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Season of the Lawman #4
Spring Riot
Dr A.J. Mae wants her own life, her own medical practice apart from her father's reputation. Applying for and obtaining a position in Willow Springs seems like the opportunity she needs.
Gage Émeute, known as Doc Riot to the people of Willow Springs, needs another doctor to help with the growing town's population. The doctor he selected will come with a solid background in all medical needs. When A.J. Mae turns out to be April Jamesia Mae, Gage and she are accused by a notorious judge of immoral behavior and April is threatened with prison, Gage will have to give up his bachelor life and marry her or lose the chance to bring a new doctor to town. But bargains and terms don’t always stand when love and passion operate on a body. Neither Gage nor A.J. expect to find something that means more than their careers as doctors. Now that they have, they’ll have to fight a long growing abscess threatening not only their love and safety but their home, and all of Willow Springs.
Publisher's Note: Book four in the Season of the Lawman series can be read as a standalone but will be enjoyed even more if you've read the first three. This steamy Old West romance contains elements of power exchange.
Gage Émeute, known as Doc Riot to the people of Willow Springs, needs another doctor to help with the growing town's population. The doctor he selected will come with a solid background in all medical needs. When A.J. Mae turns out to be April Jamesia Mae, Gage and she are accused by a notorious judge of immoral behavior and April is threatened with prison, Gage will have to give up his bachelor life and marry her or lose the chance to bring a new doctor to town. But bargains and terms don’t always stand when love and passion operate on a body. Neither Gage nor A.J. expect to find something that means more than their careers as doctors. Now that they have, they’ll have to fight a long growing abscess threatening not only their love and safety but their home, and all of Willow Springs.
Publisher's Note: Book four in the Season of the Lawman series can be read as a standalone but will be enjoyed even more if you've read the first three. This steamy Old West romance contains elements of power exchange.
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First published April 17, 2022
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Marie Hall
24 books26 followersMarie is a Romantic with an imagination. Keeping with the main focus of romance and finding love without compromise, Marie adds that fire through the elements used in erotic stories. All of her historical romance stories are an effort to "Bring Back the Bodice Rippers" of those early years of romance. While all her contemporary stories are her chance to give readers "A Little Something More".
Readers will always find a Happy Ever After, but it might take a little bit to get there.
Using the backdrop of the grand San Juan Mountains, under which she lives, Marie is able to find inspiration and calm. Both help make her writing happen.
Married for over thirty years, she has one child and, now has been blessed with her first grandchild who she get to see and love on everyday. Though she has recently lost her most beloved furry baby, in his honor she has embarked on an adventure as an independently published author under the imprint Little Dog Press. Current all her books are available in both ebook and print format from the LDP website, MarieHallWriting.com
Marie's books have won several awards to include The Aspen Gold from the Hearts of Denver Romance Writers and The Beverley from Colorado Romance Writers. As well as have been podium placeholders in OK Readers' Choice from Oklahoma Romance Writers and The Ruby from Chesapeake Romance Writers, all are chapters of Romance Writers of America. Marie's entire Season of the Lawman series took gold in the Bookfest contest. It's a better than good chance all of her books will be a well crafted, well developed story that can be enjoyed.
Please check out her Social Media though linktr Author.Marie.Hall to stay updated on sales, giveaways and new releases.
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Readers will always find a Happy Ever After, but it might take a little bit to get there.
Using the backdrop of the grand San Juan Mountains, under which she lives, Marie is able to find inspiration and calm. Both help make her writing happen.
Married for over thirty years, she has one child and, now has been blessed with her first grandchild who she get to see and love on everyday. Though she has recently lost her most beloved furry baby, in his honor she has embarked on an adventure as an independently published author under the imprint Little Dog Press. Current all her books are available in both ebook and print format from the LDP website, MarieHallWriting.com
Marie's books have won several awards to include The Aspen Gold from the Hearts of Denver Romance Writers and The Beverley from Colorado Romance Writers. As well as have been podium placeholders in OK Readers' Choice from Oklahoma Romance Writers and The Ruby from Chesapeake Romance Writers, all are chapters of Romance Writers of America. Marie's entire Season of the Lawman series took gold in the Bookfest contest. It's a better than good chance all of her books will be a well crafted, well developed story that can be enjoyed.
Please check out her Social Media though linktr Author.Marie.Hall to stay updated on sales, giveaways and new releases.
As Always
Be Safe
Read ON!!
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April 26, 2022
DOCTOR RIOT AND DOCTOR MAE
The story is the fourth in the Season of the Lawman series—and once again, two innocent people will be caught in a situation, and Judge Hooper will become involved. He is not only ready to see Doctor April Mae to Yuma prison but will confiscate everything in the train car they were caught in. Not only will that be everything April brought with her to her new medical position, but all the medical supplies that Dr. Émeute purchased for the town of Willow Springs, Colorado, and their new hospital. The only solution that Judge Hooper will accept is a forced marriage.
Hooper: For all anyone knows, the two of you were fornicating in that car, and you killed the man who witnessed you doing so to save yourself.
April: You being completely illogical. No one had time to do anything as we didn’t even get a moment to introduce ourselves before those outlaws started shooting.
Hooper: You shut your mouth; no one cares what you have to say, girl.
April: I’m sure my family’s lawyer will have something to say, and you’ll listen to him.
Hooper: Well, you’ll be listening from Yuma prison, which is where you’ll end up if you don’t agree right now to wed. And I’ll be confiscating those crates as evidence.
Gage: You’re saying a marriage between us clears this matter?
The story’s plot begins with April heading to the rail car with her supplies and plants, needing to give them water. Gage has witnessed someone going into the rail car with all the supplies he purchased for the town of Willow Springs. He’ll find April watering plants in crates. Then shooting begins and he must protect her and him—but one lone bandit makes it in the car and inside the car a shoot-out, the bandit injured, AJ tries to administer aid, he rips her dress—and when they roll into the next town, they face Judge Hooper and are forced into a marriage.
For the remainder of the journey, when Gage and April should be talking more about what has happened, she tries to avoid it. What will happen to her new position when she learns that Gage isn’t a gunslinger, but the other doctor, the one she will answer to in Willow Springs?
The story can be read as a stand-alone, but it will have the main characters from the previous three stories. It also brings up some of the questionable issues facing Willow Springs and affecting the ranchers and miners in the area. While Gage isn’t happy that April hid that she was a female doctor, her resume was impressive and will benefit the town if they accept her. It won’t help him with outlying areas, especially the mines, because it isn’t safe for her to travel there—they don’t adhere to polite society. So Gage will still be handling all the mines and far outreaches from town—but at least she can be in town to help anyone. For now, they are keeping their marriage a secret—April is considering an annulment—but they still face issues with living arrangements.
“He wasn’t being unreasonable but he again wasn’t sounding much like he could care either way if she stayed, went, was his wife or not.”
“Man shows himself best when things are at their worst. Man will either step up and meet his challenge or he’ll run, save only himself. Which did your Doc Riot do?” –Autumn
April: You’re telling me you’re going to allow me to keep practicing medicine even if we--.
Gage: Allow is a useless word between us, April. I’m not going to allow you to practice any more than I allow you to breathe. If it’s who you are, you’re going to do it.
The story has the good, the bad, and the ugly of people. I love the chemistry between Gage and April, but they start with omitting facts that have a downside for Gage. They have a marriage to determine what happens in their future—annulment, divorce, or staying married. But, when April is foolish, determined to prove herself, it gets her—along with Summer and Autumn in a life and death situation—one that all three will be disciplined for. But, afterward, things between April and Gage are severely strained.
Gage: I think I’ll add your terrible need to judge yourself so harshly to the list of infractions which will get you soundly spanked.
April: Gage, did you say—spanked? You think, you can’t be, Gage?
Gage: I think it’s best we get to it and get it over with too.
April; Gage, I’ve never been.
Gage: Well, your streak is about to break. We can hope, though, you get another nice long run before you need another.
Chase: I’m hoping Doctor Mae might make a call on her once more
Gage: I’m not sure what April’s plans are; we’re not speaking.
Chase: Why not? Sulking and pouting are usually signs the message wasn’t well delivered.
Gage: The message was well delivered; it was poorly received. She’s not speaking to me; she won’t even look at me.
Chase: You leave her still feeling bad about what she did?
Gage: Don’t you think she should?
Chase: Not if she atoned. Clean slate. You let her know no one is going to hold a grudge.
Gage: I told you we’re not speaking.
Chase: Gonna speak from experience here Doc. You better start talking and not stop until she hears you, listen to what you say. You’d best go find her and tell her mistakes are forgiven long before it gets hard to sit.
I like that Gage and April work well together, and he treats her with respect. April is too determined to ‘prove herself' that she makes a foolish decision—but she will pay the price with discipline. The story has plenty of angst, mystery, suspense, and danger. It was fun seeing all the previous couples and how they all interacted.
The story is the fourth in the Season of the Lawman series—and once again, two innocent people will be caught in a situation, and Judge Hooper will become involved. He is not only ready to see Doctor April Mae to Yuma prison but will confiscate everything in the train car they were caught in. Not only will that be everything April brought with her to her new medical position, but all the medical supplies that Dr. Émeute purchased for the town of Willow Springs, Colorado, and their new hospital. The only solution that Judge Hooper will accept is a forced marriage.
Hooper: For all anyone knows, the two of you were fornicating in that car, and you killed the man who witnessed you doing so to save yourself.
April: You being completely illogical. No one had time to do anything as we didn’t even get a moment to introduce ourselves before those outlaws started shooting.
Hooper: You shut your mouth; no one cares what you have to say, girl.
April: I’m sure my family’s lawyer will have something to say, and you’ll listen to him.
Hooper: Well, you’ll be listening from Yuma prison, which is where you’ll end up if you don’t agree right now to wed. And I’ll be confiscating those crates as evidence.
Gage: You’re saying a marriage between us clears this matter?
The story’s plot begins with April heading to the rail car with her supplies and plants, needing to give them water. Gage has witnessed someone going into the rail car with all the supplies he purchased for the town of Willow Springs. He’ll find April watering plants in crates. Then shooting begins and he must protect her and him—but one lone bandit makes it in the car and inside the car a shoot-out, the bandit injured, AJ tries to administer aid, he rips her dress—and when they roll into the next town, they face Judge Hooper and are forced into a marriage.
For the remainder of the journey, when Gage and April should be talking more about what has happened, she tries to avoid it. What will happen to her new position when she learns that Gage isn’t a gunslinger, but the other doctor, the one she will answer to in Willow Springs?
The story can be read as a stand-alone, but it will have the main characters from the previous three stories. It also brings up some of the questionable issues facing Willow Springs and affecting the ranchers and miners in the area. While Gage isn’t happy that April hid that she was a female doctor, her resume was impressive and will benefit the town if they accept her. It won’t help him with outlying areas, especially the mines, because it isn’t safe for her to travel there—they don’t adhere to polite society. So Gage will still be handling all the mines and far outreaches from town—but at least she can be in town to help anyone. For now, they are keeping their marriage a secret—April is considering an annulment—but they still face issues with living arrangements.
“He wasn’t being unreasonable but he again wasn’t sounding much like he could care either way if she stayed, went, was his wife or not.”
“Man shows himself best when things are at their worst. Man will either step up and meet his challenge or he’ll run, save only himself. Which did your Doc Riot do?” –Autumn
April: You’re telling me you’re going to allow me to keep practicing medicine even if we--.
Gage: Allow is a useless word between us, April. I’m not going to allow you to practice any more than I allow you to breathe. If it’s who you are, you’re going to do it.
The story has the good, the bad, and the ugly of people. I love the chemistry between Gage and April, but they start with omitting facts that have a downside for Gage. They have a marriage to determine what happens in their future—annulment, divorce, or staying married. But, when April is foolish, determined to prove herself, it gets her—along with Summer and Autumn in a life and death situation—one that all three will be disciplined for. But, afterward, things between April and Gage are severely strained.
Gage: I think I’ll add your terrible need to judge yourself so harshly to the list of infractions which will get you soundly spanked.
April: Gage, did you say—spanked? You think, you can’t be, Gage?
Gage: I think it’s best we get to it and get it over with too.
April; Gage, I’ve never been.
Gage: Well, your streak is about to break. We can hope, though, you get another nice long run before you need another.
Chase: I’m hoping Doctor Mae might make a call on her once more
Gage: I’m not sure what April’s plans are; we’re not speaking.
Chase: Why not? Sulking and pouting are usually signs the message wasn’t well delivered.
Gage: The message was well delivered; it was poorly received. She’s not speaking to me; she won’t even look at me.
Chase: You leave her still feeling bad about what she did?
Gage: Don’t you think she should?
Chase: Not if she atoned. Clean slate. You let her know no one is going to hold a grudge.
Gage: I told you we’re not speaking.
Chase: Gonna speak from experience here Doc. You better start talking and not stop until she hears you, listen to what you say. You’d best go find her and tell her mistakes are forgiven long before it gets hard to sit.
I like that Gage and April work well together, and he treats her with respect. April is too determined to ‘prove herself' that she makes a foolish decision—but she will pay the price with discipline. The story has plenty of angst, mystery, suspense, and danger. It was fun seeing all the previous couples and how they all interacted.
April 20, 2022
First off, this is not a stand-a-lone in my opinion. All of the couples and many side characters from the first three books are in this book as well. Plus this book finally solves some of the mysteries from the previous books. Judge Hooper is up to his old workout tricks again and has married Gage and April together. I really hope this Judge gets his justice some day. April has a lot to overcome already by being a woman doctor and not what the town is expecting. She quickly decides that being Gages wife is a good thing though. I love the dynamics that Marie Hall righted between her characters and their unique turn of phrases. I love seeing all the previous characters again and how they build a town to be proud of and grow their families. I especially love the women characters because they are a hoot. This has been a long awaited book and I was glad to get to read it. These stories are good for several rereads as well.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 22, 2022
My copy arrived today. Read it in a matter of hours. Couldn't turn the pages fast enough. I loved all three of the previous novels in this series abs can't wait to see what else Hall has up her sleeve.
April 28, 2022
Historical read, fiery characters, fiery arguments and fiery make up’s nothing better
This is the fourth book in this simply wonderful series where each of the books have been written with such care to attention and detail, many of the facts are accurate with regards to botany and settlers and hardships endured in this time.
Dr April Jamesia.Mae is coming to start working as the second doctor in the growing town of Willow Springs, she is from a family in which her father is a renowned doctor and her mother is a whiz at Botany and the growing of various plants for the medicinal purposes, this is something she strongly favours and uses in her every day practice and helping to heal passengers.
Dr Gage Émeute, known in the town as Doc Riot is Doctor of Willow Springs who has been waiting for the new doctor to arrive, imagine his surprise when he come across her on the same train travelling to her new job. Her, he had believed that he employed a male doctor and was somewhat annoyed. However, he quickly realised her experience and knowledge of medicine complemented his own and was honest enough to admit this, he also warned her that working in Willow Springs would be challenging but she refused to return home, she was determined to start working as the towns doctor within the new hospital working alongside him.
The two doctors once again find the selves falling foul of the notorious Judge that infers immoral behaviour of single women and then proceeds to threaten them with a prison sentence unless they marry. Doc Gage marries Doc April on the understanding it was name only but as the work side by side and live under the same roof feelings change and Cupids arrow finds its mark.
There is plenty of action and adventure in the town and it soon becomes apparent that some of the upper class believe that the have priority over every one else but Gage is please to see that his wife bows and scrapes to no one, everyone waits their turn and is as important in both their eyes.
Over time the friends that she makes are true and honest women and their husbands who genuinely care about each other and the town and they want to see it continue to grow and prosper and understand that this takes time. Also, that life in the Wild West as it was referred to then was extremely hard and unforgiving and to some life it is not valued very highly at all which is eye opening to Doc Mae.
There is a wonderful plot of deceit and subterfuge going on that the four women along with their other halves also recognise and as they step in to bring it to justice find themselves and their wives and unborn young being threatened and attempts being kill their husbands is more that they can swallow.
Read this simply fantastic story I guarantee that like me once you begin it will be a long day and evening or reading, you will not be able to stop until you discover the outcome.
I one hundred percent guarantee this as a fact, no in fact a promise, a cast iron guarantee to be precise….
I assure you that you will love every moment of this book it is simply a fantastic read.
I voluntarily received and review an Advanced Reader Copy
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
This is the fourth book in this simply wonderful series where each of the books have been written with such care to attention and detail, many of the facts are accurate with regards to botany and settlers and hardships endured in this time.
Dr April Jamesia.Mae is coming to start working as the second doctor in the growing town of Willow Springs, she is from a family in which her father is a renowned doctor and her mother is a whiz at Botany and the growing of various plants for the medicinal purposes, this is something she strongly favours and uses in her every day practice and helping to heal passengers.
Dr Gage Émeute, known in the town as Doc Riot is Doctor of Willow Springs who has been waiting for the new doctor to arrive, imagine his surprise when he come across her on the same train travelling to her new job. Her, he had believed that he employed a male doctor and was somewhat annoyed. However, he quickly realised her experience and knowledge of medicine complemented his own and was honest enough to admit this, he also warned her that working in Willow Springs would be challenging but she refused to return home, she was determined to start working as the towns doctor within the new hospital working alongside him.
The two doctors once again find the selves falling foul of the notorious Judge that infers immoral behaviour of single women and then proceeds to threaten them with a prison sentence unless they marry. Doc Gage marries Doc April on the understanding it was name only but as the work side by side and live under the same roof feelings change and Cupids arrow finds its mark.
There is plenty of action and adventure in the town and it soon becomes apparent that some of the upper class believe that the have priority over every one else but Gage is please to see that his wife bows and scrapes to no one, everyone waits their turn and is as important in both their eyes.
Over time the friends that she makes are true and honest women and their husbands who genuinely care about each other and the town and they want to see it continue to grow and prosper and understand that this takes time. Also, that life in the Wild West as it was referred to then was extremely hard and unforgiving and to some life it is not valued very highly at all which is eye opening to Doc Mae.
There is a wonderful plot of deceit and subterfuge going on that the four women along with their other halves also recognise and as they step in to bring it to justice find themselves and their wives and unborn young being threatened and attempts being kill their husbands is more that they can swallow.
Read this simply fantastic story I guarantee that like me once you begin it will be a long day and evening or reading, you will not be able to stop until you discover the outcome.
I one hundred percent guarantee this as a fact, no in fact a promise, a cast iron guarantee to be precise….
I assure you that you will love every moment of this book it is simply a fantastic read.
I voluntarily received and review an Advanced Reader Copy
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is the fourth book in this simply wonderful series where each of the books have been written with such care to attention and detail, many of the facts are accurate with regards to botany and settlers and hardships endured in this time.
Dr April Jamesia.Mae is coming to start working as the second doctor in the growing town of Willow Springs, she is from a family in which her father is a renowned doctor and her mother is a whiz at Botany and the growing of various plants for the medicinal purposes, this is something she strongly favours and uses in her every day practice and helping to heal passengers.
Dr Gage Émeute, known in the town as Doc Riot is Doctor of Willow Springs who has been waiting for the new doctor to arrive, imagine his surprise when he come across her on the same train travelling to her new job. Her, he had believed that he employed a male doctor and was somewhat annoyed. However, he quickly realised her experience and knowledge of medicine complemented his own and was honest enough to admit this, he also warned her that working in Willow Springs would be challenging but she refused to return home, she was determined to start working as the towns doctor within the new hospital working alongside him.
The two doctors once again find the selves falling foul of the notorious Judge that infers immoral behaviour of single women and then proceeds to threaten them with a prison sentence unless they marry. Doc Gage marries Doc April on the understanding it was name only but as the work side by side and live under the same roof feelings change and Cupids arrow finds its mark.
There is plenty of action and adventure in the town and it soon becomes apparent that some of the upper class believe that the have priority over every one else but Gage is please to see that his wife bows and scrapes to no one, everyone waits their turn and is as important in both their eyes.
Over time the friends that she makes are true and honest women and their husbands who genuinely care about each other and the town and they want to see it continue to grow and prosper and understand that this takes time. Also, that life in the Wild West as it was referred to then was extremely hard and unforgiving and to some life it is not valued very highly at all which is eye opening to Doc Mae.
There is a wonderful plot of deceit and subterfuge going on that the four women along with their other halves also recognise and as they step in to bring it to justice find themselves and their wives and unborn young being threatened and attempts being kill their husbands is more that they can swallow.
Read this simply fantastic story I guarantee that like me once you begin it will be a long day and evening or reading, you will not be able to stop until you discover the outcome.
I one hundred percent guarantee this as a fact, no in fact a promise, a cast iron guarantee to be precise….
I assure you that you will love every moment of this book it is simply a fantastic read.
I voluntarily received and review an Advanced Reader Copy
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
This is the fourth book in this simply wonderful series where each of the books have been written with such care to attention and detail, many of the facts are accurate with regards to botany and settlers and hardships endured in this time.
Dr April Jamesia.Mae is coming to start working as the second doctor in the growing town of Willow Springs, she is from a family in which her father is a renowned doctor and her mother is a whiz at Botany and the growing of various plants for the medicinal purposes, this is something she strongly favours and uses in her every day practice and helping to heal passengers.
Dr Gage Émeute, known in the town as Doc Riot is Doctor of Willow Springs who has been waiting for the new doctor to arrive, imagine his surprise when he come across her on the same train travelling to her new job. Her, he had believed that he employed a male doctor and was somewhat annoyed. However, he quickly realised her experience and knowledge of medicine complemented his own and was honest enough to admit this, he also warned her that working in Willow Springs would be challenging but she refused to return home, she was determined to start working as the towns doctor within the new hospital working alongside him.
The two doctors once again find the selves falling foul of the notorious Judge that infers immoral behaviour of single women and then proceeds to threaten them with a prison sentence unless they marry. Doc Gage marries Doc April on the understanding it was name only but as the work side by side and live under the same roof feelings change and Cupids arrow finds its mark.
There is plenty of action and adventure in the town and it soon becomes apparent that some of the upper class believe that the have priority over every one else but Gage is please to see that his wife bows and scrapes to no one, everyone waits their turn and is as important in both their eyes.
Over time the friends that she makes are true and honest women and their husbands who genuinely care about each other and the town and they want to see it continue to grow and prosper and understand that this takes time. Also, that life in the Wild West as it was referred to then was extremely hard and unforgiving and to some life it is not valued very highly at all which is eye opening to Doc Mae.
There is a wonderful plot of deceit and subterfuge going on that the four women along with their other halves also recognise and as they step in to bring it to justice find themselves and their wives and unborn young being threatened and attempts being kill their husbands is more that they can swallow.
Read this simply fantastic story I guarantee that like me once you begin it will be a long day and evening or reading, you will not be able to stop until you discover the outcome.
I one hundred percent guarantee this as a fact, no in fact a promise, a cast iron guarantee to be precise….
I assure you that you will love every moment of this book it is simply a fantastic read.
I voluntarily received and review an Advanced Reader Copy
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 11, 2022
This has been such a fun series to read. If this is the last one, it makes me a little sad, but it was defintely a good way to end it. This one finds Dr. A. J. Mae traveling west to find a life outside of her father's influences. As with the previous books, a misunderstanding finds her quickly married off to Dr. Gage Émeute. With the vows concluded, she quickly finds herself in a war of emotions over the handsome doctor.
I have loved all the characters from the series, and A. J. and Gage just add two more to the mix. Their struggle to find their way was maybe a little less explosive than some of the other books, but no less interesting. A. J. is a strong likeable character. Although her decisions weren't always the best, I could understand her need to prove herself. Gage was a nice complement to A. J. 's character, strong, but still willing to let A. J. lead under the right conditions. It was nice getting to catch up with all the previous characters, and I loved the strong attachments among the female characters. Although this book would work as a standalone, it is so much better having read the previous books.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I have loved all the characters from the series, and A. J. and Gage just add two more to the mix. Their struggle to find their way was maybe a little less explosive than some of the other books, but no less interesting. A. J. is a strong likeable character. Although her decisions weren't always the best, I could understand her need to prove herself. Gage was a nice complement to A. J. 's character, strong, but still willing to let A. J. lead under the right conditions. It was nice getting to catch up with all the previous characters, and I loved the strong attachments among the female characters. Although this book would work as a standalone, it is so much better having read the previous books.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 7, 2022
As much as I enjoyed this addition to this series, I found it tedious and
slow-moving at times.This didn’t last long and I soon found myself not
only wrapped up in AJ and Riot’s story but loved the inclusion of all the
characters in the previous books. Judge Hooper strikes again, and this
time, Riot and AJ are his victims. Truly this man is a menace to society
and in particular women. Theirs was a marriage of convenience, but
cupid had other ideas. Love Is a fickle creature, and I found myself
cheering this couple.
Dr. Riot was very surprised when the new Doctor for Willow Springs
turned out to be a female. Once he recovered from the shock and Judge
Hooper’s interference, Gage welcomed AJ with open arms, except for
refusing to allow her to treat the men in the mines. I loved how Gage
respected and admired AJ‘s intelligence and how quickly the townsfolk
accepted her in an era where most professionals were males.
I admire how the author not only writes accurate and entertaining tales
but her female characters are strong and don't back down in the face of
adversity, This led to painful moments with the men in their lives. An
excellent addition to this series.
slow-moving at times.This didn’t last long and I soon found myself not
only wrapped up in AJ and Riot’s story but loved the inclusion of all the
characters in the previous books. Judge Hooper strikes again, and this
time, Riot and AJ are his victims. Truly this man is a menace to society
and in particular women. Theirs was a marriage of convenience, but
cupid had other ideas. Love Is a fickle creature, and I found myself
cheering this couple.
Dr. Riot was very surprised when the new Doctor for Willow Springs
turned out to be a female. Once he recovered from the shock and Judge
Hooper’s interference, Gage welcomed AJ with open arms, except for
refusing to allow her to treat the men in the mines. I loved how Gage
respected and admired AJ‘s intelligence and how quickly the townsfolk
accepted her in an era where most professionals were males.
I admire how the author not only writes accurate and entertaining tales
but her female characters are strong and don't back down in the face of
adversity, This led to painful moments with the men in their lives. An
excellent addition to this series.
May 12, 2022
This is the 4th book in the Season of the Lawman series and while I have read the first two books in the series, I haven't read the third. Based on that, I can say that it can be read and enjoyed as a standalone read but there is much greater enjoyment to be had if you're familiar with the other books and characters. The previous characters do play quite large roles in this book and while I could follow most of everything, since I haven't read book 3, I did find myself floundering a few times.
I really liked this book. The idea of a female doctor in a small town in this time in history made for a very interesting read. I loved the characters and enjoyed the interaction between them and the culture shock experienced by AJ as she adjusted to live in a frontier town.
There was a nice bit of drama to spice the story up and to really show the strength of the women when faced with adversity.
Great read
I really liked this book. The idea of a female doctor in a small town in this time in history made for a very interesting read. I loved the characters and enjoyed the interaction between them and the culture shock experienced by AJ as she adjusted to live in a frontier town.
There was a nice bit of drama to spice the story up and to really show the strength of the women when faced with adversity.
Great read
October 15, 2022
I enjoyed this western romance story with all of the characters. The main characters were Dr. A.J. Mae and Dr. Gage Emeute.
Dr. A.J. Mae want to help people since getting her doctor license. She wants her own medical practice and also a life away from her family. So she decides to look for a job out west. After finding a job she must travel there. But on the way there something happens to her.
Gage Emeute also known as Doc Riot has been asked by Willow Springs to find another doctor that can help him since that the town is growing. He looks through the applications that were sent in to him and finds a doctor that has good medical need. But when he meets the doctor he is very surprised.
This was a fun story to read. It had action, adventure, suspense and a few surprises. It had me laughing quite a lot throughout. It does have a few steamy parts to.
I received a complimentary copy via Booksprout. This is my honest unbiased opinions.
Dr. A.J. Mae want to help people since getting her doctor license. She wants her own medical practice and also a life away from her family. So she decides to look for a job out west. After finding a job she must travel there. But on the way there something happens to her.
Gage Emeute also known as Doc Riot has been asked by Willow Springs to find another doctor that can help him since that the town is growing. He looks through the applications that were sent in to him and finds a doctor that has good medical need. But when he meets the doctor he is very surprised.
This was a fun story to read. It had action, adventure, suspense and a few surprises. It had me laughing quite a lot throughout. It does have a few steamy parts to.
I received a complimentary copy via Booksprout. This is my honest unbiased opinions.
April 27, 2022
Great addition to the series.
I have really liked this series and Spring Riot was an excellent addition. Yes the judge is at it again and as much as they dislike him it does seem like the judge has done all the couples a solid. In this offering we have the current and new doctor being caught in his web. A.J. and Gage were wonderful characters and the realistic challenges that they faced were written brilliantly. Yes there is love and all its ups and downs but there is a mystery and danger element too. I am so happy I picked up this arc and I highly recommend it. I did receive a free copy of this book from Booksprout and voluntarily chose to review it.
I have really liked this series and Spring Riot was an excellent addition. Yes the judge is at it again and as much as they dislike him it does seem like the judge has done all the couples a solid. In this offering we have the current and new doctor being caught in his web. A.J. and Gage were wonderful characters and the realistic challenges that they faced were written brilliantly. Yes there is love and all its ups and downs but there is a mystery and danger element too. I am so happy I picked up this arc and I highly recommend it. I did receive a free copy of this book from Booksprout and voluntarily chose to review it.
May 16, 2022
This is my first book from this author. I feel like it was alright as a standalone, but it really makes me want to read the first three books in the series. April and Gage were forced to marry by an out-of-control judge. It's not smooth sailing for them... They work through her acceptance by the town as a doctor, a promising relationship with him as her boss, living in close quarters... I love her strength and resolve, and really enjoyed the bond that she forms with the other female characters. Definitely a 5-star read! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 3, 2022
AJ answers an ad for a doctor. When she gets to town and the doctor realizes she is a woman there was no hesitation. He backed her up. There were feeling developing. This is well written and the subject matter was interesting. I liked that the other characters for previous books were included in this book. This kept me engaged. I loved it. I thought it was a great look into the past and how forward thinking Dr. Riot was.
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September 17, 2023DOCTOR RIOT AND DOCTOR MAE
The story is the fourth in the Season of the Lawman series—and once again, two innocent people will be caught in a situation, and Judge Hooper will become involved. He is not only ready to see Doctor April Mae to Yuma prison but will confiscate everything in the train car they were caught in. Not only will that be everything April brought with her to her new medical position, but all the medical supplies that Dr. Émeute purchased for the town of Willow Springs, Colorado, and their new hospital. The only solution that Judge Hooper will accept is a forced marriage.
Hooper: For all anyone knows, the two of you were fornicating in that car, and you killed the man who witnessed you doing so to save yourself.
April: You being completely illogical. No one had time to do anything as we didn’t even get a moment to introduce ourselves before those outlaws started shooting.
Hooper: You shut your mouth; no one cares what you have to say, girl.
April: I’m sure my family’s lawyer will have something to say, and you’ll listen to him.
Hooper: Well, you’ll be listening from Yuma prison, which is where you’ll end up if you don’t agree right now to wed. And I’ll be confiscating those crates as evidence.
Gage: You’re saying a marriage between us clears this matter?
The story’s plot begins with April heading to the rail car with her supplies and plants, needing to give them water. Gage has witnessed someone going into the rail car with all the supplies he purchased for the town of Willow Springs. He’ll find April watering plants in crates. Then shooting begins and he must protect her and him—but one lone bandit makes it in the car and inside the car a shoot-out, the bandit injured, AJ tries to administer aid, he rips her dress—and when they roll into the next town, they face Judge Hooper and are forced into a marriage.
For the remainder of the journey, when Gage and April should be talking more about what has happened, she tries to avoid it. What will happen to her new position when she learns that Gage isn’t a gunslinger, but the other doctor, the one she will answer to in Willow Springs?
The story can be read as a stand-alone, but it will have the main characters from the previous three stories. It also brings up some of the questionable issues facing Willow Springs and affecting the ranchers and miners in the area. While Gage isn’t happy that April hid that she was a female doctor, her resume was impressive and will benefit the town if they accept her. It won’t help him with outlying areas, especially the mines, because it isn’t safe for her to travel there—they don’t adhere to polite society. So Gage will still be handling all the mines and far outreaches from town—but at least she can be in town to help anyone. For now, they are keeping their marriage a secret—April is considering an annulment—but they still face issues with living arrangements.
“He wasn’t being unreasonable but he again wasn’t sounding much like he could care either way if she stayed, went, was his wife or not.”
“Man shows himself best when things are at their worst. Man will either step up and meet his challenge or he’ll run, save only himself. Which did your Doc Riot do?” –Autumn
April: You’re telling me you’re going to allow me to keep practicing medicine even if we--.
Gage: Allow is a useless word between us, April. I’m not going to allow you to practice any more than I allow you to breathe. If it’s who you are, you’re going to do it.
The story has the good, the bad, and the ugly of people. I love the chemistry between Gage and April, but they start with omitting facts that have a downside for Gage. They have a marriage to determine what happens in their future—annulment, divorce, or staying married. But, when April is foolish, determined to prove herself, it gets her—along with Summer and Autumn in a life and death situation—one that all three will be disciplined for. But, afterward, things between April and Gage are severely strained.
Gage: I think I’ll add your terrible need to judge yourself so harshly to the list of infractions which will get you soundly spanked.
April: Gage, did you say—spanked? You think, you can’t be, Gage?
Gage: I think it’s best we get to it and get it over with too.
April; Gage, I’ve never been.
Gage: Well, your streak is about to break. We can hope, though, you get another nice long run before you need another.
Chase: I’m hoping Doctor Mae might make a call on her once more
Gage: I’m not sure what April’s plans are; we’re not speaking.
Chase: Why not? Sulking and pouting are usually signs the message wasn’t well delivered.
Gage: The message was well delivered; it was poorly received. She’s not speaking to me; she won’t even look at me.
Chase: You leave her still feeling bad about what she did?
Gage: Don’t you think she should?
Chase: Not if she atoned. Clean slate. You let her know no one is going to hold a grudge.
Gage: I told you we’re not speaking.
Chase: Gonna speak from experience here Doc. You better start talking and not stop until she hears you, listen to what you say. You’d best go find her and tell her mistakes are forgiven long before it gets hard to sit.
I like that Gage and April work well together, and he treats her with respect. April is too determined to ‘prove herself' that she makes a foolish decision—but she will pay the price with discipline. The story has plenty of angst, mystery, suspense, and danger. It was fun seeing all the previous couples and how they all interacted.
The story is the fourth in the Season of the Lawman series—and once again, two innocent people will be caught in a situation, and Judge Hooper will become involved. He is not only ready to see Doctor April Mae to Yuma prison but will confiscate everything in the train car they were caught in. Not only will that be everything April brought with her to her new medical position, but all the medical supplies that Dr. Émeute purchased for the town of Willow Springs, Colorado, and their new hospital. The only solution that Judge Hooper will accept is a forced marriage.
Hooper: For all anyone knows, the two of you were fornicating in that car, and you killed the man who witnessed you doing so to save yourself.
April: You being completely illogical. No one had time to do anything as we didn’t even get a moment to introduce ourselves before those outlaws started shooting.
Hooper: You shut your mouth; no one cares what you have to say, girl.
April: I’m sure my family’s lawyer will have something to say, and you’ll listen to him.
Hooper: Well, you’ll be listening from Yuma prison, which is where you’ll end up if you don’t agree right now to wed. And I’ll be confiscating those crates as evidence.
Gage: You’re saying a marriage between us clears this matter?
The story’s plot begins with April heading to the rail car with her supplies and plants, needing to give them water. Gage has witnessed someone going into the rail car with all the supplies he purchased for the town of Willow Springs. He’ll find April watering plants in crates. Then shooting begins and he must protect her and him—but one lone bandit makes it in the car and inside the car a shoot-out, the bandit injured, AJ tries to administer aid, he rips her dress—and when they roll into the next town, they face Judge Hooper and are forced into a marriage.
For the remainder of the journey, when Gage and April should be talking more about what has happened, she tries to avoid it. What will happen to her new position when she learns that Gage isn’t a gunslinger, but the other doctor, the one she will answer to in Willow Springs?
The story can be read as a stand-alone, but it will have the main characters from the previous three stories. It also brings up some of the questionable issues facing Willow Springs and affecting the ranchers and miners in the area. While Gage isn’t happy that April hid that she was a female doctor, her resume was impressive and will benefit the town if they accept her. It won’t help him with outlying areas, especially the mines, because it isn’t safe for her to travel there—they don’t adhere to polite society. So Gage will still be handling all the mines and far outreaches from town—but at least she can be in town to help anyone. For now, they are keeping their marriage a secret—April is considering an annulment—but they still face issues with living arrangements.
“He wasn’t being unreasonable but he again wasn’t sounding much like he could care either way if she stayed, went, was his wife or not.”
“Man shows himself best when things are at their worst. Man will either step up and meet his challenge or he’ll run, save only himself. Which did your Doc Riot do?” –Autumn
April: You’re telling me you’re going to allow me to keep practicing medicine even if we--.
Gage: Allow is a useless word between us, April. I’m not going to allow you to practice any more than I allow you to breathe. If it’s who you are, you’re going to do it.
The story has the good, the bad, and the ugly of people. I love the chemistry between Gage and April, but they start with omitting facts that have a downside for Gage. They have a marriage to determine what happens in their future—annulment, divorce, or staying married. But, when April is foolish, determined to prove herself, it gets her—along with Summer and Autumn in a life and death situation—one that all three will be disciplined for. But, afterward, things between April and Gage are severely strained.
Gage: I think I’ll add your terrible need to judge yourself so harshly to the list of infractions which will get you soundly spanked.
April: Gage, did you say—spanked? You think, you can’t be, Gage?
Gage: I think it’s best we get to it and get it over with too.
April; Gage, I’ve never been.
Gage: Well, your streak is about to break. We can hope, though, you get another nice long run before you need another.
Chase: I’m hoping Doctor Mae might make a call on her once more
Gage: I’m not sure what April’s plans are; we’re not speaking.
Chase: Why not? Sulking and pouting are usually signs the message wasn’t well delivered.
Gage: The message was well delivered; it was poorly received. She’s not speaking to me; she won’t even look at me.
Chase: You leave her still feeling bad about what she did?
Gage: Don’t you think she should?
Chase: Not if she atoned. Clean slate. You let her know no one is going to hold a grudge.
Gage: I told you we’re not speaking.
Chase: Gonna speak from experience here Doc. You better start talking and not stop until she hears you, listen to what you say. You’d best go find her and tell her mistakes are forgiven long before it gets hard to sit.
I like that Gage and April work well together, and he treats her with respect. April is too determined to ‘prove herself' that she makes a foolish decision—but she will pay the price with discipline. The story has plenty of angst, mystery, suspense, and danger. It was fun seeing all the previous couples and how they all interacted.
April 29, 2022
Spring riot
Excellent story I love the characters, it had a great story line, plenty of action, humour and even Nick had softened in this book. There was only one spanking which was the only let down but April's character was vastly different to that of Summer or Autumn. If love to see a story where the 4 wives get together and cause trouble, perhaps call that book Mother Nature :)
Excellent story I love the characters, it had a great story line, plenty of action, humour and even Nick had softened in this book. There was only one spanking which was the only let down but April's character was vastly different to that of Summer or Autumn. If love to see a story where the 4 wives get together and cause trouble, perhaps call that book Mother Nature :)
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