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Lady Leopards
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I don’t know why my great-grandmother stayed away while I was growing up, or why she suddenly appeared at my graduation right before her death. All I know is that when she died, she left behind a significant amount of land...and family secrets.
I came to the Nevada desert to bury a woman I barely knew and to make peace with the past. I wasn’t searching for answers, or meaning, or love.
Still, I found all three in him.
Strong and powerful, he is as untamable as this wild landscape. He speaks to me as if we’ve known one another all our lives. And when he touches me, I can think of nothing except his rough hands and protective embrace.
But my great-grandmother wasn’t the only one keeping secrets. Someone doesn’t want me to learn the truth, and they’re willing to do anything to keep me from calling this place home.
I came to the Nevada desert to bury a woman I barely knew and to make peace with the past. I wasn’t searching for answers, or meaning, or love.
Still, I found all three in him.
Strong and powerful, he is as untamable as this wild landscape. He speaks to me as if we’ve known one another all our lives. And when he touches me, I can think of nothing except his rough hands and protective embrace.
But my great-grandmother wasn’t the only one keeping secrets. Someone doesn’t want me to learn the truth, and they’re willing to do anything to keep me from calling this place home.
67 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 25, 2020
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May 30, 2020
A wilderness romance...
This is only the second book I've read by Shay Violet and it's so good! I didn't expect to get into the whole wilderness thing but I did and when I tell you it helped set the scene I meant it. The characters were so dynamic and interesting. Their chemistry was undeniable and I could not wait to to see them figure out if they were attracted to each other. The familial history was also a great incorporation into the novel. Bailey's writing was fun and quick paced and humorous. I can't wait to see what else she has in store.
This is only the second book I've read by Shay Violet and it's so good! I didn't expect to get into the whole wilderness thing but I did and when I tell you it helped set the scene I meant it. The characters were so dynamic and interesting. Their chemistry was undeniable and I could not wait to to see them figure out if they were attracted to each other. The familial history was also a great incorporation into the novel. Bailey's writing was fun and quick paced and humorous. I can't wait to see what else she has in store.
January 4, 2021
I really really enjoyed this book I mean the cover!! COME ON....I think I’ve found my niche in books and that is places set far away from civilization in isolated settings (maybe quarantine is getting to me) But no I seriously enjoyed this book the descriptions of rural Nevada and small town life was just comforting to read and the author knows how to pull you into the setting of where this book is set. I enjoyed our two main characters but I wish we got more of them and their character development separately, I wanted to know more of Olin and his backstory. The ending for came a bit to quick also it just seemed like such a huge jump from where we started to how the book ended and I would have enjoyed to read what happened in the span of time at the ending of the book.
Overall I enjoyed this and it was such a cute read and I wanna read more from this series.
Overall I enjoyed this and it was such a cute read and I wanna read more from this series.
March 8, 2020
City or Country
Finding love when you were only attempting to stay in a cabin in the desert all alone so you can write poetry!! A roaming dog causes you to venture into the woods and you rescue the man who sets your world ablaze. Olin a true educated and outdoors man who was so down to nature he touched the bare soul of a city girl who had a longing that she only realized when she laid eyes on Olin. Their whirlwind romance was exciting, passionate and electrifying. You love their love. A great quick read .
Finding love when you were only attempting to stay in a cabin in the desert all alone so you can write poetry!! A roaming dog causes you to venture into the woods and you rescue the man who sets your world ablaze. Olin a true educated and outdoors man who was so down to nature he touched the bare soul of a city girl who had a longing that she only realized when she laid eyes on Olin. Their whirlwind romance was exciting, passionate and electrifying. You love their love. A great quick read .
August 28, 2020
Wilderness Love ❤️
Rosandra, a city teacher who was named after her great-grandmother, finds herself yearning to find out more about her family heritage on her great-grand’s property and at their cabin built by them from the ground. She encounters Olin, a miner and dear friend and Co-partner with her great-grandmother in mining the mines. He fell for Rosanna through her graduation pictures that her great-grandmother treasured! With love embarking in their lives and promising mine shafts to excavate Ro Sandra and Olin fone a perfect life together!!!🦋
Rosandra, a city teacher who was named after her great-grandmother, finds herself yearning to find out more about her family heritage on her great-grand’s property and at their cabin built by them from the ground. She encounters Olin, a miner and dear friend and Co-partner with her great-grandmother in mining the mines. He fell for Rosanna through her graduation pictures that her great-grandmother treasured! With love embarking in their lives and promising mine shafts to excavate Ro Sandra and Olin fone a perfect life together!!!🦋
March 8, 2020
Good book!
This was a good book! But the secrets were never revealed and the land was not left to the main character! You were lead to believe one thing but that did not happen. There was steamy love scenes. But the storyline was a little far fetched. I say read it and judge for your self.
This was a good book! But the secrets were never revealed and the land was not left to the main character! You were lead to believe one thing but that did not happen. There was steamy love scenes. But the storyline was a little far fetched. I say read it and judge for your self.
March 5, 2020
Jonelle and Olin
This was a nice story.. the teach if ancestors can be really long. In Jonelle's case her GG put in motion some major life changing events. She saved Olin's life, his integrity made them rich as...
This was a nice story.. the teach if ancestors can be really long. In Jonelle's case her GG put in motion some major life changing events. She saved Olin's life, his integrity made them rich as...
April 17, 2020
Good Story
A short but good start to this series for me. The book is fast paced and an instant knowing between the couple. The book didn't lack anything and I felt like I had a full story. I'm definitely going to keep on with this author.
A short but good start to this series for me. The book is fast paced and an instant knowing between the couple. The book didn't lack anything and I felt like I had a full story. I'm definitely going to keep on with this author.
May 16, 2020
Sweet short story
This was a quick read, loved the story, it's not often a story is written about a women of color who lives somewhat off the grid like the great grandmother did. When her great daughter goes to her cabin she finds love and a dog called Molly.
This was a quick read, loved the story, it's not often a story is written about a women of color who lives somewhat off the grid like the great grandmother did. When her great daughter goes to her cabin she finds love and a dog called Molly.
February 3, 2021
Different
This book was different from the other Palmetto series, I enjoyed the other books more. But still a good book. Olin and Jonelle were an interesting couple. I wish more had been written about the children though. Sweet.
This book was different from the other Palmetto series, I enjoyed the other books more. But still a good book. Olin and Jonelle were an interesting couple. I wish more had been written about the children though. Sweet.
March 29, 2022
good short read
Olin had seen many pictures of Jonelle before he ever met her. When they did meet, they both fell into lusting after one another. From day one, the attraction was strong. True love prevails
Olin had seen many pictures of Jonelle before he ever met her. When they did meet, they both fell into lusting after one another. From day one, the attraction was strong. True love prevails
June 15, 2022
Funny, Romantic and Adventurous
Jonelle and Olin are great characters with hearts of gold. I loved their story, including the history and facts revealed. This book made you wish for a simpler and less chaotic lifestyle.
Jonelle and Olin are great characters with hearts of gold. I loved their story, including the history and facts revealed. This book made you wish for a simpler and less chaotic lifestyle.
November 1, 2022
I know this was supposed to be a novella, but I think the author tried to pack too much in. There was a lot of info dumping and I didn’t particularly like the writing. Not enough build up and description for me.
March 8, 2020
Good Book
I have enjoyed reading stories about the lady leopards. This was a nice and refreshing book. Definitely recommend this author.
I have enjoyed reading stories about the lady leopards. This was a nice and refreshing book. Definitely recommend this author.
March 9, 2020
Nice Short Read....
I was happy to read about another Lady Leopard and her story of finding love. I hope to read more stories from this author.
I was happy to read about another Lady Leopard and her story of finding love. I hope to read more stories from this author.
April 19, 2020
Ok
It was ok. I have read other short stories from this author that have good, full stories. This wasn’t that. It felt rushed, but long at the same time.
It was ok. I have read other short stories from this author that have good, full stories. This wasn’t that. It felt rushed, but long at the same time.
May 28, 2020
It was an interesting storyline to find seeking family history and then finding your future connection from it. I loved the beginning introduction , then finding so much more in family and fortune.
June 11, 2020
A solid read. Interesting plotline. Loved both Maincharacters.
But for me personally, the pacing was a little of. The first thirty percent dragged a little and the rest felt a bit rushed.
But for me personally, the pacing was a little of. The first thirty percent dragged a little and the rest felt a bit rushed.
December 6, 2020
Mining for love
What a cute story of family reunited and love in the gold mines. I enjoyed this story and I recommend this one to anyone who loves a good love story.
What a cute story of family reunited and love in the gold mines. I enjoyed this story and I recommend this one to anyone who loves a good love story.
January 2, 2021
Lovely HEA
This was an uncomplicated story of girl saves boy and they fall in love. Love scenes were spicy enough to feel the heat.
This was an uncomplicated story of girl saves boy and they fall in love. Love scenes were spicy enough to feel the heat.
July 23, 2021
Wonderful story
I have enjoyed this wonderful heartfelt story of young lady that stay at her great grandma cabin and meet her young man.
I have enjoyed this wonderful heartfelt story of young lady that stay at her great grandma cabin and meet her young man.
October 29, 2021
Rugged (Lady Leopards BWWM Romance)
This was a good book. Gave you another look at black women that are strong. Story line good. Janelle and Olin dream came true.
This was a good book. Gave you another look at black women that are strong. Story line good. Janelle and Olin dream came true.
March 29, 2022
Star rating: 3.50
April 1, 2022
Rugged
It was a sweet story and the characters were cute. IF your looking for a fast and easy read, this would be it.
It was a sweet story and the characters were cute. IF your looking for a fast and easy read, this would be it.
June 19, 2022
Gold mine
Really enjoyed this and the first book in these novella stories. This author is truly amazing at blending the characters and stories love these bwwm stories..
Really enjoyed this and the first book in these novella stories. This author is truly amazing at blending the characters and stories love these bwwm stories..
May 13, 2023
finding love
This book is so good. Never know when you find love out of no where and in Gold mine country
This book is so good. Never know when you find love out of no where and in Gold mine country
October 30, 2023
Rugged
Short & Sweet with a little fire & thrills! The Falk brothers…Wow took out his brother. Romance was tender & they both ended up Billionaires 🩷❤️
Short & Sweet with a little fire & thrills! The Falk brothers…Wow took out his brother. Romance was tender & they both ended up Billionaires 🩷❤️
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