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Texas Fortunes Trilogy #3
Emmy's Equal
Get ready for a suspenseful romantic adventure deep in the heart of Texas. Emmy Dane doesn’t want to give up her petticoats and frills for boots and spurs when her family decides to learn ranching in South Texas. Diego Marcelo’s mother tells him God will soon deliver him from his loneliness—but he assures her he has no need of deliverance. . .that is, until Emmy disrupts the entire way of life at the ranch. Can Diego put his jealousy aside before time runs out? And will Emmy admit she’s found her match in the stubborn foreman
319 pages, Paperback
First published October 9, 2009
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Marcia Gruver
15 books25 followersMarcia Gruver, author and creative writing teacher, lives in Texas, and has published various articles, poems, and devotionals. Her novel, Love Never Fails, won third place in the 2007 ACFW Genesis Contest. She is a member of ACFW, Fellowship of Christian Writers, and The Writers View."
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May 6, 2011I love this one most of all three! If I could I would live this book out in my own life!
October 24, 2009
This was another of the giveaway books that I won on Goodreads. I enjoyed traveling back to the old west and visiting with Emmy. It was a nice Christian novel about love conquering all else. I would recommend it to all three of my sisters and my nieces also. It was very well written and kept my interest throughout.
May 20, 2024
I enjoyed this third book in the series better than the first two. It seems the characters that had already appeared in the first book have finally gained some maturity and their behaviour is more believable.
July 21, 2011
Emmy's Equal
Marcia Gruver 2009
ISBN 978-1-60260-207-6
Barbour Publishing
Historical Fiction 1906
This is the third book of The Texas Fortunes series.
Emmy is from Humble, Texas. She always seem to be in some trouble or another as if it finds her. Her parents are going to South Texas so her Aunt Bertha can buy some cattle. Emmy is hoping to go to St. Louis to visit with Charity, Aunt Bertha's daughter, who is like a sister to her. Charity married and now has a son. Her parents decide she will come with. Emmy dreads this as her father has been distant with her for many years. He traveled often and she grew close to their ranch hand, Nash, who was more like a father to her. They are going to be staying at the Rawson Ranch, a friend of her fathers from England that he has not seen for many a year.
Diego has spent many years searching for who he is. His father was a Spaniard and his mother Choctaw. After his fathers death they moved back with the Choctaw people until Diego grew restless and went in search of any relations of his father. When he ended up working on the Rawson Ranch and became foreman he built a small home for his mother and moved her with him. Mr. Rawson treated him as his son, if only he would have treated his own son as well. Cutty was always trying to please his father but ranching was not his desire.
We see how important it is to wait upon God for the right person to spend our life with. Diego feels that Greta Rawson is the most beautiful woman and that he should court her. His mother disagrees. When Emily Dane arrives at the ranch with her family Diego is smitten. Suddenly Greta pales next to Emmy.
Diego's mother sees the fire in Emmy and rejects her immediately. Before Emmy had accepted the Lord she was more like the girl others assumed she was. Because of her beauty all havoc breaks out. Greta is jealous, Diego and Cutty's relationship changes, Rosita the cook don't like her because she feels she is bewitching the men and causing trouble.
Received book from NetGalley for review
Marcia Gruver 2009
ISBN 978-1-60260-207-6
Barbour Publishing
Historical Fiction 1906
This is the third book of The Texas Fortunes series.
Emmy is from Humble, Texas. She always seem to be in some trouble or another as if it finds her. Her parents are going to South Texas so her Aunt Bertha can buy some cattle. Emmy is hoping to go to St. Louis to visit with Charity, Aunt Bertha's daughter, who is like a sister to her. Charity married and now has a son. Her parents decide she will come with. Emmy dreads this as her father has been distant with her for many years. He traveled often and she grew close to their ranch hand, Nash, who was more like a father to her. They are going to be staying at the Rawson Ranch, a friend of her fathers from England that he has not seen for many a year.
Diego has spent many years searching for who he is. His father was a Spaniard and his mother Choctaw. After his fathers death they moved back with the Choctaw people until Diego grew restless and went in search of any relations of his father. When he ended up working on the Rawson Ranch and became foreman he built a small home for his mother and moved her with him. Mr. Rawson treated him as his son, if only he would have treated his own son as well. Cutty was always trying to please his father but ranching was not his desire.
We see how important it is to wait upon God for the right person to spend our life with. Diego feels that Greta Rawson is the most beautiful woman and that he should court her. His mother disagrees. When Emily Dane arrives at the ranch with her family Diego is smitten. Suddenly Greta pales next to Emmy.
Diego's mother sees the fire in Emmy and rejects her immediately. Before Emmy had accepted the Lord she was more like the girl others assumed she was. Because of her beauty all havoc breaks out. Greta is jealous, Diego and Cutty's relationship changes, Rosita the cook don't like her because she feels she is bewitching the men and causing trouble.
Received book from NetGalley for review
October 15, 2009
The book centers around two families who, the Danes and the Rawsons, most specifically the children. Emily (Emmy) Dane doesn't want to go with her parents and her "Aunt" Bertha to South Texas partly because she would have to spend a significant amount of time with her stern father, however she is forced to travel there with them. Bertha wants to buy cattle and learn about ranching and the Rawsons are suggested because Mr. Rawson and Mr. Dane are old friends, hence the reason for the trip.
Diego is the foreman at the Rawson's ranch and like a son to Mr. Rawson much to Cuddy Rawson's envy. Despite feeling the sting of disapproval from his father for not being a good rancher, Cuddy and Diego became friends. Greta Rawson is attracted to Diego, however as soon as the pretty Emmy Dane shows up, both Cuddy and Diego both set their sights on her. Emmy and Cuddy find common ground in sharing the pains of feeling unloved by their fathers, however Emmy is more attracted to Diego romantically. This causes a rift in the relationship between Cuddy and Diego, and some drama ensues.
Mr. Rawson, Mr. and Mrs. Dane and Bertha set out on a trip to buy some cattle which takes longer then expected causing worry back at the Rawson ranch, with reason too.
The theme of a father's love and the love of God the Father, plays into the plot especially Cuddy's life.
I have not read the previous books in the series, but I would like to now because I feel I could gain better incite into some of the previous history of the characters that was glossed over in this book. The cover... the girl on the cover doesn't look like she has naturally blond hair like the main character is supposed to have (at least to me), but that is my biggest annoyance with the book, any others were very minor. I received a copy of the book through a Goodreads giveaway.
Diego is the foreman at the Rawson's ranch and like a son to Mr. Rawson much to Cuddy Rawson's envy. Despite feeling the sting of disapproval from his father for not being a good rancher, Cuddy and Diego became friends. Greta Rawson is attracted to Diego, however as soon as the pretty Emmy Dane shows up, both Cuddy and Diego both set their sights on her. Emmy and Cuddy find common ground in sharing the pains of feeling unloved by their fathers, however Emmy is more attracted to Diego romantically. This causes a rift in the relationship between Cuddy and Diego, and some drama ensues.
Mr. Rawson, Mr. and Mrs. Dane and Bertha set out on a trip to buy some cattle which takes longer then expected causing worry back at the Rawson ranch, with reason too.
The theme of a father's love and the love of God the Father, plays into the plot especially Cuddy's life.
I have not read the previous books in the series, but I would like to now because I feel I could gain better incite into some of the previous history of the characters that was glossed over in this book. The cover... the girl on the cover doesn't look like she has naturally blond hair like the main character is supposed to have (at least to me), but that is my biggest annoyance with the book, any others were very minor. I received a copy of the book through a Goodreads giveaway.
December 3, 2009
Emmy Dane is very upset that her parents are making her go along as they escort her Mama's best friend, Bertha (Bertie) Bloom, to Carrizo Springs, Texas. She would rather travel to St. Louis to see her best friend, Charity, Aunt Bertie's daughter. Charity has just recently had her first baby and Emmy is anxious for a visit.
Emmy's relationship with her father, Willem, is strained at best. She can't figure out why he is always losing his patience with her, or why he doesn't seem to love her. Did she do something wrong in her childhood to cause these feelings? She can remember happier times, but all of a sudden everything seemed to change; Emmy really misses that closeness with her father.
Diego (Isi) Marcelo is the foreman at the Rawson's Twisted-R Ranch. He lives on the ranch with his mother, Melatha, in her humble jacal. She has taught him the ways of his Choctaw ancestors, as well as his father's Spanish heritage. As the ranch foreman, Diego feels like a part of the family, especially since ranch owner, John Rawson, treats him better than his own son, Cuthbert (Cuddy). Diego tries to get father and son to talk through their differences, but disaster strikes before they have a chance. Even though Cuddy and Diego have a falling-out, they're there for each other when trouble comes, besides, what are "brothers" for?
Even though this book was enjoyable, it isn't my favorite of the series. It took me awhile to get into the story, but about halfway through, my interest was finally piqued. If you enjoy historical romances that involve cowboys, cattle drives, banditos, and romantic conflict...this book is for you! Be sure to read the first two books in the series first, Diamond Duo and Chasing Charity, since they do continue with the same characters.
*This book was purchased by me and will be passed on to my sister, to add to her collection.*
Emmy's relationship with her father, Willem, is strained at best. She can't figure out why he is always losing his patience with her, or why he doesn't seem to love her. Did she do something wrong in her childhood to cause these feelings? She can remember happier times, but all of a sudden everything seemed to change; Emmy really misses that closeness with her father.
Diego (Isi) Marcelo is the foreman at the Rawson's Twisted-R Ranch. He lives on the ranch with his mother, Melatha, in her humble jacal. She has taught him the ways of his Choctaw ancestors, as well as his father's Spanish heritage. As the ranch foreman, Diego feels like a part of the family, especially since ranch owner, John Rawson, treats him better than his own son, Cuthbert (Cuddy). Diego tries to get father and son to talk through their differences, but disaster strikes before they have a chance. Even though Cuddy and Diego have a falling-out, they're there for each other when trouble comes, besides, what are "brothers" for?
Even though this book was enjoyable, it isn't my favorite of the series. It took me awhile to get into the story, but about halfway through, my interest was finally piqued. If you enjoy historical romances that involve cowboys, cattle drives, banditos, and romantic conflict...this book is for you! Be sure to read the first two books in the series first, Diamond Duo and Chasing Charity, since they do continue with the same characters.
*This book was purchased by me and will be passed on to my sister, to add to her collection.*
November 10, 2011
Review: Emmy's Equal by Gruver, Marcia
5 STARS
I really enjoyed reading Emmy's Equal. Emily is fiesty and does not give up.
We first meet Emmy by an old well and she talks Nash into helping her go down the well looking for a hankie she lost.
Her parents and her Aunt Bertha are going on a trip to learn about cattle ranching down to South Texas. Emmy wants to go visit her friend Charity in St. Louis or stay home while they are away. Emmy's father William will not hear of her traveling so far or staying home by herself.
Emmy is 21 blond and beautiful living in Humble, Texas in 1906. She loves her parents but thinks her father does not love her because of his harshness to her.
On the Twisted-R Ranch lives Mrs Katherine Rawson her husband John Rawson owners,their son Cuddy, daughter is Greta. Diego his forman and lives in the bunk house with the other workers. Diego's Mom lives near the big house in one room house.
Before they had guests on the ranch Greta has been flirting with Diego's and Diego's had been thinking to ask her father if he could court her.
Both Cubby and Diego were both taken by Emmy's looks and started to compete for her attentions which left Greta jealous. Diego's mom Melatha was afraid either girl would not be right for her son. Cubby drinks a lot, his father is always holding Diego as an example and wants Cubby to be more like him.
The story keeps you interested and has lots of drama. Good clean story, has a lot of conflicts with everyone interacting together. Also has some faith but does not throw it in too much.
I would like to read some other books in this series. I was given this ebook to read in exchange for honest reviews by Netgalley.
reviewed on readalot blog
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5 STARS
I really enjoyed reading Emmy's Equal. Emily is fiesty and does not give up.
We first meet Emmy by an old well and she talks Nash into helping her go down the well looking for a hankie she lost.
Her parents and her Aunt Bertha are going on a trip to learn about cattle ranching down to South Texas. Emmy wants to go visit her friend Charity in St. Louis or stay home while they are away. Emmy's father William will not hear of her traveling so far or staying home by herself.
Emmy is 21 blond and beautiful living in Humble, Texas in 1906. She loves her parents but thinks her father does not love her because of his harshness to her.
On the Twisted-R Ranch lives Mrs Katherine Rawson her husband John Rawson owners,their son Cuddy, daughter is Greta. Diego his forman and lives in the bunk house with the other workers. Diego's Mom lives near the big house in one room house.
Before they had guests on the ranch Greta has been flirting with Diego's and Diego's had been thinking to ask her father if he could court her.
Both Cubby and Diego were both taken by Emmy's looks and started to compete for her attentions which left Greta jealous. Diego's mom Melatha was afraid either girl would not be right for her son. Cubby drinks a lot, his father is always holding Diego as an example and wants Cubby to be more like him.
The story keeps you interested and has lots of drama. Good clean story, has a lot of conflicts with everyone interacting together. Also has some faith but does not throw it in too much.
I would like to read some other books in this series. I was given this ebook to read in exchange for honest reviews by Netgalley.
reviewed on readalot blog
http://readalot-rhonda1111.blogspot.c...
August 6, 2010
Title: EMMY’S EQUAL
Author: Marcia Gruver
Publisher: Barbour Books
October 2009
ISBN: 978-1-60260-207-6
Genre: inspirational/historical
Emily Dane is a rather immature 21 years old, used to getting her way. She is devastated when her family decides to take a trip to southern Texas, and begs to go to St. Louis to visit Charity, but her parents disagree and insist that she accompanies them on their trip. Emmy vows to hate every minute of it and is determined to make the trip miserable.
Ranch foreman Diego Marcelo believes he’s in love with the Ranch owner’s daughter, but his Choctaw mother insists that she is not the one. His mother insists that the one who will ease his loneliness will come from the north. Diego scoffs, insisting he is not so lonely, but is happy as things are.
When Emmy arrives, Diego finds himself jealous over the attention that his boss’ son pays Emmy. Both Diego and Emmy possess strong wills and find themselves clashing at every turn. Will they be able to surrender their wills and work together to prevent certain disasters?
EMMY’S EQUAL is the third book in the Texas Fortunes series by Mr. Gruver, but it easily stands alone. I enjoyed getting to know Emmy and Diego and the different challenges that each of them faced.
I did find Emmy quite a bit immature acting, doing some incredibly stupid things, mostly at the beginning of the book. I was shocked to read that she was 21 years old, the way she was acting, I thought much younger. The sparks between Diego and Emmy were entertaining, and I did hope that the two would mature and find love and happiness. $10.97. 320 pages.
Author: Marcia Gruver
Publisher: Barbour Books
October 2009
ISBN: 978-1-60260-207-6
Genre: inspirational/historical
Emily Dane is a rather immature 21 years old, used to getting her way. She is devastated when her family decides to take a trip to southern Texas, and begs to go to St. Louis to visit Charity, but her parents disagree and insist that she accompanies them on their trip. Emmy vows to hate every minute of it and is determined to make the trip miserable.
Ranch foreman Diego Marcelo believes he’s in love with the Ranch owner’s daughter, but his Choctaw mother insists that she is not the one. His mother insists that the one who will ease his loneliness will come from the north. Diego scoffs, insisting he is not so lonely, but is happy as things are.
When Emmy arrives, Diego finds himself jealous over the attention that his boss’ son pays Emmy. Both Diego and Emmy possess strong wills and find themselves clashing at every turn. Will they be able to surrender their wills and work together to prevent certain disasters?
EMMY’S EQUAL is the third book in the Texas Fortunes series by Mr. Gruver, but it easily stands alone. I enjoyed getting to know Emmy and Diego and the different challenges that each of them faced.
I did find Emmy quite a bit immature acting, doing some incredibly stupid things, mostly at the beginning of the book. I was shocked to read that she was 21 years old, the way she was acting, I thought much younger. The sparks between Diego and Emmy were entertaining, and I did hope that the two would mature and find love and happiness. $10.97. 320 pages.
May 4, 2012
Emmy heads with her family to south Texas because her aunt wants to learn about growing cattle and her Pa has a friend who does just that. Emmy does not even want to go but has no choice and is not happy about it. Diego is the Forman of the ranch they are heading too. He is not a blood relation of the owner but is almost family. Will Emmy find happiness deep in the heart of Texas?
Okay I really did not enjoy this book. I could write more about the plot but honestly this book just was not that interesting to me The story sounded good and the author does an okay job but in the end I was like why did I just read this book? The author tried to tell this story from way to many characters, Emmy, Diego, Diego’s mother and Emmy’s mother. Just to many angles and I feel I never got to know any of them that well. I felt the main characters where not explored enough. The romance was flat they feel in love with out barely even talking to each other.
I did enjoy learning about deep Texas and I felt the author did a good job of bring the time period to life. The story was just interesting enough I did read the whole book but not interesting enough to go back and read the first two books of the series. If you like historical romance you might like this book but read the reviews first or download the first chapter before you buy.
Okay I really did not enjoy this book. I could write more about the plot but honestly this book just was not that interesting to me The story sounded good and the author does an okay job but in the end I was like why did I just read this book? The author tried to tell this story from way to many characters, Emmy, Diego, Diego’s mother and Emmy’s mother. Just to many angles and I feel I never got to know any of them that well. I felt the main characters where not explored enough. The romance was flat they feel in love with out barely even talking to each other.
I did enjoy learning about deep Texas and I felt the author did a good job of bring the time period to life. The story was just interesting enough I did read the whole book but not interesting enough to go back and read the first two books of the series. If you like historical romance you might like this book but read the reviews first or download the first chapter before you buy.
February 19, 2010
Journey back to Humble, Texas one last time! When we last saw Emmy Dane, she was reconciling with her best friend Charity Bloom. Now we get to see her on her own in EMMY'S EQUAL, the third book in the Texas Fortunes series.
Emmy is on a trip with her parents and Bertha Bloom to Carrizo Springs, Texas, and she is not happy about it one bit. Then she meets ranch foreman Diego Marcelo and things start to look up. Diego is trying to run the Twisted R Ranch, despite constant disagreements with John Rawson's son Cuddy and his own mother. Having the Blooms and Danes as guests is not making this task any easier for him. When an unexpected situation arises, Diego and Emmy will have to learn to work together, or risk losing the ones they love.
EMMY'S EQUAL is a great ending to this trilogy, seamlessly returning readers to scenes from the first book, reviewed here. Emmy was the most interesting character for me, as she was so tough and selfish. Gruver has a gentle yet powerful writing style that captures the richness and simplicity of the times, as well as the dangers and ruggedness of the unfamiliar terrain.
Emmy is on a trip with her parents and Bertha Bloom to Carrizo Springs, Texas, and she is not happy about it one bit. Then she meets ranch foreman Diego Marcelo and things start to look up. Diego is trying to run the Twisted R Ranch, despite constant disagreements with John Rawson's son Cuddy and his own mother. Having the Blooms and Danes as guests is not making this task any easier for him. When an unexpected situation arises, Diego and Emmy will have to learn to work together, or risk losing the ones they love.
EMMY'S EQUAL is a great ending to this trilogy, seamlessly returning readers to scenes from the first book, reviewed here. Emmy was the most interesting character for me, as she was so tough and selfish. Gruver has a gentle yet powerful writing style that captures the richness and simplicity of the times, as well as the dangers and ruggedness of the unfamiliar terrain.
January 23, 2016
EMMY'S EQUAL is a historical romance set in South Texas. When Emmy's father and mother decide to accompany Emmy's Aunt Bertha to Texas to research the cattle industry, Emmy is forced to go with them. Once there, she is immediately attracted to Diego Marcelo the foreman of the sprawling Twisted-R Ranch. But she's not the only one smitten. Cuddy Rawson the ranch owner's son immediately takes notice of Emmy. While Cuddy acts on his feelings, Diego secretly is attracted to the fair-haired Emmy. While these three tried to sort out their feelings for one another, one calamity after another strikes Emmy's family and Mr. Rawson as they seek after prized cattle for Aunt Bertha to purchase.
EMMY'S EQUAL was rich in storytelling and kept a pretty even pace. The uniqueness to the characters, and the circumstances that both pulled them apart and brought them together, while not altogether original, were told in a way that I felt was fresh and creative. Everyone loves an old fashioned lover's triangle, but at times, I felt some scenes were breezed over too quickly. Overall, I enjoyed EMMY'S EQUAL and the characters Marica Gruver created.
EMMY'S EQUAL was rich in storytelling and kept a pretty even pace. The uniqueness to the characters, and the circumstances that both pulled them apart and brought them together, while not altogether original, were told in a way that I felt was fresh and creative. Everyone loves an old fashioned lover's triangle, but at times, I felt some scenes were breezed over too quickly. Overall, I enjoyed EMMY'S EQUAL and the characters Marica Gruver created.
January 17, 2010
The book starts a little slow but hold on as it won't take long before you are enthralled in the book.
Emmy is forced to go with her parents to South Texas to visit an old friend of her father's. Like a lot of young women she prefers to go to St. Louis to her Sister's and see the new baby. She is so full of anger that she cannot submit to God for sometime. I think we can all relate to Emmy in a lot of ways.
Diego is part Indian and the Ranch boss has adopted him like a son to help at the Ranch. He thinks of him as family. The friendship and rivilary of Diego and Cuddy are like most sibblings dealing with issues.
When Bertha, a friend of Emmy's Mother's, wants to buy some cattle, the adventure really gets interesting. Caught in danger and all from there on you are so caught up in the book you do not lay it down. You hold your breath and feel a part of the characters.
All through this book you will find encouragement to lift your spirits. I know as I was dealing with some rough issues in my life and this book was so helpful to bring rest to my soul.
Emmy is forced to go with her parents to South Texas to visit an old friend of her father's. Like a lot of young women she prefers to go to St. Louis to her Sister's and see the new baby. She is so full of anger that she cannot submit to God for sometime. I think we can all relate to Emmy in a lot of ways.
Diego is part Indian and the Ranch boss has adopted him like a son to help at the Ranch. He thinks of him as family. The friendship and rivilary of Diego and Cuddy are like most sibblings dealing with issues.
When Bertha, a friend of Emmy's Mother's, wants to buy some cattle, the adventure really gets interesting. Caught in danger and all from there on you are so caught up in the book you do not lay it down. You hold your breath and feel a part of the characters.
All through this book you will find encouragement to lift your spirits. I know as I was dealing with some rough issues in my life and this book was so helpful to bring rest to my soul.
February 10, 2017
Enjoyed this book a lot...Will Emmy find love in Carrizo Springs, Texas with a strong willed Ranch hand or with the guy who is like a brother to the ranch hand?
October 28, 2009
After a slow start, this one picked up and was enjoyable. The characters were likeable and grow on you. Diego Marcelo is the strong, handsome, exotic ranch foreman who is like a second son to the ranch owner. He is also best friends with the owner's son Cuddy. When Emmy and her family arrive at the Twisted-R ranch for a visit, both men are immediately taken with her beauty. And, Emmy is the spoiled little girl who, predictably, grows up and wins the heart of Diego.
Diego's heritage is Hispanic and Native-American and the look into the differences in culture was interesting.
With cattle drives, prairie fires, rustlers and thieves, this South Texas adventure is somewhat predictable, but also entertaining and a nice diversion. It's an easy, Christian read. Not too preachy, but God is definitely a part of some of the characters' lives.
Diego's heritage is Hispanic and Native-American and the look into the differences in culture was interesting.
With cattle drives, prairie fires, rustlers and thieves, this South Texas adventure is somewhat predictable, but also entertaining and a nice diversion. It's an easy, Christian read. Not too preachy, but God is definitely a part of some of the characters' lives.
February 4, 2013
A nice clean cut romance. Not a steamy read but a nice love story.
Emmy is rather spoiled and a brat most of the time. But other than that this was a fun book. The characters we well written and the pace was great. It also seemed one calamity after another occurred keeping the book hopping!
I really hate reading series out of order because I think it will spoil story arcs. But I read this one out of sequence. Now I need to go back and read the first two books because I have to know the stories!
Cover Art - Nice simple pic. Nothing too eye-catching. If I were stopped at the checkout and it were sitting there I would look at it but if it were on a shelf with other romances it might not stand a chance of a second glance.
*Disclosure: This ebook was provided to me free of charge through for the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments, and ratings are my own.*
Emmy is rather spoiled and a brat most of the time. But other than that this was a fun book. The characters we well written and the pace was great. It also seemed one calamity after another occurred keeping the book hopping!
I really hate reading series out of order because I think it will spoil story arcs. But I read this one out of sequence. Now I need to go back and read the first two books because I have to know the stories!
Cover Art - Nice simple pic. Nothing too eye-catching. If I were stopped at the checkout and it were sitting there I would look at it but if it were on a shelf with other romances it might not stand a chance of a second glance.
*Disclosure: This ebook was provided to me free of charge through for the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments, and ratings are my own.*
May 10, 2016
Emmy is a headstrong and foolish young woman who is trying to learn to live in keeping with her new found faith in Jesus. Set in 1906, Emmy’s Equal is the story of a journey to Carrizo Springs, Texas that brings truth, healing and love. The themes of reconciliation and how our preconceived notions and expectations contribute to our problems were especially poignant.
I had trouble getting into the book at the beginning, but the characters grew on me as the story progressed.
Emmy’s Equal is the third book in the Texas Fortunes Series. The story stood on it’s own, however, the numerous references to what had gone before made me believe that I might have enjoyed the story more if I had started at the beginning of the series.
I had trouble getting into the book at the beginning, but the characters grew on me as the story progressed.
Emmy’s Equal is the third book in the Texas Fortunes Series. The story stood on it’s own, however, the numerous references to what had gone before made me believe that I might have enjoyed the story more if I had started at the beginning of the series.
January 8, 2010
Let me start by saying I don’t usually like romance stories. This was one of many I have read recently that was not all mushy-gooey. When Aunt Bertha decides to check out cattle ranching in Texas, Emmy’s parents decide to go with her and they are dragging Emmy along with them. Upon arrival, Emmy finds herself being admired by handsome Diego Marcel, the foreman of the ranch and the ranch owner’s son Cuddy Rawson. Emmy finds herself in a situation full of jealousy. Only one man can win. I enjoyed this book very much and look forward to reading more by this author.
October 29, 2009
This book was a little different from what I usually read. However, it was interesing. I covered a lot of relationships. Diego with his mother. Emmy with her parents. The friendship of old friends. It also covered a budding romance, turbulent times in South Texas, death, cowboys, a trail ride. What I learned from this book is that I am glad I didn't live during that time. I'm a born in Texas woman but I do like my creature comforts. Diego was part Indian and Emmy was not, but she proved to be his equal, and her parents finally approved of their
friendship.
friendship.
November 1, 2009
I won this book in a giveaway, and read it, the third book in the series, without reading the first two books. It had a story that stood up on its own, with no real need to read the other books unless you wanted a more in-depth picture of the characters.
I enjoyed the story and most of the characters. However, the plot/story was more realistic than the characters. There was too much "sugar, honey, sweetheart," etc. This was quite annoying, as most people do not speak this way.
Probably a good read for young teenagers.
I enjoyed the story and most of the characters. However, the plot/story was more realistic than the characters. There was too much "sugar, honey, sweetheart," etc. This was quite annoying, as most people do not speak this way.
Probably a good read for young teenagers.
June 24, 2015
I got this book free and needed to review it. I might not have finished it otherwise. The description lead me to believe it would mainly be a romance (which I have no problem reading), but the romance wasn't that great. The attraction between Diego and Emmy seemed to just be physical. Just because Emmy is the most beautiful person Diego's ever seen doesn't mean she's a good match for him.
There were a few twists during their adventures in south Texas, but the book seemed slow and the last 100 pages were LONG waiting for everything to wrap up.
There were a few twists during their adventures in south Texas, but the book seemed slow and the last 100 pages were LONG waiting for everything to wrap up.
April 23, 2010
I think it was ridiculous that Emmy and Diego were just magically in love when they hardly had a conversation during the book. Also, with such lack of conversation how did they know that the other was a Christian? I also have a problem with the fact that Emmy never gets to prove herself, but only acts the unfortunate fool female who tries, but isn't quite able to help out. As such a headstrong and passionate girl, I think her disastrous search trips only helped to dampen her character, not develop it. The book had good writing, but unfortunate story flaws.
January 27, 2012
'Emmy's Equal' is a Christian-based historical romance set in Texas in 1906. Although it is the last book in this trilogy I hadn't read either of the others but that didn't spoil anything for me. It starts off slowly but doesn't take long to develop into a wonderful rich story, which I thoroughly enjoyed. One of the main characters, Emily (or Emmy as she prefers to be called), starts off very immature and to begin with I wondered if it was going to put me off the book but as the story develops she matures and becomes an integral part of the plot. I highly recommend this book.
October 20, 2009
This is a good love story where Emmy has to learn to go with her parents on a trip to South Texas where she would rather go and visit her friend Charity to see her new baby. She meets Diego on the ranch of her hosts and gets to know him though she starts up a friendship with the Diego's boss's son. When his father and her family are late in coming back from a cattle drive both Diego and Emmy find out that they are a match for each other in strubboness.
March 23, 2012
A quick easy read, Emmy's Equal is filled with flat, stereotypical characters. Emmy acts as if she's about 8 instead of 21, and the rest of the characters seem to plod along clumsily through the story, reacting as necessary to move the story along and not how I would normally imagine people to react. I realize this is the third in a series of books, but I didn't feel as if any of the characters were really filled out believably.
November 10, 2009
My husband won this book in the first reads giveaway. I checked out the other two books in this series from the library. Out of the three books, I think I like this one the best. There was plenty of suspense and I couldn't put the book down. I'm surprised that I am actually disapointed that the story is over. I wonder if there will be a fourth book?
October 28, 2009
Finished Emmy's Equal. This had subtle romantic suspense laced into a sweet drama about faith, family, and life on a Texas ranch. I highly recommended it to those interested in historical fiction and romance. While this book is part of a series, they are only minimally connected and can be read independently.
January 5, 2010
I ended up winning this book in a good reads giveaway. I read it and really enjoyed it. I was worried that since it was the third book in the Texas Fortunes series that I might not be in the loop with the plot and the characters. But everything just flowed. I enjoy these types of romance books that are more wholesome.
Thanks.
Melanie
Thanks.
Melanie
October 18, 2009
This is another book I won on Goodreads. It was an easy read, had good character development and a believable story line. Some of it was predictable, but it was fun reading the trevails of the characters. Could definitely see a series with this.
November 30, 2009
This is a good book, there was not anything in there that I was not so sure about. I would have liked Marcia to talk more about how Emmy needed to trust in God rather than people; but other than that it was a good book!
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October 1, 2009I won this book in the first reads giveaway!
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