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Touched By Love
Set in 1847, this passionate Western romance by the author of Touch of Texas finds a loner with a heart of ice and a woman who has vowed never to marry each discovering the power of overwhelming desire.
Texas, 1847. Jaret Walker is a loner, a gun for hire with a heart of ice. He's never had anyone to call his own, and he likes it that way. But when a promise made to a friend leads him on a ride through the desert and to remote Two Roses Ranch where he meets Isabel Bennett, the woman he's supposed to protect, all he can think of is making her his. She's the kind of woman a rough riding cowboy like him can never have. But her hot gaze tempts him like no other woman has before...
The moment Isabel Bennett lays eyes on Jaret Walker, she remembers the dreams she's denied for so long. She's sworn never to marry. It's the only way to protect her ranch. But when Walker rides into her life, she decides to let herself taste what she's giving up—a passion that burns through her with each kiss—and a desire that won't be denied...
Texas, 1847. Jaret Walker is a loner, a gun for hire with a heart of ice. He's never had anyone to call his own, and he likes it that way. But when a promise made to a friend leads him on a ride through the desert and to remote Two Roses Ranch where he meets Isabel Bennett, the woman he's supposed to protect, all he can think of is making her his. She's the kind of woman a rough riding cowboy like him can never have. But her hot gaze tempts him like no other woman has before...
The moment Isabel Bennett lays eyes on Jaret Walker, she remembers the dreams she's denied for so long. She's sworn never to marry. It's the only way to protect her ranch. But when Walker rides into her life, she decides to let herself taste what she's giving up—a passion that burns through her with each kiss—and a desire that won't be denied...
320 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2008
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March 9, 2013
The quality of the writing in this book started out pretty poor. Everything seemed clumsy and stilted, like the characters couldn't fit into their own skins. There were a couple of flashback scenes that were odd. For example, there was a flashback (not a recent memory recall, but a written flashback) of a scene an hour before the book's present. Why not just show the scene instead? Or just make it a memory? The writing quality greatly improved over the course of the book. I still wasn't buying the romance though. The heroine just seemed to change suddenly.
May 3, 2020
What else besides sparks and explosions could happen when you mix a hard-headed bossy cowboy with a protective streak with a strong-willed independent Spanish beauty.
I loved the instant attraction between Jaret and Isabel - it knocked both of them for a loop and it was fun watching them dance around each other. While I did wanna shake both of their stubborn hides a time or two for being more like Lucifer (the horse) than adults, it provided some sweet moments within the chaos.
Jaret's sense of honor and responsibility kept him close to Isabel, even though he fought through feelings of impostor/inadequacies. Although in my opinion, he was definitely worthy of the home and love that was just waiting for him to grab hold of. I was so happy when he finally got his head sorted out!
Isabel sure had a strong stubborn will and gumption, which served her well most of the time. There were a few times she had lessons to learn on when to give in and let go. But I did love it when she had an opportunity to hold an intense grudge, and she didn't - that was a beautiful gift she gave herself (and Jaret).
The mystery kept me guessing and the drama kept on rollin' up to the very end. If you're looking for a historical romance where the sparks ignite a passion and you're swept into the adventure, this is a story to escape into.
I loved the instant attraction between Jaret and Isabel - it knocked both of them for a loop and it was fun watching them dance around each other. While I did wanna shake both of their stubborn hides a time or two for being more like Lucifer (the horse) than adults, it provided some sweet moments within the chaos.
Jaret's sense of honor and responsibility kept him close to Isabel, even though he fought through feelings of impostor/inadequacies. Although in my opinion, he was definitely worthy of the home and love that was just waiting for him to grab hold of. I was so happy when he finally got his head sorted out!
Isabel sure had a strong stubborn will and gumption, which served her well most of the time. There were a few times she had lessons to learn on when to give in and let go. But I did love it when she had an opportunity to hold an intense grudge, and she didn't - that was a beautiful gift she gave herself (and Jaret).
The mystery kept me guessing and the drama kept on rollin' up to the very end. If you're looking for a historical romance where the sparks ignite a passion and you're swept into the adventure, this is a story to escape into.
August 16, 2017
True western romance
A great story that reads as much like an action western as it is a romance. I enjoyed reading about Jaret, a less than perfect hero but one who held to cert standards, even at personal risk. Isabel is a determined heroine up against trouble from several directions, some which neither she nor the reader recognizes at first. There is a lot of action, good character description and suspense. An exciting read.
A great story that reads as much like an action western as it is a romance. I enjoyed reading about Jaret, a less than perfect hero but one who held to cert standards, even at personal risk. Isabel is a determined heroine up against trouble from several directions, some which neither she nor the reader recognizes at first. There is a lot of action, good character description and suspense. An exciting read.
April 9, 2009
Really good, on the keeper shelf which is getting bigger and bigger
July 15, 2015
Great book!
February 5, 2016
great cover, stupid impulsive
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