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A Love Kept Apart by Lies
When she discovers her late husband has drank their fortune away, Rose McCarthy Doherty is forced to leave her home. Although compensated by the bank for it, she knows one thing! No woman can cash a check in 1874, nor handle her own financial affairs. She needs to find a solution, fast! When she heads to find her last living male relative, she will discover a terrible truth. He was killed just a short time ago. With her options being thinned out, how is she going to overcome her complicated situation?
Alejandro O’Connor, or Alex, as everyone calls him, a former veteran soldier, is now the Town Marshal of Mahoka Hills. Leading a solitary life, he finds no place for a woman in it, until Rose arrives in town. When he realizes the reason why she came, he understands he has a guilty secret that could destroy her. Will he choose honesty over his growing feelings, risking to miss his only chance to love?
Their attraction is undeniable, but unfortunate events conspire to keep each one of them on their solitary path. Will this continual push-pull battle between the two of them come to an end? Will they finally stop running away from their true feelings and make way for their love to blossom?
"A Love Kept Apart By Lies" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Alejandro O’Connor, or Alex, as everyone calls him, a former veteran soldier, is now the Town Marshal of Mahoka Hills. Leading a solitary life, he finds no place for a woman in it, until Rose arrives in town. When he realizes the reason why she came, he understands he has a guilty secret that could destroy her. Will he choose honesty over his growing feelings, risking to miss his only chance to love?
Their attraction is undeniable, but unfortunate events conspire to keep each one of them on their solitary path. Will this continual push-pull battle between the two of them come to an end? Will they finally stop running away from their true feelings and make way for their love to blossom?
"A Love Kept Apart By Lies" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
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Published November 10, 2018
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February 5, 2019
This was a thoroughly enjoyable read. Carol Colyer is an excellent author.
This book is about a woman, Rose McCarthy Doherty, that is forced to leave her home. It is a time when women have very little rights if any. She was forced to marry a man that she didn't love by her Mother who thought would give her the good life. But, he was a no account low life, and when he died she found that he had forged her name to a document that allowed him to use up her inheritance without her knowing. She's owns 1/3 of the house she is lives in. A home that she loves. She is forced to sell but women are not allowed to cash checks and women are not allowed to handle their own financial affairs. Nor, can women own land or even take part in court proceedings even as a witness. She goes to California to find her last living male relative.
The book is also about a man, Alejandro O'Connor (Alex), who joins the Army to fight in the war between the states. He sees a lot of death in the war some of them he feels responsible for. He is also pushed by his brother into being the town marshal for a new town called Mahoka Hills. A job that he doesn't really want. He is forced to take action against criminals that causes some of them to be killed.
An attraction and romance ensues between the two of them. The two must conquer their own inner demons in order to have a chance at a future together.
Rose gets involved in the Women's Suffrage movement getting to know such suffrage movement notables as Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Ellen Clark Sargent. One of the things I like about the book is that it recognizes the connection between the Women's Temperance Society and the Women's Suffrage movement.
A lot of people do not understand the important part the Women's Temperance Society and that it is the true beginning of the women's rights movement. In most books and TV shows and movies a lot of fun is made of the Temperance Societies; but they were a very important to Women's rights. It was born out of the fact that many men would go to the saloons and drink up all of their money. Many of them would come home drunk and beat on their wives and children. Because they lost a lot of their money drinking and gambling many women and children would find themselves homeless and starving as a result.
Also as a genealogists when tracing family history I have found especially in looking at wills and land records you only find the wife's first name. No mention is made of her parentage, her name. Because they didn't directly inherit. Usually they would be put in the care of a male relative and he would handle her inheritance and financial affairs. He could do as he liked. There wasn't anything she could do about it.
This book was well written and certainly addressed the concerns of women; but also addressed other matters such as racism and other abuses that many people faced in those days. But it also spoke of the people who were at the forefront of trying to do something to right those various wrongs, both women and men.
This book is about a woman, Rose McCarthy Doherty, that is forced to leave her home. It is a time when women have very little rights if any. She was forced to marry a man that she didn't love by her Mother who thought would give her the good life. But, he was a no account low life, and when he died she found that he had forged her name to a document that allowed him to use up her inheritance without her knowing. She's owns 1/3 of the house she is lives in. A home that she loves. She is forced to sell but women are not allowed to cash checks and women are not allowed to handle their own financial affairs. Nor, can women own land or even take part in court proceedings even as a witness. She goes to California to find her last living male relative.
The book is also about a man, Alejandro O'Connor (Alex), who joins the Army to fight in the war between the states. He sees a lot of death in the war some of them he feels responsible for. He is also pushed by his brother into being the town marshal for a new town called Mahoka Hills. A job that he doesn't really want. He is forced to take action against criminals that causes some of them to be killed.
An attraction and romance ensues between the two of them. The two must conquer their own inner demons in order to have a chance at a future together.
Rose gets involved in the Women's Suffrage movement getting to know such suffrage movement notables as Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Ellen Clark Sargent. One of the things I like about the book is that it recognizes the connection between the Women's Temperance Society and the Women's Suffrage movement.
A lot of people do not understand the important part the Women's Temperance Society and that it is the true beginning of the women's rights movement. In most books and TV shows and movies a lot of fun is made of the Temperance Societies; but they were a very important to Women's rights. It was born out of the fact that many men would go to the saloons and drink up all of their money. Many of them would come home drunk and beat on their wives and children. Because they lost a lot of their money drinking and gambling many women and children would find themselves homeless and starving as a result.
Also as a genealogists when tracing family history I have found especially in looking at wills and land records you only find the wife's first name. No mention is made of her parentage, her name. Because they didn't directly inherit. Usually they would be put in the care of a male relative and he would handle her inheritance and financial affairs. He could do as he liked. There wasn't anything she could do about it.
This book was well written and certainly addressed the concerns of women; but also addressed other matters such as racism and other abuses that many people faced in those days. But it also spoke of the people who were at the forefront of trying to do something to right those various wrongs, both women and men.
March 23, 2019
Second Chances
Alex, the son of a affluent and wealthy parents joins the Army and serves with distinction as a Volunteer. He turns down the offer of a commission in the regular army when his time of service is ended because he doesn't believe that the army shouldn't be slaughtering Indians. He travels around the country for three years before returning home to California.
Rose 🌹is widowed after almost ten years of marriage to a wicked, lying, cheating man that had forged her signature to steal her inheritance and finds herself in dire straits. She decides to search out her cousin and hopes to make a new life for herself with him as women at that time weren't allowed to own property of any kind or even do their own banking.
Rose 🌹 meets Alex on the stagecoach ride to the town where he is the Marshall and where her cousin lives. Upon arriving, she finds that her cousin had been killed and finds herself debating on what she's going to be able to do to survive.
Thus begins the adventures of Alex and Rose 🌹through stagecoach robbery and her future journalism career writing for a Sacramento newspaper and the women's suffrage movement.
Alex, the son of a affluent and wealthy parents joins the Army and serves with distinction as a Volunteer. He turns down the offer of a commission in the regular army when his time of service is ended because he doesn't believe that the army shouldn't be slaughtering Indians. He travels around the country for three years before returning home to California.
Rose 🌹is widowed after almost ten years of marriage to a wicked, lying, cheating man that had forged her signature to steal her inheritance and finds herself in dire straits. She decides to search out her cousin and hopes to make a new life for herself with him as women at that time weren't allowed to own property of any kind or even do their own banking.
Rose 🌹 meets Alex on the stagecoach ride to the town where he is the Marshall and where her cousin lives. Upon arriving, she finds that her cousin had been killed and finds herself debating on what she's going to be able to do to survive.
Thus begins the adventures of Alex and Rose 🌹through stagecoach robbery and her future journalism career writing for a Sacramento newspaper and the women's suffrage movement.
January 16, 2020
This was the most interesting book of the author’s series. The plot has a thorough structure, with diversity (Hero is a Spanish Lord) and well-presented views on politics, women’s rights, history of the era, fashion and landscapes. The author also takes a stand on Native American’s side but without making it obvious to the reader. We also get a glimpse of Shaman mysticism, a fascinating addition. The only negative I can find is the long thought process of heroine that gets tiring at some point.
It didn’t leave me wondering of plot-holes like her other books. I cannot think of something to change or add. Heroine’s thought process gets a little tiring for my taste but it is a genre addressing to women after all. The title is misleading. Their love is kept apart by fears, not lies. Other than that, a good read!
It didn’t leave me wondering of plot-holes like her other books. I cannot think of something to change or add. Heroine’s thought process gets a little tiring for my taste but it is a genre addressing to women after all. The title is misleading. Their love is kept apart by fears, not lies. Other than that, a good read!
March 28, 2019
CAPTIVATING DELIGHT!!!
Wow! Talk about a bumpy ride. One intriguing tale that hooks you from the start and reels you in for the duration. All the drama, uncertainty and suspense make for one enjoyable experience. A whirlwind of actions and events that bring all of your emotions swirling drawing you in deeper and deeper. The characters are strong and well developed with on point personalities that bend and flow. The scenes are vivid and breathtaking in the realistic true to life form. Twists and turns abound with unexpected surprises that brings this bad boy alive beautifully before your eyes. Fantastic job Carol, thanks for sharing this awesome read with us.
Wow! Talk about a bumpy ride. One intriguing tale that hooks you from the start and reels you in for the duration. All the drama, uncertainty and suspense make for one enjoyable experience. A whirlwind of actions and events that bring all of your emotions swirling drawing you in deeper and deeper. The characters are strong and well developed with on point personalities that bend and flow. The scenes are vivid and breathtaking in the realistic true to life form. Twists and turns abound with unexpected surprises that brings this bad boy alive beautifully before your eyes. Fantastic job Carol, thanks for sharing this awesome read with us.
December 10, 2018
This story is definitely not about a grand romance. The attraction between these two is palpable, but their is a stiffness that is portrayed between the couple or maybe it is the writing. It remains even after the couple comes to an understanding. Warning: This is a suffragist novel and views are very distorted to what was actually happening in the west with women in 1874. The Married Women's Property act was passed in 1870 and would have allowed Rose to cash her check at any bank.
December 31, 2018
This was the most interesting book of the author’s series. The plot has a thorough structure, with diversity (Hero is a Spanish Lord) and well-presented views on politics, women’s rights, history of the era, fashion and landscapes. Author also takes a stand on Native American’s side but without making it obvious to the reader. We also get a glimpse of Shaman mysticism, a fascinating addition. The only negative I can find is the long thought process of heroine that gets tiring at some point.
March 30, 2019
A Love Kept Apart by Lies
I received an ARC of this book from the author, Carol Colyer, and this is my voluntary and honest review. This is a great historical western and a clean romance between Alex and Rose. This book is well written and the descriptions of the settings are so vivid that I actually felt like I was a part of the story. Be sure to read the extended epilogue that you can get free access to at the end of the book.
I received an ARC of this book from the author, Carol Colyer, and this is my voluntary and honest review. This is a great historical western and a clean romance between Alex and Rose. This book is well written and the descriptions of the settings are so vivid that I actually felt like I was a part of the story. Be sure to read the extended epilogue that you can get free access to at the end of the book.
December 16, 2018
Widow Rose McCarthy Doherty needs a man's help to cash the check the bank gave her for her home, as women were not allowed to do so at that time. Town Marshal of Mahoka Hills Alejandro O'Connor or Alex as most people call him meets her and he decides to help. A well written story that kept me turning pages to find out how things turn out.
November 13, 2018
This is a very enjoyable, clean western romance. With no place else to go, Rose heads west to her California cousin; she plans to exercise her wide independent streak. Alex is Marshall of his family’s new town; it’s a dirty job but someone honest needs to do it. And then the fireworks begin!
November 18, 2018
What A Great Story
I truly enjoyed reading this my first book by this author. She’s a wonderful storytelling writer. Everything is so easy to visualize with her descriptions. Can’t wait to read another one of her books!
I truly enjoyed reading this my first book by this author. She’s a wonderful storytelling writer. Everything is so easy to visualize with her descriptions. Can’t wait to read another one of her books!
November 24, 2018
Page turners delight.
Fast moving, full of action. A novel full of wonder and information. The Woman's movement, the ranch life, city life and the trial. All blended together to bring a most awesome read. Thank your Carol....Bravo
Fast moving, full of action. A novel full of wonder and information. The Woman's movement, the ranch life, city life and the trial. All blended together to bring a most awesome read. Thank your Carol....Bravo
November 26, 2018
Truly Good Book
A woman deceived by a no good dead husband. Then she has to leave to find her cousin to help her. The story has a lot of twists and turns in it. I loved it very much.
A woman deceived by a no good dead husband. Then she has to leave to find her cousin to help her. The story has a lot of twists and turns in it. I loved it very much.
January 4, 2019
Very interesting title but a great story behind it.
I was kept in suspense so many times I loved all the twists and turns. Through this story however I have decided I would not have wanted to live at that time. It truly was a man's world. Loved the story and couldn't put it down.
I was kept in suspense so many times I loved all the twists and turns. Through this story however I have decided I would not have wanted to live at that time. It truly was a man's world. Loved the story and couldn't put it down.
August 15, 2019
GREAT STORYLINE
Really enjoyed the lesson women's rights in the nineteen century and of course part of twentieth century. But rose was a very enlightened PERSON and made all her dreams come true!
Really enjoyed the lesson women's rights in the nineteen century and of course part of twentieth century. But rose was a very enlightened PERSON and made all her dreams come true!
August 5, 2023
Sherrif's Love
When Rose came to California it was expecting to live with her cousin. Alex met her with the unwelcome news of her cousin's death. The gang that he'd tried to leave then came after her and Alex.
When Rose came to California it was expecting to live with her cousin. Alex met her with the unwelcome news of her cousin's death. The gang that he'd tried to leave then came after her and Alex.
November 15, 2018
Loved it
Wow what a great read. I loved the characters and the story of women's suffrage. Carol Colyer did a wonderful job with this story.
Wow what a great read. I loved the characters and the story of women's suffrage. Carol Colyer did a wonderful job with this story.
November 22, 2018
Jounery
A wonderful story. It's about the journey of a woman movement. Before women could own land or be in charge of their money. I recommend this book.
A wonderful story. It's about the journey of a woman movement. Before women could own land or be in charge of their money. I recommend this book.
November 23, 2018
An adventure
I really enjoyed this book, all the twists, turns, doubt , the adventures, came to wonderful ending. Can't wait to read your next book.
I really enjoyed this book, all the twists, turns, doubt , the adventures, came to wonderful ending. Can't wait to read your next book.
December 3, 2018
It was an ok story but I don't know if suing for wrong full death was around back then. Anyone have the answer for that?
February 6, 2019
Awesome
Awesome story about suffragets , the people were brought to life in her novel .Took me few days to read as I'm under the weather right now
Awesome story about suffragets , the people were brought to life in her novel .Took me few days to read as I'm under the weather right now
April 28, 2019
It is a great book to read
June 28, 2019
Enjoyed the book.
Enjoyed the book. I was made aware of how women were treated in earlier days. I can't imagine living like that.
Enjoyed the book. I was made aware of how women were treated in earlier days. I can't imagine living like that.
August 19, 2019
Excellent Read
This is my second read & enjoyed it even more than the first. Never disappointed in this writer. That is why I read it twice.
This is my second read & enjoyed it even more than the first. Never disappointed in this writer. That is why I read it twice.
March 22, 2020
Enjoyed this western romance.
July 27, 2020
Kept my attention
I loved the book it kept me wondering what was going to happen and made me excited absolutely amazing book
I loved the book it kept me wondering what was going to happen and made me excited absolutely amazing book
September 24, 2023
Good reading
Good story just ended too soon. I would have liked it to been more detailed and to have lasted st least three more chapters of
Good story just ended too soon. I would have liked it to been more detailed and to have lasted st least three more chapters of
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Blurb:
When she discovers her late husband has drank their fortune away, Rose McCarthy Doherty is forced to leave her home. Although compensated by the bank for it, she knows one thing! No woman can cash a check in 1874, nor handle her own financial affairs. She needs to find a solution, fast! When she heads to find her last living male relative, she will discover a terrible truth. He was killed just a short time ago. With her options being thinned out, how is she going to overcome her complicated situation?
Alejandro O’Connor, or Alex, as everyone calls him, a former veteran soldier, is now the Town Marshal of Mahoka Hills. Leading a solitary life, he finds no place for a woman in it, until Rose arrives in town. When he realizes the reason why she came, he understands he has a guilty secret that could destroy her. Will he choose honesty over his growing feelings, risking to miss his only chance to love?
Blurb:
When she discovers her late husband has drank their fortune away, Rose McCarthy Doherty is forced to leave her home. Although compensated by the bank for it, she knows one thing! No woman can cash a check in 1874, nor handle her own financial affairs. She needs to find a solution, fast! When she heads to find her last living male relative, she will discover a terrible truth. He was killed just a short time ago. With her options being thinned out, how is she going to overcome her complicated situation?
Alejandro O’Connor, or Alex, as everyone calls him, a former veteran soldier, is now the Town Marshal of Mahoka Hills. Leading a solitary life, he finds no place for a woman in it, until Rose arrives in town. When he realizes the reason why she came, he understands he has a guilty secret that could destroy her. Will he choose honesty over his growing feelings, risking to miss his only chance to love?
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