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The Kinnison Legacy #1
Rugged Hearts
Rugged, quiet, hardworking, Wyatt takes being oldest of the Kinnison family seriously. Scarred early on by the women he’d once trusted his heart to, his sole responsibility now is the welfare of his brothers and the ranch entrusted to them by his stepdad. Forget about things as foolish as love. But that was before he met Aimee and realized a man should never say never to a determined second grade teacher.
Losing her twin sister in a tragic car accident prompts vivacious, resilient Aimee Worth to live out her sister’s dream of teaching in a tiny community in End of the Line, Montana. But she never suspected she’d find her Mr. Right. He just doesn’t know it yet. Determined, her spirit shatters perceptions that have kept him isolated from life, proving that when it comes to love, the greatest risk is not taking one.
Losing her twin sister in a tragic car accident prompts vivacious, resilient Aimee Worth to live out her sister’s dream of teaching in a tiny community in End of the Line, Montana. But she never suspected she’d find her Mr. Right. He just doesn’t know it yet. Determined, her spirit shatters perceptions that have kept him isolated from life, proving that when it comes to love, the greatest risk is not taking one.
272 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 21, 2013
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Amanda McIntyre
80 books297 followersAmanda McIntyre’s passion is telling character-driven stories with a penchant for placing ordinary people placed in extraordinary situations.
A bestselling author, her work is published internationally in print, E-book, and audio. She writes sizzling contemporary and erotic historical romance and believes no matter what, love will find a way.
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A bestselling author, her work is published internationally in print, E-book, and audio. She writes sizzling contemporary and erotic historical romance and believes no matter what, love will find a way.
Learn more at : www.amandamcintyresbooks.com and Amandas Amazon Author page http://www.amazon.com/author/amandamc...
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April 26, 2013
It's the Christmas season in End Of The Line, Montana and Wyatt Kinnison just wants to be left alone. His horse, his dog and his brothers are basically all he needs. When he was a child, Wyatt and his younger brother Dalton were basically dumped by their mother with new step-father Jed when she ran off with another man, leaving the initial bitter pill towards women that Wyatt has since cultivated after his relationship with local girl, Jessie, who also left him. Growing up with Jed as his step-father, Dalton and Jed's nephew Rein, was actually a very good thing because a better father the boys couldn't have. Christmas-time was a magical season where Jed thought himself the town Santa, bringing cheer wherever he went, but when Jed passed away all the cheer was taken out of it. Wyatt was left in charge of the ranch and the boys and he began to become bitter and a recluse, the opposite of who Jed was.
Enter the new second grade school teacher, Aimee, who is all spunk and optimism. When she appears on Wyatt's doorstep having lost her way back to End of the Line, Montana, Wyatt is surprised by the little package, but quickly dismisses her. Aimee sees Wyatt in town she becomes more and more intrigued with the handsome man and tries to find out what she can about him. When Aimee decides to take her class on a field trip to Wyatt's ranch trouble is afoot when Wyatt is taken aback by the surprise company but takes it all in stride. A bad snow storm is brewing and Aimee needs to get the children back to school, but the storm becomes quickly out of control and an accident happens stranding Aimee and the children. Wyatt comes to the rescue by freeing the group and bringing them all back to the ranch to wait out the storm.
It's Christmas Eve and Wyatt has this group of kids and their determined teacher in his home where he must make the best of things. In addition, he finds it futile to resist the pixie that is Aimee and slowly his heart opens to the possibility of happiness after all.
Rugged Hearts ( Kinnison Legacy 1) by Amanda McIntyre is a classic in the making. It is a feel good story that brings us back to the basics of romance. Wyatt has his reasons for being the way he is and Aimee has hers, but when brought together all the reasons come to naught when there attraction and heart abounds. In this story in particular, the children play a big part in bringing the end results about. When Wyatt sits the wide eyed kids down and reads them the same Christmas story that Jed read to his young sons, tears suddenly appear. Such a great lesson is learned from this great read. I highly recommend Rugged Hearts. I enjoyed it and I think you will as well.
~KIMBERLY~
February 17, 2016
Wyatt grew up with his brother, Dalton, and Rein, his step-father’s nephew on the Kinnison Ranch. His mother left them on Christmas Day when he was 11 and Dalton was 9. Jed Kinnison raised them as if they were his own blood. Years later, after Jed has passed away, Wyatt has withdrawn from any involvement in the community and life in general. Who shows up on his doorstep wearing a pink parka, mittens and hot as sin jeans? None other than Aimee Worth, the new second grade teacher.
Aimee is determined to break down Wyatt’s walls and bring him back into the spirit of Christmas. Wyatt has become known as the “Grinch”. Wyatt becomes obsessed with Aimee and can’t forget her but due to being hurt by a past relationship, all he wants is casual. Aimee is having none of that. Throw in 9 cute kids and a snowstorm and the tension is hot, the romance a slow burn.
The dialogue between the two was hilarious. Aimee doesn’t take shit from Wyatt. He wants Aimee but is determined to keep her at a distance emotionally. He can’t let go of the hurt and pain. Aimee is a “glass half-full” type of person…Wyatt is not. Slowly, she gets him to see what truly matters.
This is not smut. Actually there is only one true-in-the-bed sex scene and a few stolen heavy making out moments. But it works because you can see the tension build.
So what kept this from being a 5 star read for me? Actually, one thing was the one and only sex scene. After all the sexual tension building I kept waiting and thinking “This is going to be good”. As I read the TWO paragraphs, it was over…Wham, Bam, thank you ma’am. I went back and re-read the passage and moved on thinking there was more..Nope! That was it. There could have been so much more to it. I wanted to see all that pent up passion explode off the pages.
The other thing was Wyatt had a very asshole moment about 82% into the story. At this point, they’d developed more of a relationship and it all looked good. But because he couldn’t get a hold of her on the phone when he called, like a million times, he automatically assumed she was like his ex and was a grade A total asshole to her when she called him back. Now let’s not forget he had spent days with her holed up in his house during the snowstorm and actually saw what type of person she was. Nope, let’s assume the worst. That pissed me off!
Overall, it was a cute read and I will definitely continue on with the story.
Aimee is determined to break down Wyatt’s walls and bring him back into the spirit of Christmas. Wyatt has become known as the “Grinch”. Wyatt becomes obsessed with Aimee and can’t forget her but due to being hurt by a past relationship, all he wants is casual. Aimee is having none of that. Throw in 9 cute kids and a snowstorm and the tension is hot, the romance a slow burn.
The dialogue between the two was hilarious. Aimee doesn’t take shit from Wyatt. He wants Aimee but is determined to keep her at a distance emotionally. He can’t let go of the hurt and pain. Aimee is a “glass half-full” type of person…Wyatt is not. Slowly, she gets him to see what truly matters.
This is not smut. Actually there is only one true-in-the-bed sex scene and a few stolen heavy making out moments. But it works because you can see the tension build.
So what kept this from being a 5 star read for me? Actually, one thing was the one and only sex scene. After all the sexual tension building I kept waiting and thinking “This is going to be good”. As I read the TWO paragraphs, it was over…Wham, Bam, thank you ma’am. I went back and re-read the passage and moved on thinking there was more..Nope! That was it. There could have been so much more to it. I wanted to see all that pent up passion explode off the pages.
The other thing was Wyatt had a very asshole moment about 82% into the story. At this point, they’d developed more of a relationship and it all looked good. But because he couldn’t get a hold of her on the phone when he called, like a million times, he automatically assumed she was like his ex and was a grade A total asshole to her when she called him back. Now let’s not forget he had spent days with her holed up in his house during the snowstorm and actually saw what type of person she was. Nope, let’s assume the worst. That pissed me off!
Overall, it was a cute read and I will definitely continue on with the story.
January 26, 2017
I wanted a good cowboy romance and I kinda got it. Likeable, but not extraordinary.
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April 26, 2013
3.5
A little slow to start but once the story got moving it did take some unexpected twists and turns that I didn't see it coming. There is also good set up for the next book in the series which I am looking forward to reading.
A little slow to start but once the story got moving it did take some unexpected twists and turns that I didn't see it coming. There is also good set up for the next book in the series which I am looking forward to reading.
October 5, 2013
Hmm, it has been a while since I read a book with a cowboy lead character so I thought I would give "Rugged Hearts" a go. Wyatt and Amiee meet by accident and there is chemistry from the start. But Wyatt is determined not to act on it. Well he decides it's ok to keep it casual but he isn't after anything resembling a relationship. However Amiee isn't going to accept anything less:
He blew out an exasperated sigh. "I guess what I'm saying is if the attraction is the same for you and at some point you feel you'd like to get together-"
"Are you offering me a cowboy booty call?" Her brows rose under her hat.
"Wow, as romantic as that sounds, cowboy, I'll have to get back to you on that."
Wyatt has never had a good relationship with a women so he doesn't see how one with Amiee could work. She has the patience to show him how well they can get along. Wyatt getting involved with the kids in Amiee's class was cute. You could see how him being a Christmas Grinch was a refection of how he couldn't open up to his emotions. I did find some of the situations they found themselves in a little corny. But in a kind of sweet way.
I didn't feel Amanda Mcintyre broke any new ground in "Rugged Hearts" but it was a well written nice read. She is good at building a community and likeable characters. If you like Rugged Hearts I have heard whispers that the second book in the Kinnison Legacy series should be out later this year.
He blew out an exasperated sigh. "I guess what I'm saying is if the attraction is the same for you and at some point you feel you'd like to get together-"
"Are you offering me a cowboy booty call?" Her brows rose under her hat.
"Wow, as romantic as that sounds, cowboy, I'll have to get back to you on that."
Wyatt has never had a good relationship with a women so he doesn't see how one with Amiee could work. She has the patience to show him how well they can get along. Wyatt getting involved with the kids in Amiee's class was cute. You could see how him being a Christmas Grinch was a refection of how he couldn't open up to his emotions. I did find some of the situations they found themselves in a little corny. But in a kind of sweet way.
I didn't feel Amanda Mcintyre broke any new ground in "Rugged Hearts" but it was a well written nice read. She is good at building a community and likeable characters. If you like Rugged Hearts I have heard whispers that the second book in the Kinnison Legacy series should be out later this year.
May 12, 2013
Amanda McIntyre has written a wonderful story. I cried and laughed and couldn't put the book down. To put it simply I love this book. These characters speak to your heart. I love their humor and their sexual chemistry. Wyatt Kinnison has protected his heart by withdrawing from people. His abandonment by his mother and a disastrous love affair have taught him that you can't trust women. During a winter storm he meets Aimee Worth, the town's second grade teacher. She gets his attention with her beauty, her positive attitude and her honesty. Aimee has her own personal heart ache. She has suffered the devastating loss of her sister. Their story is one you don't want to miss. Rugged Hearts is the first story in the Kinnison Legacy. I am anxiously awaiting the next book. I need to know all their stories.
March 26, 2016
I liked how Aimee was the one to push for a relationship and Wyatt was more the pulling back. She was great always trying to challenge him to be his best. Little by little his little heart of stone grew which why he was refereed to as "the Grinch". The situation with the second grade students was great because they were able to get him to be happy and show the Christmas spirit even if he hasn't put a tree up in years. Such a great story of holding on to a grudge on Christmas to learning to love and trust again. Next book is Rein I believe and his love interest sounds like a good plot.
January 31, 2018
I really liked this book, by Amanda McIntyre. After reading a large amount of old west "Mail Order Brides" books over the holidays, it was a very nice change of era (?). I really like a story with a little bit of danger and uncertainty, along with some love and laughter and this book gave it to me. I am really looking forward to the others in the series.
Thanks Amanda!
Thanks Amanda!
October 20, 2018
Beautiful
This was a terrific story Amiee came to town as a teacher and got lost and stoped and as for directions at the ranch. Wyatt was the only one home but for some reason she gets to him. A couple of chance meetings in town and he ends have 9 second graders at the ranch. And things get interesting from there.
This was a terrific story Amiee came to town as a teacher and got lost and stoped and as for directions at the ranch. Wyatt was the only one home but for some reason she gets to him. A couple of chance meetings in town and he ends have 9 second graders at the ranch. And things get interesting from there.
January 30, 2019
Good read
Very enjoyable read with characters that were well developed and sound. You could relate to their life and the things that shaped them. Some humorous moments as well as a really nice romance.
Very enjoyable read with characters that were well developed and sound. You could relate to their life and the things that shaped them. Some humorous moments as well as a really nice romance.
January 31, 2017
Good read!
the book had a combination of adventure, suspense and romance to keep me interested. i found it difficult to put the book down.
the book had a combination of adventure, suspense and romance to keep me interested. i found it difficult to put the book down.
March 27, 2017
Good story!
I really enjoyed Wyatt and Amiee story and how they feel in love and how she changed his life. I look forward to reading more.
I really enjoyed Wyatt and Amiee story and how they feel in love and how she changed his life. I look forward to reading more.
May 27, 2017
:) lovely!!!!
I just love this story, so lovely, cute and heartwarming.
I just love this story, so lovely, cute and heartwarming.
May 2, 2018
Can't wait to read the next two books in the series.
September 23, 2018
This book was horribly boring. Not sure how it has 4.12 stars...
August 26, 2019
Rugged
Terrific book. I read it years ago and just read it again. I LOVE the laughter and the drama. Perfect romance.
Terrific book. I read it years ago and just read it again. I LOVE the laughter and the drama. Perfect romance.
July 1, 2013
This is my first Amanda McIntyre book. While I like some things about the book, there are a couple of nitpicks that I just can’t get past.
The best parts of the book are Wyatt, his brothers, and Aimee. Ms. McIntyre is able to portray her characters likeable and sympathetic with little problem. Wyatt, Dalton, and Rein are the typical ranchers and brothers who kid and tease each other as men do. As children Wyatt and Dalton were left with their stepfather, Jed, when their mother decided to abandon them and take off to parts unknown with a new man. Rein is Jed’s nephew, coming to live with his uncle when his parents are killed. They’re raised as brothers and the men now run the ranch. It’s Wyatt who has a difficult time socializing, especially during the holidays, and prefers to stay home with himself for company.
Aimee has her own deep-seated hurt, but she’s embraced life after the death of her twin, taking on the dreams of her sister of becoming a teacher. Though she misses her parents being so far away from home, she loves her new job in End of the Line, Montana. When she meets the rancher who lives outside of town, not even his standoff-ish attitude can stop her from thinking about him. After a few of his brush-offs when she attempts friendly conversation in town, Aimee does a bit of investigating to learn more about Wyatt Kinnison. What she learns is heartbreaking and she vows to show him life and people really have so much to offer him.
That change in Wyatt begins when Aimee and her students take a field trip to the ranch. On their return trip, snow causes an accident and Wyatt is their rescuer, and he ends up with unexpected guests in the days before Christmas. He never thought he’d enjoy being around children, but these kids burrow their way into his heart in no time flat. And having Aimee near is both pleasurable and painful, considering there are now kids in the house, so he tries to keep his hands to himself as much as possible. By the time the weather allows them all to go home, Wyatt’s heart has begun to soften.
I like the dichotomy of family relationships between Wyatt and Aimee. She’s grown up secure in her parents’ and sibling’s love, therefore believes in sharing herself with others, living life to the fullest. Whereas Wyatt, he allows the past to dictate his future. He sticks close to home, refuses to help out in the community as his stepdad always did, and never celebrates Christmas. I also like that his coming around is done fairly slowly. He doesn’t have that a-ha! moment all at once, but it creeps up on him little by little to give him a chance to realized what’s happening and take heart that it’s the right thing that needs to be happening at that point in time.
All of these things are the best in the book. What doesn’t work, especially in the very beginning, is we’re being told about everything through backstory. There’s very little dialogue, and when the story actually begins and picks up, reads well, is when dialogue is used much more. Until that time, however, it’s long paragraph after longer paragraph page after page of telling the reader what’s happened. I would rather have had all that information given with dialogue between characters, which we do get a bit of later in the book, making the information redundant. It would have been more powerful shared between hero and heroine, among others.
Even with all the good things I enjoyed in this book, it’s the dragging backstory that happens so early that made this a very long read for me. Just when I thought the story was picking up and should begin to move along, there’d be more of the drag popping up to slow it all down again. But the story does eventually pick up, leaves out all that dense print, and gives just the characters and their interactions. It comes a bit too late, though. I still anticipate Dalton’s and Rein’s story, however. I’m as intrigued with them as I am with Wyatt.
See my complete review at http://www.goodbadandunread.com
The best parts of the book are Wyatt, his brothers, and Aimee. Ms. McIntyre is able to portray her characters likeable and sympathetic with little problem. Wyatt, Dalton, and Rein are the typical ranchers and brothers who kid and tease each other as men do. As children Wyatt and Dalton were left with their stepfather, Jed, when their mother decided to abandon them and take off to parts unknown with a new man. Rein is Jed’s nephew, coming to live with his uncle when his parents are killed. They’re raised as brothers and the men now run the ranch. It’s Wyatt who has a difficult time socializing, especially during the holidays, and prefers to stay home with himself for company.
Aimee has her own deep-seated hurt, but she’s embraced life after the death of her twin, taking on the dreams of her sister of becoming a teacher. Though she misses her parents being so far away from home, she loves her new job in End of the Line, Montana. When she meets the rancher who lives outside of town, not even his standoff-ish attitude can stop her from thinking about him. After a few of his brush-offs when she attempts friendly conversation in town, Aimee does a bit of investigating to learn more about Wyatt Kinnison. What she learns is heartbreaking and she vows to show him life and people really have so much to offer him.
That change in Wyatt begins when Aimee and her students take a field trip to the ranch. On their return trip, snow causes an accident and Wyatt is their rescuer, and he ends up with unexpected guests in the days before Christmas. He never thought he’d enjoy being around children, but these kids burrow their way into his heart in no time flat. And having Aimee near is both pleasurable and painful, considering there are now kids in the house, so he tries to keep his hands to himself as much as possible. By the time the weather allows them all to go home, Wyatt’s heart has begun to soften.
I like the dichotomy of family relationships between Wyatt and Aimee. She’s grown up secure in her parents’ and sibling’s love, therefore believes in sharing herself with others, living life to the fullest. Whereas Wyatt, he allows the past to dictate his future. He sticks close to home, refuses to help out in the community as his stepdad always did, and never celebrates Christmas. I also like that his coming around is done fairly slowly. He doesn’t have that a-ha! moment all at once, but it creeps up on him little by little to give him a chance to realized what’s happening and take heart that it’s the right thing that needs to be happening at that point in time.
All of these things are the best in the book. What doesn’t work, especially in the very beginning, is we’re being told about everything through backstory. There’s very little dialogue, and when the story actually begins and picks up, reads well, is when dialogue is used much more. Until that time, however, it’s long paragraph after longer paragraph page after page of telling the reader what’s happened. I would rather have had all that information given with dialogue between characters, which we do get a bit of later in the book, making the information redundant. It would have been more powerful shared between hero and heroine, among others.
Even with all the good things I enjoyed in this book, it’s the dragging backstory that happens so early that made this a very long read for me. Just when I thought the story was picking up and should begin to move along, there’d be more of the drag popping up to slow it all down again. But the story does eventually pick up, leaves out all that dense print, and gives just the characters and their interactions. It comes a bit too late, though. I still anticipate Dalton’s and Rein’s story, however. I’m as intrigued with them as I am with Wyatt.
See my complete review at http://www.goodbadandunread.com
March 7, 2017
Light read
This author makes an art out of pulling u in with good strong characters.... Makes u want to be a part of the community. Im hooked....
This author makes an art out of pulling u in with good strong characters.... Makes u want to be a part of the community. Im hooked....
June 10, 2013
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Ever have a character reach out from a book and grab your heart? Well that is what Wyatt did to me. Boy does this man need a big bear hug and some sweet snuggling. Brokenhearted from past deception and loss, he struggles to get on with his life, but never admitting that he is lonely. Oh he makes a big show out of getting through day by day working on his ranch with his brothers but underneath all that hot rugged cowboy exterior is a lonely man with a child's need for love. Home alone on a cold winter night Wyatt never expects everything he needs in life knocking at his door looking for directions.
Aimee is new to town, she's the new teacher at the elementary school and still doesn't know her way around. So when she becomes lost she doesn't hesitate to knock on the door of the first house she sees with lights on. When Wyatt swings the door open they are both shocked to see what's on the other side.
Aimee is more interested in Wyatt than she lets on but when their paths keep crossing they come together in an explosive kiss that neither can get past.
Can Wyatt open his heart to Aimee? Can he let down his guard and be the man she needs him to be or will his strong will and tragic past stand in their way?
Sexy, full-blown hotness, evenly written characters with the perfect amount of emotion that makes your heart swell with love and want. To me Wyatt is the perfect example of a character that is so broken inside and fights what he knows he wants but doesn't think he deserves. Opening his heart before has gotten him nothing but heartache so when he finally gives an inch, Aimee takes it and runs with it, she can see the love this man has to give. With both of them having past loss and the pain that goes with it they come together to find new love that makes starting a new, bright future together brighter.
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Ever have a character reach out from a book and grab your heart? Well that is what Wyatt did to me. Boy does this man need a big bear hug and some sweet snuggling. Brokenhearted from past deception and loss, he struggles to get on with his life, but never admitting that he is lonely. Oh he makes a big show out of getting through day by day working on his ranch with his brothers but underneath all that hot rugged cowboy exterior is a lonely man with a child's need for love. Home alone on a cold winter night Wyatt never expects everything he needs in life knocking at his door looking for directions.
Aimee is new to town, she's the new teacher at the elementary school and still doesn't know her way around. So when she becomes lost she doesn't hesitate to knock on the door of the first house she sees with lights on. When Wyatt swings the door open they are both shocked to see what's on the other side.
Aimee is more interested in Wyatt than she lets on but when their paths keep crossing they come together in an explosive kiss that neither can get past.
Can Wyatt open his heart to Aimee? Can he let down his guard and be the man she needs him to be or will his strong will and tragic past stand in their way?
Sexy, full-blown hotness, evenly written characters with the perfect amount of emotion that makes your heart swell with love and want. To me Wyatt is the perfect example of a character that is so broken inside and fights what he knows he wants but doesn't think he deserves. Opening his heart before has gotten him nothing but heartache so when he finally gives an inch, Aimee takes it and runs with it, she can see the love this man has to give. With both of them having past loss and the pain that goes with it they come together to find new love that makes starting a new, bright future together brighter.
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April 25, 2016
This was an okay read but there was nothing in particular that made it stand out to me. Wyatt Kinneson was a loner due to the fact his mother abandoned him and his brother, Dalton, when they were kids. She chose to leave them with their stepfather, Jed, who adopted them while she ran off with another man. Then the woman Wyatt loved betrayed him so he pretty much avoids people and relationships. He works the family ranch along with Dalton and Jed's nephew, Rein, whom Jed also adopted, making Wyatt, Dalton, and Rein like brothers.
Aimee is the second grade teacher in town and when she gets lost she knocks on Wyatt's door asking for directions. Wyatt is instantly attracted to her and in spite of his attitude, she doesn't take any guff off of him. In fact, she ends up trying to find out more about him from other people in town and talks him into having coffee with her.
Wyatt, however much he tries to avoid her, soon finds himself hosting a class field trip to a bunch of rowdy second graders. He certainly doesn't expect to rescue them from a snowstorm, nor does he plan on them being stranded on the ranch over Christmas. He actually finds himself enjoying the children but even more so their gorgeous teacher.
I did like Wyatt's interaction with the kids as it made him seem more human and revealed a side of himself even he wasn't aware of. Aimee's character was appealing in her personality and openness in talking to Wyatt.
Aimee is the second grade teacher in town and when she gets lost she knocks on Wyatt's door asking for directions. Wyatt is instantly attracted to her and in spite of his attitude, she doesn't take any guff off of him. In fact, she ends up trying to find out more about him from other people in town and talks him into having coffee with her.
Wyatt, however much he tries to avoid her, soon finds himself hosting a class field trip to a bunch of rowdy second graders. He certainly doesn't expect to rescue them from a snowstorm, nor does he plan on them being stranded on the ranch over Christmas. He actually finds himself enjoying the children but even more so their gorgeous teacher.
I did like Wyatt's interaction with the kids as it made him seem more human and revealed a side of himself even he wasn't aware of. Aimee's character was appealing in her personality and openness in talking to Wyatt.
October 17, 2013
A sweet romance that is bound to melt your heart.
Women were bad news according to Wyatt Kinnison. A loner, a scrooge, a man more comfortable and at his happiest around his ranch and the animals that inhabit it never thought once that his life felt empty until a dark stormy night when an unexpected guest turns up on his doorstep.
Aimee Worth has chosen to live the life her twin sister had set up for herself prior to her untimely death. Choosing to live in End of the Line and work as a 2nd grade school teacher, Aimee took a wrong turn and ended up lost and on Wyatt's doorstep.
Immediately, sparks flew between them. Aimee's flirtatious and teasing as well as spunky nature annoyed Wyatt but when thinking back on their random "bump-ins", he couldn't help but smile and wonder what it would be like with her.
One is a pessimist while the other is full of optimism and hope for a happier future.
What both of them never knew was that another storm, days from their meeting, would seal their fates. In the push and pull of their attraction, would they see the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel?
A phenomenal read for the Christmas season, "Rugged Hearts" is a story about coming to terms with ones past and finally coming full-circle to living life again.
Women were bad news according to Wyatt Kinnison. A loner, a scrooge, a man more comfortable and at his happiest around his ranch and the animals that inhabit it never thought once that his life felt empty until a dark stormy night when an unexpected guest turns up on his doorstep.
Aimee Worth has chosen to live the life her twin sister had set up for herself prior to her untimely death. Choosing to live in End of the Line and work as a 2nd grade school teacher, Aimee took a wrong turn and ended up lost and on Wyatt's doorstep.
Immediately, sparks flew between them. Aimee's flirtatious and teasing as well as spunky nature annoyed Wyatt but when thinking back on their random "bump-ins", he couldn't help but smile and wonder what it would be like with her.
One is a pessimist while the other is full of optimism and hope for a happier future.
What both of them never knew was that another storm, days from their meeting, would seal their fates. In the push and pull of their attraction, would they see the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel?
A phenomenal read for the Christmas season, "Rugged Hearts" is a story about coming to terms with ones past and finally coming full-circle to living life again.
February 13, 2017
Two people with a past where they have been hurt, find each other, and then they find love.
April 26, 2013
Wyatt Kinnison is a rancher near the town of End of the Line, Montana. He runs the ranch with the help of his brother Dalton and Rein who he grew up with and considers a brother. While Dalton and Rein are out of town doing business for the ranch Wyatt gets a knock at his door one dark and snowy evening that will end up changing his life.
Amiee is the new second grade school teacher. After her sister is killed in a tragic auto accident she takes up her dream of becoming a school teacher in a small town. On her way back into town she gets lost and ends up stopping at the first house she comes across to ask for directions.
That is how this romance gets it start. Wyatt has been left by women in the past and is not interested in anymore heartache ,but Amiee is interested in Wyatt and his story after he kisses her in the parking lot of the local grocery store.
I really loved this story of the rancher and the school teacher. I cannot wait to read the other books in this series.
Amiee is the new second grade school teacher. After her sister is killed in a tragic auto accident she takes up her dream of becoming a school teacher in a small town. On her way back into town she gets lost and ends up stopping at the first house she comes across to ask for directions.
That is how this romance gets it start. Wyatt has been left by women in the past and is not interested in anymore heartache ,but Amiee is interested in Wyatt and his story after he kisses her in the parking lot of the local grocery store.
I really loved this story of the rancher and the school teacher. I cannot wait to read the other books in this series.
August 12, 2013
I really enjoyed this book! I love Christmas reads and I absolutely love damaged heroes and watching their journey to heal. Wyatt’s mother abandoned him and his younger brother, Dalton when they were just kids. Luckily their stepdad, Jed, had the guts to step in and raise children that weren’t his. What a man!
After a failed relationship, Wyatt is even more protective of his heart and skeptical to trust any woman. This saves him from heartache yet leaves him very lonely. That is until the feisty, quick-witted Aimee turns up on his doorstep one wintery night. Aimee has hurts of her own but can’t deny the connection she has with the broody cowboy.
I loved the interaction between Wyatt and Aimee. I also loved how Aimee was able to melt the ice around Wyatt’s heart and slowly get him to trust and love again. It’s amazing what the right man, or woman can do in someone’s life. A sweet love story and a great comfort read!
Reviewed by Elizabeth for Cocktails and Books
After a failed relationship, Wyatt is even more protective of his heart and skeptical to trust any woman. This saves him from heartache yet leaves him very lonely. That is until the feisty, quick-witted Aimee turns up on his doorstep one wintery night. Aimee has hurts of her own but can’t deny the connection she has with the broody cowboy.
I loved the interaction between Wyatt and Aimee. I also loved how Aimee was able to melt the ice around Wyatt’s heart and slowly get him to trust and love again. It’s amazing what the right man, or woman can do in someone’s life. A sweet love story and a great comfort read!
Reviewed by Elizabeth for Cocktails and Books
September 10, 2013
Aimee after the death of her twin sister, she decided to become a second grade teacher in a small town…
She stumbles upon Wyatt’s cattle ranch when she gets lost during a winter storm. After giving her both directions and a map send her into the direction of town (End of the Line, Montana).
Wyatt has had his fair share of heartbreaks starting with his mom abandoning him when he was a kid and then recently an ex-girlfriend.
Neither of them is looking for any type relationship and the heartache that could possible come with one…
What happens when these two “bump” into each other?
This starts out slow has you wanting to figure out where this author was going to take the story. There was a few twist and turns but majority of them had “expected” outcomes. Overall I found the contemporary romance a Ok good story.
**Free copy provided for honest review**
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She stumbles upon Wyatt’s cattle ranch when she gets lost during a winter storm. After giving her both directions and a map send her into the direction of town (End of the Line, Montana).
Wyatt has had his fair share of heartbreaks starting with his mom abandoning him when he was a kid and then recently an ex-girlfriend.
Neither of them is looking for any type relationship and the heartache that could possible come with one…
What happens when these two “bump” into each other?
This starts out slow has you wanting to figure out where this author was going to take the story. There was a few twist and turns but majority of them had “expected” outcomes. Overall I found the contemporary romance a Ok good story.
**Free copy provided for honest review**
For more reviews visit welovekink (dot) com
May 23, 2013
It's more of a 3.5 star. It would've been at least 4.5 stars if it'd been edited better, as it was the story was good enough for me to push through.
I really like Wyatt. He had issues from his childhood to deal with and they weren't easy. He did confront them and deal with them.
Aimee is a strong and confident woman. She has also faced loss in her past, but had survived it and learned from it. She saw what Wyatt had underneath his public face and pain. Aimee was strong enough to know what she wanted and fight for it.
I loved the fact that this was a romance without any real angst except the issues between the H & h.
I really like Wyatt. He had issues from his childhood to deal with and they weren't easy. He did confront them and deal with them.
Aimee is a strong and confident woman. She has also faced loss in her past, but had survived it and learned from it. She saw what Wyatt had underneath his public face and pain. Aimee was strong enough to know what she wanted and fight for it.
I loved the fact that this was a romance without any real angst except the issues between the H & h.
March 22, 2014
This is the first Amanda McIntyre book I've read and I truly enjoyed it.
Wyatt Kinnison is known as the "man with a heart of stone" but life has not been fair to Wyatt and when his father Jed died...well he just closed his heart off to everyone but his family. Aimee Worth has suffered a great lose in her life but has chosen to live life for all its worth. Watch the sparks fly when these two head strong people run into each other again and again in the small town of End of The Line. Can Aimee show Wyatt that there's more to be had from life if only you open your heart to its possibilities?
I'm looking forward to the next book in this series.
Wyatt Kinnison is known as the "man with a heart of stone" but life has not been fair to Wyatt and when his father Jed died...well he just closed his heart off to everyone but his family. Aimee Worth has suffered a great lose in her life but has chosen to live life for all its worth. Watch the sparks fly when these two head strong people run into each other again and again in the small town of End of The Line. Can Aimee show Wyatt that there's more to be had from life if only you open your heart to its possibilities?
I'm looking forward to the next book in this series.
January 12, 2017
In Rugged Hearts Aimee Worth the new second grade teacher in End of the Line, Montana finds her own rugged heart in Wyatt Kinnison, the oldest brother that owns the local Lost Chance Ranch. She sees into the heart of the man that the town thinks is a loner and she pulls him into the activities of Christmas with the help of her students when they get stranded in a snowstorm at his ranch a couple of days before Christmas.
This is a lovely holiday romance full of fun, childish humor and a touch of danger to keep it interesting. I look forward to the rest of the series with Wyatt's two brothers.
This is a lovely holiday romance full of fun, childish humor and a touch of danger to keep it interesting. I look forward to the rest of the series with Wyatt's two brothers.
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