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Americana #12
The Traveling Kind
SHE'D KNOWN HIS TYPE RIGHT FROM THE START. When Charley Collins needed a cowboy for her Idaho ranch, she had no choice but to hire Shad Russell. He was a drifter and a loner-and undeniably attractive.falling in love with a man like Shad would be asking for heartache. "It's a fine life you lead," she told him, "but it would be terrible for the girl foolish enough to think she could change you." "And you aren't a fool," he replied. No, she wasn't a fool, Charley told herself. But that was before he kissed her...
192 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published May 1, 1981
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Janet Dailey
396 books1,848 followersJanet Anne Haradon Dailey was an American author of numerous romance novels as Janet Dailey (her married name). Her novels have been translated into nineteen languages and have sold over 300 million copies worldwide.
Born in 1944 in Storm Lake, Iowa, she attended secretarial school in Omaha, Nebraska before meeting her husband, Bill. Bill and Janet worked together in construction and land development until they "retired" to travel throughout the United States, inspiring Janet to write the Americana series of romances, where she set a novel in every state of the Union. In 1974, Janet Dailey was the first American author to write for Harlequin. Her first novel was NO QUARTER ASKED.
She had since gone on to write approximately 90 novels, 21 of which have appeared on the New York Times Bestseller List. She won many awards and accolades for her work, appearing widely on Radio and Television. Today, there are over three hundred million Janet Dailey books in print in 19 different languages, making her one of the most popular novelists in the world.
Janet Dailey passed away peacefully in her home in Branson on Saturday, December 14, 2013. She was 69.
Born in 1944 in Storm Lake, Iowa, she attended secretarial school in Omaha, Nebraska before meeting her husband, Bill. Bill and Janet worked together in construction and land development until they "retired" to travel throughout the United States, inspiring Janet to write the Americana series of romances, where she set a novel in every state of the Union. In 1974, Janet Dailey was the first American author to write for Harlequin. Her first novel was NO QUARTER ASKED.
She had since gone on to write approximately 90 novels, 21 of which have appeared on the New York Times Bestseller List. She won many awards and accolades for her work, appearing widely on Radio and Television. Today, there are over three hundred million Janet Dailey books in print in 19 different languages, making her one of the most popular novelists in the world.
Janet Dailey passed away peacefully in her home in Branson on Saturday, December 14, 2013. She was 69.
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March 29, 2020
"No one will ever love you as much as I do, Charley." His low drawl was so quiet only she could hear what he was saying. "I don't have to travel over the next hill to know that. It probably doesn't mean anything to you but I'm not drifting any-more. I've crossed my last river."
"The Travelling Kind" is the story of Charley and Shad.
A sweet love story between a small ranch owner and a drifter set in Idaho. When the h's brother has an accident that restricts his ability to work, she hires the H to be a ranch hand. He is a drifter who has never had a home, moving from place to place since birth. But nothing stops the attraction that flares between them, not even his assertion that he would move on..
I liked this book. Short, heartwarming with likable characters and minimal angst.
SWE/Safe for me
3.5/5
"The Travelling Kind" is the story of Charley and Shad.
A sweet love story between a small ranch owner and a drifter set in Idaho. When the h's brother has an accident that restricts his ability to work, she hires the H to be a ranch hand. He is a drifter who has never had a home, moving from place to place since birth. But nothing stops the attraction that flares between them, not even his assertion that he would move on..
I liked this book. Short, heartwarming with likable characters and minimal angst.
SWE/Safe for me
3.5/5
April 9, 2019
She'd known his type right from the start
When Charley Collins needed a cowboy for her Idaho ranch, she had no choice but to hire Shad Russell. He was a drifter and a loner--and undeniably attractive. Falling in love with a man like Shad would be asking for heartache.
"It's a fine life you lead, "she told him, "but it would be terrible for the girl foolish enough to think she could change you. "
"And you aren't a fool, " he replied. No, she wasn't a fool, Charley told herself. Bur that was before he kissed her .... (less)
When Charley Collins needed a cowboy for her Idaho ranch, she had no choice but to hire Shad Russell. He was a drifter and a loner--and undeniably attractive. Falling in love with a man like Shad would be asking for heartache.
"It's a fine life you lead, "she told him, "but it would be terrible for the girl foolish enough to think she could change you. "
"And you aren't a fool, " he replied. No, she wasn't a fool, Charley told herself. Bur that was before he kissed her .... (less)
June 23, 2023
I can't even with this book. I decided to read the Americana series this summer on a whim. This is the oddest book ever. First this guy is in her house and just...kisses her....and she is like so in love all of a sudden. It makes no sense. The characters are boring. I don't expect a lot out of romance, but for a book based in Idaho, I expected a more western feel. It feels like two middle aged farmers living together and the desperate woman just falls in love with the guy who kisses her. I just...how did this get published?
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August 30, 2025
A short but predictable romance that still managed to hold my attention enabling me to read it during an afternoon.
October 14, 2025
I enjoyed the ease of reading this book. I like the writing and the characters (mostly). I just feel super bad for Chuck... I wasn't really a fan of the ending.
August 25, 2014
The appetite, lust of insatiable love two people desire and love. Great read
January 21, 2016
Great read
Love reading Janet Bailey's work. Leaves me with dark fuzzies. Looking forward to next book. Like that there are so many more books to read
Love reading Janet Bailey's work. Leaves me with dark fuzzies. Looking forward to next book. Like that there are so many more books to read
September 25, 2009
Modern
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