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Seven Brides #4
A Fearless Man
All it takes is one FEARLESS man... As the sheriff of Sycamore Flats, Hen Randolph has seen just about everything this lawless land has to offer. Quick in the saddle and quicker on the draw, he's cultivated a reputation for being a ruthless sharpshooter—and an unapologetic loner. Hen's had more than his fair share of complications and is happiest keeping his distance from the world. The trouble is, sometimes the world refuses to keep its distance from him. Laurel Blackthorne knows what dark and dangerous men are capable of, and she'll be damned if she lets another near her or her son again. But the sheriff seems different—an honest man despite his prickly exterior—and perhaps her only hope of saving herself from a dark past that refuses to let go. When danger comes calling, can she find it in herself to trust a man who always shoots true? And can this independent loner be convinced that he's ready for something truly worth fighting for? Previously published as Laurel
416 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1995
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May 4, 2024
4 Estrellitas. Uff, ha sido muy emocionante y con unos cuantos altibajos, pero en conjunto ha sido una novela muy tierna que me ha convencido.
"Laurel" es el cuarto libro de la serie Siete novias. Y esta vez es el turno de Hen Randolph, el más solitario y taciturno de los hermanos Randolph y el gemelo del pícaro y dicharachero Monty.
En estos libros estamos viendo como los hermanos Randolph han ido creciendo y madurando, pero en el caso de Hen, su carácter es el del protector, el que huye de los suyos para que no les hagan daño. Hen es el mejor pistolero de todos, y ello ha llevado a que la población de Valle de los Arces en Arizona lo haya contratado como su comisario.
En un lugar del Oeste, alejado de la Ley, el comisario es el que debe velar por la seguridad de sus habitantes, y en Valle de los Arces hay una amenaza: el poderoso y numeroso clan de los Blackthorne. Un pendenciero grupo de hombres, acostumbrado a conseguir lo que quieren, sin importar las consecuencias, porque en el Oeste no hay ley.
Al poco de su llegada, Hen conocerá a Laurel Blackthorne, la lavandera del pueblo y la viuda de uno de esos pendencieros Blackthorne. Pero en Valle de los Arces la tratan como a una ramera, porque nadie cree que estuvo casada, y a su pequeño hijo, Adam, como un bastardo.
Laurel el esquiva e hiriente al principio del libro. Estuvo casada un mes con un ladrón y un pistolero, hasta que hizo que le mataran. Con diecisiete años, la dejó viuda y esperando un hijo. Sin dinero y embarazada, Laurel solo pudo establecerse en el único lugar donde paró con su marido, en su aventura matrimonial, Valle de los Arces. Siete años después, Laurel sobrevive como la lavandera del pueblo, pero su cabaña se halla en lo alto del cañón, lejos del pueblo, para evitar las miradas hirientes y lenguas malhabladas de sus habitantes.
Desde que se conocen, Hen y Laurel sienten una profunda atracción el uno por el otro. Si algo no soporta Hen, es que un hombre, un bruto, maltrate a una mujer, así que en su primer encuentro, Hen arresta a uno de los Blackthorne que está intentando secuestrar a Adam para llevárselo con su malvado clan, y Laurel hace todo lo posible por evitarlo.
Si bien hay una atracción muy fuerte entre Hen y Laurel, lo suyo se cocerá a fuego muy lento. Laurel no quiere volver a enamorarse, solo quiere ahorrar cada maldito centavo para largarse de Valle de los Arces con su hijo, y alejarse de la amenaza que suponen los Blackthorne. Pero lo que más quiere es alejar a Adam de la violencia y de las armas, que no han traído más que desastres a todo el mundo. Por eso, lo que Hen representa, es algo que Laurel no quiere que se repita, no podría aceptar a un hombre al que su hijo no quiera y tampoco a un hombre que puede morir en cualquier momento y volver a dejarla viuda.
Para Hen, Valle de los Arces es solo un contrato temporal que Hen va a cumplir, para largarse como mucho un año después. Pero el solitario Hen, descubrirá algo que no esperaba, el amor de una mujer. Hen no tiene experiencia con el amor y mucho menos con las mujeres. La historia de sus padres fue terrible y no quiere languidecer y morir como hizo su madre. Si bien para él, el amor no trae más que desgracias, sus hermanos casados son un ejemplo vívido de que el amor sí merece la pena.
Esto es lo que nos presenta esta novela, su historia, sus complejos y muy bien formados caracteres de sus protagonistas, sus propios demonios internos y como pueden vencerlos. La escritura de Leigh Greenwood es la prueba de que cuando un hombre quiere escribir novela romántica, realmente puede hacerlo tan bien como cualquier escritora femenina y satisfacer en su totalidad a ese 95% de mujeres lectoras. De modo que con él, me quito el sombrero.
Aunque no he dispuesto de todo el tiempo que habría querido para leer el libro, y he tardado más de lo que me habría gustado, ello no ha hecho que me guste menos. El libro tiene sus altibajos pero no decae en ningún momento, Valle de los Arces está amenazado por los Blackthorne y la presencia de Hen los pondrá más violentos. ¿Hasta dónde pueden llegar? La posterior llegada del resto de hermanos Randolph convertirá este libro en un homenaje a los Siete Samuráis, pero en el centro, estará la historia de amor de Hen y Laurel.
Me ha gustado mucho y lo he disfrutado un montón. Poco a poco voy avanzando con cada libro y me maravillo de lo bien que escribe Leigh Greenwood, y lo bien paradas que nos pone a las mujeres, sin convertirnos en un trapo, como sí han hecho otros autores masculinos. Las mujeres de Leigh Greenwood son fuertes y valerosas, capaces e independientes, que han vivido cosas muy duras y no se han dejado amedrentar por la situación y sociedad de su época.
Chapó por el autor y por su obra. Así que no tardaré en seguir leyendo estos libros.
"Laurel" es el cuarto libro de la serie Siete novias. Y esta vez es el turno de Hen Randolph, el más solitario y taciturno de los hermanos Randolph y el gemelo del pícaro y dicharachero Monty.
En estos libros estamos viendo como los hermanos Randolph han ido creciendo y madurando, pero en el caso de Hen, su carácter es el del protector, el que huye de los suyos para que no les hagan daño. Hen es el mejor pistolero de todos, y ello ha llevado a que la población de Valle de los Arces en Arizona lo haya contratado como su comisario.
En un lugar del Oeste, alejado de la Ley, el comisario es el que debe velar por la seguridad de sus habitantes, y en Valle de los Arces hay una amenaza: el poderoso y numeroso clan de los Blackthorne. Un pendenciero grupo de hombres, acostumbrado a conseguir lo que quieren, sin importar las consecuencias, porque en el Oeste no hay ley.
Al poco de su llegada, Hen conocerá a Laurel Blackthorne, la lavandera del pueblo y la viuda de uno de esos pendencieros Blackthorne. Pero en Valle de los Arces la tratan como a una ramera, porque nadie cree que estuvo casada, y a su pequeño hijo, Adam, como un bastardo.
Laurel el esquiva e hiriente al principio del libro. Estuvo casada un mes con un ladrón y un pistolero, hasta que hizo que le mataran. Con diecisiete años, la dejó viuda y esperando un hijo. Sin dinero y embarazada, Laurel solo pudo establecerse en el único lugar donde paró con su marido, en su aventura matrimonial, Valle de los Arces. Siete años después, Laurel sobrevive como la lavandera del pueblo, pero su cabaña se halla en lo alto del cañón, lejos del pueblo, para evitar las miradas hirientes y lenguas malhabladas de sus habitantes.
Desde que se conocen, Hen y Laurel sienten una profunda atracción el uno por el otro. Si algo no soporta Hen, es que un hombre, un bruto, maltrate a una mujer, así que en su primer encuentro, Hen arresta a uno de los Blackthorne que está intentando secuestrar a Adam para llevárselo con su malvado clan, y Laurel hace todo lo posible por evitarlo.
Si bien hay una atracción muy fuerte entre Hen y Laurel, lo suyo se cocerá a fuego muy lento. Laurel no quiere volver a enamorarse, solo quiere ahorrar cada maldito centavo para largarse de Valle de los Arces con su hijo, y alejarse de la amenaza que suponen los Blackthorne. Pero lo que más quiere es alejar a Adam de la violencia y de las armas, que no han traído más que desastres a todo el mundo. Por eso, lo que Hen representa, es algo que Laurel no quiere que se repita, no podría aceptar a un hombre al que su hijo no quiera y tampoco a un hombre que puede morir en cualquier momento y volver a dejarla viuda.
Para Hen, Valle de los Arces es solo un contrato temporal que Hen va a cumplir, para largarse como mucho un año después. Pero el solitario Hen, descubrirá algo que no esperaba, el amor de una mujer. Hen no tiene experiencia con el amor y mucho menos con las mujeres. La historia de sus padres fue terrible y no quiere languidecer y morir como hizo su madre. Si bien para él, el amor no trae más que desgracias, sus hermanos casados son un ejemplo vívido de que el amor sí merece la pena.
Esto es lo que nos presenta esta novela, su historia, sus complejos y muy bien formados caracteres de sus protagonistas, sus propios demonios internos y como pueden vencerlos. La escritura de Leigh Greenwood es la prueba de que cuando un hombre quiere escribir novela romántica, realmente puede hacerlo tan bien como cualquier escritora femenina y satisfacer en su totalidad a ese 95% de mujeres lectoras. De modo que con él, me quito el sombrero.
Aunque no he dispuesto de todo el tiempo que habría querido para leer el libro, y he tardado más de lo que me habría gustado, ello no ha hecho que me guste menos. El libro tiene sus altibajos pero no decae en ningún momento, Valle de los Arces está amenazado por los Blackthorne y la presencia de Hen los pondrá más violentos. ¿Hasta dónde pueden llegar? La posterior llegada del resto de hermanos Randolph convertirá este libro en un homenaje a los Siete Samuráis, pero en el centro, estará la historia de amor de Hen y Laurel.
Me ha gustado mucho y lo he disfrutado un montón. Poco a poco voy avanzando con cada libro y me maravillo de lo bien que escribe Leigh Greenwood, y lo bien paradas que nos pone a las mujeres, sin convertirnos en un trapo, como sí han hecho otros autores masculinos. Las mujeres de Leigh Greenwood son fuertes y valerosas, capaces e independientes, que han vivido cosas muy duras y no se han dejado amedrentar por la situación y sociedad de su época.
Chapó por el autor y por su obra. Así que no tardaré en seguir leyendo estos libros.
July 2, 2016
++Spoilers++
3.5 stars
I really enjoyed this book.
The writing started out a little rough and the introduction of the main characters could have been smoother, but it was not long before I was dragged into the story and the characters began to pop off the page.
This story is perfect for those who don't like the love at first sight deals. Here the love develops ever so slowly and sweetly with solid reasons for the H & h's attraction physically and emotionally to each other.
The pace was steady, and the conflict was continual which made it a page turner. I am also glad to say that I didn't feel a great deal of frustration, angst or severe negative emotion during any of it. It was a nice easy read.
I really liked all the characters and am curious about the secondary ones (the hero's brothers) and will seriously consider back tracking to read their stories at some point.
Like the H & h.. both slowly evolved and became likeable to me as they became likable to each other. If that makes sense. Both had serious issues from their past to contend with which made them both cold and hard in the beginning, but gradually they softened to me as a reader and to each other. Very well done IMHO.
I truly loved the hero. He was such an honorable man who didn't care about what others thought of him and was never discouraged by the heroine's inital distancing of herself.
The heroine was strong, independant and hard working. Like the hero, she kept to herself, She avoided the townsfolk, hiding away in her little canyon homestead with her son, until Hen (the hero) comes into her life.
I lowered 1.5 stars for some small reasons. One is the climax "gunfight" where no one gets shot (well one does, but you'll see what I mean). This goes with the whole theme of anti killing which is good in theory, but come on.. it's a historical western...you got to have guns and fighting. I do admit that the author pulled it off rather well considering, and made valid points, but I guess I felt a little more shooting and blood would have made it a little more fun and exciting.
I also felt the antagonists (the Blackthorns) motives lost focus. At first they were trying to kidnap Adam.. The heroine's son, because he is one of them and they wanted him with their family to "make him a man." Then Adam sort of fell to the back and then they just wanted revenge on the town and the sherrif for humiliating them. The Blackthorns had so many opportunities to do more damage then they did that would have heighted the intensity of the conflict, but the author chose not to go that way. It was okay for me, I didn't mind it.. I was personally in the mood for something more laid back anyway.
Lastly.. It doesn't usually bother me when there are editing issues, but... man oh man this book is rampant with things like wrong verb tenses, wrong words, etc.. But judging by the year of publication, it appears to be a conversion problem rather than a bad editor. To me it was only a minor irritation but enough for me t lower a fraction of a star.
Overall I found it an enjoyable read and I would recommend this book to others as well as look into reading more by this author
Safety
Hero-virgin - 1st time with heroine and no others after her. (really inexperienced. I think not even kissed another before heroine)
Heroine-Widow. Married 1 week before husband died. No others after him except hero
Cheating-No
OW-no
Cursing-nothing more then hell or damn
Violence-very mild
Insta love-No
Rape-No
Sex- 2 times - mild but not clean
HEA/ILY-Yes
Marriage-Yes
3.5 stars
I really enjoyed this book.
The writing started out a little rough and the introduction of the main characters could have been smoother, but it was not long before I was dragged into the story and the characters began to pop off the page.
This story is perfect for those who don't like the love at first sight deals. Here the love develops ever so slowly and sweetly with solid reasons for the H & h's attraction physically and emotionally to each other.
The pace was steady, and the conflict was continual which made it a page turner. I am also glad to say that I didn't feel a great deal of frustration, angst or severe negative emotion during any of it. It was a nice easy read.
I really liked all the characters and am curious about the secondary ones (the hero's brothers) and will seriously consider back tracking to read their stories at some point.
Like the H & h.. both slowly evolved and became likeable to me as they became likable to each other. If that makes sense. Both had serious issues from their past to contend with which made them both cold and hard in the beginning, but gradually they softened to me as a reader and to each other. Very well done IMHO.
I truly loved the hero. He was such an honorable man who didn't care about what others thought of him and was never discouraged by the heroine's inital distancing of herself.
The heroine was strong, independant and hard working. Like the hero, she kept to herself, She avoided the townsfolk, hiding away in her little canyon homestead with her son, until Hen (the hero) comes into her life.
I lowered 1.5 stars for some small reasons. One is the climax "gunfight" where no one gets shot (well one does, but you'll see what I mean). This goes with the whole theme of anti killing which is good in theory, but come on.. it's a historical western...you got to have guns and fighting. I do admit that the author pulled it off rather well considering, and made valid points, but I guess I felt a little more shooting and blood would have made it a little more fun and exciting.
I also felt the antagonists (the Blackthorns) motives lost focus. At first they were trying to kidnap Adam.. The heroine's son, because he is one of them and they wanted him with their family to "make him a man." Then Adam sort of fell to the back and then they just wanted revenge on the town and the sherrif for humiliating them. The Blackthorns had so many opportunities to do more damage then they did that would have heighted the intensity of the conflict, but the author chose not to go that way. It was okay for me, I didn't mind it.. I was personally in the mood for something more laid back anyway.
Lastly.. It doesn't usually bother me when there are editing issues, but... man oh man this book is rampant with things like wrong verb tenses, wrong words, etc.. But judging by the year of publication, it appears to be a conversion problem rather than a bad editor. To me it was only a minor irritation but enough for me t lower a fraction of a star.
Overall I found it an enjoyable read and I would recommend this book to others as well as look into reading more by this author
Safety
Hero-virgin - 1st time with heroine and no others after her. (really inexperienced. I think not even kissed another before heroine)
Heroine-Widow. Married 1 week before husband died. No others after him except hero
Cheating-No
OW-no
Cursing-nothing more then hell or damn
Violence-very mild
Insta love-No
Rape-No
Sex- 2 times - mild but not clean
HEA/ILY-Yes
Marriage-Yes
November 2, 2023
I loved this book. It mirrors one of my favorite movies, Support Your Local Sheriff (everyone should watch this). I also love the complexity of each characters’ emotions. When it comes to something as complicated as love, the perfect romance doesn’t exist. I thought that Greenwood portrayed this very well. I also love the trope of a strong-willed man with a gentle center - so that definitely didn’t hurt either.
July 2, 2020
"—¿De verdad Jesse piensa que soy el diablo?
—No, pero está seguro de que eres su secuaz. —La risa de Hope inundó el ambiente—. Entonces yo le dije que el demonio se había conseguido un ayudante muy bien parecido. "
Laurel es la cuarta novela escrita por Leigh Greenwood, perteneciente a la saga siete novias
No puedo encontrar palabras para expresar todo lo que me hizo sentir esta novela, encontrar muchos sentimientos que tal vez no podría expresar sólo con palabras, pero siendo sincera esta es una de las mejores, mejores novelas que he leído de la saga.
En los anteriores libros se podía leer sobre las características, de lo frío y silencioso que podía ser Hen Randolph, pero nunca me hubiera imaginado que fuera el hermano qué más me llegara a gustar de todos.
También la protagonista fue tan hermosa, tan bella en sus actitudes y no puedo imaginarme otra protagonista, más ideal para Hen; porque ella era tan decidida, tan fuerte, tan linda. (En algunas ocasiones, era un poco juiciosa, pero considerando los motivos para ella eran justificables y para mí también)
Las sorpresas que no me había esperado en el libro, fueron muy agradable, es una historia que hace subir los sentimientos y bajarlos. Las sensaciones son como una montaña rusa, llena de expectativas y de ansias por seguir leyendo.
Es el libro de la saga que hasta el momento, se pone mucho más arriba que el de Rose (y eso que el de Rose a mí me encantó), pero sin duda alguna para mí, éste me llevo mucho más, si no fuera porque no puedo darle Diez estrellas se las daría.
Estoy ansiosa por seguir leyendo los libros que me faltan de la saga, porque en cada momento conozco más al círculo 7 y en cada libro me enamoro de lo increíble que son.
—No, pero está seguro de que eres su secuaz. —La risa de Hope inundó el ambiente—. Entonces yo le dije que el demonio se había conseguido un ayudante muy bien parecido. "
Laurel es la cuarta novela escrita por Leigh Greenwood, perteneciente a la saga siete novias
No puedo encontrar palabras para expresar todo lo que me hizo sentir esta novela, encontrar muchos sentimientos que tal vez no podría expresar sólo con palabras, pero siendo sincera esta es una de las mejores, mejores novelas que he leído de la saga.
En los anteriores libros se podía leer sobre las características, de lo frío y silencioso que podía ser Hen Randolph, pero nunca me hubiera imaginado que fuera el hermano qué más me llegara a gustar de todos.
También la protagonista fue tan hermosa, tan bella en sus actitudes y no puedo imaginarme otra protagonista, más ideal para Hen; porque ella era tan decidida, tan fuerte, tan linda. (En algunas ocasiones, era un poco juiciosa, pero considerando los motivos para ella eran justificables y para mí también)
Las sorpresas que no me había esperado en el libro, fueron muy agradable, es una historia que hace subir los sentimientos y bajarlos. Las sensaciones son como una montaña rusa, llena de expectativas y de ansias por seguir leyendo.
Es el libro de la saga que hasta el momento, se pone mucho más arriba que el de Rose (y eso que el de Rose a mí me encantó), pero sin duda alguna para mí, éste me llevo mucho más, si no fuera porque no puedo darle Diez estrellas se las daría.
Estoy ansiosa por seguir leyendo los libros que me faltan de la saga, porque en cada momento conozco más al círculo 7 y en cada libro me enamoro de lo increíble que son.
September 10, 2013
Este libro de la serie lo esperaba con ganas porque Hen me parecía un personaje profundo y del que sabíamos poco. Meditabundo, taciturno y pistolero, este personaje siente que no se conoce a sí mismo, no sabe qué hacer con su vida o a dónde pertenece hasta que se enamora de Laurel.
Ella es una viuda que debe cuidar de su hijo pequeño en un pueblo donde la tratan mal, hasta que la familia de su marido muerto, los Blackthorne quieren llevarse al pequeño Adam. Sin embargo, el nuevo comisario lo impedirá.
Es un libro que me gustó al igual que los demás y que en un comienzo me pareció que sería de una manera, más tarde se fue por otros caminos y la ambientación no terminó de gustarme demasiado. La historia de Hen está bien, aunque esperaba un poquito más y creo que las expectativas que me hice de los personajes en el primer libro son demasiado altas, ya que luego sus historias me gustan pero siento que les falta algo.
En fin, otro libro de la serie que recomiendo.
Ella es una viuda que debe cuidar de su hijo pequeño en un pueblo donde la tratan mal, hasta que la familia de su marido muerto, los Blackthorne quieren llevarse al pequeño Adam. Sin embargo, el nuevo comisario lo impedirá.
Es un libro que me gustó al igual que los demás y que en un comienzo me pareció que sería de una manera, más tarde se fue por otros caminos y la ambientación no terminó de gustarme demasiado. La historia de Hen está bien, aunque esperaba un poquito más y creo que las expectativas que me hice de los personajes en el primer libro son demasiado altas, ya que luego sus historias me gustan pero siento que les falta algo.
En fin, otro libro de la serie que recomiendo.
May 27, 2016
De los siete hermanos, Monty y Hen son los que más me llamaban la atención por ser gemelos y tener personalidades bastantes diferentes. El primero es bastante energético, no piensa las cosas antes de hacerlas por no decir que es muy inmaduro y cabezota. El segundo mostraba ser alguien que se piensa las cosas dos veces, no le gusta hablar pero no tiene poblemas con decir lo que no le parece, taciturno, frío y es tachado por pistoleo (Zac, la primera vez que conoció a Rose le dijo que Hen le gustaba matar gente).
En los otros libros se le menciona, pero aún así te dejan con las ganas de querer saber más, sobretodo por la personlidad que le dan.
Al comenzar el libro, no me gustó mucho la idea de que Laurel tuviera un niño, sin embargo creo que fue una parte fundamental, el hecho de que Hen mostrara actitudes paternales lo ayudó a superar su terrible infancia a causa de los maltratos de su padre, además que se calibró un poco su actitud fría a alguien comprensible, ya que se identificó un poco en Adam, el hijo de Laurel.
También me gustó que Laurel jugara un papel importante en la vida de él y sus predeposiciones a matar a cualquiera que se lo meteciera sin remorderle la conciencia. Lo hizo reflexionar bastante, así como él le hizo reflexionar ella sobre como educar a Adam sin sobreprotegerlo u ocultarle cosas como antes lo hacía.
Bueno, me encantó el libro, es el que más me ha gustado de la saga, fue bastante tierno que pude haber llorado.
En los otros libros se le menciona, pero aún así te dejan con las ganas de querer saber más, sobretodo por la personlidad que le dan.
Al comenzar el libro, no me gustó mucho la idea de que Laurel tuviera un niño, sin embargo creo que fue una parte fundamental, el hecho de que Hen mostrara actitudes paternales lo ayudó a superar su terrible infancia a causa de los maltratos de su padre, además que se calibró un poco su actitud fría a alguien comprensible, ya que se identificó un poco en Adam, el hijo de Laurel.
También me gustó que Laurel jugara un papel importante en la vida de él y sus predeposiciones a matar a cualquiera que se lo meteciera sin remorderle la conciencia. Lo hizo reflexionar bastante, así como él le hizo reflexionar ella sobre como educar a Adam sin sobreprotegerlo u ocultarle cosas como antes lo hacía.
Bueno, me encantó el libro, es el que más me ha gustado de la saga, fue bastante tierno que pude haber llorado.
November 20, 2008
Laurel is my favorite in this series. As a matter of fact, ever since reading
Iris
for the first over 10 years ago, I knew I would just love Hen's story—and I was right. I was in love with him after the first chapter...which was truly amazing since I never feel that strongly about the hero in a story. Even the heroine, Laurel, was not too bad. She was strong and had some definite issues but she wasn't too pushy about them. Her child was charming but a little tortured himself, which didn't detract from his overall charm. I give this book a 4.9 but marked a 5 'cause that's close enough. :D
January 9, 2009
For some reason, I found this one to be a bit dry and hard to finish. I was excited that Hen was a virgin hero, and I liked him and Laurel and her son, Cody. But it just wasn't that enthralling to me. I didn't feel that much chemistry between Hen and Laurel to be honest. Even though Iris and Monty drove me crazy, I thought their book was more interesting, although they aren't anywhere near as nice as Hen and Laurel were.
September 16, 2017
Omg....lol...I seriously love the stories of the twins. Never laughed so hard in my life while reading a book.
January 29, 2018
I love reading books about damaged abused heroines who come out on top and LG has a plethora of them but for the life of me, i can not like any one of them. Too stubborn(all in series so far), too set in their ways(Iris) too prejudicial even. Rose so far has been the best and I couldn’t give that book more than. 3.5 stars.
And i still don’t get why the brothers are so dead set against George. In every book they treat him like he’s as bad as their dad and i didn’t read any of that at all.
And the ending was lame. You had all the brothers there and it was lame.
This was my first series with this author and though she has some good characters, plot and everything in between, i don’t think I’m much a fan of her writing overall. I’ve been skimming since the second book and only read parts that contains the brothers. I will stop here for now in this series. Maybe if I’m curious or REALLY bored, I’ll finish one day. Which is kinda sad because i really do want to see what happens to all the brothers in the end. I just don’t want to take the road there.
And i still don’t get why the brothers are so dead set against George. In every book they treat him like he’s as bad as their dad and i didn’t read any of that at all.
And the ending was lame. You had all the brothers there and it was lame.
This was my first series with this author and though she has some good characters, plot and everything in between, i don’t think I’m much a fan of her writing overall. I’ve been skimming since the second book and only read parts that contains the brothers. I will stop here for now in this series. Maybe if I’m curious or REALLY bored, I’ll finish one day. Which is kinda sad because i really do want to see what happens to all the brothers in the end. I just don’t want to take the road there.
September 26, 2022
Hen Randolph was a man that was hard to read. He didn't seem to have any emotions. Empty eyes. He'd had to kill when he was fourteen to save his twin's life. Now, he took a job as a sheriff in Arizona Territory to help them with rustlers. He didn't expect to meet the woman who would change his life.
Laurel Blackthorne was an outcast in Sycamore Flats. No one believed she'd been married and that her six-year-old son, Adam, wasn't illegitimate. So, she stayed in her small home in the canyon and did their laundry. Staying out of everyone's way. Until the new sheriff came and helped her. She hated gunslingers, but this man had a soft side to him.
I'm enjoying this series. I like how the author brings the other brothers in to help each other when one of them is in danger, even though they fight like cats and dogs...there is love and caring there.
**Sexual content
Laurel Blackthorne was an outcast in Sycamore Flats. No one believed she'd been married and that her six-year-old son, Adam, wasn't illegitimate. So, she stayed in her small home in the canyon and did their laundry. Staying out of everyone's way. Until the new sheriff came and helped her. She hated gunslingers, but this man had a soft side to him.
I'm enjoying this series. I like how the author brings the other brothers in to help each other when one of them is in danger, even though they fight like cats and dogs...there is love and caring there.
**Sexual content
February 18, 2018
Meh I couldn't really stand Ren. He acted like his opinion was gold and kept telling Laurel what she believed was stupid. The only thing I liked about him was that he was a virgin and he grew to understand himself. I usually just felt bad for Laurel, and I felt offended for her. Usually I have to be in the mood to read a book with young kids, but once I start they are adorable and add to the story. This is one story where I couldn't stand the kid. Her six year old just got on my nerves and was there to add a whole bunch of drama.
The thing I didn't like was the writing of inner dialogue. There is sooo much inner talking and somehow they run back around from being furious to finding reasons to actually like the other. There was more fighting between these to then romance.
The thing I didn't like was the writing of inner dialogue. There is sooo much inner talking and somehow they run back around from being furious to finding reasons to actually like the other. There was more fighting between these to then romance.
June 8, 2025
I really enjoy Leigh Greenwood’s writing, but sometimes it leans too heavily into realism for my taste. I appreciated that the brothers weren’t perfect—they were flawed and damaged in different ways, which made them more human. However, I struggled to feel the deep love and bond between them. Even their interactions with each other's children came across as rough and emotionally distant, lacking the warmth I was hoping for.
Most of the couples were just okay for me. Aside from George and Rose, none of the pairings left a lasting impression. That said, I did appreciate that each couple faced their own challenges and earned their happily-ever-after. It was also satisfying to revisit the previous brothers and see how their lives have progressed and how their families are growing.
Most of the couples were just okay for me. Aside from George and Rose, none of the pairings left a lasting impression. That said, I did appreciate that each couple faced their own challenges and earned their happily-ever-after. It was also satisfying to revisit the previous brothers and see how their lives have progressed and how their families are growing.
July 4, 2021
Tengo que admitir que Hen me producida gran interés y tenía muchas ganas de leer el libro sobre el.
Laurel es una mujer valiente, luchadora y quién no le teme al trabajo duro. Y por otro lado, vemos una cara de Hen que nunca se había tocado, en los libros anteriores siempre lo retrataban como un hombre frío incapaz de mostrar alguna emociono. Debido a esto, el libro resulta emocionante, ver a un Hen más humano, que se expresa, enamora, tiene emociones y paternal, resulta maravilloso.
Es un buen libro (aunque no tanto como el de Rose que sigue siendo mi favorito).
Lo recomiendo totalmente
Laurel es una mujer valiente, luchadora y quién no le teme al trabajo duro. Y por otro lado, vemos una cara de Hen que nunca se había tocado, en los libros anteriores siempre lo retrataban como un hombre frío incapaz de mostrar alguna emociono. Debido a esto, el libro resulta emocionante, ver a un Hen más humano, que se expresa, enamora, tiene emociones y paternal, resulta maravilloso.
Es un buen libro (aunque no tanto como el de Rose que sigue siendo mi favorito).
Lo recomiendo totalmente
May 31, 2020
I really loved this book. Laurel felt relatable as a character. Hen is very admirable for being a virgin before being with Laurel as well as brave for taking on the whole Blackthorn clan for Laurel. I thought it was hilarious when Zac was the one in a dress. Before that I wasn't all that fond of Zac.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 10, 2024
It's a nice blend between town conflict, morals, shoot em up cowboy, and romance tucked neatly between two covers. It was a fluffy read that helped cleanse the palette. I like the authors writing style where the story flowed at a good pace, the variations in sentence structure and that keeps the reader guessing to the end.
December 20, 2024
Me encantó
June 9, 2025
Me he bebido el libro, las cosas como son pero han sido sin más. Se me hizo pesado en varias partes pero el final es muy bonito✨
October 5, 2025
Diría que es el que más me ha gustado hasta el momento.
October 6, 2020
Loved this story of the 5th Randolph brother Hen, (Monty's twin) the gunfighter and now small town Sheriff and the outcast widow Laurel.
February 18, 2025
Хен Рандолф и Лаура Блекторн
📣🚨🛑РЕВЮ СЪДЪРЖАЩО СПОЙЛЕРИ🛑🚨📣
Хен е най-мълчаливият и най-спокойният от братята Рандолф. Той и близнакът му Монти е трябвало да защитават дома си, когато са били едва на 13 и е трябвало сами да се грижат за двамата си по-малки братя и за ранчото. Когато Монти е заловен от банда крадци на добитък, които са му наденали примка, с намерението да го обесят, за да го спаси Хен ги убива и от този миг, той вярва, че носи душа на убиец, също като баща му. Хен е невероятно точен стрелец, той никога не си изпуска нервите, винаги е хладнокръвен и рационален, и вярва истински в справедливостта. Затова и става шериф в малко градче в Аризона, което е измъчвано от фамилия Блекторни, убийци и крадци, които вярват, че всичко им е позволено.
Когато Хен отива при местната перачка, за да я наеме да изпере дрехите му, той намира една красива жена, която се бори като лъвица срещу мъж решен да отведе детето й. Рабира се, Хен няма как да позволи това да се случи.
Когато е на 16 години,за да избяга от вторият си баща, който обича да я бие, Лаура се омъжва за Карлин Блекторн, вярвайки, че го обича. Но само след 5 седмици брак, в който тя осъзнава, че Карлин не е мъжа, за който го е мислила, той я изоставя и заминава с друга жена, а малко по-късно е убит, докато се опитва да открадне бик. Лаура трябва да се върне при втория си баща, но като рабира, че е бременна, баща й я гони от дома си. Семейството на съпруга й не иска да има нищо общо с нея и Лаура зажиеява сама в малък каньон близо до малко градче в Аризона. От самото начало хората в града заявяват, че не вярват, че тя наистина е омъжена, наричат я лека жена, а сина й копеле и гледат от високо на нея. Тя се грижи сама за детето си и пере дрехите на хората в града, за да се прехранва, и все пак живее много б��дно и скромно. Когато роднините на съпруга й решават, че след 6 години вече искат да вземат сина й в лоното на семейството си, тя е готова да се бори с всички, но да не позволи сина й да израсне сред пасмината от крадци и убийци, във фамилията Блекторн. Когато единственият който може да я спаси се оказва новият шериф в града тя е раздвоена. Никига някой мъж не се е отнасял с нежността, уважението и загрижеността, която Хен показва на нея и на сина й, обаче тя вярва, че той е стрелец и убиец и не иска сина й да има нищо общо с него.
Хен беше страхотен. Абсо��ютно хладнокръвен и безстрашен и в същото време много гриживен, съобразителен, галантен и възпитан. Грижата му за Лаура и детето му го правеше толкова прекрасен герой, а начина по който се разправяше с престъпниците беше супер вълнуващ и той беше истински алфа.
Лаура е изстрадала много, борила се е със зъби и нокти за всичко, което има, била е нападана, обождана и малтретирана. Тя се бои да повярва на Хен и да му отдаде сърцето си. Но с всичките рани, които има тя, само Хен можеда я излекува, както само Лаура може да излекува страховете и раните на Хен. Те са идеални един за друг.
В тази книга на помощ на Хен и Лаура се притекоха Тайлър, Джордж (Роуз тъкмо беше родила 4то дете, дъщеря и затова не дойде) Монти и Айрис, Джеф, Мадисън (Фърн е бременна за трети път и затова липсва) и Зак, който беше супер забавен пристигайки в града преоблечен като кокетна жена и всички мъже припадаха по него.
Много съм доволна, че Хен намери своето щастие с Лаура.
📣🚨🛑РЕВЮ СЪДЪРЖАЩО СПОЙЛЕРИ🛑🚨📣
Хен е най-мълчаливият и най-спокойният от братята Рандолф. Той и близнакът му Монти е трябвало да защитават дома си, когато са били едва на 13 и е трябвало сами да се грижат за двамата си по-малки братя и за ранчото. Когато Монти е заловен от банда крадци на добитък, които са му наденали примка, с намерението да го обесят, за да го спаси Хен ги убива и от този миг, той вярва, че носи душа на убиец, също като баща му. Хен е невероятно точен стрелец, той никога не си изпуска нервите, винаги е хладнокръвен и рационален, и вярва истински в справедливостта. Затова и става шериф в малко градче в Аризона, което е измъчвано от фамилия Блекторни, убийци и крадци, които вярват, че всичко им е позволено.
Когато Хен отива при местната перачка, за да я наеме да изпере дрехите му, той намира една красива жена, която се бори като лъвица срещу мъж решен да отведе детето й. Рабира се, Хен няма как да позволи това да се случи.
Когато е на 16 години,за да избяга от вторият си баща, който обича да я бие, Лаура се омъжва за Карлин Блекторн, вярвайки, че го обича. Но само след 5 седмици брак, в който тя осъзнава, че Карлин не е мъжа, за който го е мислила, той я изоставя и заминава с друга жена, а малко по-късно е убит, докато се опитва да открадне бик. Лаура трябва да се върне при втория си баща, но като рабира, че е бременна, баща й я гони от дома си. Семейството на съпруга й не иска да има нищо общо с нея и Лаура зажиеява сама в малък каньон близо до малко градче в Аризона. От самото начало хората в града заявяват, че не вярват, че тя наистина е омъжена, наричат я лека жена, а сина й копеле и гледат от високо на нея. Тя се грижи сама за детето си и пере дрехите на хората в града, за да се прехранва, и все пак живее много б��дно и скромно. Когато роднините на съпруга й решават, че след 6 години вече искат да вземат сина й в лоното на семейството си, тя е готова да се бори с всички, но да не позволи сина й да израсне сред пасмината от крадци и убийци, във фамилията Блекторн. Когато единственият който може да я спаси се оказва новият шериф в града тя е раздвоена. Никига някой мъж не се е отнасял с нежността, уважението и загрижеността, която Хен показва на нея и на сина й, обаче тя вярва, че той е стрелец и убиец и не иска сина й да има нищо общо с него.
Хен беше страхотен. Абсо��ютно хладнокръвен и безстрашен и в същото време много гриживен, съобразителен, галантен и възпитан. Грижата му за Лаура и детето му го правеше толкова прекрасен герой, а начина по който се разправяше с престъпниците беше супер вълнуващ и той беше истински алфа.
Лаура е изстрадала много, борила се е със зъби и нокти за всичко, което има, била е нападана, обождана и малтретирана. Тя се бои да повярва на Хен и да му отдаде сърцето си. Но с всичките рани, които има тя, само Хен можеда я излекува, както само Лаура може да излекува страховете и раните на Хен. Те са идеални един за друг.
В тази книга на помощ на Хен и Лаура се притекоха Тайлър, Джордж (Роуз тъкмо беше родила 4то дете, дъщеря и затова не дойде) Монти и Айрис, Джеф, Мадисън (Фърн е бременна за трети път и затова липсва) и Зак, който беше супер забавен пристигайки в града преоблечен като кокетна жена и всички мъже припадаха по него.
Много съм доволна, че Хен намери своето щастие с Лаура.
October 4, 2025
Si podría darle un millón de estrellas se los daría en serio 🥹
Hen y Laurel estaban destinados para sanar juntos y amarse más 🥹
Adam mi niño todo lo que había hecho tu mamá por ti hasta llegar a sopreportegerte de manera que no sepas quién era realmente tu padre, pero ahora tienes mucha suerte porque tienes a Hen en tu vida y junto a tu mamá serás el más fuerte hombre y ahora serás todo un Randolph más 🥹✨
En esta relectura note más cosas o recordé algunas cosas que no los tenía en mi percepción de este libro, lo de Hope 😭😭, lo que Laurel fue su primera mujer en todo LOS ASPECTOS y si hablamos de Zac, qué linda es la bb 🤣
Lo releí porque decidí releer mis favoritos de la serie y este es uno de ellos 🥹
Les cuento que es muy similar a Apenas un sueño de Susan Elizabeth Phillips 🥹 y por eso amé más ✨🥹
Me encanto la ame!!!!! La historia de Hen y Laurel fue hermosa, el era perfecto único me encanto mucho, ella una súper mamá para el dulce Adam. Una familia bonita y perfecta😍😍😍. Los personajes únicos como Hope y Jordy ver a todos los hermanos de nuevo me emociono mucho 🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠 me encanto este final.
Es el primero con Epílogo 😯 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Hen y Laurel estaban destinados para sanar juntos y amarse más 🥹
Adam mi niño todo lo que había hecho tu mamá por ti hasta llegar a sopreportegerte de manera que no sepas quién era realmente tu padre, pero ahora tienes mucha suerte porque tienes a Hen en tu vida y junto a tu mamá serás el más fuerte hombre y ahora serás todo un Randolph más 🥹✨
En esta relectura note más cosas o recordé algunas cosas que no los tenía en mi percepción de este libro, lo de Hope 😭😭, lo que Laurel fue su primera mujer en todo LOS ASPECTOS y si hablamos de Zac, qué linda es la bb 🤣
Lo releí porque decidí releer mis favoritos de la serie y este es uno de ellos 🥹
Les cuento que es muy similar a Apenas un sueño de Susan Elizabeth Phillips 🥹 y por eso amé más ✨🥹
Me encanto la ame!!!!! La historia de Hen y Laurel fue hermosa, el era perfecto único me encanto mucho, ella una súper mamá para el dulce Adam. Una familia bonita y perfecta😍😍😍. Los personajes únicos como Hope y Jordy ver a todos los hermanos de nuevo me emociono mucho 🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠 me encanto este final.
Es el primero con Epílogo 😯 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
October 19, 2011
I enjoyed this book to no end! I was propelled forward through every page needing to know if the hero and heroine could make it through each and every hoop and overcome their differences and their own reservations and end up together.
I'm so glad that I picked this book up and read it even after realizing that it was the fourth in a series that I hadn't started. I'd love to read the rest of them now. I like the Randolph family and have begun to guess and hope which girls may end up with which brothers.
I was entertained, humored and touched all while reading this book and that is the true test of a good book.
I'm so glad that I picked this book up and read it even after realizing that it was the fourth in a series that I hadn't started. I'd love to read the rest of them now. I like the Randolph family and have begun to guess and hope which girls may end up with which brothers.
I was entertained, humored and touched all while reading this book and that is the true test of a good book.
November 10, 2016
This was a very, very entertaining, emotional, and at times a very funny book. I enjoyed it a lot. Laurel was just the right person for Hen. He was just the right person for him. I liked him because he was not afraid to show her his emotions.
August 5, 2012
It got better 3/4 of the way through.
August 4, 2012
My favorite in this series thus far. Held my attention better than the previous books. Enjoyed Hen's metamorphosis throughout the progression of the book.
August 2, 2013
Liked this one from start to end, Laurel is a real woman with moxie and guts. Hen is a man's man that still manages to break the mold and their unconventional family makes for a unique read.
October 28, 2013
I wish I had all of them..
April 25, 2016
4th story in the series :) about Hen ♥ Laurel :) gotta love there kids :) ♥
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