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Women of Primrose Creek #2
Christy
They are the women of Primrose Creek, and their strength and passion is a match for the Nevada frontier they call home. Linda Lael Miller masterfully captures the hardships and dangers of a country swept by the winds of war -- and the daring and determination, the hopes and dreams of four unforgettable women -- in a thrilling new series. Christy An elegant jewel from an English finishing school, Christy McQuarry was bound to turn heads when she and her younger sister, Megan, came to settle in Primrose Creek. Town marshall Zachary Shaw knows that Christy sees what few men in the rugged pioneer town can a secure future and a comfortable home. But he is not immune to Christy's charms.... A wild attraction sparks between the lady and the marshal, but Christy -- left penniless after her mother's death -- cannot afford the distraction of such an unpredictable and reckless passion. Promising her hand to the local lumber baron, lovely Christy stubbornly tries to ignore the lawman who makes her heart pound wildly at every glance. But Zachary Shaw is just as determined -- to win her love for a lifetime.
152 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 1, 2000
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About the author
Linda Lael Miller
553 books3,223 followersThe daughter of a town marshal, Linda Lael Miller is a #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of more than 100 historical and contemporary novels, most of which reflect her love of the West. Raised in Northport, Washington, Linda pursued her wanderlust, living in London and Arizona and traveling the world before returning to the state of her birth to settle down on a spacious property outside Spokane.
Linda traces the birth of her writing career to the day when a Northport teacher told her that the stories she was writing were good, that she just might have a future in writing. Later, when she decided to write novels, she endured her share of rejection before she sold Fletcher’s Woman in 1983 to Pocket Books. Since then, Linda has successfully published historicals, contemporaries, paranormals, mysteries and thrillers before coming home, in a literal sense, and concentrating on novels with a Western flavor. For her devotion to her craft, the Romance Writers of America awarded her their prestigious Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007.
Long a passionate Civil War buff, Linda has studied the era avidly for almost thirty years. She has read literally hundreds of books on the subject, explored numerous battlegrounds and made many visits to her favorite, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where she has witnessed re-enactments of the legendary clash between North and South. Linda explores that turbulent time in The Yankee Widow, a May 7, 2019 MIRA Books hardcover, also available in digital and audiobook formats.
Dedicated to helping others, “The First Lady of the West” personally financed fifteen years of her Linda Lael Miller Scholarships for Women, which she awarded to women 25 years and older who were seeking to improve their lot in life through education. She anticipates that her next charitable endeavors will benefit four-legged critters.
More information about Linda and her novels is available at www.lindalaelmiller.com, on Facebook and from Nancy Berland Public Relations, nancy@nancyberland.com, 405-206-4748.
Linda traces the birth of her writing career to the day when a Northport teacher told her that the stories she was writing were good, that she just might have a future in writing. Later, when she decided to write novels, she endured her share of rejection before she sold Fletcher’s Woman in 1983 to Pocket Books. Since then, Linda has successfully published historicals, contemporaries, paranormals, mysteries and thrillers before coming home, in a literal sense, and concentrating on novels with a Western flavor. For her devotion to her craft, the Romance Writers of America awarded her their prestigious Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007.
Long a passionate Civil War buff, Linda has studied the era avidly for almost thirty years. She has read literally hundreds of books on the subject, explored numerous battlegrounds and made many visits to her favorite, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where she has witnessed re-enactments of the legendary clash between North and South. Linda explores that turbulent time in The Yankee Widow, a May 7, 2019 MIRA Books hardcover, also available in digital and audiobook formats.
Dedicated to helping others, “The First Lady of the West” personally financed fifteen years of her Linda Lael Miller Scholarships for Women, which she awarded to women 25 years and older who were seeking to improve their lot in life through education. She anticipates that her next charitable endeavors will benefit four-legged critters.
More information about Linda and her novels is available at www.lindalaelmiller.com, on Facebook and from Nancy Berland Public Relations, nancy@nancyberland.com, 405-206-4748.
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May 10, 2021
Really sweet book about a girl willing to sacrifice everything for her family except her pride until she meets a man.
March 22, 2025
Definitely my favorite so far.
Probably my favorite of the series. Christy isn't my favorite sister but I did love Zachary. I thought he was so sweet and pretty easy going, compared to other MMCs by LLM. I liked that he was patient for her to realize that she should marry for love and not money. I didn't like to see her trying to pursue Jake. But the scene with her, Zachary and the Native American baby they were trying to save were so sweet.
Probably my favorite of the series. Christy isn't my favorite sister but I did love Zachary. I thought he was so sweet and pretty easy going, compared to other MMCs by LLM. I liked that he was patient for her to realize that she should marry for love and not money. I didn't like to see her trying to pursue Jake. But the scene with her, Zachary and the Native American baby they were trying to save were so sweet.
July 24, 2017
Mnohem lepší než první díl.
s. 41 Kdybyste chtěla ten šperk po matce zpátky
Neřekla mu, že je po matce.
Nemyslím, že bych kdy četla knihu, kde by se tak podivně skloňovalo jméno „Jake“ - z Jakeho pěstí, fér ani vůči Jakemu, neposkytne Jakemu atd.
s. 9 a nelidně přecházela
s. 29 vodu“
s. 42 nepochybuji.“ pokračila Christy rameny
s. 74 světě,.“
s. 80 a ni shlíželá
s. 119 rady,“
Christy se...
s. 41 Kdybyste chtěla ten šperk po matce zpátky
Neřekla mu, že je po matce.
Nemyslím, že bych kdy četla knihu, kde by se tak podivně skloňovalo jméno „Jake“ - z Jakeho pěstí, fér ani vůči Jakemu, neposkytne Jakemu atd.
s. 9 a nelidně přecházela
s. 29 vodu“
s. 42 nepochybuji.“ pokračila Christy rameny
s. 74 světě,.“
s. 80 a ni shlíželá
s. 119 rady,“
Christy se...
January 23, 2023
This second book in a series about four women who inherit a plot of land in the Nevada Territory after the Civil War finds new marshal Zachary Shaw attracted to Christy the moment she and her sister arrive in Primrose Creek. But Christy is determined to ignore her heart, and Zachary needs to convince her that they belong together.
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November 16, 2017
The second on of the series. Christy wants Jake Vigil but Zachary seems to get in her way.
Fighting it is just making Christy crazy until she realizes that Zachary if the one for her.
They find the love that is meant for them. They work out their problems and come together.
Fighting it is just making Christy crazy until she realizes that Zachary if the one for her.
They find the love that is meant for them. They work out their problems and come together.
February 26, 2023
I listened to the audiobook read by Rebecca Mitchell. This second in the Women of Primrose Creek series is significantly better than the first. I enjoyed Christy’s story and am intrigued to learn more about the McQuarry family secret, so I’ll have to finish this series.
December 23, 2018
Quick, cute read
May 29, 2019
Good
While I enjoyed most of the book I didn’t like the fortune hunting nature of Christy. She was not worth her salt in the beginning.
While I enjoyed most of the book I didn’t like the fortune hunting nature of Christy. She was not worth her salt in the beginning.
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June 13, 2021Slow but sweet!
Christy's story was good though slow in the beginning. I enjoyed it anyway. I still will read it again. I like Linda Lael Miller as an author of many good books.
Christy's story was good though slow in the beginning. I enjoyed it anyway. I still will read it again. I like Linda Lael Miller as an author of many good books.
May 14, 2022
predicable
This is the kind of book that is overly transparent.
Simple, typical plot. The build up to end was anticlimactic for me.
This is the kind of book that is overly transparent.
Simple, typical plot. The build up to end was anticlimactic for me.
April 1, 2023
Christy by Linda Lael Miller – Zachary has his work cut out for him cracking Christy’s walls! Happy Reading!
May 16, 2023
Christy
First in series of women of primrose creek. Good story of women of the west and the struggle of life and love
First in series of women of primrose creek. Good story of women of the west and the struggle of life and love
July 13, 2023
3.5 Stars ⭐️
February 28, 2020
There were moments I got highly frustrated with Christy especially with her thoughts about Bridget and the people of Primrose Creek, but as the story went along that changed as she grew. Otherwise I really liked all the characters especially Zachary. And the narration was wonderful.
May 19, 2015
This was the second book in the series. I read the first book earlier in the year. It was a cute western romance. I gave it three stars because even though I couldn't put it down (mainly because I had to read it) it was about the same storyline that the first book was in the series. Interested in another man but marrying or married someone else for one reason or another. Tho in this book I did love the development that happened in Christy who in my opinion was very stuck up and snobbyish when she came to Primrose Creek. She did a lot of growing up in just a short book. Other wise it was a cute western romance.
February 22, 2016
Another heartwarming story of romance and life in the early days of the west. Linda always writes a feel good story for readers of all ages. This is "Women of Primrose Creek Book 2", a short story of Christy. She is a bit of a uppity snooty girl, but given her upbringing, that is not a surprise. A younger sister, she was pampered. Christy soons learns what is important when it comes to love and living in the wild west. Recommended for all readers of western romance.
August 10, 2011
Most annoying heroine I have EVER come across. Whinny, whinny, that is all I have to say about her. This is the worst LLM book I have read, and I have read most of her books. Just horrible. Poor Zack gets no real character development. He is just some stud who loses his heart to an annoying pain in the arse! Who the heck knows why either, not like she has a soul.
July 24, 2014
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disappointed with this book, I love all her novels, but this one was a little too much drama , too repetitious, cannot describe it, just not what I expected
Tnt
disappointed with this book, I love all her novels, but this one was a little too much drama , too repetitious, cannot describe it, just not what I expected
February 19, 2016
Simple pleasant read
Good story. 4 stars because it was an easy read, but a very good story line. I would recommend to Geneva Wood. Msg Miller is her favorite Author Nd she would be very caught up in this series.
Good story. 4 stars because it was an easy read, but a very good story line. I would recommend to Geneva Wood. Msg Miller is her favorite Author Nd she would be very caught up in this series.
March 30, 2016
Miller at her best.
August 10, 2011
Good story - strong characters
August 15, 2013
All of Mrs. Miller's books are a GREAT read!! Always worth read over again!
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January 28, 2016Western & short. Fun for a summer quick read.
February 2, 2016
another great prairie read. Miller knows how to suck me in..
March 2, 2016
Couldn't wait to see what Christy would do next.
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January 17, 2017
sweet love story but very predictable
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