An action-packed Calder-filled tale. Pacing, narrative, characterization and dialogue are all handled with verve and grace. Digitally mastered 8 audiocassettes. Unabridged & complete edition by Sound Library of BBC Audiobooks America in 2007. Made in USA.
This is Trey Calder's story. Trey falls heavily for Sloan, a photographer. They marry quickly and Sloan is introduced to Calder ranch and the multitude of Calders living there. However, there is a problem when Trey discovers Sloan is Max Rutledge's ward. The Rutledges and Calders have been enemies forever. Rutledge would like nothing better than to destroy the Calders and if he can use Sloan he will. All this comes to light as Sloan discovers she is pregnant.
Sloan and Trey must battle through distrust, innuendos and spite. Neither seems to be able to directly confront the other.
Dailey has again killed off a major character, albeit not one as well liked this time. I just do not see the purpose of this death unless it is a way of dealing with too many characters. The romance in these books is getting a little formulaic.
I keep getting suckered into reading Dailey's books. They all sound so good, but then I remember why I promised myself I would never read another one. HER WRITING IS BORING! Seriously, I have never thought someone could make a intrigue novel filled with murder, lies and romance an absolute snooze, but every one of Dailey's books manages to put me to sleep.
With his rugged cowboy looks, Trey Calder could have his pick of women. But he’s been holding out for someone special, and the minute he lays eyes on photographer Sloan Davis, he knows he’s found her. Within weeks the two are married. It’s a dream come true for the orphaned Sloan . . . until Trey makes a startling discovery about just who Sloan is.
Passion turns into suspicion and a dangerous game is set in motion, putting everything the Calders have worked for over the generations on the line. A formidable enemy has been lying in wait. Someone who will use whatever means necessary to control their land, their lives, and their legacy. Trey Calder has been trained to take over his family’s ranch, to protect what is theirs. Now the time has come for a Calder son to make a stand and hope that his way is the right way . . .
This sequel was not my favorite. Trey and Sloans story was a bit too mushy, but it turned interesting in the end. Some parts were poorly edited, a double shame considering .Ms Dailey is such s terrific author. Reviewed by Heide Katros, Winter Haven News, Florida
Owned print book from shore. Determination plus challenge read.
Haven't read this author in years but having read this book when I read some of the series years ago I want to know more so I hope to go back and read other books in the Calder Saga.
The Calder Family can’t seem to catch a break, especially after there is a new bride and a new Calder heir. But once again the family over comes the problems.
First and last book I'll read from this author. Not a romance fan but it wasn't bad enough to not finish it. Reasonably well-crafted story, mediocre writing, ridiculous characters.
Trey Calder meets and falls in love with a free-lance photographer, Sloan Davis. Sloan, orphaned as a child, had a grown up under the guardianship of Max Rutledge, a Calder nemesis. She is already heavy with child before the family discovers who her Uncle Max is. They all believe she was either in on the decpetion, or should have known about it.
She did not believe her Uncle Max was capable of the sinister things Trey claimed. She knew he had lost his son, Boone, but had never questioned who or why. Finding out it was a fellow Calder, she questions her uncle but believes his tale of just wanting her happy.
Finding out Trey and Sloan are having a son, Max decides to replace his lost son with theirs and procedes to sabotage the marriage. Sloan believes Trey to be cheating on her, when it is all made up by Max. In the end, their love wins, but would trust really survive?
At first I really had a problem with Tyler.......he falls in love quickly but yet is jealous of her career as a photographer. He gets annoyed that she spends time doing what she loves. They both fall in love with each other and as time goes by things change. The characters are young but they are faced with alot of obstacles. Ended up liking the book and the characters.
This was a very enjoyable book full of mystery, romance, intrigue and family dynamics. The romance between Trey and Sloan was a fast and furious one that makes people envious. But, there were some troubles between the 2 that made Sloan question whether she belonged or not. Uncle Max was a very unlikable man!