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Titled Texans #1
Nobility Ranch
An English lady runs away to Texas, in pursuit of a groom.
Lady Cecily Thorndale has lived her whole life preparing for her future role as wife to the Earl of Devonshire. But when the future Earl, Charles Worthington, goes to Texas to oversee land the family has purchased – and stays there – Cecily decides the only thing to do is to track him down. Arriving in Texas with her lady’s maid and all the determination she can muster, Cecily sets out to conquer both the new world and her reluctant fiancé. She captivates her new neighbors and shows Charles that the one thing that’s been missing from his adventurous life is her. Originally published in 2000 under the title Nobility Ranch, To Love a Lady is the first volume in the Titled Texans series about a family of English nobility who set out to tame the American west. With humor, romance and authentic historical detail, To Love a Lady takes readers on a romantic journey to 1880s Texas.
Lady Cecily Thorndale has lived her whole life preparing for her future role as wife to the Earl of Devonshire. But when the future Earl, Charles Worthington, goes to Texas to oversee land the family has purchased – and stays there – Cecily decides the only thing to do is to track him down. Arriving in Texas with her lady’s maid and all the determination she can muster, Cecily sets out to conquer both the new world and her reluctant fiancé. She captivates her new neighbors and shows Charles that the one thing that’s been missing from his adventurous life is her. Originally published in 2000 under the title Nobility Ranch, To Love a Lady is the first volume in the Titled Texans series about a family of English nobility who set out to tame the American west. With humor, romance and authentic historical detail, To Love a Lady takes readers on a romantic journey to 1880s Texas.
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First published January 1, 2000
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August 3, 2021
This review is of “Nobility Ranch (ebook title “To Love a Lady)”, book #1 of 3 in the “Titled Texans” series from July 2000 by Cynthia Sterling.
The book takes place in Fairweather, Texas, circa 1882. Lady Cecily Anne Thorndale, the heroine of the book, has come to Texas to find her fiance’, Charles Edward Worthington, Lord Silsbee, the hero of the book, and get him to marry her. The thing is, Charles came to Texas to get away from marrying Cecily in England. (Charles came to Texas to manage a ranch his father and a business syndicate own).
Cecily’s arrival in Texas is memorable, as she is arrested for being a prostitute (she’s not, but she was in the company of three of them when arrested). Charles bails her out and takes her-and the three prostitutes-to his ranch, the Double Crown, also known as Nobility Ranch. Despite taking her to his home, Charles is not happy that Cecily is in Texas and spends a large portion of the book trying to get her to return to England. As the book goes on, Charles’ reasons for his behavior are revealed. Later, Cecily and Charles get a little push to realize that they truly do love each other.
Later, Charles’ younger brother, Reg, arrives. Like Charles, Reg has been sent to Texas to manage another ranch. By doing this, however, the Silsbee brothers acquire an enemy in local sheriff John Grady, who owned the ranch Reg will now be managing. (Charles has been at odds with Grady since the beginning of the book). Charles and Grady call a truce by the end of the book.
In the end, Charles is called to England by his father, who is ill. Cecily goes with him. On the way, they marry. Will their Happily Ever After be in England or Texas? You’ll have to read the series to find out!
Upside: Ms. Sterling has an easy, flowing writing style that is both complex and easy to understand. She immediately brought me into her story, making me feel like I was in Fairweather, Texas, circa 1882, and watching her characters lives rather than reading words on a screen on my Kindle.
Cecily and Charles are both engaging, well-developed characters, and Ms. Sterling chronicles their relationship in a very linear way that creates and holds interest. She also introduces multiple other relationships and supporting characters who will appear in the later books in the series.
I also like the theme running through the series: when society has expectations for us, our families have expectations for us, and we have expectations for ourselves, which path do we take? The heroes and heroines of the “Titled Texans” series will answer those questions, in ways that may surprise readers, and even the characters themselves.
Downside: Nothing really that I can find.
Sex: One love scene between Cecily and Charles, that is fairly good, but not terribly erotic.
Violence: No “on-screen” violence, but one off-screen act of violence, which is not graphic.
Bottom Line: Ms. Sterling gets her “Titled Texans” series off to a great start with “Nobility Ranch/To Love a Lady”. It’s not a 5 star book, but it is a very good one. 4.44 stars.
The book takes place in Fairweather, Texas, circa 1882. Lady Cecily Anne Thorndale, the heroine of the book, has come to Texas to find her fiance’, Charles Edward Worthington, Lord Silsbee, the hero of the book, and get him to marry her. The thing is, Charles came to Texas to get away from marrying Cecily in England. (Charles came to Texas to manage a ranch his father and a business syndicate own).
Cecily’s arrival in Texas is memorable, as she is arrested for being a prostitute (she’s not, but she was in the company of three of them when arrested). Charles bails her out and takes her-and the three prostitutes-to his ranch, the Double Crown, also known as Nobility Ranch. Despite taking her to his home, Charles is not happy that Cecily is in Texas and spends a large portion of the book trying to get her to return to England. As the book goes on, Charles’ reasons for his behavior are revealed. Later, Cecily and Charles get a little push to realize that they truly do love each other.
Later, Charles’ younger brother, Reg, arrives. Like Charles, Reg has been sent to Texas to manage another ranch. By doing this, however, the Silsbee brothers acquire an enemy in local sheriff John Grady, who owned the ranch Reg will now be managing. (Charles has been at odds with Grady since the beginning of the book). Charles and Grady call a truce by the end of the book.
In the end, Charles is called to England by his father, who is ill. Cecily goes with him. On the way, they marry. Will their Happily Ever After be in England or Texas? You’ll have to read the series to find out!
Upside: Ms. Sterling has an easy, flowing writing style that is both complex and easy to understand. She immediately brought me into her story, making me feel like I was in Fairweather, Texas, circa 1882, and watching her characters lives rather than reading words on a screen on my Kindle.
Cecily and Charles are both engaging, well-developed characters, and Ms. Sterling chronicles their relationship in a very linear way that creates and holds interest. She also introduces multiple other relationships and supporting characters who will appear in the later books in the series.
I also like the theme running through the series: when society has expectations for us, our families have expectations for us, and we have expectations for ourselves, which path do we take? The heroes and heroines of the “Titled Texans” series will answer those questions, in ways that may surprise readers, and even the characters themselves.
Downside: Nothing really that I can find.
Sex: One love scene between Cecily and Charles, that is fairly good, but not terribly erotic.
Violence: No “on-screen” violence, but one off-screen act of violence, which is not graphic.
Bottom Line: Ms. Sterling gets her “Titled Texans” series off to a great start with “Nobility Ranch/To Love a Lady”. It’s not a 5 star book, but it is a very good one. 4.44 stars.
April 15, 2015
Oh, what a fun little story. I went into it expecting some frivolous romance novel. You know - trite, overly written, and very much a bodice ripper. I was so glad to have that image destroyed. This was not that book. It was not a trite romance novel. It was actually a great piece of female empowerment.
I think it's because the main character - Cecily - goes from being a frivolous British noble to a rather strong, independent woman. All while trying to make her fiance fall in love with her (I know, but those arranged marriages with nobility are weird).
See, she goes all the way to Texas from the refined English countryside. This is in the 1800s. Not only that, but she does it without her parents' permission or even an appropriate escort for her class. She meets a trio of prostitutes and befriends them. She finds that her fiance, Charles, is trying to get out of their engagement, on his ranch.
It's just a fascinating book. Cecily learns to love herself and morphs from vacuous socialite to intelligent rancher's wife. She learns to depend on herself and provide support for her friends as well as her betrothed.
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I think it's because the main character - Cecily - goes from being a frivolous British noble to a rather strong, independent woman. All while trying to make her fiance fall in love with her (I know, but those arranged marriages with nobility are weird).
See, she goes all the way to Texas from the refined English countryside. This is in the 1800s. Not only that, but she does it without her parents' permission or even an appropriate escort for her class. She meets a trio of prostitutes and befriends them. She finds that her fiance, Charles, is trying to get out of their engagement, on his ranch.
It's just a fascinating book. Cecily learns to love herself and morphs from vacuous socialite to intelligent rancher's wife. She learns to depend on herself and provide support for her friends as well as her betrothed.
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March 18, 2015
This was a fun read... Cecily Thorndale is 24 years old and is running away... Running away from her parents and her useless life of waiting around for her fiance to come home to England and marry her. She is running away to Texas to show her fiance, Charles, how much he really does need her.
Cecily is not the demure English lady that Charles left behind, and Charles is having a hard time resisting her. But if he accepts her, he accepts all the plans his father (the Earl) had made for him, and it would end all the dreams he had begun to realize. So he must convince her that he is the wrong man for her... except Cecily is not an easy lady to fool!
Content: There is one instance of premarital sex; some details are given - you have plenty of warning that it's coming and so you can skip it.
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Cecily is not the demure English lady that Charles left behind, and Charles is having a hard time resisting her. But if he accepts her, he accepts all the plans his father (the Earl) had made for him, and it would end all the dreams he had begun to realize. So he must convince her that he is the wrong man for her... except Cecily is not an easy lady to fool!
Content: There is one instance of premarital sex; some details are given - you have plenty of warning that it's coming and so you can skip it.
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July 18, 2025
Cecily and Charles—both titled, they had been betrothed in England. When Charles kept sending her letters from Texas postponing their marriage, she took her own money and arranged to travel to Texas with her maid and footman. When they arrived, having met a Madam and two of her “girls” and befriending them in the way, they were shocked at the difference between England and Texas. Over time, though, Cecily grew to love it and the freedom independence she experienced in her new place. She loved Charles but he wasn’t on board…until she declined to get married if he didn’t love her. Through a crazy series of events, they ended up married—having both confessed their love—and finding their HEA. Fun story.
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February 22, 2018
Typical historical romance
Good read. Finished it quickly. Typical in that t h e man loves a woman and takes the whole book to realize it. Will be reading his brother's story next. Looks good too. Two strong female leads which always appeals to me. Simpering women are annoying so looking forward to reading the next book with the woman who runs her own ranch.
Good read. Finished it quickly. Typical in that t h e man loves a woman and takes the whole book to realize it. Will be reading his brother's story next. Looks good too. Two strong female leads which always appeals to me. Simpering women are annoying so looking forward to reading the next book with the woman who runs her own ranch.
April 22, 2023
Clean Romance Novel
Intriguing tale of those entangled with proper English upbringing and New America as it was forming its own traditions. Lovely story of love and independence. I appreciate that the author kept it free of harsh language and filled it with beautiful depictions of lives and conditions of 1800's Texas.
Intriguing tale of those entangled with proper English upbringing and New America as it was forming its own traditions. Lovely story of love and independence. I appreciate that the author kept it free of harsh language and filled it with beautiful depictions of lives and conditions of 1800's Texas.
July 26, 2018
Enjoyed the descriptions of the people, clothing, and locations. Great story about finding your love and never giving up. Great character.
April 25, 2015
There you are, trying to decide which historical romance genre to read next. Do you pick English nobility? Do you pick Western? Or do you try one of those you got your English nobility in my Western mash-ups? Well, if that’s the case, To Love a Lady might not be the way to go. Yes, it is a genre mash up. But not a good one.
To Love a Lady is about Lady Cecily Thorndale and Charles Worthington, Lord Silsby. Cecily is an old maid of 24, who’s been engaged to Charles for four years. Cecily runs away from home after receiving a letter from Charles. She has loved him since she was a child, and knows that he needs her. (I’ll not rant here about a woman being an “old maid” at 24.) Charles is currently living in the Texas panhandle and managing the ranch that his father owns. But mostly getting out from underneath his father’s day to day control. He has no interest in marrying and starting a family, let alone moving back to England.
The initial concept of this book was very interesting. I was wanting to read a western historical romance. And usually am always interested in English nobility. The execution, however, was not. The characters were standard, dull, romance tropes. Cecily has loved Charles since she was a child. Charles never even noticed Cecily until she has run away from home and started to show some gumpshun. The two dance around eat other throughout the whole book. There are few hints of any passion. The secondary characters were more interesting to me than the two main characters. Cecily meets a trio of women on the train out west. And doesn’t realize they are a madame and two “fallen” women. (Did I mention she was naive?) Charles’s valet Gordan was super sassy, in that whole English valet kind of way.
The plot was predictable. The end of the book wrapped up all of the conflicts with a neat ribbon. And set up the next book in the last couple of chapters.
This book had a lot of potential, but missed the mark. There are other books in the series. And maybe I’ll read them. The one plus to reading this book is that it’s one book off my #ShelfLove challenge shelf.
To Love a Lady is about Lady Cecily Thorndale and Charles Worthington, Lord Silsby. Cecily is an old maid of 24, who’s been engaged to Charles for four years. Cecily runs away from home after receiving a letter from Charles. She has loved him since she was a child, and knows that he needs her. (I’ll not rant here about a woman being an “old maid” at 24.) Charles is currently living in the Texas panhandle and managing the ranch that his father owns. But mostly getting out from underneath his father’s day to day control. He has no interest in marrying and starting a family, let alone moving back to England.
The initial concept of this book was very interesting. I was wanting to read a western historical romance. And usually am always interested in English nobility. The execution, however, was not. The characters were standard, dull, romance tropes. Cecily has loved Charles since she was a child. Charles never even noticed Cecily until she has run away from home and started to show some gumpshun. The two dance around eat other throughout the whole book. There are few hints of any passion. The secondary characters were more interesting to me than the two main characters. Cecily meets a trio of women on the train out west. And doesn’t realize they are a madame and two “fallen” women. (Did I mention she was naive?) Charles’s valet Gordan was super sassy, in that whole English valet kind of way.
The plot was predictable. The end of the book wrapped up all of the conflicts with a neat ribbon. And set up the next book in the last couple of chapters.
This book had a lot of potential, but missed the mark. There are other books in the series. And maybe I’ll read them. The one plus to reading this book is that it’s one book off my #ShelfLove challenge shelf.
July 22, 2011
My Rating 4.25 STARS
I quite enjoyed this romantic adventure set in the Texas Panhandle of 1882. When Cecily Thorndale’s reluctant fiancé shows no inclination of returning to England, she follows him to Texas. Cecily steps off the train in Fairweather, Texas, and is unceremoniously hauled off to jail by the stiff-necked sheriff, along with her maid and three soiled doves whom she had innocently befriended during the long train ride.
I was caught up in the story immediately, never expecting that both Cecily and Charles would worm their way into my heart to the extent they did. Cecily surprised me; determined to get her man, resourceful, intelligent, kind-hearted – she is a delightfully charming character. Charles, too, came across as knowledgeable, generous, and masculine even though he is bull-headed in his desire to avoid what he sees as a life of boredom and discontent that he believes awaits him if he returns to England. It was often quite funny watching him squirm on the end of Cecily’s patiently baited hook as the story played out.
The secondary characters also enlivened this story. They were credible, and all seemed to perform their roles exceptionally well. The sense of time and place was well-executed, and I felt as if I had stepped back in time. I never expected that a story about two upper-crust English gentry transplanted to the rough Texan frontier would be as appealing and captivating as this unusual story turned out to be for me. If you enjoy western adventure with sweet romance, you should get this book.
Laurie-J
Reviewer for Night Owl Review
I quite enjoyed this romantic adventure set in the Texas Panhandle of 1882. When Cecily Thorndale’s reluctant fiancé shows no inclination of returning to England, she follows him to Texas. Cecily steps off the train in Fairweather, Texas, and is unceremoniously hauled off to jail by the stiff-necked sheriff, along with her maid and three soiled doves whom she had innocently befriended during the long train ride.
I was caught up in the story immediately, never expecting that both Cecily and Charles would worm their way into my heart to the extent they did. Cecily surprised me; determined to get her man, resourceful, intelligent, kind-hearted – she is a delightfully charming character. Charles, too, came across as knowledgeable, generous, and masculine even though he is bull-headed in his desire to avoid what he sees as a life of boredom and discontent that he believes awaits him if he returns to England. It was often quite funny watching him squirm on the end of Cecily’s patiently baited hook as the story played out.
The secondary characters also enlivened this story. They were credible, and all seemed to perform their roles exceptionally well. The sense of time and place was well-executed, and I felt as if I had stepped back in time. I never expected that a story about two upper-crust English gentry transplanted to the rough Texan frontier would be as appealing and captivating as this unusual story turned out to be for me. If you enjoy western adventure with sweet romance, you should get this book.
Laurie-J
Reviewer for Night Owl Review
November 10, 2015
The hero is the heir to his father the earl, but he got so tired of being ordered around, he ran away to Texas and has refused to return. The heroine is the fiancée he obtained before running off-- their parents' choice --but she's loved him since she was little. So she's followed him to the Texas Panhandle and is determined to stay until she wins him over. She discovers she likes the person she is in Texas and she likes Texas. She likes the hero's changes too. The hero is attracted to her, but he thinks if he gives in to her in anything, he will be trapped in that old life he hated again. It's a nice story and I enjoyed reading it, though the heroine's friendship with the "soiled doves" seems unlikely. I also felt the conflict a little thin, or maybe its resolution wasn't explained -- wasn't explored in as much clarity as I would have liked. It seemed just a tad simplistic maybe.
The book also mentioned a setting in the Panhandle, then named Shackelford County. Which is not anywhere near the Panhandle. I've driven through it many times on the way to and from the Panhandle -- Albany, Texas is the county seat -- and the terrain certainly isn't flat smooth prairie. It's rough and broken ground. Since it's south of the Panhandle the wildflowers would be blooming earlier than the yucca that bloom in May up in the Panhandle, and it's a little wetter so they probably do get bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush, but not in March. Even with global warming, they only bloom in March around Austin and further south. Late April to May for those wildflowers in that area. Just sayin'. Not real obvious issues and certainly don't interfere with enjoyment of the story. Minor observations.
The book also mentioned a setting in the Panhandle, then named Shackelford County. Which is not anywhere near the Panhandle. I've driven through it many times on the way to and from the Panhandle -- Albany, Texas is the county seat -- and the terrain certainly isn't flat smooth prairie. It's rough and broken ground. Since it's south of the Panhandle the wildflowers would be blooming earlier than the yucca that bloom in May up in the Panhandle, and it's a little wetter so they probably do get bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush, but not in March. Even with global warming, they only bloom in March around Austin and further south. Late April to May for those wildflowers in that area. Just sayin'. Not real obvious issues and certainly don't interfere with enjoyment of the story. Minor observations.
February 14, 2016
It was a cute little love story, although I found it lacking in substance. There is no real villain in the story, merely a pesky sheriff that likes to make trouble for everyone around. The story is all about Cecily going to Fairweather, TX in order to marry Charles, her fiancee that's been away for four years (or a long time...I honestly don't remember it was that unimportant). She gets thrown in jail on her arrival for talking to some prostitutes that later become her mentors in order to capture Charles heart. The author alludes to things that could happen (kidnapping, rattlesnakes, indians) but none of these things ever arise. I feel like the story would have been made better if there had been moments of peril. The essence of the love story didn't seem to be there at all. It was like all Charles fell for at the end was this woman's beauty, and some of her charms. To me Cecily was essentially portrayed as the perfect Disney princess. Benevolent, kind, naive, and incredibly beautiful. I think the only flaw that I could see was her jealousy at some point in the book, and even that wasn't at a level that drew me into the story. Everything seemed very superficial, which is just as well if you're looking for a light romantic read.
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May 12, 2015
LOVELY LADY LOST IN TEXAS
Actually, she was never lost, except emotionally. She generally knew pretty much where she was all the time.
The only problem I had with this book is that sometimes, it simply crawled along, and some of the stuff that could have been involved and exciting (catching the cow thief) was basically ignored.
But the love story -that was nicely done.
And the characters, who not only gained dimension as the book progressed, also developed into stronger people, until by the end, they were able to stand up for themselves, as well as for others around them (and for these two kids, that was much more difficult!)
All in all, a nice little book, and almost certainly, the first of a wonderful series.
Actually, she was never lost, except emotionally. She generally knew pretty much where she was all the time.
The only problem I had with this book is that sometimes, it simply crawled along, and some of the stuff that could have been involved and exciting (catching the cow thief) was basically ignored.
But the love story -that was nicely done.
And the characters, who not only gained dimension as the book progressed, also developed into stronger people, until by the end, they were able to stand up for themselves, as well as for others around them (and for these two kids, that was much more difficult!)
All in all, a nice little book, and almost certainly, the first of a wonderful series.
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May 12, 2015In this book the British nobility comes to the States. Or more likely a prim and proper lady crosses continents to marry her fiance, who doesn't wish to be tied down. The man is reveling in his freedom in Texas, away from his family, demands of his father and his duties. He feels that Cecily (his fiance) is another one of his father's tricks to force him back in England, one he isn't going to fall for. But we all know he is going to fall in love. And when duty calls, like all honourable men, he will do what is required.
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August 10, 2016
This is one of those books you read when you're in a slump and all you want to do is read some fun fluff.
It's not the best writing or a genre-breaking plot line, but the story of an English lady who makes her way to Texas to catch her English Lord and ends up finding herself along the way is a fun read that's full of old-school romance and some great characters.
It's not the best writing or a genre-breaking plot line, but the story of an English lady who makes her way to Texas to catch her English Lord and ends up finding herself along the way is a fun read that's full of old-school romance and some great characters.
March 30, 2015
A pretty good story
I enjoyed the book but was a bit disappointed in the abrupt ending. There was a plan and then a wrench thrown in and a brother introduced and it was done. Has some steamy parts. But over all I liked the book with the mixture of royalty found in the roughness of Texas.
I enjoyed the book but was a bit disappointed in the abrupt ending. There was a plan and then a wrench thrown in and a brother introduced and it was done. Has some steamy parts. But over all I liked the book with the mixture of royalty found in the roughness of Texas.
July 24, 2015
I suppose I had a good enough time reading this but like most of the reviewers have said the ending was a bit abrupt. Cecily and Charles were likeable enough but they felt a little flat. Most of the characters were a bit flat to be honest. It kind of felt like I was reading fanfic set in historical Texas rather than an actual researched novel.
April 28, 2015
I could have ended this book so much better than that! It could have continued on in the next book so wonderfully! Two brothers fighting over one woman, one across the Atlantic..... that would have been so much more enjoyable! After all the back and forth the ending was just to abrupt for me. I enjoyed it until the end though.
October 19, 2015
Another romance story between the high class. A young lady is engaged to a man- he runs off to Texas to start a ranching business. She gets tired of waiting and so decides to surprise him in Texas. He learns how to act like he loves her instead of acting like he was raised. They work things out. Cute story-
December 2, 2015
A Fun Novel
A well written story, very believable, while exploring some twists of plot that push the boundaries. A fine English woman befriends three whores, and teaches the two younger ones to read. She has left her cultured home in England, and traveled with just her maid to a frontier town in Texas. Yet, it works, and is a captivating novel.
A well written story, very believable, while exploring some twists of plot that push the boundaries. A fine English woman befriends three whores, and teaches the two younger ones to read. She has left her cultured home in England, and traveled with just her maid to a frontier town in Texas. Yet, it works, and is a captivating novel.
February 4, 2015
Sudden ending
Loved the writing. The ending was left little to be desired. She wrapped up rather quickly and before you know it. The End! Felt like I wasted my time reading the book.
Loved the writing. The ending was left little to be desired. She wrapped up rather quickly and before you know it. The End! Felt like I wasted my time reading the book.
March 29, 2015
Good story
I enjoyed this story very much. American west at its best. English lords and lady in the western us. Cattle ranching when Texas was free and wild but just coming out as a state.
I enjoyed this story very much. American west at its best. English lords and lady in the western us. Cattle ranching when Texas was free and wild but just coming out as a state.
June 11, 2015
How could I respect or relate to Cecily when she chases a reluctant fiancé from England to Texas. Charles is a jerk to her several times and she just forgives it. I kept hoping some rough and handsome cowboy would swoop in and she'd leave Charles to rot.
March 30, 2015
Ok....
I love historical romance books. However I got bored with this book at about 56%. Sometimes I wanted to smack Cecily she seemed a little to willing at times like girl!! Overall I just think this book wasn't for me. To anybody else try you might like it.
I love historical romance books. However I got bored with this book at about 56%. Sometimes I wanted to smack Cecily she seemed a little to willing at times like girl!! Overall I just think this book wasn't for me. To anybody else try you might like it.
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April 3, 2015Cecily Thorndrake has been engaged for four years and once again her fiance is postponing the wedding. Cecily decides it is time to go to Texas to join him in his life there. This is a delightful story of two people learning what they can be away from the roles they grew up in.
July 6, 2015
A little far fetched beginning. Not much growth of character; maybe a little bit in the female lead but not the male as his is already set in his ways. Not an impressive chemistry. The end wrapped up in a nice little bow a little too quickly. Although the next in the series sounds interesting.
April 6, 2015
To Love A Lady: Titled Texans -- Book One by Cynthia Sterling
Five star rating cause it was very well developed storyline. Really a good book. Planning on reading her sequels to this book.
Five star rating cause it was very well developed storyline. Really a good book. Planning on reading her sequels to this book.
August 27, 2015
there is a lot to this Story. it is not just a cut and dry love story! English nobleman living in. Texas and Thriving makes an interesting story line!! but. there is so much more to this book-- it is well worth the read!! loved it. I just Bought the other 2 books!!
February 8, 2016
Excellent
This book had great characters and really kept me interested. The fiancé coming to Texas to help her betrothed with his ranch seemed like a good idea at the time, but he wasn't so sure. Good story.
This book had great characters and really kept me interested. The fiancé coming to Texas to help her betrothed with his ranch seemed like a good idea at the time, but he wasn't so sure. Good story.
April 14, 2012
Enjoyable historical story!
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April 3, 2015
Seemed a little slow. Ended abruptly. Charles' hesitancy annoyed me.
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