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Devereaux #1
La sposa del nord
Stati Uniti, 1865 - Quando arriva alla fattoria del suo vecchio amico e compagno d'armi Charlie, Roan Devereaux non si aspetta certo di trovarvi soltanto Katherine, rimasta a mandare avanti l'allevamento di cavalli dopo la morte del padre. Fiera e indipendente, abituata a cavarsela in ogni circostanza e a nascondere la propria avvenenza sotto abiti informi e incolori, fin dal primo istante Kate esercita su di lui uno strano fascino, al punto che Roan decide di fermarsi per un po' a darle una mano prima di riprendere il cammino. Ma a poche ore dalla partenza, un presentimento lo convince a tornare da lei, giusto in tempo per salvarla dall'aggressione di un pretendente un po' troppo focoso. Restio a lasciarla lì, sola e indifesa, impulsivamente le propone di sposarlo e di accompagnarlo a River Bend, la piantagione della sua famiglia che non vede da moltissimo tempo. Inizia così il lungo e avventuroso viaggio di Kate e Roan verso la Louisiana, alla scoperta di un amore capace di superare ogni ostacolo e pregiudizio.
244 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 1, 1996
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About the author
Carolyn Davidson
69 books91 followersCarolyn Davidson began writing in 1986, knowing absolutely nothing about the craft. Her first three books were rejected by Harlequin.
She met Dixie Browning at a Harlequin dinner in Charleston, South Carolina, and told Dixie she was writing, but that she feared she was too old to begin such an undertaking. Dixie's response spurred Carolyn to pursue her dream. Dixie said, in her own inimitable fashion, "Well, honey, you can't start any younger!" And she was right.
Having spent her life as a wife, mother, grandmother, and working woman, she's privileged to have a career that makes her dreams possible. Writing historical romance gives her the opportunity to travel, to visit all those places where our forefathers staked their claim on this country of ours. And then she goes home and writes their stories, maybe not exactly as they lived them, but as her imagination portrays them.
Carolyn lives in the South, where romance thrives, and where the sun shines almost every day of the year. In fact, some days it is difficult to stay glued to her computer, especially when the birds are singing and the flowers are in full bloom.
She lives not far from the ocean, close to Charleston, South Carolina, one of the most romantic cities in the world. Moreover, time at the beach is easy to come by. Does she enjoy her life? You bet! Harlequin allows her to write the books she loves, and her editor is patient with her quirks and foibles. Her family, though scattered in various states, is supportive, and her husband is a constant source of inspiration.
She met Dixie Browning at a Harlequin dinner in Charleston, South Carolina, and told Dixie she was writing, but that she feared she was too old to begin such an undertaking. Dixie's response spurred Carolyn to pursue her dream. Dixie said, in her own inimitable fashion, "Well, honey, you can't start any younger!" And she was right.
Having spent her life as a wife, mother, grandmother, and working woman, she's privileged to have a career that makes her dreams possible. Writing historical romance gives her the opportunity to travel, to visit all those places where our forefathers staked their claim on this country of ours. And then she goes home and writes their stories, maybe not exactly as they lived them, but as her imagination portrays them.
Carolyn lives in the South, where romance thrives, and where the sun shines almost every day of the year. In fact, some days it is difficult to stay glued to her computer, especially when the birds are singing and the flowers are in full bloom.
She lives not far from the ocean, close to Charleston, South Carolina, one of the most romantic cities in the world. Moreover, time at the beach is easy to come by. Does she enjoy her life? You bet! Harlequin allows her to write the books she loves, and her editor is patient with her quirks and foibles. Her family, though scattered in various states, is supportive, and her husband is a constant source of inspiration.
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June 18, 2020
6/2020 still very readable and Roan is one truly a nice patient soul, without being a saint though, which is important. Got western grit to it. Their love for horses really comes through in this tale, very horse centric.
5/2010 heartfelt, different story line for romance since deals with travel and adventure, great descriptions of woman awakening her sensuality, struggling between independence and belonging, will make a good re-read in a few years
5/2010 heartfelt, different story line for romance since deals with travel and adventure, great descriptions of woman awakening her sensuality, struggling between independence and belonging, will make a good re-read in a few years
May 5, 2023
This took me weeks to read even though the book is thin. I found it hard to get into the book because of the characters. I liked Roan and Katherine, but I didn't find them compelling.
The romance was okay, nothing spectacular.
The romance was okay, nothing spectacular.
September 17, 2023
Originally read 3/12/16 and gave it a 5 star. Reread 9/17/23 and gave it 4 stars!!!
June 15, 2019
Katherine Cassidy and Roan Devereaux are the main characters. Roan and Katherine’s father served in the Civil War together and Cassidy saved Roan by taking him to a hospital to be repaired instead of letting a war surgeon work on him.
Roan wants to buy a horse from Cassidy; he is on his way home to Louisiana after a long absence. Roan is worried about the reception his parents will offer. When he gets to Cassidy’s ranch, he finds that his friend is dead and his daughter Katherine is underwhelmed by Roan’s arrival.
From the run-down appearance of the ranch, Roan realizes Katherine could use some help and so he stays for an extended time.
Essentially, my only complaint is that this plot set up has been used many times before; the only change is that Roan takes Katherine home with him. I found the story to be rather uninspired.
Roan wants to buy a horse from Cassidy; he is on his way home to Louisiana after a long absence. Roan is worried about the reception his parents will offer. When he gets to Cassidy’s ranch, he finds that his friend is dead and his daughter Katherine is underwhelmed by Roan’s arrival.
From the run-down appearance of the ranch, Roan realizes Katherine could use some help and so he stays for an extended time.
Essentially, my only complaint is that this plot set up has been used many times before; the only change is that Roan takes Katherine home with him. I found the story to be rather uninspired.
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