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Love So Deep
Banned from the wagon train Samantha Foley wanders through the Colorado Mountains. An early winter storms arrives leaving her at its frozen mercy.
Ruggedly handsome Mountain Man, Patrick McCrery comes to her rescue. Patrick, half white and half Indian, he fits in neither world. He lives a solitary life as a trapper. He certainly does not want to get involved with the beautiful Samantha Foley.
Knowing she is leaving at the first spring thaw, Samantha tries to guard her heart but sometimes her guard slips leaving her totally and utterly in love with her handsome hero. When she is finally left in town at the bottom of the mountain, she can’t help but gaze at the mountain trail wishing with all her heart, Patrick will appear.
Can love shine through distrust, discrimination, and accusations? Only if it’s deep enough.
Ruggedly handsome Mountain Man, Patrick McCrery comes to her rescue. Patrick, half white and half Indian, he fits in neither world. He lives a solitary life as a trapper. He certainly does not want to get involved with the beautiful Samantha Foley.
Knowing she is leaving at the first spring thaw, Samantha tries to guard her heart but sometimes her guard slips leaving her totally and utterly in love with her handsome hero. When she is finally left in town at the bottom of the mountain, she can’t help but gaze at the mountain trail wishing with all her heart, Patrick will appear.
Can love shine through distrust, discrimination, and accusations? Only if it’s deep enough.
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First published November 16, 2015
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March 8, 2016DNF at 20%
October 4, 2016
Mountain man love
Samantha, was on a wagon train on the Oregon trail. Her mother got sick and died. Her father was devastated. While out hunting he had an accident and died from his injuries. The day he died the threw Sam out of the wagon train. The old biddies feared she go after one of their husbands. Sam wandered the mountain when an ear?y snow storm b?ew in. The mountain man found her and brought her back to his cabin. He nursed her back to health. He questioned her tale. A couple of days later he rescued Brian from the barn where he was hiding. This is only the beginning. Read on for more adventures and see how this delightful story ends.
Samantha, was on a wagon train on the Oregon trail. Her mother got sick and died. Her father was devastated. While out hunting he had an accident and died from his injuries. The day he died the threw Sam out of the wagon train. The old biddies feared she go after one of their husbands. Sam wandered the mountain when an ear?y snow storm b?ew in. The mountain man found her and brought her back to his cabin. He nursed her back to health. He questioned her tale. A couple of days later he rescued Brian from the barn where he was hiding. This is only the beginning. Read on for more adventures and see how this delightful story ends.
April 19, 2019
This is a historical romance that is squeaky clean. There is no improper touching, no innuendos, or anything that goes against the Bible. However, is not a Christian romance. There are a few incidents of cussing but you will not see the four-letter word, any four-letter words.
Patrick is of Irish and Native American descent. He lives in the mountains because the people in the town where he grew up were racist and never gave him a chance. He's educated and speaks with an Irish brogue. It was kind of weird listening to him in my head and knowing he looked Native American but I liked it.
Samantha is from "back East" and has been thrown from the wagon train that was headed west. Her mother had died of sickness and her father had died from being dragged by his horse. She was alone and the other people on the wagon train didn't want her enticing their men. They said she could marry one of the wagon masters but she refused. They gave her some food and a canteen and sent her on her way.
Patrick, now a hunter and a trapper, finds her in the snow and takes her to his cabin. It's cold outside and she's not in the best shape. Soon, he finds a boy, who resembles her, in his hay loft and figures this boy is hers and she has been neglecting him. His opinion of her goes into the dirt.
The story tells of their quest to be together and I wasn't sure it was going to end up that way. Patrick has issues.
The reason I'm giving this four stars is because the book lacked depth. I wasn't drawn into the story like I thought I should have been. Normally, I love books between Native American men and white women but I think if more details had been added to some of the scenes, the book would have been better.
But the writing was good, with just a few punctuation errors and the plot was steady. The character development was okay.
Overall, it wasn't a bad book and it was worth the few hours it took to read it.
Patrick is of Irish and Native American descent. He lives in the mountains because the people in the town where he grew up were racist and never gave him a chance. He's educated and speaks with an Irish brogue. It was kind of weird listening to him in my head and knowing he looked Native American but I liked it.
Samantha is from "back East" and has been thrown from the wagon train that was headed west. Her mother had died of sickness and her father had died from being dragged by his horse. She was alone and the other people on the wagon train didn't want her enticing their men. They said she could marry one of the wagon masters but she refused. They gave her some food and a canteen and sent her on her way.
Patrick, now a hunter and a trapper, finds her in the snow and takes her to his cabin. It's cold outside and she's not in the best shape. Soon, he finds a boy, who resembles her, in his hay loft and figures this boy is hers and she has been neglecting him. His opinion of her goes into the dirt.
The story tells of their quest to be together and I wasn't sure it was going to end up that way. Patrick has issues.
The reason I'm giving this four stars is because the book lacked depth. I wasn't drawn into the story like I thought I should have been. Normally, I love books between Native American men and white women but I think if more details had been added to some of the scenes, the book would have been better.
But the writing was good, with just a few punctuation errors and the plot was steady. The character development was okay.
Overall, it wasn't a bad book and it was worth the few hours it took to read it.
August 16, 2018
Lies and mountain winter
Samantha had lost all hope of finding shelter, she was going to die. The wagon train had just left her, the women thinking that she was going to take their men. Now here she was in the mountains going to freeze to death until a mountain man shows up and steals her away to his cabin. Patrick is a half-breed and has been viewed as an outsider for a long time. But he has been alone on his mountain for so long that he might be willing to overlook his parentage if she is.
Samantha had lost all hope of finding shelter, she was going to die. The wagon train had just left her, the women thinking that she was going to take their men. Now here she was in the mountains going to freeze to death until a mountain man shows up and steals her away to his cabin. Patrick is a half-breed and has been viewed as an outsider for a long time. But he has been alone on his mountain for so long that he might be willing to overlook his parentage if she is.
August 31, 2018
Samantha is tossed off the wagon train because her dad died. Lost in the snow without food she is found by a man who is half white and half Indian. He takes her to his cabin and gets her warm again. The problem is they are on a mountaintop and winter has arrived. There is no way to get her back to a town. Patrick is used to being alone. Now he has Samantha and they find a little boy in the barn. Then his tribe shows up with an Indian woman. His house is now full of people and problems. A most enjoyable story.
October 17, 2019
There is nothing redeeming about this book
It's bloody awful. There is not one villain but three. No one is developed--not one character. The main characters have as much inner development as the background characters. Everyone just drifts from day to day wanting nothing--doing nothing. It's an utter slog fest and I have no doubt that this is sold as "inspirational". I got nothing against Christian books, but in my experience the Christian aspect is added to sell a bad book. You got a book with no hook, no world building, no pacing, no character development, and a cobbled together plot well throw some sentences about God in there and sell it to dumb Christians--those folks will read anything as long as it's wholesome. Specifically to this book when you refer to an erection three or four times the wholesome label is a little stretched. So they didn't do it til they were married--doesn't make it better. The only thing that would make this book better would be burning.
It's bloody awful. There is not one villain but three. No one is developed--not one character. The main characters have as much inner development as the background characters. Everyone just drifts from day to day wanting nothing--doing nothing. It's an utter slog fest and I have no doubt that this is sold as "inspirational". I got nothing against Christian books, but in my experience the Christian aspect is added to sell a bad book. You got a book with no hook, no world building, no pacing, no character development, and a cobbled together plot well throw some sentences about God in there and sell it to dumb Christians--those folks will read anything as long as it's wholesome. Specifically to this book when you refer to an erection three or four times the wholesome label is a little stretched. So they didn't do it til they were married--doesn't make it better. The only thing that would make this book better would be burning.
September 1, 2021
I found this book discounted on Amazon; this is my honest review
-Much intrigue, mysteries, awkward romance, reality checks, and some gruesome pictures of what happened to some people. Finally the ending.
-Much repetition - the same information or feelings were given about three times each.
-At about 48%, lordy talking takes over for another 30% of the book. Didn't quite fit.
-I liked how Sam, Patrick and Brian came about. They made a great trio, each using the other for their own gain but satisfying everyone's needs so all's well that ends well. A bit boring.
-Editing needs a serious pass. The author uses "banter" when it was quite the opposite happening. I've had snowshoes in my younger times but never brought them inside - the author takes them on/off inside the house regularly. The coffee is switched for tea in the cup and vice-versa.
-Much intrigue, mysteries, awkward romance, reality checks, and some gruesome pictures of what happened to some people. Finally the ending.
-Much repetition - the same information or feelings were given about three times each.
-At about 48%, lordy talking takes over for another 30% of the book. Didn't quite fit.
-I liked how Sam, Patrick and Brian came about. They made a great trio, each using the other for their own gain but satisfying everyone's needs so all's well that ends well. A bit boring.
-Editing needs a serious pass. The author uses "banter" when it was quite the opposite happening. I've had snowshoes in my younger times but never brought them inside - the author takes them on/off inside the house regularly. The coffee is switched for tea in the cup and vice-versa.
February 14, 2019
I enjoyed and recommend "Love So Deep"
Samantha and Patrick had a hard road to their Happy Ever After in this Historical Frontier Story.
Lot's of twists and intrigue keep the pages turning.
Kathleen Ball has once again penned a tale that just doesn't allow you to put it down.
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Well done Kathleen Ball...
Samantha and Patrick had a hard road to their Happy Ever After in this Historical Frontier Story.
Lot's of twists and intrigue keep the pages turning.
Kathleen Ball has once again penned a tale that just doesn't allow you to put it down.
I purchased this book on sale and voluntarily chose to submit a review...
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Well done Kathleen Ball...
July 14, 2023
Join Samantha Foley as she attempts to survive the winter in the snowy Colorado mountains. After the death of her parents, two greedy, conniving men devise a sinister plot to get her thrown off of their wagon train. Fortunately, Patrick McCrery, a recluse mountain man, finds her half frozen and takes her to his small cabin as the weather continues to deteriorate. Patrick and Samantha, both unable to honestly voice their feelings toward each other, suffer through extended periods of anxiety, misery, and regret. Read their story and learn how they resolve their problems. Good Read!!!!
July 3, 2017
Such a Good Book
As far as romance novels go, there are few that actually make me cry. But this one was different. I found the story touching. Sometimes it was painful in its sorrow and I cried along with the heroine. But I loved it still and read most of it in one sitting. The author is someone I just recently discovered, but I know I'll continue to read her books as long as she writes. I think you'll like her book too.
As far as romance novels go, there are few that actually make me cry. But this one was different. I found the story touching. Sometimes it was painful in its sorrow and I cried along with the heroine. But I loved it still and read most of it in one sitting. The author is someone I just recently discovered, but I know I'll continue to read her books as long as she writes. I think you'll like her book too.
July 14, 2017
Okay, but ending felt weak. He changed his mind on kids too easily. And why didn't they move elsewhere? He doesn't seem so obviously Indian.
Needs polish. Wrong word errors, confusion about gun types, inconsistency in horse name spelling. And where did woman at the dr's who was nice disappear to? Suddenly she no longer existed...
Unfortunately Amazon "ate" my notes and highlights on this one, so I can't share them.
Needs polish. Wrong word errors, confusion about gun types, inconsistency in horse name spelling. And where did woman at the dr's who was nice disappear to? Suddenly she no longer existed...
Unfortunately Amazon "ate" my notes and highlights on this one, so I can't share them.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 16, 2018
A mountain man struggles for a woman and boy he finds in the winter cold.
Great storyline and fantastic characters. A man who everyone shuns because he's half native find a woman almost dead from cold takes her to his cabin then finds a boy in his barn cold and hungry. He takes care of them and then one gets sick he has to go to town. Read this book to find out what happens, it's a great story. 5 star all the way, a real page turner.
Great storyline and fantastic characters. A man who everyone shuns because he's half native find a woman almost dead from cold takes her to his cabin then finds a boy in his barn cold and hungry. He takes care of them and then one gets sick he has to go to town. Read this book to find out what happens, it's a great story. 5 star all the way, a real page turner.
September 30, 2020
What’s with the “ya” instead of “you” in this book.
The story isn’t too bad but, evidently, this author (big stretch giving this title to her) can’t have one of her main characters say “you”!! It’s so stupid! I don’t know where “ya” are from, lady, but did “ya” read the damn book before ya published it?? Will not read another book by her. It’s too irritating!! Don’t waste your time or money on this garbage.
The story isn’t too bad but, evidently, this author (big stretch giving this title to her) can’t have one of her main characters say “you”!! It’s so stupid! I don’t know where “ya” are from, lady, but did “ya” read the damn book before ya published it?? Will not read another book by her. It’s too irritating!! Don’t waste your time or money on this garbage.
May 2, 2021
Love conquers all. Samantha found out real quick she was raised in a loving small world, and her parents had shielded her from many hurtful, and hateful ways of life. Narrow mindedness is nothing new in the world. Patrick showed that he was able to rise above the hurts of life and reached out to those who needed his help most. Patience and long-suffering to return kindness to others will pay off in the long run.
June 28, 2017
A Mountain man a young lady in distress, Indians and crooked white men.
A very good read. The hero is a super guy. The young innocent little lady Samantha is so sweet caring willing to work for any help she gets from Patrick. Falling in love just hurts when you think it's not returned. Or when you fight it from happening.
A very good read. The hero is a super guy. The young innocent little lady Samantha is so sweet caring willing to work for any help she gets from Patrick. Falling in love just hurts when you think it's not returned. Or when you fight it from happening.
August 1, 2017
Tear jerker
I really get involved in my stories. I think I cried more with this one that I have ever done.
That is a good sign as to how good the book is. The love story of Patrick and Samantha is intense. Plus they rescue a young boy too. It was like a real family only the adults don't sleep together. So it is a clean story too.
I really get involved in my stories. I think I cried more with this one that I have ever done.
That is a good sign as to how good the book is. The love story of Patrick and Samantha is intense. Plus they rescue a young boy too. It was like a real family only the adults don't sleep together. So it is a clean story too.
July 10, 2018
Love So Deep By Kathleen Ball
Five stars, western romance Patrick being a half breed and Sam, unfortunate white woman with and orphaned boy...I wish they could have stayed in the mountains rather than go into town..But that is where the drama took place.. Patrick was on then off towards the end until he made up his mind, which made it a good ending.
Five stars, western romance Patrick being a half breed and Sam, unfortunate white woman with and orphaned boy...I wish they could have stayed in the mountains rather than go into town..But that is where the drama took place.. Patrick was on then off towards the end until he made up his mind, which made it a good ending.
August 12, 2018
Love So Deep
This was a sweet, clean story. The main thing I had trouble with was that the author substituted the word "ya" for the word "you" throughout the entire book. I don't ever remember reading that the Native Americans used the word "ya." It was just a bit irritating after a while, but the story was sweet.
This was a sweet, clean story. The main thing I had trouble with was that the author substituted the word "ya" for the word "you" throughout the entire book. I don't ever remember reading that the Native Americans used the word "ya." It was just a bit irritating after a while, but the story was sweet.
September 17, 2019
Sweet story
This I a really good story. I loved Patrick and Samantha's story and the addition of Brian. I loved that it had an epilogue. I just wish it was longer. I looked forward to reading more by this author.
While there was no sex in the book, there were some sexual comments that some might find offensive.
This I a really good story. I loved Patrick and Samantha's story and the addition of Brian. I loved that it had an epilogue. I just wish it was longer. I looked forward to reading more by this author.
While there was no sex in the book, there were some sexual comments that some might find offensive.
October 29, 2019
A great story
Patrick- half Indian lives in the mountains to avoid the town folk who are mean spirited.
Samantha- kicked off the wagon trail after her parents died.
1st read this in April 2017 good enough to read again and leave a review.
I enjoyed reading this captivating story that is well written with charismatic characters. Their story has a sweet HEA even if it took longer than needed.
Patrick- half Indian lives in the mountains to avoid the town folk who are mean spirited.
Samantha- kicked off the wagon trail after her parents died.
1st read this in April 2017 good enough to read again and leave a review.
I enjoyed reading this captivating story that is well written with charismatic characters. Their story has a sweet HEA even if it took longer than needed.
February 19, 2021
Kathleen Ball is an awesome Author, her books keep you interested from the very first page. I loved this book about a young girl gets kicked off the wagon train after her parents died, then she walks so far in the snow and finally a man finds here and takes her to his cabin. I highly recommend this book. I don’t want to give away the rest of the story. Loved this book
March 29, 2021
Really good
The story was fun, adventurous, and in a way kind of sad. Why people in towns looked down on Indians is hard to understand. The Indians were here first and they took care of the land. Not like other people. This story shows how town people were short minded and petty. Thanks Kathleen for portraying indians as good helpful people.
The story was fun, adventurous, and in a way kind of sad. Why people in towns looked down on Indians is hard to understand. The Indians were here first and they took care of the land. Not like other people. This story shows how town people were short minded and petty. Thanks Kathleen for portraying indians as good helpful people.
December 15, 2016
A woman kicked off a wagon train in winter with insufficient food and water; a half breed mountain man, made a town outcast because of his heritage; a young boy, an escapee from the abusive life at an orphanage, running from the brutal man that snatched him up after his short taste of freedom. This exciting historical western romance features the characters Samantha Foley, Patrick McCrery, and Brian. Three disheartened souls, brought together through circumstance and bonded by love. Thanks to the awesome writing talent of Kathleen Ball, I finished her novel Love So Deep, with a smile on my face and tears in my eyes. Be sure to read and enjoy this remarkable story for yourself!
June 6, 2017
Good but sometimes confusing
Good story but sometimes it was confusing who was talking or thinking at the moment. Sometimes you had to reread parts to figure out who was the intended speaker.
Good story but sometimes it was confusing who was talking or thinking at the moment. Sometimes you had to reread parts to figure out who was the intended speaker.
July 11, 2017
Very good story
As I read I thought about how the pitifully small minded people in every generation must find some one to belittle so they can hide their own insufficiency.
Our main characters are really good people.
As I read I thought about how the pitifully small minded people in every generation must find some one to belittle so they can hide their own insufficiency.
Our main characters are really good people.
July 27, 2017
Good story. Lots of mistakes
Such a sweet story with a lot of love between Samantha, Patrick and Brian. Fair characters in the others. Quite a few mistakes throughout. I will check some of authors other works and see if there are mistakes as well.
Such a sweet story with a lot of love between Samantha, Patrick and Brian. Fair characters in the others. Quite a few mistakes throughout. I will check some of authors other works and see if there are mistakes as well.
August 18, 2017
Interesting concept
An unusual setting, but a good read. The only problem with kindle books seems to be all the mistakes in the interpretation, words are missing or the wrong word is put in. However, I would recommend this book.
An unusual setting, but a good read. The only problem with kindle books seems to be all the mistakes in the interpretation, words are missing or the wrong word is put in. However, I would recommend this book.
April 21, 2018
Book worth reading
I liked the fact that I read a book was a clean enough story that I was not ashamed to say I read it! A good story line! Exciting enough to keep my interest and good main characters. I also liked the ending!
I liked the fact that I read a book was a clean enough story that I was not ashamed to say I read it! A good story line! Exciting enough to keep my interest and good main characters. I also liked the ending!
May 30, 2018
Great book !
Another amazing story Kathleen, you are one of the best author s , I enjoy everyone of your books. Thanks for being you and giving so much of yourself to others. Keep Jorge good work and I will keep enjoying them all !! Thanks so much.
Respectfully
Joyce Lichtwald
Another amazing story Kathleen, you are one of the best author s , I enjoy everyone of your books. Thanks for being you and giving so much of yourself to others. Keep Jorge good work and I will keep enjoying them all !! Thanks so much.
Respectfully
Joyce Lichtwald
June 9, 2018
Good book
This was a very nice romance book. Not a Christian book, there is hardly any mention of God,which l would have liked. So a decent romance good,a Christian romance not good.
This was a very nice romance book. Not a Christian book, there is hardly any mention of God,which l would have liked. So a decent romance good,a Christian romance not good.
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