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Summer Rose
Left with a Texas sheep ranch after her uncle's death, Cassandra Dalton soon learns that her late uncle was universally despised and that she must endure the enmity of his former enemies. Original.
338 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 1992
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Bonnie K. Winn
46 books38 followersBonnie K. Winn is the author of 34 published novels, most of which have been translated into over twenty languages. Fourteen-million copies of her books are in print. Currently, Bonnie is one of the top ten bestselling authors in Harlequin’s highly successful Steeple Hill/Love Inspired inspirational fiction program.
Named as one of the top ten romance authors in America by Affaire de Coeur, Bonnie K. Winn began her career with the launch of her Wildflower series in the early 1990s. Her first novel, Summer Rose, climbed to the top of three national bestseller lists. Her historical novel, Forbidden Fire, won Affaire De Coeur's Best Overall Historical Romance of 1994. That same year, she was named Utah Writer of the Year. Newlywed Game, lauded by Romantic Times as "a great talent making a smashing contemporary debut," was her first Harlequin American romance book. The Accidental Mrs. MacKenzie, which hit number one on the Walden Books and B. Dalton romance bestsellers lists, was nominated by Romantic Times for best contemporary romance of 1999. Her first Silhouette Intimate Moments release, The Hijacked Wife, appeared on numerous bestseller lists as well.
Besides writing novels, Bonnie also lends her talents to screenwriting, and her screenplay Heroes placed as a finalist at the Sundance U.S. Film Festival. Formerly a public relations executive, Bonnie devotes her time exclusively to writing. She resides in the foothills of the Rockies with her husband and dogs, and with her grown son nearby.
Named as one of the top ten romance authors in America by Affaire de Coeur, Bonnie K. Winn began her career with the launch of her Wildflower series in the early 1990s. Her first novel, Summer Rose, climbed to the top of three national bestseller lists. Her historical novel, Forbidden Fire, won Affaire De Coeur's Best Overall Historical Romance of 1994. That same year, she was named Utah Writer of the Year. Newlywed Game, lauded by Romantic Times as "a great talent making a smashing contemporary debut," was her first Harlequin American romance book. The Accidental Mrs. MacKenzie, which hit number one on the Walden Books and B. Dalton romance bestsellers lists, was nominated by Romantic Times for best contemporary romance of 1999. Her first Silhouette Intimate Moments release, The Hijacked Wife, appeared on numerous bestseller lists as well.
Besides writing novels, Bonnie also lends her talents to screenwriting, and her screenplay Heroes placed as a finalist at the Sundance U.S. Film Festival. Formerly a public relations executive, Bonnie devotes her time exclusively to writing. She resides in the foothills of the Rockies with her husband and dogs, and with her grown son nearby.
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August 1, 2015
Summer Rose
By: Bonnie K. Winn
5/5 stars
In 1872, Cassandra Dalton has made the decision to pack up her brother & best friend and move to Texas after she inherited her uncle’s sheep farm after his untimely and suspicious death. A solicitor had contacted Cassandra with an offer from a neighboring rancher to buy her ranch. But with little trust in solicitor and land barons, Cassie knows that her land is worth more than what has been offered, and she won’t be cheated out of another inheritance.
Shane Lancer grew up on the cattle ranch, the Lazy H which borders the Dalton ranch. He made a deathbed promise to his father, that he would get back the land of Dalton’s that used to be a part of the Lazy H, and he would own the rest of the Dalton ranch as well. But to his chagrin, the new owner refused to sell out and actually moved to Texas to take of sheep ranching. But that doesn’t mean that he doesn’t put forth his best effort to get Cassie to sell out to him.
Cassie and Shane are like oil and water when they get together. But even though they fight and somewhat can’t stand each other, they both feel an immense attraction to the other. They are somewhat confused as to why they are attracted to each other, because both have agendas, which are definitely conflicting in nature. Added to their confusion, they don’t know if the other is being real with their feelings or if they are being deceitful in order to achieve their directives.
Cassie also learns the hard way that her uncle was not liked by almost anyone and that many people are willing to hold their hatred, condemnation and grudges against her just because she is his kin. People actively go out of their way to avoid her, to cast her nasty looks & glares and no one is willing to help her, except for a couple of people who just don’t give a rip or who have ulterior motives.
Of course, there are dangerous individuals behind the scene working against Cassie, her brother Andrew and her best friend Millicent. At first there are just threats and then things start happening around the ranch until animals are attacked & people are ambushed. But Cassie is not willing to let anyone chase her off her land digs in further.
This is a great story about the hard ranching life in Texas and the many issues that were fought over and which also caused range wars in some places. I was sucked write in and just flew through this book!
By: Bonnie K. Winn
5/5 stars
In 1872, Cassandra Dalton has made the decision to pack up her brother & best friend and move to Texas after she inherited her uncle’s sheep farm after his untimely and suspicious death. A solicitor had contacted Cassandra with an offer from a neighboring rancher to buy her ranch. But with little trust in solicitor and land barons, Cassie knows that her land is worth more than what has been offered, and she won’t be cheated out of another inheritance.
Shane Lancer grew up on the cattle ranch, the Lazy H which borders the Dalton ranch. He made a deathbed promise to his father, that he would get back the land of Dalton’s that used to be a part of the Lazy H, and he would own the rest of the Dalton ranch as well. But to his chagrin, the new owner refused to sell out and actually moved to Texas to take of sheep ranching. But that doesn’t mean that he doesn’t put forth his best effort to get Cassie to sell out to him.
Cassie and Shane are like oil and water when they get together. But even though they fight and somewhat can’t stand each other, they both feel an immense attraction to the other. They are somewhat confused as to why they are attracted to each other, because both have agendas, which are definitely conflicting in nature. Added to their confusion, they don’t know if the other is being real with their feelings or if they are being deceitful in order to achieve their directives.
Cassie also learns the hard way that her uncle was not liked by almost anyone and that many people are willing to hold their hatred, condemnation and grudges against her just because she is his kin. People actively go out of their way to avoid her, to cast her nasty looks & glares and no one is willing to help her, except for a couple of people who just don’t give a rip or who have ulterior motives.
Of course, there are dangerous individuals behind the scene working against Cassie, her brother Andrew and her best friend Millicent. At first there are just threats and then things start happening around the ranch until animals are attacked & people are ambushed. But Cassie is not willing to let anyone chase her off her land digs in further.
This is a great story about the hard ranching life in Texas and the many issues that were fought over and which also caused range wars in some places. I was sucked write in and just flew through this book!
December 29, 2012
I picked this up from Amazon's Kindle Deal of the Day, for a great price. However, I won't be buying more of Elizabeth Sinclair's Hawk Mountain series because I thought the story too treacly sweet and the writing a bit overdone. For example, Rose meets Granny Jo and knows she likes her even though she just met her - it comes across as Pollyanna-ish, which is a bit much for a former foster child who doesn't trust people. Then there is the scene where a secondary character, a 10 year old boy, is allowed to climb into the cage of a wounded wolf. I can't imagine a responsible veterinarian allowing this, no matter how content the wolf appears.
This is probably a style thing, so I'm sure other reviewers feel like Summer Rose hits their sweet spot (sorry for the pun, couldn't resist). For me, it was too much. In case it helps to compare style preferences, I love Shannon Stacey, Nora Roberts, Victoria Dahl and others.
This is probably a style thing, so I'm sure other reviewers feel like Summer Rose hits their sweet spot (sorry for the pun, couldn't resist). For me, it was too much. In case it helps to compare style preferences, I love Shannon Stacey, Nora Roberts, Victoria Dahl and others.
recheck-em
December 29, 2025Don’t remember reading this. Need a recheck.
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