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Heart of Texas #2
Texas Two-Step
The folks of Promise, Texas, are kind hearted matchmakers, and they've set their sights on Ellie Sheridan and her childhood friend Glen Patterson. Ellie and Glen have always been best friends, but the sparks fly between them as the townsfolk push them together and force them to reexamine their feelings.
219 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published February 1, 1998
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Debbie Macomber
894 books20.6k followersDebbie Macomber is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of today’s most popular writers with more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide. In her novels, Macomber brings to life compelling relationships that embrace family and enduring friendships, uplifting her readers with stories of connection and hope. Macomber’s novels have spent over 1,000 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Fifteen of these novels hit the number one spot.
In 2023, Macomber’s all-new hardcover publication includes Must Love Flowers (July). In addition to fiction, Macomber has also published three bestselling cookbooks, three adult coloring books, numerous inspirational and nonfiction works, and two acclaimed children’s books.
Celebrated as “the official storyteller of Christmas”, Macomber’s annual Christmas books are beloved and six have been crafted into original Hallmark Channel movies. Macomber is also the author of the bestselling Cedar Cove Series which the Hallmark Channel chose as the basis for its first dramatic scripted television series. Debuting in 2013, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove was a ratings favorite for three seasons.
She serves on the Guideposts National Advisory Cabinet, is a YFC National Ambassador, and is World Vision’s international spokesperson for their Knit for Kids charity initiative. A devoted grandmother, Debbie and Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington, the town which inspired the Cedar Cove series.
In 2023, Macomber’s all-new hardcover publication includes Must Love Flowers (July). In addition to fiction, Macomber has also published three bestselling cookbooks, three adult coloring books, numerous inspirational and nonfiction works, and two acclaimed children’s books.
Celebrated as “the official storyteller of Christmas”, Macomber’s annual Christmas books are beloved and six have been crafted into original Hallmark Channel movies. Macomber is also the author of the bestselling Cedar Cove Series which the Hallmark Channel chose as the basis for its first dramatic scripted television series. Debuting in 2013, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove was a ratings favorite for three seasons.
She serves on the Guideposts National Advisory Cabinet, is a YFC National Ambassador, and is World Vision’s international spokesperson for their Knit for Kids charity initiative. A devoted grandmother, Debbie and Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington, the town which inspired the Cedar Cove series.
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September 15, 2015
All of the problems of the first book and none of the charm. Part of the problem is that Glen couldn't be dumber if he had a brainectomy. Which wouldn't be so bad except that the author expects the reader to take his stupidity seriously--i.e. we're supposed to believe that Glen could know and be friends with Ellie for years and still believe she'd fall for the prat Richard. Seriously?
Bitter Springs is downplayed in this one, with only a single visit to the town and it's still only mildly spooky. But Richard plays an even bigger role than he did in the first and he's as grating as he ever was. I fear that he's going to be the villain through the entire series of six books and if that's the case, I quit right now. He wouldn't be more transparent if Macomber gave him a mustache to twirl. I'm a little encouraged that it appears that his house of cards is starting to fall, but by the end, it still hasn't fallen yet. Unfortunately, that's only because Macomber made everybody else in town blithering idiots unable to maintain their skepticism beyond "the check is in the mail". And his plan at the end is to hide out in Bitter Springs? Seriously? The self-acknowledged city boy plans on roughing it in a barren wasteland and eat what? Do what all day? Gah.
Anyway, Glen is unsympathetic and Ellie (for what little we see of her) is kind of just there and that makes all the difference in making this book almost hard to read. I finished it hoping it'd improve but it never did. At this point, I'm not sure if I'm willing to risk the next. Someone please tell me that Richard is gone. Please?
Bitter Springs is downplayed in this one, with only a single visit to the town and it's still only mildly spooky. But Richard plays an even bigger role than he did in the first and he's as grating as he ever was. I fear that he's going to be the villain through the entire series of six books and if that's the case, I quit right now. He wouldn't be more transparent if Macomber gave him a mustache to twirl. I'm a little encouraged that it appears that his house of cards is starting to fall, but by the end, it still hasn't fallen yet. Unfortunately, that's only because Macomber made everybody else in town blithering idiots unable to maintain their skepticism beyond "the check is in the mail". And his plan at the end is to hide out in Bitter Springs? Seriously? The self-acknowledged city boy plans on roughing it in a barren wasteland and eat what? Do what all day? Gah.
Anyway, Glen is unsympathetic and Ellie (for what little we see of her) is kind of just there and that makes all the difference in making this book almost hard to read. I finished it hoping it'd improve but it never did. At this point, I'm not sure if I'm willing to risk the next. Someone please tell me that Richard is gone. Please?
March 6, 2022
Mit dem ersten Teil hatte ich so meine Probleme, aber ich wollte dem zweiten noch eine Chance geben, da es mir beim reinlesen gut gefallen hat. Leider hat sich dies im Laufe des Buches geändert. Die Charaktere waren anstrengend und nervenaufreibend. Wobei Richard mein absolutes Hassobjekt Nr. 1 ist. Alleine seine Sichtweise zu lesen hat mir Schmerzen verursacht. Interessieren wie es in den nächsten Bänden weitergeht würde es mich schon, aber das entscheide ich wohl wieder durch reinlesen. Schade, dass mich der zweite leider auch nicht so von sich überzeugen konnte, wobei er eine Spur besser als Band 1 war.
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July 30, 2021
#47 of 60 book reading challenge 2021
As part of my reading challenge this year, I included Debbie Macomber’s Heart of Texas series. Like all her books, this series is made up of fun stories, filled with interesting characters and unexpected turns of events.
Two books into the series, and I can’t wait to keep reading. However, I already know the end will come all too soon.
As part of my reading challenge this year, I included Debbie Macomber’s Heart of Texas series. Like all her books, this series is made up of fun stories, filled with interesting characters and unexpected turns of events.
Two books into the series, and I can’t wait to keep reading. However, I already know the end will come all too soon.
June 8, 2024
Oh those Texas men. Just right for a romance novel.
November 16, 2020
Just couldn’t really get into this .. skip’d thru.
April 2, 2011
Losing her father then watching her mother pack up and sell the home she grew up in and then moving left Ellie Frasier feeling alone. Having a close friend like Glen Patterson new by helped some, running her fathers feed store helped some, but the sorrow was still there. Now that Ellie had gotten an inheritance, Richard Weston saw opportunity to get some money, move up in his life and drive his brother Grady’s best friend Glen crazy. After being friends for so long, Glen was worried that one kiss would ruin everything they had. Finding that kiss all he could think about and then realizing that she was also seeing Richard was about to make him - crazy.
Book 2 ….. I have the whole series now, the first book set up the entire town with characters and their paths. This one just continued in the same way. Got to see more of Savannah, and get to know a few of the others better. The story of Bitter End continues and there is amore set ups made. Another nice and gentle romance with a bit of adventure to add a little suspense. Next up is “Caroline’s Child“, finally going to get to know who the father is.
Book 2 ….. I have the whole series now, the first book set up the entire town with characters and their paths. This one just continued in the same way. Got to see more of Savannah, and get to know a few of the others better. The story of Bitter End continues and there is amore set ups made. Another nice and gentle romance with a bit of adventure to add a little suspense. Next up is “Caroline’s Child“, finally going to get to know who the father is.
March 8, 2022
In " Heart of Texas - Das Glück so nah " sind Elaine und Glen schon ewig beste Freunde und Glen ist in der schweren Zeit nach dem Tod von Elains Vater besonders sie da.
Ohne Glen würde Elaine niemandem Vertrautes mehr in ihrem Leben haben und scheut sich daraum sehr, mehr aus ihrer Freundschaft werden zu lassen, auch wenn sie Gefühle für ihn hegt.
Doch als Richard sich um Elaine bemüht, muss Glen seine Gefühle zu ihr überdenken, wenn er Elaine nicht an einen anderen Mann verlieren möchte.
Kann aus ihrer besonderen Freundschaft Liebe werden und gibt es für beide eine gemeinsame Zukunft?
Die Story hat mich sofort in ihren Bann gebracht, dabei bleibt sie abwechslungsreich sowie spannungsgeladen. Man darf mit Elaine und Glen mitfiebern und die verschiedesten Emotionen erleben. Es gibt einiges zum schmunzeln bis herzhaft zu lachen, so manche mitfühlende Momente und das ein oder andere Tränchen zu vergießen.
Da ich erfahren wollte, ob Glen Elaine von seinen tiefergehenden Gefühlen zu ihr überzeugen konnte und es für sie ein Happy End gab, konnte ich das Buch nicht mehr aus der Hand legen.
Das Buch bekommt von mir eine Lese / Kaufempfehlung und 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sterne.
Ohne Glen würde Elaine niemandem Vertrautes mehr in ihrem Leben haben und scheut sich daraum sehr, mehr aus ihrer Freundschaft werden zu lassen, auch wenn sie Gefühle für ihn hegt.
Doch als Richard sich um Elaine bemüht, muss Glen seine Gefühle zu ihr überdenken, wenn er Elaine nicht an einen anderen Mann verlieren möchte.
Kann aus ihrer besonderen Freundschaft Liebe werden und gibt es für beide eine gemeinsame Zukunft?
Die Story hat mich sofort in ihren Bann gebracht, dabei bleibt sie abwechslungsreich sowie spannungsgeladen. Man darf mit Elaine und Glen mitfiebern und die verschiedesten Emotionen erleben. Es gibt einiges zum schmunzeln bis herzhaft zu lachen, so manche mitfühlende Momente und das ein oder andere Tränchen zu vergießen.
Da ich erfahren wollte, ob Glen Elaine von seinen tiefergehenden Gefühlen zu ihr überzeugen konnte und es für sie ein Happy End gab, konnte ich das Buch nicht mehr aus der Hand legen.
Das Buch bekommt von mir eine Lese / Kaufempfehlung und 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sterne.
March 1, 2022
Wenn aus Freundschaft Liebe wird.
Elaine und Glen lernt man ja schon in Band 1 der Heart of Texas Reihe kennen. Dadurch, dass die Geschichten nicht nur aus den Sichten der beiden Love Interesst geschrieben sind , hat man in Band 1 schon erahnen können um wen es in den Folgebänden gehen wird.
Elaine hat es nicht leicht , aber Glen ist an ihrer Seite. Zuerst sind sich beide unsicher , wie so oft in Friends to Lovers Romanen.
Auch hier bleibt die Tiefe auf der Strecke , es ist unrealistisch , kitschig und Seicht. Man muss wissen auf was man sich einlässt um es wirklich genießen zu können. Es ist aber auch wieder eine Geschichte zum Träumen , von anderen Zeiten im "Wilden Westen" , zum loslassen für eine kurze Zeit. Für Leichtigkeit und Unbekümmertheit, obwohl es schon Dramatik gibt, aber eben nichts was einen aus der Bahn wirft.
Ich freu mich schon auf Band 3, weil ich nochmal zurück möchte. Nochmal den Nostalgiefaktor spüren , die Leichtigkeit und einfach abschalten.
Elaine und Glen lernt man ja schon in Band 1 der Heart of Texas Reihe kennen. Dadurch, dass die Geschichten nicht nur aus den Sichten der beiden Love Interesst geschrieben sind , hat man in Band 1 schon erahnen können um wen es in den Folgebänden gehen wird.
Elaine hat es nicht leicht , aber Glen ist an ihrer Seite. Zuerst sind sich beide unsicher , wie so oft in Friends to Lovers Romanen.
Auch hier bleibt die Tiefe auf der Strecke , es ist unrealistisch , kitschig und Seicht. Man muss wissen auf was man sich einlässt um es wirklich genießen zu können. Es ist aber auch wieder eine Geschichte zum Träumen , von anderen Zeiten im "Wilden Westen" , zum loslassen für eine kurze Zeit. Für Leichtigkeit und Unbekümmertheit, obwohl es schon Dramatik gibt, aber eben nichts was einen aus der Bahn wirft.
Ich freu mich schon auf Band 3, weil ich nochmal zurück möchte. Nochmal den Nostalgiefaktor spüren , die Leichtigkeit und einfach abschalten.
November 2, 2018
Reviewed at Lovin'A Cowboy Romance
Texas Two-Step would be considered a clean, sweet romance by today’s expectations. And I enjoyed this re-read of Ellie and Glen’s falling in love as much as I did the first time I read it. In fact, the 1998 Harlequin paperback is over on my physical bookshelf even now, along with the rest of this series. Yes, I do hold on to the good ones, and I’ll always do a few re-reads of the ones that I keep. Debbie Macomber has gone on to become a best selling author with a worldwide following… and while I do love her books to this day, I still enjoy going back to her beginnings now and then. This title is part of my Flashback Series feature.
I love stepping back in time and visiting with old friends, and Texas Two-Step was no exception. Ellie’s world has turned upside down recently, and the oddness of her life is going to go a bit further before it all comes to a happy ending. After her father’s recent death her mother decided to up and sell Ellie’s childhood home and leave… just move away. Ellie is left still in mourning, still confused by her mother’s actions and operating the feed store on her own. Well, the fact is that no one is really alone in Promise, Texas – even if they want to be. It won’t take long before the town matchmakers decide that Ellie and Glen’s long time friendships should move on up to the next level… or for one nasty piece of work, Richard, to step in with his up to no good plans.
Texas Two-Step moves the general, overall feel of this series along. We’ll get to visit with Savannah again, catch up with some other people in town as well as revisit Bitter Springs briefly. Sometimes best friends turn out to be so much more – and that is exactly what happens with Ellie and Glen. Plus some shenanigans from Richard. Love wins in the end, and we get ready for the next story in this series. I had fun with this one, it was enjoyable to go back to an earlier Debbie Macomber series. If you love her work today, then you’d enjoy going back to some of her earlier series as well.
I own a paperback edition of Texas Two-Step
Texas Two-Step would be considered a clean, sweet romance by today’s expectations. And I enjoyed this re-read of Ellie and Glen’s falling in love as much as I did the first time I read it. In fact, the 1998 Harlequin paperback is over on my physical bookshelf even now, along with the rest of this series. Yes, I do hold on to the good ones, and I’ll always do a few re-reads of the ones that I keep. Debbie Macomber has gone on to become a best selling author with a worldwide following… and while I do love her books to this day, I still enjoy going back to her beginnings now and then. This title is part of my Flashback Series feature.
I love stepping back in time and visiting with old friends, and Texas Two-Step was no exception. Ellie’s world has turned upside down recently, and the oddness of her life is going to go a bit further before it all comes to a happy ending. After her father’s recent death her mother decided to up and sell Ellie’s childhood home and leave… just move away. Ellie is left still in mourning, still confused by her mother’s actions and operating the feed store on her own. Well, the fact is that no one is really alone in Promise, Texas – even if they want to be. It won’t take long before the town matchmakers decide that Ellie and Glen’s long time friendships should move on up to the next level… or for one nasty piece of work, Richard, to step in with his up to no good plans.
Texas Two-Step moves the general, overall feel of this series along. We’ll get to visit with Savannah again, catch up with some other people in town as well as revisit Bitter Springs briefly. Sometimes best friends turn out to be so much more – and that is exactly what happens with Ellie and Glen. Plus some shenanigans from Richard. Love wins in the end, and we get ready for the next story in this series. I had fun with this one, it was enjoyable to go back to an earlier Debbie Macomber series. If you love her work today, then you’d enjoy going back to some of her earlier series as well.
I own a paperback edition of Texas Two-Step
December 23, 2022
Honestly, the only reason I read this was because someone gave me a copy and wanted to know what I thought. Had it not been for that, this book would have never been on my radar.
That being said, I’ll start with what I liked about this book: The story was more entertaining that the first novel in this series, and I use the word entertaining loosely.
Here’s what didn’t work for me: This book is a lot of tell and not a lot of show. Two characters are supposed to be together because everyone in the town thought so, not because the reader is shown the progression said relationship. Also, the men in this novel are infuriating. Couldn’t at least one of them have had some sort of emotional intelligence???
I won’t be continuing on with this series, but maybe I’ll pick up one of Macomber’s more recent works somewhere down the road.
That being said, I’ll start with what I liked about this book: The story was more entertaining that the first novel in this series, and I use the word entertaining loosely.
Here’s what didn’t work for me: This book is a lot of tell and not a lot of show. Two characters are supposed to be together because everyone in the town thought so, not because the reader is shown the progression said relationship. Also, the men in this novel are infuriating. Couldn’t at least one of them have had some sort of emotional intelligence???
I won’t be continuing on with this series, but maybe I’ll pick up one of Macomber’s more recent works somewhere down the road.
April 9, 2024
Such sweet fun. The men of Promise, it seems, are a clumsy lot who struggle to woo the ladies. It's enjoyable to see them stomp about, pulling out their hair and wondering why their extremely blunt methods are not yielding romantic results. That line about cancelling the farrier was hilarious.
Richard continues to be a devious, low-down, no-good schemer who can get away with murder. Savannah's sad-eyed acquiescence to his bullshit is still utterly infuriating, however it was satisfying to see Elsie call him out and not fall for his obvious lies. Although she did still humour him, and pander to some of his shit, which did infuriate me. I swear Debbie Macomber better be working towards some serious just-desserts for this asshole because he really gets on my nerves.
Richard continues to be a devious, low-down, no-good schemer who can get away with murder. Savannah's sad-eyed acquiescence to his bullshit is still utterly infuriating, however it was satisfying to see Elsie call him out and not fall for his obvious lies. Although she did still humour him, and pander to some of his shit, which did infuriate me. I swear Debbie Macomber better be working towards some serious just-desserts for this asshole because he really gets on my nerves.
August 15, 2021
I enjoyed this book 2 in the "heart of Texas" series. Again, I bought this at the local Library Book Sale. I've voluntarily chose to review this and I've given it a 5*. This author touches my heart and I enjoy each one of her stories. Book 2 continues on exploring the characters more and it's connection with the Ghost town. We see more from the bad guy and how things evolve between him and the other characters.
August 10, 2024
Elaine und Glen waren schon immer die besten Freunde. Auf ihn konnte sich Elaine immer verlassen, auch als ihr Vater starb war er tröstend für sie da. Ein Kuss verändert die Unbeschwertheit zwischen ihnen. Beide sehen sie sich mit neuen Augen, wollen aber ihre Freundschaft nicht aufs Spiel setzen.
Dann taucht Richard wieder im Dorf auf. Schon früher hat er für Unruhe gesorgt, was hat er jetzt vor? Als er Elaine schöne Augen macht, weckt er in Glen den Beschützerinstinkt und Eifersucht.
Nette Liebesgeschichte, etwas gar vorhersehbar und prüde.
Dann taucht Richard wieder im Dorf auf. Schon früher hat er für Unruhe gesorgt, was hat er jetzt vor? Als er Elaine schöne Augen macht, weckt er in Glen den Beschützerinstinkt und Eifersucht.
Nette Liebesgeschichte, etwas gar vorhersehbar und prüde.
April 27, 2019
Glenn Patterson and Ellie Frasier have been best friends forever. Then one night Glenn kisses Ellie and everything so different. Richard Weston is busy spending money he doesn't have trying to keep his brother and sister don't find out. He's looking to play a con to cheat more people. Very good read I loved it.
January 1, 2020
I read this ages ago and forgot to post a review, so this is going to be generic at best. Basically, I read the first books in Macomber's series and then I get hooked, and then promptly binge read all the remaining books. That's what happened here. I remember Glen being an idiot, and Richard being a jerk, but the moral of the story is I couldn't stop reading this series once I started.
April 28, 2018
Always enjoy Debbie stories, however, this one ended a little abruptely. Wee could have had the w
Wedding and Gotten them settled. Everything was left unfinished.
It also seemed to be a short book or part of it was just left out.
Wedding and Gotten them settled. Everything was left unfinished.
It also seemed to be a short book or part of it was just left out.
October 14, 2018
This is a wonderful series love Debbie Macomber and her way of working through a small town and making people happy. Love that there is usually a "bad" person and who she utilizes that individual to make it exciting and real.
March 14, 2021
This is a light beach read with sweet characters. It just fell a little flat for me both in the romance and the plot. If you are looking for some light fluff with a little romance, you might enjoy this more than I did.
August 27, 2023
I found this book in the trunk of a junk car at my dads garage, I hid it and read it in secret when I was 12-13 years old haha back then it was the best thing ever cause I wasn’t aloud to read adult romance novels.
March 13, 2024
Ellie and Glen have been friends forever. Will it ever be anything more. Their story will have you ready to strangle them both. And it seems some of the townspeople are not helping their relationship at all. Loved book two in this series. The folks in the town of Promise have stolen my heart.
November 23, 2024
Having characters that don’t know their own feelings is not realistic. Richard is a cliche villain. And this book tries really hard to create problems and misunderstandings because it can’t find a decent plot line other than everyone wants to kiss somebody.
March 28, 2025
Interesting read but…
What a weird ending. Almost like the author just stopped and will pick it up in another book. I normally enjoy Debbie Macomber but I felt we were left holding the bag with this one.
What a weird ending. Almost like the author just stopped and will pick it up in another book. I normally enjoy Debbie Macomber but I felt we were left holding the bag with this one.
May 25, 2017
I loved going back to Promise, Texas and following another romance. On to Caroline's Child and more romance.
November 17, 2017
more like 2 1/2 stars. Just ok.
February 25, 2018
A sweet, feel good story that I thoroughly enjoyed reading. Ellie and Glen were very likable characters. I can’t wait to read more of this series.
March 1, 2018
Book 2 in series. Equally as well written and defined as book 1. Cowboys, pretty girls, bad and good guys with mysteries and romance I to the mix. Light and easy read. Good clean book.
August 6, 2018
Quick, fun summer read.
January 11, 2019
Confusing
Hard to believe anyone is that fence as Glen or that blind as Richards siblings seem to be. Still hard to believe they have kicked him out yet.
Hard to believe anyone is that fence as Glen or that blind as Richards siblings seem to be. Still hard to believe they have kicked him out yet.
May 2, 2019
I must say that I do enjoy Debbie Macomber's romances. I find the stories always make me smile, and there's always something extra in the pages. This was no exception, I really enjoyed this story.
May 28, 2019
A good Macomber read with its fun predictability.
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