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Springwater Seasons
Linda Lael Miller's national bestselling novels of frontier life overflow with the passion and warmth of Springwater, a tiny stagecoach stop that blossoms into a bustling Montana town.
Rachel
Springwater's first schoolteacher, she crosses paths with rough-hewn barkeep Trey Hargreaves, who puts a slow burn on her proper Eastern ways.
Savannah
Behind her rouge and bangles, the dance-hall girl has a sure and steady heart. Can her kind, gentle love help Dr. Prescott Parrish heal his wounded spirit?
Miranda
An unwed mother in search of a place to call home, she finds her heart's desire in Springwater—and in the arms of rancher Landry Kildare.
Jessica
The sparks fly when she comes to take charge of her late brother's bankrupt newspaper—and finds herself in a heated love match with town mayor Gage Calloway.
FOUR SPLENDID SPRINGWATER NOVELS—TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME!
Rachel
Springwater's first schoolteacher, she crosses paths with rough-hewn barkeep Trey Hargreaves, who puts a slow burn on her proper Eastern ways.
Savannah
Behind her rouge and bangles, the dance-hall girl has a sure and steady heart. Can her kind, gentle love help Dr. Prescott Parrish heal his wounded spirit?
Miranda
An unwed mother in search of a place to call home, she finds her heart's desire in Springwater—and in the arms of rancher Landry Kildare.
Jessica
The sparks fly when she comes to take charge of her late brother's bankrupt newspaper—and finds herself in a heated love match with town mayor Gage Calloway.
FOUR SPLENDID SPRINGWATER NOVELS—TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME!
592 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2000
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About the author
Linda Lael Miller
553 books3,226 followersThe daughter of a town marshal, Linda Lael Miller is a #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of more than 100 historical and contemporary novels, most of which reflect her love of the West. Raised in Northport, Washington, Linda pursued her wanderlust, living in London and Arizona and traveling the world before returning to the state of her birth to settle down on a spacious property outside Spokane.
Linda traces the birth of her writing career to the day when a Northport teacher told her that the stories she was writing were good, that she just might have a future in writing. Later, when she decided to write novels, she endured her share of rejection before she sold Fletcher’s Woman in 1983 to Pocket Books. Since then, Linda has successfully published historicals, contemporaries, paranormals, mysteries and thrillers before coming home, in a literal sense, and concentrating on novels with a Western flavor. For her devotion to her craft, the Romance Writers of America awarded her their prestigious Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007.
Long a passionate Civil War buff, Linda has studied the era avidly for almost thirty years. She has read literally hundreds of books on the subject, explored numerous battlegrounds and made many visits to her favorite, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where she has witnessed re-enactments of the legendary clash between North and South. Linda explores that turbulent time in The Yankee Widow, a May 7, 2019 MIRA Books hardcover, also available in digital and audiobook formats.
Dedicated to helping others, “The First Lady of the West” personally financed fifteen years of her Linda Lael Miller Scholarships for Women, which she awarded to women 25 years and older who were seeking to improve their lot in life through education. She anticipates that her next charitable endeavors will benefit four-legged critters.
More information about Linda and her novels is available at www.lindalaelmiller.com, on Facebook and from Nancy Berland Public Relations, nancy@nancyberland.com, 405-206-4748.
Linda traces the birth of her writing career to the day when a Northport teacher told her that the stories she was writing were good, that she just might have a future in writing. Later, when she decided to write novels, she endured her share of rejection before she sold Fletcher’s Woman in 1983 to Pocket Books. Since then, Linda has successfully published historicals, contemporaries, paranormals, mysteries and thrillers before coming home, in a literal sense, and concentrating on novels with a Western flavor. For her devotion to her craft, the Romance Writers of America awarded her their prestigious Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007.
Long a passionate Civil War buff, Linda has studied the era avidly for almost thirty years. She has read literally hundreds of books on the subject, explored numerous battlegrounds and made many visits to her favorite, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where she has witnessed re-enactments of the legendary clash between North and South. Linda explores that turbulent time in The Yankee Widow, a May 7, 2019 MIRA Books hardcover, also available in digital and audiobook formats.
Dedicated to helping others, “The First Lady of the West” personally financed fifteen years of her Linda Lael Miller Scholarships for Women, which she awarded to women 25 years and older who were seeking to improve their lot in life through education. She anticipates that her next charitable endeavors will benefit four-legged critters.
More information about Linda and her novels is available at www.lindalaelmiller.com, on Facebook and from Nancy Berland Public Relations, nancy@nancyberland.com, 405-206-4748.
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May 27, 2010
Though I liked this book, I didn't feel that it was up to the same caliber as her more recent books. The Stonecreek series is much better, but you can see where LLM has really grown as a writer.
There is four different stories in this book and each one centers on the town of Springwater. Each woman comes to town for different reasons and ends up finding love.
I had to set this aside for a couple of weeks and read something else before I went back to it because I lost interest.
I give this book 3 out of 5 stars.
There is four different stories in this book and each one centers on the town of Springwater. Each woman comes to town for different reasons and ends up finding love.
I had to set this aside for a couple of weeks and read something else before I went back to it because I lost interest.
I give this book 3 out of 5 stars.
August 3, 2017
Tasteful romance for those who want something to just wrap a blanket, grab a cup of hot chocolate and read on.. Linda Lael Miller has always been one of my favorite authors. Her books are always tasteful. This one in particular is a History romance novel. Has four books in one! So, I am serious when I say grab a blanket and hot chocolate! :) Enjoy!!!
January 30, 2020
Love her books! This was a great mini-series.
August 7, 2022
Wonderful
Please, consider yourself fortunate to be reading this book .. several stories about a town and the pioneers who settled it and loved it and found love in it!
Please, consider yourself fortunate to be reading this book .. several stories about a town and the pioneers who settled it and loved it and found love in it!
February 22, 2017
I usually stay away from books that have have multiple stories in them, but I took a chance since I adore Linda Lael Miller. I'm glad I took that chance! All 4 stories came to life on the page with lovable characters, a little bit of action, and, of course, some romance. Definitely looking forward to finishing this series!
Another great one by Miller!
Another great one by Miller!
June 27, 2015
This book is actually a compilation of four short stories that are very loosely connected. Perhaps the most significant commonality they have is that they are set in the fictional frontier town of Springwater, Montana.
Young single Rachel responds to an ad for a schoolteacher in Springwater. She is from the East, and she has some pretty rigid ideas about how things ought to be. The last thing she intends on doing is falling for the part-owner of the local saloon. Predictably, that’s what happens here.
Savannah’s story begins a year or two after Rachel’s concludes. She’s not a prostitute, but she does own a part of the saloon in which Rachel’s husband is invested. Convinced she’ll never marry because of the town’s assumptions about her career, she prepares for a relatively lonely all-business life, but the town doctor, himself a misfit with bad memories of the recently concluded Civil War, finds in her qualities that heal his own life and that could be used to help heal others.
Miranda is an unwed mom who hits town a few years after Savannah and the doctor marry. She has no real goals, no future, and only one idea—to escape where she’s been and start somehow somewhere new. She, too, assumes her status as used-goods will mean no marriage. But there’s
a widower in town with decidedly other ideas. He’s quite ok with her baby if she can learn to deal with his young hellion sons.
Jessica hits town intent on saving her deceased brother’s newspaper and making a home for his twin baby girls. His brother’s wife had also died, and the children were orphans. One of the folks she deals with early in Springwater is an attorney, about whom her brother had warned her. But the two ultimately find love despite her brother’s warnings.
Young single Rachel responds to an ad for a schoolteacher in Springwater. She is from the East, and she has some pretty rigid ideas about how things ought to be. The last thing she intends on doing is falling for the part-owner of the local saloon. Predictably, that’s what happens here.
Savannah’s story begins a year or two after Rachel’s concludes. She’s not a prostitute, but she does own a part of the saloon in which Rachel’s husband is invested. Convinced she’ll never marry because of the town’s assumptions about her career, she prepares for a relatively lonely all-business life, but the town doctor, himself a misfit with bad memories of the recently concluded Civil War, finds in her qualities that heal his own life and that could be used to help heal others.
Miranda is an unwed mom who hits town a few years after Savannah and the doctor marry. She has no real goals, no future, and only one idea—to escape where she’s been and start somehow somewhere new. She, too, assumes her status as used-goods will mean no marriage. But there’s
a widower in town with decidedly other ideas. He’s quite ok with her baby if she can learn to deal with his young hellion sons.
Jessica hits town intent on saving her deceased brother’s newspaper and making a home for his twin baby girls. His brother’s wife had also died, and the children were orphans. One of the folks she deals with early in Springwater is an attorney, about whom her brother had warned her. But the two ultimately find love despite her brother’s warnings.
March 16, 2013
This was a good book, but not wonderful. I enjoy reading series, so having 4-in-1 was perfect! The characters were fun and the stories were well written. A couple of times I felt like portions were cut out or severely edited for length, leaving the story a little lacking in spots. Still recommend, just not exuberantly
March 26, 2010
I love the Springwater girls! I can't get enough of them. Months after I read this book I am still thinking about the stories and how I would love to read them other! If it just weren't for all the other books I plan on reading I would! Highly recommended!!
July 27, 2011
I love the Springwater girls! I can't get enough of them. Months after I read this book I am still thinking about the stories and how I would love to read them other! If it just weren't for all the other books I plan on reading I would! Highly recommended!!
October 14, 2012
Love this Book. I had them individually but I like getting the set in one book. Great reading. A little too much sexual stuff but I always skip over that. It's 4 different women with different backgrounds ending up in the same town. I have read several of her books. Very good Author.
February 8, 2008
Not bad!!! I really liked all 4 of these and I really am not a fan of combining stories but this one works really well
October 5, 2008
liked it
January 27, 2010
Even though all 4 stories were predictable, they were still entertaining. LLM has the ability to write characters that are generally interesting and keeps the story moving along.
April 9, 2010
This collection gets better each time I read it/them.
June 8, 2010
A feel good book with the expected ending. I need that sometimes.
January 5, 2011
Great stories about stubborn and powerful women and men who fall in love ... I love me some old school throw back stories of pioneering days. I enjoyed this one.
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August 27, 2010Good
May 25, 2011
Pretty typical for this author. Not very complex, but an ok way to spend an afternoon or plane ride. I won't hold onto this one, though. It's not a keeper I'll need to re-read
November 11, 2012
Pleasant, like reading a Hallmark movie.
August 15, 2013
All of Mrs. Miller's books are a GREAT read!! Always worth read over again!
January 1, 2014
Wonderful series of books. I especially found it hard when the story or Miranda came to an end. I just wanted to keep reading about this women's stories.
January 19, 2014
Good read
I loved the spring water books as much as all the other linda leal miller series. would definitely recommend for all.
I loved the spring water books as much as all the other linda leal miller series. would definitely recommend for all.
February 8, 2014
Predictable but still enjoyable. I love anything Linda Lael Miller writes! Springwater isn't quite as good as the McKettrick's but I still enjoy them.
April 25, 2014
Really enjoyed the first two stories in this antho, but found myself skimming the other two after the 2nd chapters. Still, very well written! And loved to see the evolution of the characters:)
July 19, 2015
Good easy summer reading. I enjoyed these stories. They are a nice break from the 2015 reality. Good boat/beach reading for sure.
February 4, 2016
Not as good as Parable series or creeds or McKettericks. Not sure how I feel about this series.
May 30, 2012
Another one of Millers best! All stories were great loved it!!!
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