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Calder Saga #8
Calder Promise
Young and beautiful, Laura Calder isn't content to live on a Montana ranch. Touring Europe with her "Aunt" Tara brings her into contact with the sophisticated world she's craved...and with the two men—and ultimate rivals—who will lay claim to her heart. Boone Rutledge is the son of a Texas billionaire and used to getting what he wants. He wants Laura...and so does Sebastian Dunshill, Earl of Crawford, a handsome, sexy Londoner with a few secrets he can't share.
Caught up in a whirlwind courtship with both men that will take her from the nightclubs of Rome to the manor houses of England, across the dusty flatlands of Texas and finally home to the Triple C Ranch, Laura is determined to make her choice on her own terms.
But Calder pride will lead Laura into a danger for which her sheltered background has never prepared her...and to a man who is a threat to the family she loves more than she knows.
Caught up in a whirlwind courtship with both men that will take her from the nightclubs of Rome to the manor houses of England, across the dusty flatlands of Texas and finally home to the Triple C Ranch, Laura is determined to make her choice on her own terms.
But Calder pride will lead Laura into a danger for which her sheltered background has never prepared her...and to a man who is a threat to the family she loves more than she knows.
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First published June 28, 2004
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Janet Dailey
390 books1,838 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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June 11, 2019
I’ve listened to the last 3 books on audio and have enjoyed them. I really like the author’s writing style and the narrators have been top notch, especially Kate Fleming. What bothers me about these books though, is how the author “kills off” main characters unnecessarily, not adding to the story in any way. It almost seems like an afterthought. A main character from an earlier book dying should be a really big deal. I want to cry about it. I want to feel the other characters agony. Instead I’m momentarily shocked and then the story makes me move on like it never happened.
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May 31, 2011
This is Laura's story. Laura is the daughter of Jessie and not a thing like her mother. She is touring Europe with her spoiled 'Aunt' Tara when she encounters two men: Boone Rutledge, son of a wealthy Texas cattle baron and Sebastian Dunshill, Earl of Crawford. Laura flits around Europe and eventually home with these two men dangling after her like puppies in need of a drink. There is even a scene where Laura dives naked into the Trevi fountain in Rome. Improbable!!
This is not a bad series but not great either. The stories are starting to seem the same each time. Romantic love triangle, a tad of mystery followed by the death of a character the reader loves. Enough already with the deaths
This is not a bad series but not great either. The stories are starting to seem the same each time. Romantic love triangle, a tad of mystery followed by the death of a character the reader loves. Enough already with the deaths
February 9, 2018
Not exactly a really good plot. She is so like her father, Ty. The book is too much Laura and her plotting and sceaming that she and Tara do it makes me discussed. Why does Logan have to die? Why not Tara who is always sticking her nose in and making Jesey irritated. I would have liked Jesey to have a stronger part in Laura's life. Well I'm not the writer.
September 23, 2014
I thot the previous book was bad but this is a marked step down from even the previous book. Trying to finish it but i doubt ill manage may just skip to the next in the series to see if its any better. The characters seems rather shalow to me and i really dont understand why tara is being carried forward here she was never an impressive character to begin with as far as depth goes.
January 23, 2010
This was my least favorite of all the Calder books. I never liked Tara and she cloned Laura, her neice to be just like her.... hey not too bad for as much as I've loved the other books!
February 24, 2014
Not anywhere near as good as the other Calder books.
October 8, 2021
Mediocre at best...
The character of Chase Calder is the only reason this book garners 3 stars.
None of the primary characters in this book are likable, especially Laura, Sebastian, and Boone.
The fact that Logan Echohawk, another fave character of this series, is killed off is yet another dissatisfaction with this book.
Coupled with the fact that nothing positive or helpful is presented in the way of resources for battered and abused women and children, the book is simply a disappointment. Why introduce such a very real and painful topic without providing information for those who may be in similar situations.
I am frustrated with this series. Some of the books are exceptionally well written, while others leave much to be desired.
Janet Dailey passed away several years ago. The discrepancies in this book series leaves on questioning just who actually authored the latest Calder books?
The character of Chase Calder is the only reason this book garners 3 stars.
None of the primary characters in this book are likable, especially Laura, Sebastian, and Boone.
The fact that Logan Echohawk, another fave character of this series, is killed off is yet another dissatisfaction with this book.
Coupled with the fact that nothing positive or helpful is presented in the way of resources for battered and abused women and children, the book is simply a disappointment. Why introduce such a very real and painful topic without providing information for those who may be in similar situations.
I am frustrated with this series. Some of the books are exceptionally well written, while others leave much to be desired.
Janet Dailey passed away several years ago. The discrepancies in this book series leaves on questioning just who actually authored the latest Calder books?
June 21, 2024
All Laura Calder Wants Is Everything. . .
Young and beautiful, Laura Calder isn't content to live on a Montana ranch. Touring Europe with her "Aunt" Tara brings her into contact with the sophisticated world she's craved...and with the two men--and ultimate rivals--who will lay claim to her heart. Boone Rutledge is the son of a Texas billionaire and used to getting what he wants. He wants Laura...and so does Sebastian Dunshill, Earl of Crawford, a handsome, sexy Londoner with a few secrets he can't share.
Caught up in a whirlwind courtship with both men that will take her from the nightclubs of Rome to the manor houses of England, across the dusty flatlands of Texas and finally home to the Triple C Ranch, Laura is determined to make her choice on her own terms. But Calder pride will lead Laura into a danger for which her sheltered background has never prepared her...and to a man who is a threat to the family she loves more than she knows...
Young and beautiful, Laura Calder isn't content to live on a Montana ranch. Touring Europe with her "Aunt" Tara brings her into contact with the sophisticated world she's craved...and with the two men--and ultimate rivals--who will lay claim to her heart. Boone Rutledge is the son of a Texas billionaire and used to getting what he wants. He wants Laura...and so does Sebastian Dunshill, Earl of Crawford, a handsome, sexy Londoner with a few secrets he can't share.
Caught up in a whirlwind courtship with both men that will take her from the nightclubs of Rome to the manor houses of England, across the dusty flatlands of Texas and finally home to the Triple C Ranch, Laura is determined to make her choice on her own terms. But Calder pride will lead Laura into a danger for which her sheltered background has never prepared her...and to a man who is a threat to the family she loves more than she knows...
October 12, 2021
This story is part of the Calder series by Janet Dailey. Beautiful Laura Calder is in Europe with her father's ex-wife, when she meets Sebastian Dunshill, Earl of Crawford. That's when the fun begins. She has also met Boone Rutledge son of a Texas billionaire. Both of these men want Laura for their wife. Who will win in the end is anyone's guess. As I read the story I know which one I wanted to be one she would walk down the aisle to. You'll have to read the story, to know the answer. A good romance story.
June 8, 2019
My grandaughter got this book from her other grandmother. She loved it and wanted me to read it. I think this story is mainly a commentary on the differences between spoiled rich people that don"t care for others and regular people(rich or not) who care about others. It also
reinforced the fact that people in love want to( whether they do it or not) have sex with their fiancee.
Boone should get away from his father and be his own man.
reinforced the fact that people in love want to( whether they do it or not) have sex with their fiancee.
Boone should get away from his father and be his own man.
March 3, 2021
Apparently this is part of a true series. Laura wants a life livelier than ranch life yet agrees to become engaged to Boone, a Texas billionaire rancher, mostly because she likes his dad Max and her aunt Tara pushes for it. While in Europe she becomes sexually involved with Lord Sebastian, poor due to expensive manor upkeep. Both men show up at Calder ranch wooing her. Story Let’s you know the ending although Laura is the ultimate flirt throughout.
December 31, 2022
Laura Calder doesn't intend to marry; she wants to be her own woman. And then she meets two men, ultimately, they're rivals, Boone Rutledge, son of a Texas billionaire, and Sebastian Dunshill, Earl of Crawford. Laura can see herself falling for both, but which one, if either, will let her remain true to herself?
August 9, 2017
Beach escapism, totally unrealistic, no surprise how it ends, missed the peril promised on the back cover since it was so obviously contrived by the author. Fun sex
November 1, 2018
Great read!
October 1, 2019
Really enjoyed this!
April 7, 2021
Beautiful Love Story 😍 💘
I will definitely read this series again at some point. This was a very beautiful love story. It continues the story of the very lovely Calder family.
I will definitely read this series again at some point. This was a very beautiful love story. It continues the story of the very lovely Calder family.
July 27, 2022
Great book!
January 24, 2023
x series
October 12, 2023
Was good book!
December 16, 2023
never disappoint
Another great book. Love the Calder series of books. Looking forward to the next one. Janet Dailey has become one of my favorite authors.
Another great book. Love the Calder series of books. Looking forward to the next one. Janet Dailey has become one of my favorite authors.
December 6, 2025
Dec 2025
August 23, 2015
The series contines this books in talking about the calder Family. the 21-year-old granddaughter of crusty Montana millionaire Chase Calder. The young woman is fresh out of college and making the obligatory rich-kid tour of Europe before she settles down to a life of, well, she's not sure. In the meantime, life is good. She's traveling with her "aunt" (really daddy's first wife) Tara and meeting lots of interesting people. Most notable among her new acquaintances are Boone Rutledge, the son of a Texas oilman, and Sebastian Dunshill, an impoverished member of British nobility.
Before long it becomes clear that Laura will marry one of them. But first each man must prove himself on her home turf, the Triple C ranch back home in Blue Moon, Mont
Before long it becomes clear that Laura will marry one of them. But first each man must prove himself on her home turf, the Triple C ranch back home in Blue Moon, Mont
November 2, 2016
Fluff, fluff, fluff. This is the (?) book in the Calder series. I don’t know why I continue to read them. They aren’t really my style. I guess it is because I started the first one way back in high school and for some reason I just feel obligated. It has a premarital relationship in it and some language.
February 3, 2017
just when i was singing this series' praises she goes and gets Harlequiny on me!!!!! almost entire bk predictable from the beginning girl meets two boys and you know who'll she'll chose even though she thinks otherwise- not much meat in this story, hope the next one isn't like this!!! only redeeming factor and why it got 3 stars it had some of the Calder story I love so well
January 11, 2009
Started reading this series in the 80's. I think the last one was published just a couple of years ago. I've enjoyed them all, especially the early ones set in the old west. The newer one's are contemporary. It follows a large ranch owning family through the generations.
February 12, 2011
So far so good, as far as romance novels go. Pretty good storyline and an easy read she has me wondering how it is all going to end..on pg 150 something Ended with more story to be told. It does tempt me to find the next book in the series to read that as well.
December 29, 2013
Had a hard time with liking the main characters as Laura and Tara on world tour reminds me of Nicole Ritchie traveling with a forty year old Paris Hitlon. ick...but I always like a Calder novel...so I am a sucker. 3.5 stars. I prefer the old fashioned love of the early generations.
February 15, 2009
I've yet to read a review where fans of the Calder Series enjoyed Lora's story.
January 18, 2010
Lots of twists and turns. Ending was reallly good
March 15, 2010
I liked this book alright. I'm a bit disappointed I read that book first knowing now that there are several others before it. I am glad that Laura ended up with Sebastian!
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