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Historical Fairytales #1
Corral Nocturne
There's no fairy godmothers on the prairie.
But there just might be a prince.
Life on her brother’s ranch is lonely for Ellie Strickland. Ed’s ungracious manners and tight-fisted habits keep visitors away and his mother and sister close to home. But when Cole Newcomb, son of the wealthiest rancher in the county, meets Ellie by chance, he is struck by an unexpected impulse to rescue her from her solitude—and Ellie’s lonely summer is transformed.
When Cole asks her to go with him to the Fourth of July dance, Ellie is determined that nothing, from an old dress to Ed’s sour temper, will stand in her way. By the time the Fourth of July fireworks go off at midnight, will they herald only more heartache, or maybe—just maybe—a dream come true?
Novella, approximately 21,000 words.
But there just might be a prince.
Life on her brother’s ranch is lonely for Ellie Strickland. Ed’s ungracious manners and tight-fisted habits keep visitors away and his mother and sister close to home. But when Cole Newcomb, son of the wealthiest rancher in the county, meets Ellie by chance, he is struck by an unexpected impulse to rescue her from her solitude—and Ellie’s lonely summer is transformed.
When Cole asks her to go with him to the Fourth of July dance, Ellie is determined that nothing, from an old dress to Ed’s sour temper, will stand in her way. By the time the Fourth of July fireworks go off at midnight, will they herald only more heartache, or maybe—just maybe—a dream come true?
Novella, approximately 21,000 words.
95 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2014
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About the author
Elisabeth Grace Foley
28 books192 followersElisabeth Grace Foley (that’s Elisabeth with an s) is the author of numerous works of historical fiction and historical mystery set mostly in the American West, including the Mrs. Meade Mysteries, short cozy mysteries featuring a lady detective in Edwardian-era Colorado, and the Western comedy A Sidekick’s Tale. Her most recent release, The Smoking Iron and Other Stories, is the latest of several collections of Western short stories.
She was a Peacemaker Award finalist in 2015 with her novella Left-Hand Kelly, and again in 2021 with her short story “Dakota Clothesline,” and won the Peacemaker for short fiction in 2025 with her short story "Valiant-For-Truth." Her historical mystery novel Land of Hills and Valleys was voted one of Readfree.ly’s 50 Best Indie Books of 2021, and her short story “Groverville’s Own” was named an honorable mention in the Saturday Evening Post’s 2026 Great American Fiction Contest.
When not reading or writing, she enjoys gardening, crocheting, digging further into her family tree, cheering for underdog European football teams, and watching old movies. She lives in upstate New York with her family.
She was a Peacemaker Award finalist in 2015 with her novella Left-Hand Kelly, and again in 2021 with her short story “Dakota Clothesline,” and won the Peacemaker for short fiction in 2025 with her short story "Valiant-For-Truth." Her historical mystery novel Land of Hills and Valleys was voted one of Readfree.ly’s 50 Best Indie Books of 2021, and her short story “Groverville’s Own” was named an honorable mention in the Saturday Evening Post’s 2026 Great American Fiction Contest.
When not reading or writing, she enjoys gardening, crocheting, digging further into her family tree, cheering for underdog European football teams, and watching old movies. She lives in upstate New York with her family.
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August 19, 2017
Another fairy tale + Western mash-up, this time taking Perrault's Cinderella to the American West. It's the second novella by this author I have read, and I am liking this series mostly for two reasons:
a. These are purely historical retellings, meaning: no Fantasy settings and no magic. Which makes the fairy tale plots look more "real" and less fantastical. Just my type! There are too many Fantasy and Sci-Fi retellings already, or retellings that are set in real history and places but use magic and the supernatural, so to find retellings that don't resort to the easy it's magic! technique to solve plot knots or explain things is refreshing and welcome.
b. Concomitantly, this author prefers exclusively US settings for her retellings. Expanding on the above observation, I also find there's plenty of retellings set in Europe or in strongly European-reminiscent invented realms. Which is fine and makes sense given the origins of most of the fairy tales commonly retold, but it can become tiresome when there's little variance in settings, and besides, fairy tale themes contain universal archetypes and themes, so the setting doesn't necessitate an European location to "work." Cinderella, Rapunzel, Snow White, B&B, etc., can work as well in Asia or Africa or the Americas. Every culture that exists has a local version.
So, I'm certainly hoping Foley continues with these trademark characteristics with the rest of works she might be planning for this series, however many they might be.
As for the story at hand, it's a sweet love story, quite light on character progression and quite heavy on the romance. It starts early enough, so there's time to develop the relationship between the protagonists, although I do believe the ending could've been a bit longer. Not that it ends unsatisfyingly, anyway, but more on a promising note, and it's a clean romance (this author seems to go for those, in case you were wondering; nothing beyond kisses happens). It doesn't adhere too strictly to the Cinderella plotline either (I bet it'd lose its realism and down-to-Earth vibe if it did, so it's fine to me), but the major theme of the poor sweet girl catching the eye of a man vastly above herself in wealth and status is kept, and there's also a few other elements from the tale you'll recognise very easily.
a. These are purely historical retellings, meaning: no Fantasy settings and no magic. Which makes the fairy tale plots look more "real" and less fantastical. Just my type! There are too many Fantasy and Sci-Fi retellings already, or retellings that are set in real history and places but use magic and the supernatural, so to find retellings that don't resort to the easy it's magic! technique to solve plot knots or explain things is refreshing and welcome.
b. Concomitantly, this author prefers exclusively US settings for her retellings. Expanding on the above observation, I also find there's plenty of retellings set in Europe or in strongly European-reminiscent invented realms. Which is fine and makes sense given the origins of most of the fairy tales commonly retold, but it can become tiresome when there's little variance in settings, and besides, fairy tale themes contain universal archetypes and themes, so the setting doesn't necessitate an European location to "work." Cinderella, Rapunzel, Snow White, B&B, etc., can work as well in Asia or Africa or the Americas. Every culture that exists has a local version.
So, I'm certainly hoping Foley continues with these trademark characteristics with the rest of works she might be planning for this series, however many they might be.
As for the story at hand, it's a sweet love story, quite light on character progression and quite heavy on the romance. It starts early enough, so there's time to develop the relationship between the protagonists, although I do believe the ending could've been a bit longer. Not that it ends unsatisfyingly, anyway, but more on a promising note, and it's a clean romance (this author seems to go for those, in case you were wondering; nothing beyond kisses happens). It doesn't adhere too strictly to the Cinderella plotline either (I bet it'd lose its realism and down-to-Earth vibe if it did, so it's fine to me), but the major theme of the poor sweet girl catching the eye of a man vastly above herself in wealth and status is kept, and there's also a few other elements from the tale you'll recognise very easily.
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November 26, 2021First of all, can I say how much I love novellas? They are quick, easy to read, and make me feel like I'm accomplishing a lot even when reading time has to be snatched here and there. I never thought how much artistry and satisfaction a short story could hold, but Elisabeth Foley's have been just the ticket.
Second, Ellie's mama is awesome. A lot of authors could take a Cinderella story and keep in the evil stepmother motif, but Foley wrote a close and loving mother/daughter relationship. Do you realize how few of those there are in literature? Most mothers are either dead or flighty or mean, but Mrs. Strickland is a woman of spunk, and a good seamstress to boot. Kudos!
While I think Foley's writing style shines even brighter in her later collection, Wanderlust Creek, Cole was a fun hero seizing an opportunity to show a hurting girl he cares, and Ellie was a sweet heroine longing for someone to take care of her. She exemplifies the popular Cinderella traits of courage and kindness.
If you're in the mood for some sweet relaxation, I recommend picking up a copy of Corral Nocturne.
Second, Ellie's mama is awesome. A lot of authors could take a Cinderella story and keep in the evil stepmother motif, but Foley wrote a close and loving mother/daughter relationship. Do you realize how few of those there are in literature? Most mothers are either dead or flighty or mean, but Mrs. Strickland is a woman of spunk, and a good seamstress to boot. Kudos!
While I think Foley's writing style shines even brighter in her later collection, Wanderlust Creek, Cole was a fun hero seizing an opportunity to show a hurting girl he cares, and Ellie was a sweet heroine longing for someone to take care of her. She exemplifies the popular Cinderella traits of courage and kindness.
If you're in the mood for some sweet relaxation, I recommend picking up a copy of Corral Nocturne.
February 23, 2015
Age Appropriate For: All Ages
Best for Ages: 12 and up
Having very much enjoyed Foley’s Mrs. Meade books and her collection of short stories, I was very eager to read her Cinderella retelling. I was not disappointed.
This whole story had a nostalgia feel to it. It is the kind of story you could see being made into a black and white film or a finding with an old style hardcover on it. Those who love old fashioned stories will probably adore the entire feel and language of this story.
The romance was sweet and well developed for such a short tale. It reminded me a bit of a story by Grace Livingstone Hill, Found Treasure. It wasn’t mushy or just based on chemistry.
I loved this spin on Cinderella and highly recommend it to those who like historical fiction, books with an old fashioned feel, and those who love Cinderella retellings.
Best for Ages: 12 and up
Having very much enjoyed Foley’s Mrs. Meade books and her collection of short stories, I was very eager to read her Cinderella retelling. I was not disappointed.
This whole story had a nostalgia feel to it. It is the kind of story you could see being made into a black and white film or a finding with an old style hardcover on it. Those who love old fashioned stories will probably adore the entire feel and language of this story.
The romance was sweet and well developed for such a short tale. It reminded me a bit of a story by Grace Livingstone Hill, Found Treasure. It wasn’t mushy or just based on chemistry.
I loved this spin on Cinderella and highly recommend it to those who like historical fiction, books with an old fashioned feel, and those who love Cinderella retellings.
December 24, 2015
A sweet little romance set under Western skies. I love the writing style; some of the sentences are positively poetic. I've recommended Elisabeth's Westerns to several people, and I'm always reminded why I do with each one I read. This is a little gem that will sweep you right back in time and make you see all sorts of things through Ellie's eyes.
April 17, 2019
A very sweet Western twist on a Cinderella retelling. I loved the fact that the author didn't feel compelled to bring over every piece of the original story; she used what suited her purposes and told her own story while incorporating a number of nods to the original. I really loved both Ellie and Cole and the way their relationship developed, and I just adored the scene at the corral. <3<3 So cute!!! And all the dialogue was so real and natural without feeling in any way bland or forced. (Did I expect anything different? Of course not, but I wasn't disappointed. :D) Such a sweet and fun story all around!
4.5 stars
Content--a few kisses (not descriptive); one incident of violence; "magic" used figuratively
4.5 stars
Content--a few kisses (not descriptive); one incident of violence; "magic" used figuratively
April 13, 2016
This is such a charming and enjoyable western Cinderella retelling! I've read two of Foley's other books, "Left-Hand Kelly" and "The Ranch Next Door and Other Stories," and I liked both of those, but I like "Corral Nocturne" better than either of them. It rounds out the handsome prince character to make it clear why someone would fall in love with him. I think anyone who enjoys reading romances set in a western setting, or updated fairytales in general, would greatly enjoy this novella.
February 18, 2015
I intended to read just a few pages before going to bed last night....3 hours later, I have finished the book! I couldn't put it down! Elisabeth Grace Foley weaved a truly beautiful twist on Cinderella. Cole and Ellie are darling, and the dialogue was splendid. Well done, Elisabeth!
June 7, 2015
Cute. Definitely too good to be true, with a happily ever after ending. There's much "tell" rather than show, and I wish the author had developed the relationship more between the main couple, as well as expanded on the ending. Still, overall a short sweet read.
My Rating: 6/10. Good
My Rating: 6/10. Good
November 23, 2015
Corral Nocturne by Elisabeth Grace Foley was such a sweet book, I enjoyed it a lot!
In a lovely western setting with a subtle Cinderella theme, a story unfolds of a quiet, overlooked girl named Ellie and the handsome son, Cole, of the wealthiest rancher in the area. Summer brings about a fairytale-ish romance, but small trials and mean-spirited whispers are at work to keep this love story from coming to full bloom…
This really was just a sigh-worthy little tale. Short and sweet with charming feel and lovely writing style. I enjoyed Ellie Strickland and Cole Newcomb. Wonderful characters both. I like how Ellie is intelligent, yet innocently sweet and a bit shy. And Cole is such a self-assured yet kind and thoughtful young man! Ed was terribly unpleasant most of the time, and I say, it was quite satisfying, what he got at the end! *mischievous grin* The McGregors were quite fun and a little bit laughable. They kind of made me picture Ma and Pa Kettle and their bunch (if you’ve watched those movies).
The romance of Corral Nocturne… *dreamy sigh*. It was just so cute!! Talk about an old-fashioned, summer-day kind of swoony romance. It was beautiful. I liked it so very much. Oh, and a note on that, it was refreshingly “clean”. Just a gentle, sweet romance; no inappropriate or heated scenes.
Ooh, and I just loved the details of the dresses and such! So much fun. I adore historical and fashion through the eras; so yes, that was delightful reading.
I noticed that one reviewer of Corral Nocturne said that Elisabeth Grace Foley’s writing style had a L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables feel. I quite agree. Whimsical and sweet. This book definitely made me think of L.M. Montgomery’s books; which I happen to quite like! *smiles*
Overall, Corral Nocturne was an adorable short story, and I really liked it! Even sighed happily at the end. Looking forward to reading more by Elisabeth Grace Foley!!
I received a copy of Corral Nocturne from the author in exchange for my honest review.
In a lovely western setting with a subtle Cinderella theme, a story unfolds of a quiet, overlooked girl named Ellie and the handsome son, Cole, of the wealthiest rancher in the area. Summer brings about a fairytale-ish romance, but small trials and mean-spirited whispers are at work to keep this love story from coming to full bloom…
This really was just a sigh-worthy little tale. Short and sweet with charming feel and lovely writing style. I enjoyed Ellie Strickland and Cole Newcomb. Wonderful characters both. I like how Ellie is intelligent, yet innocently sweet and a bit shy. And Cole is such a self-assured yet kind and thoughtful young man! Ed was terribly unpleasant most of the time, and I say, it was quite satisfying, what he got at the end! *mischievous grin* The McGregors were quite fun and a little bit laughable. They kind of made me picture Ma and Pa Kettle and their bunch (if you’ve watched those movies).
The romance of Corral Nocturne… *dreamy sigh*. It was just so cute!! Talk about an old-fashioned, summer-day kind of swoony romance. It was beautiful. I liked it so very much. Oh, and a note on that, it was refreshingly “clean”. Just a gentle, sweet romance; no inappropriate or heated scenes.
Ooh, and I just loved the details of the dresses and such! So much fun. I adore historical and fashion through the eras; so yes, that was delightful reading.
I noticed that one reviewer of Corral Nocturne said that Elisabeth Grace Foley’s writing style had a L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables feel. I quite agree. Whimsical and sweet. This book definitely made me think of L.M. Montgomery’s books; which I happen to quite like! *smiles*
Overall, Corral Nocturne was an adorable short story, and I really liked it! Even sighed happily at the end. Looking forward to reading more by Elisabeth Grace Foley!!
I received a copy of Corral Nocturne from the author in exchange for my honest review.
September 27, 2014
Having enjoyed Elisabeth Grace Foley's 'Mrs. Meade Mysteries Vol. 1', I was quite prepared to enjoy 'Corral Nocturne,' but I wasn't certain how the author would effectively spin a Cinderella story out of prairie grass and homespun. I shouldn't have been worried. The mark of a good writer, for me, is that they have consistency. Foley is nothing if not consistent. From her mysteries to her blog posts to Corral Nocturne, Foley knows her stuff and writes it effortlessly. Most experiences I've had with Westerns has come from watching the old black and white films, by which I mean that I am not terribly "up" on the Western setting. Enter Foley, with her gentle descriptions that show me the beauty of the West and the tenacity of its people and explains, without seeming to explain, the genre.
Elisabeth Foley has a way writing rich settings: stories set in places where you can see the story world reaching farther than the bonds of this book. Corral Nocturne, while being a lovely Cinderella-style story (and yes, she managed it!), also gave me a sense of wanting more. I would love it if Ella and Cole had had more time together, for their relationship to grow. In fact, I would not have minded spending an entire novel with them and getting to know the people mentioned in passing. That being said, if you enjoy a quiet, gentle romance by the rose-purple light of a prairie dusk, read 'Corral Nocturne.' Do.
December 31, 2017
A nice little novel with Miss Foley's usual poetic and gentle style.
A sweet romance and a interesting take on the original fairy tale. It's a little sentimental, but that's all right - it's Cinderella, after all!
A sweet romance and a interesting take on the original fairy tale. It's a little sentimental, but that's all right - it's Cinderella, after all!
December 28, 2024
My goodness, this was darling!! I loved the parallels to Cinderella, but Ellie and Cole were so fresh and different it kept me from guessing the ending. Another favorite Foley story!
January 19, 2025
A beautifully written novella where Cinderella takes place in a Western setting.
December 24, 2018
I certainly prefer the Hill of the Red Wolf (a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood by the same author) to this story, perhaps in part because Cinderella has never been my favorite fairytale. However, I think my indifference was brought about by the heroine. Good grief, she was ridiculous in the end! She's quite the opposite of Rosa Jean in the Hill of the Red Wolf. Or maybe I'm just getting tired of fairytale retellings. :/
Several good points:
(1) Ellie has a wonderful relationship with her mom. (Thank you for dropping the evil stepmother plot!)
(2) Cole is pretty awesome. I'm torn between liking him because of how sweet he is to Ellie and not liking him because his character is pretty unrealistic. But hey, this is Cinderella! I guess the prince's actions are permitted to be a tad implausible. (Just a note to all of you who don't have brothers: guys are Not At All like fairytale heroes.)
(3) The writing is smooth and original.
You'll enjoy this if you like sentimental fairytale retellings or romantic westerns.
Several good points:
(1) Ellie has a wonderful relationship with her mom. (Thank you for dropping the evil stepmother plot!)
(2) Cole is pretty awesome. I'm torn between liking him because of how sweet he is to Ellie and not liking him because his character is pretty unrealistic. But hey, this is Cinderella! I guess the prince's actions are permitted to be a tad implausible. (Just a note to all of you who don't have brothers: guys are Not At All like fairytale heroes.)
(3) The writing is smooth and original.
You'll enjoy this if you like sentimental fairytale retellings or romantic westerns.
September 3, 2025
5+ stars (6/10 hearts). Oh, my heart. I figured I'd love this (hello, it's E.G. Foley!!) but I didn't expect to fall in love like this!
First off, I adore retellings, and while it took me a while to figure out this was a Cinderella retelling, I LOVED THAT. Secondly, this story felt like These Happy Golden Years —wholesome, community-centred, and romantic. I loved the budding friendship that morphed into an absolutely ADORABLE romance. I loved the characters, Cole so kindhearted and Ellie so sensible. I loved the humour.
Basically, this just made my classic-loving, sappy little heart perfectly happy. <3
First off, I adore retellings, and while it took me a while to figure out this was a Cinderella retelling, I LOVED THAT. Secondly, this story felt like These Happy Golden Years —wholesome, community-centred, and romantic. I loved the budding friendship that morphed into an absolutely ADORABLE romance. I loved the characters, Cole so kindhearted and Ellie so sensible. I loved the humour.
Basically, this just made my classic-loving, sappy little heart perfectly happy. <3
September 8, 2014
Before I begin- can I just say that Corral Nocturne is just a very neat title? And perfect for a western story that also happens to be loose re-telling of Cinderella?
This book reminded me a bit of the Heartsong Presents novellas, except better written- or at least, written in a style that I personally prefer. It was a sweet, clean romance that was utterly adorable. Ellie was an enjoyable heroine that I felt was relatable, and Cole the perfect western equivalent of a fairy-tale prince.
Granted, the story is a novella, so there's not a whole lot of time for character development, and the plot is fairly simple and focused on the romance. However, in my opinion it was a romance novella done right. Being both cute and short, it makes a great before-bedtime read, because who ever outgrows bedtime stories?
I received an advance reader copy of this novella for free from the author in exchange for my unbiased review.
This book reminded me a bit of the Heartsong Presents novellas, except better written- or at least, written in a style that I personally prefer. It was a sweet, clean romance that was utterly adorable. Ellie was an enjoyable heroine that I felt was relatable, and Cole the perfect western equivalent of a fairy-tale prince.
Granted, the story is a novella, so there's not a whole lot of time for character development, and the plot is fairly simple and focused on the romance. However, in my opinion it was a romance novella done right. Being both cute and short, it makes a great before-bedtime read, because who ever outgrows bedtime stories?
I received an advance reader copy of this novella for free from the author in exchange for my unbiased review.
September 8, 2016
Rating: 3.5 stars.
I confess I was somewhat skeptical about reading this book, since it was described as a Cinderella re-telling. However I’m glad I did. It’s true it is something like the Cinderella story, but there is no magic whatsoever, and the only part, in fact, that was similar was the fourth of July dance.
I didn’t like that Cole kissed Ellie at the end, even though they were practically engaged, and I didn’t agree with the dance, although they were very common amongst the American pioneers and early settlers.
However, I did enjoy the rest of the historically accurate plot, which reminded me very much of the Little House on the Prairie books. This book was humorous in many parts, as well as touching and simple, and the cover too is very pretty and fitting!
I confess I was somewhat skeptical about reading this book, since it was described as a Cinderella re-telling. However I’m glad I did. It’s true it is something like the Cinderella story, but there is no magic whatsoever, and the only part, in fact, that was similar was the fourth of July dance.
I didn’t like that Cole kissed Ellie at the end, even though they were practically engaged, and I didn’t agree with the dance, although they were very common amongst the American pioneers and early settlers.
However, I did enjoy the rest of the historically accurate plot, which reminded me very much of the Little House on the Prairie books. This book was humorous in many parts, as well as touching and simple, and the cover too is very pretty and fitting!
April 3, 2016
This was a very sweet historical nod to Cinderella and I quite enjoyed it! A fellow blogger recommended this one several months ago and as she rarely steers me wrong, I knew I'd pick it up some day. I'm so glad I did! (Of course, it was helped by the fact that she mentioned she kept picturing Armie Hammer as Cole and well...*swoon* ;) It's a quieter story, yet the characters shine brightly. Ellie is so gentle and wonderful, I wanted rather desperately for things to get better for her. And Cole? He was just perfect! His tender care of Ellie was a delight to read and made me about fall in love with him myself. :) A charming story well worth your time!
December 27, 2015
I Loved it!
December 29, 2024
Sweet and refreshing. I miss books being written like this, and I adore the setting/era!
October 3, 2014
Ellie Strickland lived a lonely life on her brothers ranch out west. With her brother being mean and rude to everyone who stopped by not many people came out to see them. But when Ellie meets Cole Newcomb, the son of the wealthiest rancher in the county, things might just start to change. But even though Cole thought he had a good plan to Save Ellie from her brothers lonely ranch, things may not go just like the way he planned. So when Ellie gets invited to the big fourth of July dance it could be the moment that changes her life, either for the best or the worst. And Ellie is determined to be there and let nothing, from a old dress to even bigger problems, stop her.
Corral Nocturne is a lovely Cinderella story that takes place out west. Even though it was a Novella the settings were beautifully described and I loved the details in the story. And when things got really hard for Ellie it was easy to relate to her. Even though I normally can not read eBooks [because I have to read it all on my computer] I gave this one a try because it was a novella. And I am really glad I did! It was a lovely story and a great choice if you are looking for a novella to enjoy!
I received this eBook free from the author, Elisabeth Grace Foley, for my honest review. The opinions are my own.
Corral Nocturne is a lovely Cinderella story that takes place out west. Even though it was a Novella the settings were beautifully described and I loved the details in the story. And when things got really hard for Ellie it was easy to relate to her. Even though I normally can not read eBooks [because I have to read it all on my computer] I gave this one a try because it was a novella. And I am really glad I did! It was a lovely story and a great choice if you are looking for a novella to enjoy!
I received this eBook free from the author, Elisabeth Grace Foley, for my honest review. The opinions are my own.
November 13, 2014
From Elisabeth's blog, I knew to expect a well-crafted story with subtle characterisation and a lovely, if somewhat pensive, writing style. I was interested to see how this would fit into a short Cinderella retelling, and while this is a very sweet and beautifully-written story (reminding me of LM Montgomery's short stories), I ended up feeling that it was a little beneath the author's powers. I would have liked to have seen a more ambitious twist on the well-known Cinderella plot, while I felt the depth of characterisation and the quality of the writing style could have supported a much longer story.
There was a lot to like in Corral Nocturne, but in the end, what excites me the most is the thought of this author turning her hand toward a more ambitious, full-length story which will allow her to explore her three-dimensional world and sensitive characters more fully.
There was a lot to like in Corral Nocturne, but in the end, what excites me the most is the thought of this author turning her hand toward a more ambitious, full-length story which will allow her to explore her three-dimensional world and sensitive characters more fully.
February 28, 2015
Having written a Civil War Cinderella story myself I was eager to read Elisabeth Grace Foley's western rendition. It is a clean western romance suitable for young adults and up.
It was a quick easy read and I enjoyed it. I would have liked to feel a closer connection with the characters. Ms. Foley tends to have a more distant writing style than I prefer.
I'm looking forward to reading a longer romance from her.
It was a quick easy read and I enjoyed it. I would have liked to feel a closer connection with the characters. Ms. Foley tends to have a more distant writing style than I prefer.
I'm looking forward to reading a longer romance from her.
October 17, 2016
A sweet short story
This was just what I needed to finish off a good day. This book is a sweet,love story. I highly recommend it.
This was just what I needed to finish off a good day. This book is a sweet,love story. I highly recommend it.
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