Garrett

McKettricks #12

by Linda Lael Miller

Fast track up the political ladder, fast cars, fast women, that's Garrett McKettrick. Make that was. A scandal has brought him home to Blue River, Texas, a place where a man can slow down, take stock and plan his next move. Which doesn't include staying at the family ranch with his brothers. A city boy, Garrett does not think he has the land in his blood.

But Blue River has other attractions, like his former high school nemesis, Julie Remington. Now a striking woman, Julie comes complete with a four-year-old cowboy, a three-legged beagle and deep ties to the community. Good thing they have nothing in common…except their undeniable attraction and a future brighter than the Texas sun

Genres: Romance, Westerns, Contemporary Romance, Western Romance, Contemporary, Fiction, Cowboy Romance

376 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published May 25, 2010

About the author

The 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.

Reviews

[Carrie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Welcome to Blue River, the Lake Wobegone of Texas, "where all the women are strong, all the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average." I suspect hearts, flowers, and fat little angels all hover over Blue River and sigh repeatedly. Only as they're sighing, one of the fat cherubs might want to call a doctor for Julie since she seems to be frequently overcome with tightening in her throat, clutching of her heart, rushings of emotions, flutterings in her stomach, misting of her eyes, and various other nervous disorders. It seems Julie is giving Mrs. Bennett a run for her money. Too bad the incessant hand-washings that go on in Blue River haven't kept her healthy. Yes, I said hand-washings. I've never read so many descriptions of hand-washing in my life. But that goes along with the rest of the minutiae Ms. Miller seems intent on describing in this novel.

I've never rated a Miller book over two stars yet. I wonder why I keep trying them? May be time for my own doctor's appointment. ;-)

[jenjn79 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm waffling between 3 and 3.5 stars for this one. Probably more like a 3 because there was something missing from this story. It didn't suck me in and have me wanting to keep reading.

Series Note:
Second book in the "McKettricks of Texas" mini-series and 12th McKettrick book overall. I think you could probably read this one on its own, but I would generally recommend reading the Texas trilogy in order.

Summary:
Garrett McKettrick has an up-and-coming career as a politician, but his dreams take a hit when the Texas Senator he currently works for creates a huge scandal. Garrett returns home to the McKettrick ranch to regroup. Which is where he runs into Julie Remington and her young son Calvin. Julie is staying at the ranch while her rental house is being worked on.

From the start, the two are attracted to each other, but Julie tries to deny it. They're just too different for each other. But Garrett persists. And as he and Julie get to know each other, Garrett finds that maybe being a rancher is what he wants to do with the rest of his life.

Review:
I think with a few tweaks, you could almost paste my review from Tate's book into this one. I had virtually the same exact issues and thoughts on the two books.

There was just something missing from this book. It didn't have the spark to pull me in and give the story some sizzle. There's lots of mundane and minutiae about going to work, cooking, letting the dog out, etc etc etc. It got boring.

And like the first book, the romance comes up kind of sudden between the two characters. These are two people who have been acquainted since high school, who saw each other very recently, then suddenly they meet again and its lust at first sight. That doesn't work for me. Plus I didn't think the dynamic between Garrett and Julie lived up to its build up. They're made out to be adversaries, but you really get none of that in the book. They just sort of fall together like they're perfect for each other. And one thing that I really hated was near the end when Julie thinks to herself that she's probably be in love with Garrett since high school. That seemed so ridiculous to me I wanted to smack my head into a wall.

The thing that annoyed me the most about this book, though, was the character of Julie. She was so freakin' wishy-washy. She was constantly tearing up, sniffling, having her throat tighten, her chest constrict. She was like a damn water fountain. It was ridiculous. I don't really want to read about a heroine who cries at the drop of a pin. It was especially annoying because she was described as always having been the bold one of the Remington sisters...the one who had a goth phase, who did what she wanted, etc. So to have her be so wishy-washy in this book was irritating.

Even though there were a lot of things that annoyed me in this book, it was bad by any means. It just could have been a lot better. The romance between Garrett and Julie was okay...a bit underdeveloped, but not bad. I liked the interaction between the McKettrick brothers and look forward to seeing how they resolve the issues between them in the last book of the trilogy. The cattle rustling thing added a little excitement. And I liked the set up for Paige Remington and Austin McKettrick's book. Their romance looks like it will be good.

So yeah...fairly average book. Wasn't great, wasn't bad. I didn't feel like it was a waste of money, but I'd hoped for more from it.

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

Garret returns home after being fired and seeing his political career going down in flames. Thrown into his brother's fiancee's past, he can't help but get close to single mother Julie Remington. Julie doesn't need complications but they seem to be headed her way. Her sons father has returned in the picture, her job is becoming a worry, and she finds herself falling for Garret.

Pretty good story, ties into the 1st book so several of the characters are back.

[Angela DeSilva · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love The McKettricks

[Sandy M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Garrett
25 May 10

I think Garrett is my favorite of the three books. He’s the brother who’s left Blue River with aspirations of one day becoming President of the United States. He’s the top gun for a senator, who’s married to Garrett’s mother’s best friend, and Garrett has defended the man at every turn. However, the senator’s latest debacle is too much even for Garrett and his eyes are finally wide open.

So he heads home to regroup. There he runs into Julie Remington. He’s known her for years but now takes another look at her and likes what he sees. Her son even burrows into Garrett’s heart, a boy who is starved for a man’s attention. I love those scenes between man and boy throughout the book, especially when the biological father resurfaces.

Julie is a hometown teacher, goes to bat for her students, is afraid her ex-husband will try to take her son, and is beginning to have feelings for a man she’s been friends with for years. She and Garrett are thrown together while she’s living in the McKettrick home due to the huge termite balloon currently covering her own home, as well as the fact her sister is marrying his brother.

Trying to fend off the repercussions of a political scandal is not that easy and Garrett finds himself grudgingly pulled back in the fray before too long. That’s when he realizes how much home means to him. His brothers, the ranch, and especially Julie are where his home is. Julie has to learn to let go of some things she just can’t completely control and let a certain cowboy into her heart for good.

The rustling mystery continues in this book, escalating more and more so that the sisters are afraid for their men, who go galloping into the danger head on to protect what’s theirs. Again, the camaraderie among the brothers, as well as the sisters, is a fun part of the story. But it’s Garrett learning to be a father that won me over for this edition to the trilogy to be my fave.

See my complete review at http://www.goodbadandunread.com

[Cruth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Author: Linda Lael Miller
First published: 2002
Length: 4484 kindle locations
Setting: Contemporary. Silver Spur Ranch, Blue River, Texas.
Sex: Explicit. Reasonably frequent.
Hero: Assistant to US Senator.
Heroine: High School Teacher. Single mother.

Note that Libby and Tate, while engaged, are living together.

Overall, I liked it better than Tate’s book. Garrett had a little more heart and Julie more backbone.

That said, it still somehow doesn’t match it’s blurb. They weren’t “High School Nemeses” since they hardly had anything to do with each other. Rather, their brothers and sisters were together at various times and they acknowledged each other in passing.

Overall, there’s a lack of depth, a lack of sizzle, and an unbelievable HEA. There is yet another above average child (is this because Lael Miller doesn’t actually *like* children), rescued pets and the culmination of the fizzler of a cattle rustling story.

Wasn’t great. Wasn’t bad. Readable.

2.5 stars, rounded up because I’m feeling generous.

The McKettricks of Texas:
Book 1 Tate - Elisabeth "Libby" Remington and Tate McKettrick
Book 2 Garrett - Garrett McKettrick and Julie Remington
Book 3 Austin - Austin Mckittrick and Paige Remington

References:
Author's website: http://www.lindalaelmiller.com/books/...

(ISBN 978-1-74278-884-5)

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[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Garrett is the second in the series by LLM. I liked the continuation of the story of the first book TATE and can't help but say that Garrett was a great character and pretty hot. Though I can't give this book 5 stars I really liked it.

Garrett McKettrick works for a Texas Senator as his right hand man. But when the Senator announces that he is leaving his wife and family for a Stripper names Mandy Chante, Garrett has had enough and goes home to the ranch to figure out what he is going to do next.

Julie Remington is a single mother that is living at the McKettrick ranch while her rental is being fumigated. She knew Garrett from high school but they didn't run in the same circles, now that they are living in the same house there is some tension there, Sexual Tension.

Garrett and Julie can't seem to fight the attraction and sleep together. But Julie is worried about how all of this will affect her son Calvin. Garrett is concerned about what he really wants to do with his life, live on the ranch or run for office. While they try to figure out what is best for all, the ranch is being hit by rustlers. Garrett and his brothers try to find out what is going on and become closer in the process.

I really like the depiction on the love and determination of a young single mother. I liked how her family and those around her helped out and loved both her and Calvin. Garrett and his brothers finding peace was entertaining and engaging. And little Calvin made the book. I give this book 4 out of 5 stars.

[Mareli · Rating 5 out of 5]

I spent my holidays reading the whole McKettrick's series.

I loved Julie, she was a great woman, a wonderful mother and a great teacher. And her little son was sweet

[Teri-K · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book started out all right but got better as it went along. There's not much plot - the focus is really on the MCs and their families, which is fine with me if the characters are interesting enough. These were - but just barely. I really liked the heroine's 5 year old son Calvin, who managed to not quite cross the line into too-cute-to-live territory, and the three legged dog was fun. Julie herself felt like a blank for quite a bit of the book; somehow I never really bought into her emotions. I did like Garrett's struggle as the top aid of a politician he respected who turned out to not be worthy of that respect and his struggle to decide what he wanted to do with his life in the aftermath. So the book started as 2 stars and ended up 3, making 2.5 overall.

[Jennifer W · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked it! There were a lot of people to keep track of there for a bit, but you get to know them all really well. From political scandal to ranch drama I enjoyed the read and will be reading some others about the McKettricks.

[Sandra Hoover · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great contemporary western romance! Loving this series!

[Has · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is book thirteen of the McKettrick series and is part of a trilogy that tells the story about three brothers who are descendants of the famous clan that started almost a 100 years ago in Texas. In this book it’s the story of the middle brother, Garrett McKettrick. Garret is having a bad night, and is seeing his political ambitions crumble when the senator – whom he has been assisting for years – is having a major meltdown before his eyes by dumping his wife for a stripper.
Garret returns back to his childhood home to lick his wounds and to focus on what he should do with his life. Meanwhile, single mother Julie Remington – whose sister is engaged to Garrett’s brother Austin, and were the couple in the previous book – is trying to find her equilibrium. She has to deal with problems at work and the reappearance of the father of her son who left them, but now wants to be part of his life again.
I have to say whilst I really enjoyed the previous installments of this series, Garret’s story wasn’t the strongest entry in the series. While there were some nice moments with Julie and Garrett, and with the other family members, I found the plot and pacing was too slow and not as focused as previous books. It really felt it was plodding along at times which dragged the story down.
I also found that the attraction between Julie and Garrett was too sudden and convenient, and I could not believe that although they knew each other for years, they suddenly found themselves attracted to one another. That transition from that attraction to the start of the relationship is jarring and I wished more to the foundation of their romance.
There was also no sense of buildup or tension at the beginning of the book other than a wham, ‘I’m suddenly attracted to you vibe’. Although I have to admit, whilst I have read the previous books in the series, I did not get the chance to read Austin’s book so I may have missed out on some set up between Julie and Garrett. But after that initial spark, Julie – who has admitted to herself to be more of a go-getter – was reluctant to get involved due to her preconceptions about the differences she had with Garrett. How this was portrayed in the story did not succeed in building tension or a real obstacle between them. Garrett’s own issues with the choice of choosing between having a career in politics, or staying and working at the family ranch and committing to Julie who is uncomfortable with the idea of being a politicians wife, didn’t play out as well either.
The side stories I think were a huge letdown in the book and added to the plodding pace whilst not contributing much to the book. For example, Julie’s student who is promising but is struggling financially due to her family’s circumstances, and the reappearance of her son’s father lacked tension. With the former it felt pretty cliched, and I felt like it didn’t really add anything to the story. And Julie – despite feeling preoccupied with by this – didn’t really help her student out other than a few words of encouragement. I was also disappointed that no time was spent on exploring about her ex’s re arrival in her life, and it felt redundant because other than her fears about her son’s reaction, nothing was really explored and the resolution of this subplot ended amicably. I felt that these subplots should have led to something more or at least to some kind of character development.
However that is not to say that the book is bad; the plot and the romance improves halfway, and I enjoyed the ending which ramped up the pace and excitement. But I found that the romance was missing that special spark that was apparent in previous books. I was more interested in Austin’s and Julie’s sister story which will be the next book. I don’t mind quiet toned romances,which I think can be the best types due to the subtle nuances that helps to add a tender touch to the love story. But in this case, Garrett and Julie’s story was missing that x-factor and I I would like some tension and buildup. I would have also preferred that there was more focus on the development of the romance, rather than the time spent on the side-stories which didn’t add anything overall.
McKettrick’s of Texas: Garrett feels like it might be suffering from middle book trilogy syndrome. Whilst the characters are likable and warm with Linda Lael Miller’s trademark of great dialogue and western setting, I wasn’t engaged with this installment. Maybe I was in a more of a action/pacey mood, but I wished the romance was more focused and developed. While I enjoyed the ending which was the best aspect of the book, this is not a keeper for me. But if you read the previous books and enjoyed them and want to see what happens next then check it out.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 1/2 stars

This is the second in the McKettricks of Texas series. Garrett is the middle child with aspirations of being a politician and maybe even president. When his mentor, and the man he has idolized for years, becomes involved in a major scandal, Garrett takes off for the Silver Spur to figure things out.
Julie Remington is the middle sister. She's always been the free-spirit and fun one. Now that she has been raising her 5-year-old son, Calvin, she is a little more subdued because of her concern for him.
When Julie and Garrett begin to share time together, they find that even though they are very different, they do have some things in common that bring them together.

I was only so-so on this book. I liked it well enough, but I didn't find myself really feeling the building of the relationship between Garrett and Julie. It focused a lot on Julie and not much on Garrett. What was focused on Garrett didn't seem to have enough depth. The time they spent together really didn't seem to have much depth. I was hoping for a little more romance and connection with them.

I'm also a stickler for consistency. In Tate's book, specific ages and age differences were never mentioned for the siblings. In this book, it was noted that each set of siblings are 1 year apart and they are the same ages (28, 29, 30). This does not work with one statement in Tate's book about Libby & Tate's age differences, "When Libby was fifteen and Tate was seventeen." They could not be 2 years apart at any time--I could see 16 & 17, but not 15 & 17. Just a minor editing miss.

It is not necessary to have read Tate's story, but it will add more to the story if you have read it. There is more lead-in to the next book about Austin and Paige. I have to admit that I am most interested in their story and hope that it lives up to the build up in the first two books.

I received this book from netgalley.com.

[Jazmine · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this in almost one sitting but I'm not really sure how much I enjoyed it, to be honest. There were some things I like and a lot I didn't.

LIKES:
-The conversations/banter between Julie and her sisters made me laugh more than once. I absolutely loved them.
-Esperanza & her cooking. I could almost smell it through the book.
-Calvin! Such a little cutie and reminded me a lot of my son.
-the mystery of who was stealing the cattle. The whole time I thought it was going to be Austin but I enjoyed the little plot twist.
-Rachel and her family. I wish we could've heard more about her and her playwriting dreams.

DISLIKES:
-Being beat over the head about the brothers' parents dying in a car crash. I get that it's a plot driver & a part of why the brothers do what they do but good grief I don't need to be constantly told about it.
-the ungodly amount of times I had to read about Henry the 3 legged dog(the book will remind you constantly that he has 3 legs)being carried up and down the damn stairs. Get him one of those stair lift things Jesus Christ.
-the also ungodly amount of times I had to read about Julie driving to Libby/Paige's. I feel a good chunk of the book is just Julie driving back and forth.
-The romance felt totally forced & rushed.

Overall, it's a pretty okay read. I'm addicted to Linda Lael Miller so of course I'll keep coming back for more but I definitely enjoy her historical romances more.

[Debbie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I agree with some of the other reviewers... this book was "so-so". It was definitely not LLM's best work. It seems like she's riding more on her name to sell books than the actual content of her work.

While it wasn't horrible, the story was sweet almost to the point of a toothache. The "action scenes" from the cattle rustling problems & the senator's love scandal didn't really seem all that exciting to me. The author seemed to kind of stick them in there, rather than making them a part of the story, and the problems would "pop back in" every few chapters, almost like LLM said, "Oh, yeah... I've got to mention this again!" Garrett also seemed awfully cheerful for a guy who just had his whole career torn apart from a scandal and had to change everything in his life.

Julie & Garrett's romance felt more like a thing of convenience without a whole lot of chemistry... you're here, I'm here... you have a kid too... ok... ready-made family!

While I still like this author's older works, I think her newer stuff has just gone from my "must have" list to my "when I get the time" list. I'll probably finish out this series, but sadly, I think she's run out of good ideas.

[Tonya Warner]

Raising her son, Calvin, on her own, Julie Remington does not need to become involved with a politician, especially the sexy Garrett McKettrick. Julie has more than enough on her plate being an English teacher at the local high school, being in charge of the drama class, trying to find a place to live, and being there for her two sisters, she doen's need to add the attraction for Garrett in to the mix.



Garrett has spent his entire life wanting to be in polotics. Having the man who had stepped in after the death of his parents turn out to be a two-timing fraud declaring in front of everyone he was in love with someone other than his wife, proved very disillusioning to Garrett. Back on the family ranch, dealing with ranch business,and trying to catch some rustlers, he takes the time to reevaluate his life and priorities. Getting involved with Julie, Calvin and their dog , Harry, makes Garrett realise he wants to be a permananet part of their lives, to let the love he feels for Julie halp him keep his family together.



A very nice story.

[Gail · Rating 5 out of 5]

I gave this book 5 stars because this is the kind of book I like to read when I just want to relax with a good romance read! Exactly what this is. Garrett McKettrick is a good ole ranch boy/man, brought up on the ranch but dreamed of bigger and better things. A scandal brings him back home to the ranch where his brother lives with his bride to be and her sister and son are living while their rental is being remodeled! Gee, who would have thought that Garrett and Julie have had feelings for each other for years and neither one knew it about the other feelings. Garrett doesn't think he can settle down and just be a rancher but of course changes his mind when he falls in love with Julie and her son and three-legged dog, and she falls in love with him and they end up together. Rather predictable but an enjoyable read for me!

[Jennifer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Okay, so it doesn't really deserve only two stars, but it's definitely not good enough to get three stars. You know that line from Macbeth "...full of sound and fury/signifying nothing"? That's what this book is- full of stuff that really doesn't go anywhere or mean anything. The two main characters spend most of the book feeling sorry for themselves for no good reason, which is never an appealing quality in a character, and it certainly doesn't add anything to the plot.

The sad thing is that I did like the characters, but Miller never really did anything with them.

[Harlequin Books]

"Another fabulous story about the McKettricks. There's something about the Remington girls when it comes to the McKettrick boys, look out because there's more than just smouldering looks, and sparkling fireworks." From a review posted by an eHarlequin.com member, read more Here.

[Kathy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Fall into bed once or twice...instantly "in love". That about sums it up. I found this story annoying on multiple levels. There was no emotional build up between Julie and Garrett. And doesn't every excessively rich, political-aspiring man instantly fall in love with a dowdily-dressed school teacher with a child and then give his apirations up to be with her?

[Murr · Rating 1 out of 5]

I usually like this author. This book however was plodding and unfocused. Dialogue was forced and no real plot. #1 of the series was not great, but this was worse. Not sure I can finish the trilogy.

[Tasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

my review posted here

[Erica Chaillot · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun addition to the amazing McKettrick saga.

[Kissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

The McKettrick series continues with the second brother of the trio - Garrett. It was interesting to see Garrett's thoughts as he's dealing with the dilemma of staying in politics or return home to help his family with the ranch. Julie and Calvin were a delight to read more of, both on their own and their developing relationship with Garrett. Despite this, I felt like there was some disconnect for me, something missing that I adored from the previous book of the series. I am not sure if it was because there wasn't as much interaction between the two as there had been with Tate and Libby, or if it was because the romantic aspects kept getting drowned by the sex scenes. There also seemed to be a lot of unnecessary repetition of information (i.e. we get it, Calvin has had bad asthma attacks in the past - you don't need to beat us over the head with it) and strange timeline of events (i.e. tenting the cottage and then suddenly the owner wants to sale it out of the blue). Overall, while I still enjoyed this story, it wasn't as good as "Tate."

[Martha · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the book about Garrett McKettrick and Julie Remington. Garrett becomes disillusioned with his mentor having an affair, after all he thought his mentor was above the fray with the portrayal of his perfect family. Julie Remington is staying at the McKettrick house as her house is being fumigated. Her sister is engaged to Tate, Garrett's brother. Garrett comes home in the early hours of the morning and wants to think jthings over as to whether or not he wants to run for office or stay at home on the land and help his brother with the ranch. In the meantime, he falls in love with Julie. It is a very good story. I am glad I picked it up at the library as it had been awhile since I had read oneof Linda Lael Miller's books. I still find them a very good read.

[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Julie meets her match in this one. Garrett, too, doesn't know what hit him. The best part is Calvin, however. What a character! I can't get enough of this almost five-year-old. The book starts with a scene that is highly unlikely but that didn't keep me from wishing all politicians of this caliber wouldn't do the same thing. Julie's distrust of politicians is one I share wholeheartedly. Her fear was my fear. What if she married Garrett and he returned to politics! She would never make it as a politician's wife, and poor Calvin would be stuck. A very believable story (except for the scene already mentioned).

[Sandy Frediani · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this. I'm not much for contemporary romance, but -- cowboys. LOL Garrett and Julie are an interesting couple and Julie's son, Calvin, adds to the story. My one nit is that, once again, we have a rider on horseback with a child riding in front of him (Garrett and Calvin), and the rider throws his leg over the horse's neck to dismount. Somehow he doesn't knock the kid off. Must be *really* limber to raise his leg that high to go over the kid. Otherwise, good story.
Excellent.

[Vicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tate and Libby are planning their wedding. Julie Remington, Libby's sister is living on the ranch because her house is being treated for termites. Garrett McKettrick comes home after his boss commits political suicide by bringing a bimbo pole dancer and announced to the world that she was the love of his life. Most people like Garrett and the senator's wife are shocked.
Great book, great series.

[Toth Jo-Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love reading her stories. Its modern day cowboys. She gives you a chance to see modern day politics thru Garrett and yet coming home for him brings him in touch with his roots. I love how Linda gives us a chance to see modern day cowboys thru this family including the problems. Julie Remington is a good compliment for him. The way she writes this story Linda gives you laughter, tears and insight into romance. Its a well written story that has been around awhile but still worth reading. J

[Regina Mastrogiacomo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Author must love the Mckettricks because the stories are all wonderful. The characters are smart, the love is sizzling and anyone who loves animals as much as she does is all right by me. I love the way the characters are brought together and how the relationship develops, but sometimes the characters negative talks can be annoying.