands:
The Brands Who Came for Christmas
Brand-New Heartache
Secrets and Lies
A Mommy For Christmas
One Magic Summer
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First published November 1, 2000
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About the author
Maggie Shayne
257 books2,571 followersI live in the teeny, tiny town of Taylor, NY, (Alliteration Alert!) though my mailing address is Cincinnatus, my telephone exchange is Truxton and I pay taxes and vote in Cuyler. All of these are at least in the same rural county in the southern hills of New York State; Cortland County. There are more cattle than people here. The nearest “big” cities are Syracuse and Binghamton and they are an hour away, in different directions, and not really all that big by most standards, though they both seem humongous to me. I look out my window to see rolling, green, thickly forested hills, wildflower laden meadows and wide open blue, blue skies. My road is barely paved. The nearest neighboring place is a 700 acre dairy farm.
My house is a big, century old farmhouse. I moved in here after my divorce in 2006. Just a little over a year later, the house, which I had named, SERENITY, burned. It was 99% gutted, and I lost my two dogs, Sally, an 11-year-old great Dane, and Wrinkles, my 14-year-old, blind bulldog. This was the culmination of my Dark Night of the soul, which had seemed to hit me all at once in 2006-2007. My mother died that year, after a 14 month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was only 60. The youngest of my five daughters had left home that same year, and while that’s not a tragedy at all, it felt like one to me. Then came the divorce. And finally there was the fire--it seemed my darkest night wasn’t quite finished with me after all. I had lost almost everything before that point, and as I poked through the wet ashes and soot the next day, I realized that I had now been stripped all the way to the bone.
No better time to start over. (And no, I didn’t come to that realization that day--there were a few days of wallowing in pity first, particularly the day after the fire, when I hit a deer and smashed up my car, which I was practically living in!)
That’s when I started to laugh. Just sat on the side of the road as the deer bounded, uninjured and carefree, out of sight, and laughed. It was just too ridiculous at that point, to do anything else!
And from there, I picked myself up, and brushed myself off, and said, okay, there’s only one way to go from here. Forward. And that’s what I did. There I was at the age of harrurmphemmph, living in my one, mostly undamaged remaining room, with a dorm-sized mini-fridge, a futon, a TV, my cat (nine lives!) and a laptop. And not much else. (Though thank goodness the room that survived the fire, was a room that had its own attached bathroom!)
Since then I have rebuilt my beloved home, which really has become my haven, my “Serenity.” I share it now with my fiancé, Lance, and we have accumulated quite the little family together. “Little” being a relative term. We have a pair of English Mastiffs, Dozer and Daisy, who weigh 203 pounds and 208 pounds respectively, and a little pudgy English Bulldog named Niblet, who is bigger than both of them, inside her mind. We also have the aforementioned cat, Glorificus (“Glory” for short,) who adores her canine pups and keeps them firmly in line. And we've acquired a pair of stray cats as well, a mother and son, Luna (Lulu for short) and Butters aka Buddy. Lulu showed up pregnant during a lunar eclipse, had a litter, and vanished again. We found homes for all the kittens except one. Butters. We got him fixed and kept him. A few months later, Lulu returned, again expecting. This litter was born on the "Monster Moon." Again, all the kittens were spayed and neutered and placed in homes, and this time we got Lulu to the vet in time to spay her before the cycle could repeat.
Glory is not amused.
She has a story of her own, my old Glory cat, having been with me before the Dark Times descended, she went through it all with me, moved with me, survived the fire, and remains with me still. She's tolerating the newcomers. Barely.
My partner is an artist, a mechanic, a welder and an inventor, and the rumors are true, he is much younger than I
My house is a big, century old farmhouse. I moved in here after my divorce in 2006. Just a little over a year later, the house, which I had named, SERENITY, burned. It was 99% gutted, and I lost my two dogs, Sally, an 11-year-old great Dane, and Wrinkles, my 14-year-old, blind bulldog. This was the culmination of my Dark Night of the soul, which had seemed to hit me all at once in 2006-2007. My mother died that year, after a 14 month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was only 60. The youngest of my five daughters had left home that same year, and while that’s not a tragedy at all, it felt like one to me. Then came the divorce. And finally there was the fire--it seemed my darkest night wasn’t quite finished with me after all. I had lost almost everything before that point, and as I poked through the wet ashes and soot the next day, I realized that I had now been stripped all the way to the bone.
No better time to start over. (And no, I didn’t come to that realization that day--there were a few days of wallowing in pity first, particularly the day after the fire, when I hit a deer and smashed up my car, which I was practically living in!)
That’s when I started to laugh. Just sat on the side of the road as the deer bounded, uninjured and carefree, out of sight, and laughed. It was just too ridiculous at that point, to do anything else!
And from there, I picked myself up, and brushed myself off, and said, okay, there’s only one way to go from here. Forward. And that’s what I did. There I was at the age of harrurmphemmph, living in my one, mostly undamaged remaining room, with a dorm-sized mini-fridge, a futon, a TV, my cat (nine lives!) and a laptop. And not much else. (Though thank goodness the room that survived the fire, was a room that had its own attached bathroom!)
Since then I have rebuilt my beloved home, which really has become my haven, my “Serenity.” I share it now with my fiancé, Lance, and we have accumulated quite the little family together. “Little” being a relative term. We have a pair of English Mastiffs, Dozer and Daisy, who weigh 203 pounds and 208 pounds respectively, and a little pudgy English Bulldog named Niblet, who is bigger than both of them, inside her mind. We also have the aforementioned cat, Glorificus (“Glory” for short,) who adores her canine pups and keeps them firmly in line. And we've acquired a pair of stray cats as well, a mother and son, Luna (Lulu for short) and Butters aka Buddy. Lulu showed up pregnant during a lunar eclipse, had a litter, and vanished again. We found homes for all the kittens except one. Butters. We got him fixed and kept him. A few months later, Lulu returned, again expecting. This litter was born on the "Monster Moon." Again, all the kittens were spayed and neutered and placed in homes, and this time we got Lulu to the vet in time to spay her before the cycle could repeat.
Glory is not amused.
She has a story of her own, my old Glory cat, having been with me before the Dark Times descended, she went through it all with me, moved with me, survived the fire, and remains with me still. She's tolerating the newcomers. Barely.
My partner is an artist, a mechanic, a welder and an inventor, and the rumors are true, he is much younger than I
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December 8, 2022
Rating: 4.5 Beautiful Stars!, The Brands Who Came For Christmas narrowly missed 5 stars because I was troubled that Caleb never bothered to call Maya after their liaison. I thought the least he could have done was to make sure she was okay. I loved everything else about it. It was a lovely heartwarming story that I read twice in two days and have read many times since totally nine. It has to be very good for me to do that.
Maya Brand is a 29 year old gal with a plan. She is as pure as the driven snow...until Caleb, thought to be a poor drifter, shows up at her family's Saloon soaking wet after changing a tire in a downpour. He is running from the political career plans and responsibilities that his father and all those around him have planned out to the smallest of details including the type of wife he must look for and marry before the election. Caleb is not sure he even wants to run for office which seems not to matter to anyone else.
Caleb used a fake name the night he met Maya because he desired to be wanted for the person he was not for what anyone could get from him since he was beyond wealthy. So, when Maya turns up pregnant and tries her best to find him, it's fruitless...until her sister comes across a picture of him in the newspaper. When someone anonymously sends him a picture of Maya, eight and a half months pregnant, he can't get back to her soon enough. He has tried to get her out of his mind since the night they spent together to no avail.
If you like sweet romances that do not have an overabundance of angst, this is the one for you! I must add that I loved the author's sense of humor! It was outstanding and I laughed until tears streamed down my face all throughout the book. It wasn't a comedy per say but the people involved had a very unique wit that was hilarious. I definitely recommend this book. I can't wait to move on to book two.
Now, that I have finished the 'Oklahoma All-Girl Brands' series I have to say that this book was my favorite of all. Loved it. I have read this fourteen times and counting. It seems I have to read it monthly or I'm not satisfied.
Maya Brand is a 29 year old gal with a plan. She is as pure as the driven snow...until Caleb, thought to be a poor drifter, shows up at her family's Saloon soaking wet after changing a tire in a downpour. He is running from the political career plans and responsibilities that his father and all those around him have planned out to the smallest of details including the type of wife he must look for and marry before the election. Caleb is not sure he even wants to run for office which seems not to matter to anyone else.
Caleb used a fake name the night he met Maya because he desired to be wanted for the person he was not for what anyone could get from him since he was beyond wealthy. So, when Maya turns up pregnant and tries her best to find him, it's fruitless...until her sister comes across a picture of him in the newspaper. When someone anonymously sends him a picture of Maya, eight and a half months pregnant, he can't get back to her soon enough. He has tried to get her out of his mind since the night they spent together to no avail.
If you like sweet romances that do not have an overabundance of angst, this is the one for you! I must add that I loved the author's sense of humor! It was outstanding and I laughed until tears streamed down my face all throughout the book. It wasn't a comedy per say but the people involved had a very unique wit that was hilarious. I definitely recommend this book. I can't wait to move on to book two.
Now, that I have finished the 'Oklahoma All-Girl Brands' series I have to say that this book was my favorite of all. Loved it. I have read this fourteen times and counting. It seems I have to read it monthly or I'm not satisfied.
December 8, 2014
Okay.. what the hell was this?! And how does it have such a high rating?! Yes, it was written in 2000 but I might as well have been reading a book from the 1920s. It looked like a nice Christmacy themed book (and usually they are very cute) however this was awful. I stopped by the time when Caleb found out about her pregnancy because it was just too much for me.
So we have this 28 years old young lady from a far away land(also known as small town in America) whose biggest dream in life is to get married, have kids (okay so far, most people dream of marriage and kids at some point) aaand then it goes on to say she dreams of being like the church ladies who have manicured nails and carpool their kids/facepalm. She also wants to be well-liked in her town because people avoid her(the lovely church ladies that is) because her father had another family (thus making her and her sisters illegimate - bear in mind that this is 21st century). Well my initial thoughts were that we all have our dreams and if thats your goal in life its fine BUT why would one even want to live in a town like that? Why does a 28 year old care so much about what others think of her? She reminded me a teenager with her thought process and not an almost 30year old woman.
Her sisters are eccentrics (Mel is kind of violent and Selena is..diffrent) that much I gathered, however the heroine herself seemed to be a little underdeveloped. And she was a virgin(a 28 year old one), who just happened to lose it to a one-night-stand and ofc they had mindblowing sex. But one mustnt forget that she was also very drunk (never really specified how drunk, there was a talk about couple of beers) so ofc she did not notice if a dude put on a condom or not- well who would right?!
After all that we have my favorite part- where the heroine learns about the results of unprotected sex. An almost 30 year old woman learns that its possible to get STD-s, HIV and even pregnancy as a result of that. Best part of all that was that the mother of that lovely creature had to drag her to the doctors office. That does not sound weird at all?!
After that I started skipping severely but I still had hope for this book- until the father hears about the pregnancy and we go into a whole tirade about how they are her responsibility, her children and the father has no say whatsoever, the decision is fully hers- WTF?!
I shall give a quote from the book to illustrate my statement:
"Well, then, let me see if I can explain it. You were a stranger, passing through town. We were a one-night stand. There was no relationship. No commitment. I got pregnant, Caleb. My problem. My situation. Not yours. You’re still just a drifter passing through. There’s nothing for you here.”"
Im all for the idea of abortion if the woman wants to have one she can and noone can force her to have the child but if she decides to keep the baby(or babies as it was in this case), yes the father DOES HAVE A RIGHT TO KNOW AND have a say in that matter. It does not matter if they are in a relationships and one cant get pregnant by herself therefore he WAS involved. The fact that he was a "drifter who was passing through" has nothing to do with it.
So now that Im all pissed off- the heroine was a small-minded woman who should have developed more(say another 10 years maybe) before having kids. This was like watching a teenager have kids- sad, really sad.
So we have this 28 years old young lady from a far away land(also known as small town in America) whose biggest dream in life is to get married, have kids (okay so far, most people dream of marriage and kids at some point) aaand then it goes on to say she dreams of being like the church ladies who have manicured nails and carpool their kids/facepalm. She also wants to be well-liked in her town because people avoid her(the lovely church ladies that is) because her father had another family (thus making her and her sisters illegimate - bear in mind that this is 21st century). Well my initial thoughts were that we all have our dreams and if thats your goal in life its fine BUT why would one even want to live in a town like that? Why does a 28 year old care so much about what others think of her? She reminded me a teenager with her thought process and not an almost 30year old woman.
Her sisters are eccentrics (Mel is kind of violent and Selena is..diffrent) that much I gathered, however the heroine herself seemed to be a little underdeveloped. And she was a virgin(a 28 year old one), who just happened to lose it to a one-night-stand and ofc they had mindblowing sex. But one mustnt forget that she was also very drunk (never really specified how drunk, there was a talk about couple of beers) so ofc she did not notice if a dude put on a condom or not- well who would right?!
After all that we have my favorite part- where the heroine learns about the results of unprotected sex. An almost 30 year old woman learns that its possible to get STD-s, HIV and even pregnancy as a result of that. Best part of all that was that the mother of that lovely creature had to drag her to the doctors office. That does not sound weird at all?!
After that I started skipping severely but I still had hope for this book- until the father hears about the pregnancy and we go into a whole tirade about how they are her responsibility, her children and the father has no say whatsoever, the decision is fully hers- WTF?!
I shall give a quote from the book to illustrate my statement:
"Well, then, let me see if I can explain it. You were a stranger, passing through town. We were a one-night stand. There was no relationship. No commitment. I got pregnant, Caleb. My problem. My situation. Not yours. You’re still just a drifter passing through. There’s nothing for you here.”"
Im all for the idea of abortion if the woman wants to have one she can and noone can force her to have the child but if she decides to keep the baby(or babies as it was in this case), yes the father DOES HAVE A RIGHT TO KNOW AND have a say in that matter. It does not matter if they are in a relationships and one cant get pregnant by herself therefore he WAS involved. The fact that he was a "drifter who was passing through" has nothing to do with it.
So now that Im all pissed off- the heroine was a small-minded woman who should have developed more(say another 10 years maybe) before having kids. This was like watching a teenager have kids- sad, really sad.
June 16, 2015
I must have been in an altered state when I read this the first time. Shit like this drives me crazy!
Safety Gang Spoilers below:
Prior comments:
Pretty sweet story. (I don't do drugs - so that was not the excuse. How the HELL did I come up with this review?)
Safety Gang Spoilers below:
Prior comments:
Pretty sweet story. (I don't do drugs - so that was not the excuse. How the HELL did I come up with this review?)
avoid
March 27, 2019The fact that he didn’t go after her and had no plans whatsoever should be enough for this not being a romance.
He went to her because he found out she’s a pregnant and clearly wanted the baby. Which makes him better than Trump, since he’s not paying hush money. But not a great hero. Also, remember how the pregnancy news was a blackmail attempt, well if he acknowledged it, he may be judged harshly but can no longer be blackmailed, can he?
Not gonna touch this.
He went to her because he found out she’s a pregnant and clearly wanted the baby. Which makes him better than Trump, since he’s not paying hush money. But not a great hero. Also, remember how the pregnancy news was a blackmail attempt, well if he acknowledged it, he may be judged harshly but can no longer be blackmailed, can he?
Not gonna touch this.
own-need-to-read
December 1, 2014Kindle Freebie, just in time for Christmas!!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O...
Blurb -
Caleb didn’t know that one night of bliss last spring with small town beauty Maya Brand had resulted in a pregnancy, until the blackmail attempt arrived on his desk in an unmarked envelope, complete with photos of Maya with a belly out to there.
When he learns the truth, Caleb rushes back to Big Falls, determined to make it right despite what the scandal will do to his high profile career–the family legacy he had never truly wanted.
All he wants is Maya, and their child.
But can a girl whose father abandoned and betrayed her, ever truly believe in the goodness of a man who left town the morning after their one night stand? How can he convince her that he hasn’t stopped thinking about her since then, much less, do so with the whole world watching? He has to prove himself to a woman he’s not even sure he’s worthy of. But he has no idea how.
The Oklahoma All-Girl Brands is a six-book, small town, contemporary romance series with shades of HOPE FLOATS and YOU’VE GOT MAIL. Spin off of the bestselling Texas Brand Series.
The Oklahoma Brands:
The Brands Who Came for Christmas
Brand-New Heartache
Secrets and Lies
A Mommy For Christmas
One Magic Summer
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O...
Blurb -
Caleb didn’t know that one night of bliss last spring with small town beauty Maya Brand had resulted in a pregnancy, until the blackmail attempt arrived on his desk in an unmarked envelope, complete with photos of Maya with a belly out to there.
When he learns the truth, Caleb rushes back to Big Falls, determined to make it right despite what the scandal will do to his high profile career–the family legacy he had never truly wanted.
All he wants is Maya, and their child.
But can a girl whose father abandoned and betrayed her, ever truly believe in the goodness of a man who left town the morning after their one night stand? How can he convince her that he hasn’t stopped thinking about her since then, much less, do so with the whole world watching? He has to prove himself to a woman he’s not even sure he’s worthy of. But he has no idea how.
The Oklahoma All-Girl Brands is a six-book, small town, contemporary romance series with shades of HOPE FLOATS and YOU’VE GOT MAIL. Spin off of the bestselling Texas Brand Series.
The Oklahoma Brands:
The Brands Who Came for Christmas
Brand-New Heartache
Secrets and Lies
A Mommy For Christmas
One Magic Summer
December 9, 2011
Rating 3.5
Maya Brand has always wanted to be respectable and be accepted, her family is not conventional, her mother owns a bar, one of her sister is a lingerie model, another dabbles in new age stuff, a biker and a bouncer and the most damning of all her father was a bigamist(there was a preceding series about her father's children with the first wife).
But Maya is about to turn thirty and she has never taken risks so when a handsome stranger walks into her family's establishments, she dances with him, even drinks(which she normally doesn't do) , flirts and ends up losing her virginity to him.
Caleb comes from a political family and even before birth his life had been planned and he followed it, but when he sees his father discussing the blue-print for his wife, he snaps and takes off and ends up meeting Maya Brand and her family. Maya seems to like him, for himself and not his wealth so he lets her think he's a drifter and lies about who he is and where he is from and disappears when he gets the news about his father's stroke. Maya who already doesn't have faith in men because of her father, finds out Caleb too lied and ran out and then she is pregnant and scandalous herself.
She finds out who he is eight and a half months later when a newspaper article is speculating if he would run for senate or not, but she doesn't want to contact him but Caleb receives a picture of a pregnant Maya and runs back.
He is suspicious in the beginning but soon sees he has no reason to be, Maya is honest and sweet and he wants to be a part of his kid's life, even if Maya seems reluctant. He also fears the fact that she is carrying twins since his own mother died having him and his brother was still-born. I liked seeing Maya's and Caleb's fears about being parents, Maya about not fitting into Caleb's life and more, they were genuine concerns.
I enjoyed seeing the whole Brand females, their interactions and look forward to reading the books about the other sisters.
Maya Brand has always wanted to be respectable and be accepted, her family is not conventional, her mother owns a bar, one of her sister is a lingerie model, another dabbles in new age stuff, a biker and a bouncer and the most damning of all her father was a bigamist(there was a preceding series about her father's children with the first wife).
But Maya is about to turn thirty and she has never taken risks so when a handsome stranger walks into her family's establishments, she dances with him, even drinks(which she normally doesn't do) , flirts and ends up losing her virginity to him.
Caleb comes from a political family and even before birth his life had been planned and he followed it, but when he sees his father discussing the blue-print for his wife, he snaps and takes off and ends up meeting Maya Brand and her family. Maya seems to like him, for himself and not his wealth so he lets her think he's a drifter and lies about who he is and where he is from and disappears when he gets the news about his father's stroke. Maya who already doesn't have faith in men because of her father, finds out Caleb too lied and ran out and then she is pregnant and scandalous herself.
She finds out who he is eight and a half months later when a newspaper article is speculating if he would run for senate or not, but she doesn't want to contact him but Caleb receives a picture of a pregnant Maya and runs back.
He is suspicious in the beginning but soon sees he has no reason to be, Maya is honest and sweet and he wants to be a part of his kid's life, even if Maya seems reluctant. He also fears the fact that she is carrying twins since his own mother died having him and his brother was still-born. I liked seeing Maya's and Caleb's fears about being parents, Maya about not fitting into Caleb's life and more, they were genuine concerns.
I enjoyed seeing the whole Brand females, their interactions and look forward to reading the books about the other sisters.
August 28, 2009
Book 1 in the Oklahoma All-Girl Brands series. Ehh okay. Orrin Brand's (the father of the Texas Brand clan) brother, Johan Brand was a bigamist and a womanizer. One of his wives was Vidalia- the mother of The Oklahoma All-Girl Brands (a group of sisters).
This story is about the eldest sister- Maya Brand. A virgin at 28- until Caleb Montgomery comes passing through town. One night stand. Maya gets pregnant with twins. Caleb is no-where to be found because he gave Maya a fake name (since he's in politics) and then vanished when he heard that his father had had a stroke. 8 ½ months later he receives a photo of Maya- pregnant with the word "Congratulations" on the back. Caleb goes to Big Falls to find out what happened and if the baby is his. Of course, Maya is upset at him- DUH! They work things out- of course- this IS a romance novel... Started out with such promise and ended with a predictable thud.
This story is about the eldest sister- Maya Brand. A virgin at 28- until Caleb Montgomery comes passing through town. One night stand. Maya gets pregnant with twins. Caleb is no-where to be found because he gave Maya a fake name (since he's in politics) and then vanished when he heard that his father had had a stroke. 8 ½ months later he receives a photo of Maya- pregnant with the word "Congratulations" on the back. Caleb goes to Big Falls to find out what happened and if the baby is his. Of course, Maya is upset at him- DUH! They work things out- of course- this IS a romance novel... Started out with such promise and ended with a predictable thud.
November 9, 2016
Maya Brand is fast approaching the age of 30. She's single, never been married, and she has spent most of her life trying to prove to their small town that she is not like her father .. a bigamist who abandoned their family.
Working at her mother's bar, a cowboy walks in. Scruffy jeans, beat up boots, no one can tell he's really one of the richest men in the country. Caleb is running away ... his father wants him in politics wants to run his life, right down to choosing the perfect wife for him
When he meets Maya, the attraction is strong .. and she's nothing like what Caleb's father wants for him.
They have one night together.. and he disappears. Then she finds that once again a man has abandoned her ... and now she's pregnant.
Months later, Caleb receives a photo in the mail .. a photo showing Maya very, very pregnant.
What should he do .. run to her and confess he's never forgotten her? Give up his political aspirations? And could Maya ever trust him again?
Slightly predictable, but still enjoyable read. I liked all the characters, but especially Maya's mom and sisters. There were moments that the book seemed to drag somewhat.. most notably the conversations between Maya and Caleb. There were a couple of conversations that seemed repetitive and not necessary to the story.
Working at her mother's bar, a cowboy walks in. Scruffy jeans, beat up boots, no one can tell he's really one of the richest men in the country. Caleb is running away ... his father wants him in politics wants to run his life, right down to choosing the perfect wife for him
When he meets Maya, the attraction is strong .. and she's nothing like what Caleb's father wants for him.
They have one night together.. and he disappears. Then she finds that once again a man has abandoned her ... and now she's pregnant.
Months later, Caleb receives a photo in the mail .. a photo showing Maya very, very pregnant.
What should he do .. run to her and confess he's never forgotten her? Give up his political aspirations? And could Maya ever trust him again?
Slightly predictable, but still enjoyable read. I liked all the characters, but especially Maya's mom and sisters. There were moments that the book seemed to drag somewhat.. most notably the conversations between Maya and Caleb. There were a couple of conversations that seemed repetitive and not necessary to the story.
March 3, 2018
Second of a two-book freebie for the kindle... thought it would be a fun holiday read for winter break - kind of like a cheesy Hallmark Christmas movie. This one was AWFUL. I only finished it because I committed to the challenge. I'm laughing at how ridiculously terrible this book was... don't waste your time. Blah, at least I have two books done on my 26 book challenge! Note to self... no more kindle freebies!!
Spoilers (or garbage plot, you decide)...
- 29-year-old virgin gets knocked up during a one night stand with a wealthy politician who's gone incognito.
- turns out, she's having twins!! Of course, she is. She's 37 1/2 weeks along (and how many twin pregnancies make it to 37 1/2 weeks?) when daddy gets an anonymous photo.
- daddy is back in the picture, takes mama out to dinner where she orders three entrees and DEVOURS ALL OF HER FOOD. Any woman who has ever carried a baby to near-term want to talk about how much food you could eat in one sitting? Certainly not THREE entrees.
- against all odds, the couple decide to marry to legitimize the kids and oh, dear, she learns that she's really in love with him.
- surprise blizzard in Oklahoma day before wedding and mama goes into labor... daddy commandeers a BULLDOZER from a neighbor to get there, twins are born and everyone is fine.
- crusty grandpa politician falls in love with the kids and gives mama his dead politician wife's wedding dress to marry at the hospital chapel because the dress she bought will no longer fit since she delivered the babies 12 hours before. Because every woman - especially those pregnant with twins who eat three entrees at a sitting - would certainly never fit into a dress she was supposed to wear when she was still pregnant 12 hours ago.
Throw in the tough-as-nails mom who raised five girls alone (because the dad was a bigamist and was killed by gangsters?) including a clairvoyant sister, a lingerie model, a clutz, and a tough-as-nails sister and you round out this ridiculous cast of characters.
What a joke. Did anyone edit this book? Did the author ever do research? How is she a NY Times bestselling author?? Shame on me for not looking at the publisher before I wasted my time.
Spoilers (or garbage plot, you decide)...
- 29-year-old virgin gets knocked up during a one night stand with a wealthy politician who's gone incognito.
- turns out, she's having twins!! Of course, she is. She's 37 1/2 weeks along (and how many twin pregnancies make it to 37 1/2 weeks?) when daddy gets an anonymous photo.
- daddy is back in the picture, takes mama out to dinner where she orders three entrees and DEVOURS ALL OF HER FOOD. Any woman who has ever carried a baby to near-term want to talk about how much food you could eat in one sitting? Certainly not THREE entrees.
- against all odds, the couple decide to marry to legitimize the kids and oh, dear, she learns that she's really in love with him.
- surprise blizzard in Oklahoma day before wedding and mama goes into labor... daddy commandeers a BULLDOZER from a neighbor to get there, twins are born and everyone is fine.
- crusty grandpa politician falls in love with the kids and gives mama his dead politician wife's wedding dress to marry at the hospital chapel because the dress she bought will no longer fit since she delivered the babies 12 hours before. Because every woman - especially those pregnant with twins who eat three entrees at a sitting - would certainly never fit into a dress she was supposed to wear when she was still pregnant 12 hours ago.
Throw in the tough-as-nails mom who raised five girls alone (because the dad was a bigamist and was killed by gangsters?) including a clairvoyant sister, a lingerie model, a clutz, and a tough-as-nails sister and you round out this ridiculous cast of characters.
What a joke. Did anyone edit this book? Did the author ever do research? How is she a NY Times bestselling author?? Shame on me for not looking at the publisher before I wasted my time.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 7, 2016
The first book in The Oklahoma Brands series by Maggie Shayne, originally published by Silhouette. Maya Brand tries hard to obtain respectability in Big Falls, Oklahoma. One of five sisters born to a bar owner and a bigamist. But one night Caleb walks in the bar and that one night of passion changes everything.
This was a nice, cute, enjoyable read. I liked it enough that I may continue the series at some point.
This was a nice, cute, enjoyable read. I liked it enough that I may continue the series at some point.
January 14, 2015
**4 1/2 Stars**
I really enjoyed this book. Ms. Shayne is obviously very talented and weaves a story that is thoroughly engaging, from start to finish. As a matter of fact, I enjoyed this book so much that I fully intend to read the other books in the series. I like Ms. Shayne's writing style, and IMO she did a great job creating the characters in the story. Maya is sweet, strong, and fiery, and Caleb? Wow! Caleb is awesome! The book blurb is pretty spot on, so there really isnt' much more to say about it. Caleb is the son of a wealthy, political family--think the Kennedys only not as many members. LOL Anyhow, Caleb is preparing to announce his candidacy for the U.S. Senatorial race. Caleb will be the third generation Montgomery to become a U.S. Senator, following in his grandfather and father's footsteps, and is pretty much a shoe-in to win. Caleb, however, isn't sure if become a Senator is what he really wants to do. One night, while feeling particularly frustrated that his life seems to be out of his control, he takes off and ends up in the bar which is owned by Maya's mother. This is when he and Maya meet. There is an instant connection between the two, and after spending a few hours together, the two end up sharing a sexual encounter. Unfortunately, Caleb lied about his real identity and after telling Maya he would like to see her again, he gets a call about a family emergency, which forces him to leave town immediately.
Maya's father was a two time bigamist, so she doesn't trust men. So, when she realizes that Caleb has skipped out on her, as far as she is concerned, it's par for the course. Now, years after her father's death, Maya's family still carries a taint of notoriety in their small town because of his bigamy. It doesn't help that Maya's sisters are all so unconventional; one a bouncer, biker type; another who fancies herself a psychic; a third who is a reputed jinx, as all the men she dates end up injured in some manner; and yet another who is a underwear model. LOL Maya just wants to be normal and to fit in with the "respectable" citizens of her hometown. She yearns for acceptance from the PTA moms and church ladies and works diligently to achieve that acceptance.
Once Caleb skips out on Maya (at least as far as she is concerned her skipped out on her) the two don't see each other again until Caleb receives a picture of a much pregnant Maya in the mail. This induces him to return to Big Falls, determined to make things right with Maya, in spite of the potential for a major scandal which could ruin his career. What I really, really loved about this book is the fact that from the very beginning Caleb is completely resolved to shoulder his responsibility for the care of his children (twins, hence the title "The Brands" as in more than one.) Although he initially harbors some small suspicion as to Maya's true intentions, he is never really convinced that she is after his money, and he very quickly discards that idea. I also loved how quickly he came to truly care for his babies; even before they were born. Once Caleb returns to Big Falls, the story quickly progresses to it's conclusion, complete with a very satisfying HEA.
So, bottom line, this book was great. I really loved the relationship between Caleb and Maya. Caleb's determination to do right by Maya and his children no matter the potential for disaster to his career, is wonderful to behold. Maya is at first extremely distrustful of Caleb, but slowly and surely comes to trust that she can rely on him. FYI, this is not a clean romance. There is the love scene between Caleb and Maya where she conceives. However, that scene is pretty easily skipped; is not, IMO, overly graphic, and does not include the use of any crude language. Happy reading!
December 17, 2014
Just the little things can change everything.
Maya Brand had her action plan set in front of her, respectability. With her family history she had long ago decided that she was going to be the one Brand girl that the locals were going to respect. She had done everything right but the eve of her birthday all of that got put on the back burner when Caleb walked through the doors of her mother's saloon.
Caleb Montgomery had lived his whole life doing what he was suppose to do, what was expected of him. Now as he sat there and heard the rest of his life being planned and no one even thought to speak to him was more than he could take, he got up and walked out! Heck he almost ran out. Changing into his old ranch clothes, borrowing the gardeners old pickup he just drove. When he had a flat in front of a old saloon in the rain, he figured he could get dry till the rain let up. Never did it ever enter his mind that his life would be changed forever with that one little decision.
What did I like? This was so much more than just a Christmas love story. I fell in love with everyone one of the characters. The Brand girls were so awesome and each of their names were so special.
What will you like? A story line that is so over the top, well developed, well written, and so heart warming. The research on this one must have been unbelievable because it sure showed in the the details. And the details, so believable and remarkable. The characters are flawless or rather flawed but so perfect for this story. Each grew with the story and and became your friend and I would be honored to have known them.
With so many twists and turns, it would be so hard to keep all of them straight but the author pulled it all together and brought to life these broken, hurt, strong willed and unbelievable characters. The emotions were flying off the pages, I laughed so hard I was crying, I cried so hard I couldn't breath and I was so happy it was great.
This is a beautiful story especially for this time of the year but any time would fit. Very heartfelt and just wonderful. EXCELLENT read for all readers and highly recommended.
Maya Brand had her action plan set in front of her, respectability. With her family history she had long ago decided that she was going to be the one Brand girl that the locals were going to respect. She had done everything right but the eve of her birthday all of that got put on the back burner when Caleb walked through the doors of her mother's saloon.
Caleb Montgomery had lived his whole life doing what he was suppose to do, what was expected of him. Now as he sat there and heard the rest of his life being planned and no one even thought to speak to him was more than he could take, he got up and walked out! Heck he almost ran out. Changing into his old ranch clothes, borrowing the gardeners old pickup he just drove. When he had a flat in front of a old saloon in the rain, he figured he could get dry till the rain let up. Never did it ever enter his mind that his life would be changed forever with that one little decision.
What did I like? This was so much more than just a Christmas love story. I fell in love with everyone one of the characters. The Brand girls were so awesome and each of their names were so special.
What will you like? A story line that is so over the top, well developed, well written, and so heart warming. The research on this one must have been unbelievable because it sure showed in the the details. And the details, so believable and remarkable. The characters are flawless or rather flawed but so perfect for this story. Each grew with the story and and became your friend and I would be honored to have known them.
With so many twists and turns, it would be so hard to keep all of them straight but the author pulled it all together and brought to life these broken, hurt, strong willed and unbelievable characters. The emotions were flying off the pages, I laughed so hard I was crying, I cried so hard I couldn't breath and I was so happy it was great.
This is a beautiful story especially for this time of the year but any time would fit. Very heartfelt and just wonderful. EXCELLENT read for all readers and highly recommended.
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December 21, 2014
Oh what a brilliant story. Just loved it loved it loved it.
Maya and Caleb two soul mates. fate intervenes time apart but fate intervenes again..so glad.
Then....babies!...Twins :-)
Can the make things work but as a true romantic..love always wins. Fantastic x
Maya and Caleb two soul mates. fate intervenes time apart but fate intervenes again..so glad.
Then....babies!...Twins :-)
Can the make things work but as a true romantic..love always wins. Fantastic x
January 3, 2016
***** 5 Cranky Stars *****
The Brands are a notorious family plagued by the sins of their late father. With a troubled past this family of beautiful, quirky and intelligent women find a way to survive and thrive. Their mother Vidalia owns the local saloon and the girls help run it.
Maya Brand is the oldest of 5 daughters.
She remembers her father and what he did to tarnish their name and break their hearts. She's vowed to be a respected part of the community. That all goes to pot when a chance encounter with the irresistible Caleb leaves her pregnant with twins and no way of contacting him.
I loved this story. I fell in love with these quirky women and all their antics. This was hands down a book that would fit well as a Hallmark Channel movie. If you're looking for a feel good Christmas read than this is the book for you.
The Brands are a notorious family plagued by the sins of their late father. With a troubled past this family of beautiful, quirky and intelligent women find a way to survive and thrive. Their mother Vidalia owns the local saloon and the girls help run it.
Maya Brand is the oldest of 5 daughters.
She remembers her father and what he did to tarnish their name and break their hearts. She's vowed to be a respected part of the community. That all goes to pot when a chance encounter with the irresistible Caleb leaves her pregnant with twins and no way of contacting him.
I loved this story. I fell in love with these quirky women and all their antics. This was hands down a book that would fit well as a Hallmark Channel movie. If you're looking for a feel good Christmas read than this is the book for you.
December 21, 2014
This is the heartwarming story of Maya and Caleb. It is a wonderful romance and great family drama. Caleb is the golden boy of a wealthy Oklahoma family who have big expectations for him. He often wonders if anyone can love him for himself, not his money. One night he just takes off. He ends up with a flat tire in Big Falls, OK, a typical small town. He wanders into the local watering hole to get warm and meets Maya, one of the 5 daughters of the owner. Instant attraction for both of them ends in a night of passion at the Big Falls.
It turns out that Maya got pregnant, but has no luck trying to find Caleb, who lied about his name and who he was. Resigned to life as a social pariah and single motherhood, Maya is shocked to find out who Caleb is and wants no one to contact him. Someone has other ideas and sends a message to Caleb. He heads to Big Falls to find out what in the world is going on and to come to terms with a very pregnant Maya.
It turns out that Maya got pregnant, but has no luck trying to find Caleb, who lied about his name and who he was. Resigned to life as a social pariah and single motherhood, Maya is shocked to find out who Caleb is and wants no one to contact him. Someone has other ideas and sends a message to Caleb. He heads to Big Falls to find out what in the world is going on and to come to terms with a very pregnant Maya.
May 8, 2015
Another 5stars
Well started another Brand novel and couldn't,'put it down. Maggie Shayne sure knows how to make a story believable and so interesting to read. I just love family stories.
Well started another Brand novel and couldn't,'put it down. Maggie Shayne sure knows how to make a story believable and so interesting to read. I just love family stories.
January 17, 2019
Hotness Rating 3 out of 5
Oh my goodness I absolutely loved this book! Such a sweet, heartwarming story with tough female leads that aren't afraid to be their quirky selves.
Maya and Caleb met under unusual circumstances that left behind hurt, distrust and a big surprise. It's not your typical one night stand turned instant family read. The author doesn't overdo it on the anger and distrust. She just allows the characters to be honest but explore things with an open heart.
I really, really enjoyed this first book of the Oklahoma Brands series and can't wait to read more.
Oh my goodness I absolutely loved this book! Such a sweet, heartwarming story with tough female leads that aren't afraid to be their quirky selves.
Maya and Caleb met under unusual circumstances that left behind hurt, distrust and a big surprise. It's not your typical one night stand turned instant family read. The author doesn't overdo it on the anger and distrust. She just allows the characters to be honest but explore things with an open heart.
I really, really enjoyed this first book of the Oklahoma Brands series and can't wait to read more.
December 14, 2014
A cute story, clearly the set up for a series about the Brand girls.
Maya has spent her entire life trying to prove she is a good girl, obeying the rules, doing the right thing. But her eccentric family don't make things easy.
On the eve of her 29th birthday a drifter comes into her family's saloon. Despite his obvious unsuitability she feels an attraction to Caleb and they spend the night together.
Caleb isn't who he seems. He is a third generation politician and wealthy businessman, faced with the way his entire life has been arranged and planned by his family and his advisers he escapes. Dressed in old clothes and driving the gardener's truck he enters a saloon and is enchanted by the woman serving his beer.
Their connection was real and both of their feelings were engaged, but Caleb received a call that night to tell him his father had had a heart attack. He left town and Maya without a backwards glance, although over the next few months his thoughts turn to that night several times.
As always happens with these things Maya has become pregnant from that one night - although given her lack of experience it is unsurprising that she forgot birth control. Maya has no intention of contacting Caleb, he left without a word - and then she found out he gave her a false name. But someone in her family wants Caleb to take responsibility and when they see his picture in the newspaper she sends a photo of a visibly pregnant Maya to his office.
Will their feelings and impending child be enough or will the differences between them pull them apart?
This was a very sweet story about what seems to be the boring sister.
Maya has spent her entire life trying to prove she is a good girl, obeying the rules, doing the right thing. But her eccentric family don't make things easy.
On the eve of her 29th birthday a drifter comes into her family's saloon. Despite his obvious unsuitability she feels an attraction to Caleb and they spend the night together.
Caleb isn't who he seems. He is a third generation politician and wealthy businessman, faced with the way his entire life has been arranged and planned by his family and his advisers he escapes. Dressed in old clothes and driving the gardener's truck he enters a saloon and is enchanted by the woman serving his beer.
Their connection was real and both of their feelings were engaged, but Caleb received a call that night to tell him his father had had a heart attack. He left town and Maya without a backwards glance, although over the next few months his thoughts turn to that night several times.
As always happens with these things Maya has become pregnant from that one night - although given her lack of experience it is unsurprising that she forgot birth control. Maya has no intention of contacting Caleb, he left without a word - and then she found out he gave her a false name. But someone in her family wants Caleb to take responsibility and when they see his picture in the newspaper she sends a photo of a visibly pregnant Maya to his office.
Will their feelings and impending child be enough or will the differences between them pull them apart?
This was a very sweet story about what seems to be the boring sister.
February 22, 2012
When Caleb walks into Maya's mothers bar, it's love at first site. Pretty soon they are in the truck and heading to a secluded spot if you know what I mean. Maya is a sweet girl and also a virgin, she's been trying to get the approval from all the town. However there is a big scandal involving her father whom since was murdered and not to mention a bigamist. So the five sisters including Maya and all illegitimate.
After a quickie romp on the ground, Caleb takes her back home. She goes to bed partially drunk and told Caleb will be there for her tomorrow. When Caleb is heading back to the hotel, he receives a call that his father has had a heart attack and hurries home leaving Maya and their night together behind.
When Maya awakes she realizes that Caleb is gone, she searches for Caleb Cain but he doesn't exist. It might be the fact that he gave her a fake name. She accepts that fact and then four weeks later learns she is pregnant. Five months after that, she realizes she is having twins. She's going to have to be brave and strong to be a single mother to two babies.
Caleb sat at his desk as he opened an envelope, in that envelope, a picture of Maya. The kicker? Well that picture shows Maya being eight and a half months pregnant with their twins. He knows he's the father instantly and despite his bid for possibly becoming a Senator, he rushes to Maya's side.
The book was full of cute quirks and funny dialogue. It felt pretty real, easy to relate to ALL the characters and trust me, there is A LOT of em!
After a quickie romp on the ground, Caleb takes her back home. She goes to bed partially drunk and told Caleb will be there for her tomorrow. When Caleb is heading back to the hotel, he receives a call that his father has had a heart attack and hurries home leaving Maya and their night together behind.
When Maya awakes she realizes that Caleb is gone, she searches for Caleb Cain but he doesn't exist. It might be the fact that he gave her a fake name. She accepts that fact and then four weeks later learns she is pregnant. Five months after that, she realizes she is having twins. She's going to have to be brave and strong to be a single mother to two babies.
Caleb sat at his desk as he opened an envelope, in that envelope, a picture of Maya. The kicker? Well that picture shows Maya being eight and a half months pregnant with their twins. He knows he's the father instantly and despite his bid for possibly becoming a Senator, he rushes to Maya's side.
The book was full of cute quirks and funny dialogue. It felt pretty real, easy to relate to ALL the characters and trust me, there is A LOT of em!
May 13, 2020
I didn't get some aspects of this story, maybe because I am not familiar with habits in small towns: the heroine's mother was married when she had her daughters, only after her husband's death they found out that he had been a bigamist. Why would they (especially the church ladies) stigmatize the girls as "illegitimate"? Maya wants to earn their approval, but she does not do anything remarkable besides going to church. Twenty-seven year old she works as a waitress in her mother's saloon and has no real ambition except HEA with children and a house with a picket fence and being invited by said church ladies.
Caleb comes from a political family and does not want to follow in his ancestor's footsteps but is too faint-hearted to tell his father "no".
In the last chapters the author describes Maya giving birth to twins and Caleb's father corrects his past remarks about Caleb's twin. I wonder how often a second twin is born several hours after the first, usually twins are born minutes apart; I suppose that was to draw out the suspense.
Caleb's father always told his son that he had been the strong one and therefore survived while his brother had been stillborn, the same had been with his twin. Caleb always was ridden by guilt and is relieved when his father confesses he had made up that remark. That remark is partly true: in cases where twins share a placenta quite often one twin is smaller or even dies off.
The secondary characters were far more interesting with their various quirks than the heroine.
Caleb comes from a political family and does not want to follow in his ancestor's footsteps but is too faint-hearted to tell his father "no".
In the last chapters the author describes Maya giving birth to twins and Caleb's father corrects his past remarks about Caleb's twin. I wonder how often a second twin is born several hours after the first, usually twins are born minutes apart; I suppose that was to draw out the suspense.
Caleb's father always told his son that he had been the strong one and therefore survived while his brother had been stillborn, the same had been with his twin. Caleb always was ridden by guilt and is relieved when his father confesses he had made up that remark. That remark is partly true: in cases where twins share a placenta quite often one twin is smaller or even dies off.
The secondary characters were far more interesting with their various quirks than the heroine.
June 9, 2015
I did not like this book, at all. A person should not let a person's opinion or their feelings on something define who that person is or how they live their own lives. To me, Maya Brand , was a weak minded, immature woman.
All she wants is to have kids and get married...OKAYYYY
Then she wants to be accepted by the prissy ,stuck up "Church Ladies"...Who gives a flipping flying stick if they accept Maya, she is just weak.
Another thing is the people in town kinda like shun them because their father has another family which makes them illegitimate somehow----->HOW??? WHY???
This is the 21st Century not the 1800s not 1945.
She also doesn't accept or appreciate her sister because she is a famous Victoria Secret Like;.. what ever the name is Model, because she models in her underwear.
WELLLL Excuse me ...Ms. Maya Brand AKA 28 year old virgin you have no right to judge .. its like Maya feels like she is better than her sister for this.. Maybe it will make the " Church Ladies" like her
Caleb on the other hand is just like Maya....Weak, spineless and immature for their ages. I just kept wondering....WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE????
This book just made no sense
All she wants is to have kids and get married...OKAYYYY
Then she wants to be accepted by the prissy ,stuck up "Church Ladies"...Who gives a flipping flying stick if they accept Maya, she is just weak.
Another thing is the people in town kinda like shun them because their father has another family which makes them illegitimate somehow----->HOW??? WHY???
This is the 21st Century not the 1800s not 1945.
She also doesn't accept or appreciate her sister because she is a famous Victoria Secret Like;.. what ever the name is Model, because she models in her underwear.
WELLLL Excuse me ...Ms. Maya Brand AKA 28 year old virgin you have no right to judge .. its like Maya feels like she is better than her sister for this.. Maybe it will make the " Church Ladies" like her
Caleb on the other hand is just like Maya....Weak, spineless and immature for their ages. I just kept wondering....WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE????
This book just made no sense
December 19, 2015
This story pulled me right in. I got this book for free. There are many books that are free, that are not worth the time to read them. this one on the other hand was a very good book.
I love Maya and her family. Her mother was a saloon owner, and raised her 5 daughters by herself. Each of her sisters have different personalities. Maya has always wanted to raise above where she grew up and be excepted by the towns people. She is 29 years old, and for one night just wants to let loose, drink for the first time, and dance with a sexy stranger. Caleb was the stranger. His future was planned out for him. After his father told him everything that was expected of him, he took off, got a flat tire, that lead him to the bar where he met Maya. It was fate. Sweet love story. The two had ups and downs, but the couple in the end got the happy ever after!
I love Maya and her family. Her mother was a saloon owner, and raised her 5 daughters by herself. Each of her sisters have different personalities. Maya has always wanted to raise above where she grew up and be excepted by the towns people. She is 29 years old, and for one night just wants to let loose, drink for the first time, and dance with a sexy stranger. Caleb was the stranger. His future was planned out for him. After his father told him everything that was expected of him, he took off, got a flat tire, that lead him to the bar where he met Maya. It was fate. Sweet love story. The two had ups and downs, but the couple in the end got the happy ever after!
December 2, 2019
Think I read this. Really liked it. So since it is free I am going to read it again! Dec2014.
Upped rating to 5 stars as i have enjoyed it 3 times now.
Wow - that snowstorm (great passage
there)!
PS: It pains me to say that (based on reviews
and past reading) i cannot recommend the rest of this series .. though i DO want to read the 2014 short ebook focusing on Vidalia.
Upped rating to 5 stars as i have enjoyed it 3 times now.
Wow - that snowstorm (great passage
there)!
PS: It pains me to say that (based on reviews
and past reading) i cannot recommend the rest of this series .. though i DO want to read the 2014 short ebook focusing on Vidalia.
August 8, 2015
Got this book for free on kindle. Have never read this author by am glad I did. She is kind of a cross between Janet Evanovich in that her characters are real and slightly irreverent, and Nora Roberts. I really liked this and hope to read others in the series .
December 19, 2014
3.5 stars
Sweet little romance. Reminds me of the Harlequinn's of old.
Sweet little romance. Reminds me of the Harlequinn's of old.
December 18, 2014
This was too cute for words! It wasn't as Christmasy as I hoped for but still very sweet. I enjoyed it! :)
January 14, 2021
Delightful Christmas tale
Even though it was an one night stand, it didn’t end there. After trying to fit in town, Maya finds herself in the family way and thinking she would be going it alone and becoming the biggest talk of the town. However, a little Christmas magic and someone sending Caleb a picture of Mayas condition changes everything and for the better.
This is a nice easy read that will put a smile on your face.
Even though it was an one night stand, it didn’t end there. After trying to fit in town, Maya finds herself in the family way and thinking she would be going it alone and becoming the biggest talk of the town. However, a little Christmas magic and someone sending Caleb a picture of Mayas condition changes everything and for the better.
This is a nice easy read that will put a smile on your face.
January 1, 2023
What a captivating and emotional page-turner! I absolutely loved this story! The small town judgmental, busy-bodies not so much!
Maya and her four sisters have always been unfairly judged for something that their deceitful father is responsible for. So when Caleb doesn't show up or call after their one night stand, all of Maya's trust issues come roaring back. She refuses to ever trust another man.
However, being pregnant with Caleb's twins might just force her to rethink that!!!
Maya and her four sisters have always been unfairly judged for something that their deceitful father is responsible for. So when Caleb doesn't show up or call after their one night stand, all of Maya's trust issues come roaring back. She refuses to ever trust another man.
However, being pregnant with Caleb's twins might just force her to rethink that!!!
December 28, 2017
My Musings
What a delightful romance. I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish. Great character development and a fantastic plot. Can't wait to read the next one in this series. Happy ☺reading 📚!
What a delightful romance. I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish. Great character development and a fantastic plot. Can't wait to read the next one in this series. Happy ☺reading 📚!
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