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Courting Susannah
Susannah McKittrick leaves Nantucket for Seattle to care for a newborn child, left motherless after her cousin's death, and encounters her late cousin's husband, wealthy businessman Aubrey Fairgrieve, a man left embittered by a bad marriage and seeminglyindifferent to his own child.
325 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published October 1, 2000
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Linda Lael Miller
551 books3,233 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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January 2, 2015
Very good book. Susannah had promised her friend Julia she'd look after her baby if something happened to her. When she learned of Julia's death, she left for Seattle immediately, not knowing what to expect. Julia's letters to her had changed over the course of her marriage, going from ecstatic to miserable. When she arrived, she discovered a man who had nothing good to say about love or marriage and was uninterested in anything to do with the baby.
Aubrey had begun his marriage deeply in love with Julia. But she turned out to be rather immature, selfish and vengeful. Over the months of their marriage she started behaving erratically, claiming multiple lovers, including Aubrey's brother Ethan. By the time the baby is born, Aubrey doesn't believe that he is the father and resists getting emotionally involved. When Susannah arrives she throws his life into confusion. He doesn't know if he can trust her, as she could be just like Julia. But he is also attracted to her, which he tries to fight. As he gets to know her he realizes that she is very different than Julia, and slowly begins to trust her. However, he is still unwilling to trust his heart again.
All Susannah can see at first is that Julia had been right about Aubrey. He certainly seems to be cold, and completely uncaring about the baby. It doesn't take too long before she starts to see that there is more to his attitude than she thought. The more she learns about her friend, she realizes that Aubrey may have good reason for the way he feels. She also starts to have feelings for him, which make her feel guilty, because he had been her friend's husband.
The relationship between Aubrey and Susannah is a slow growing one. There is a physical attraction, but both have much to overcome. Susannah still believes in love and wants that for herself someday. Aubrey comes to trust Susannah, but he is unwilling to open himself up to love. He wants her and believes that they would deal well together if they were to marry. When he proposes marriage, he insists that he doesn't love her. Susannah is torn. She wants his love, but she loves him so much that she hopes maybe he will come to love her anyway.
I really liked watching the changes they went through. Susannah becomes much more confident in herself, thanks to taking care of the baby and the friends that she makes. Aubrey's attentions make her feel more attractive than she ever has before. I also liked seeing her gain the confidence to stand up for herself. She pursues the things she feels are right to do, even if she knows that Aubrey won't like it. I also liked her determination to see Aubrey and his brother mend their relationship. Aubrey had more changing to do. He had to let go of the bitterness about his marriage if he was going to move on. This was difficult for him because of the things that Julia had said and done. I loved seeing the signs of the caring man he could be on those occasions when he'd relax. Aubrey's growing love for Susannah was something that others could see, but he refused to admit until a near tragedy opened his eyes.
I really enjoyed the secondary characters of Maisie and Ethan. They had well-drawn stories of their own that added to what we know about Susannah and Aubrey. I loved Maisie's blunt way of telling Susannah what she needed to know. She was also kind-hearted and a really good friend. Ethan's story was complicated. He was furious and hurt by Aubrey's accusations, but there for his brother when he was needed. His personal love story was heartbreaking to see, especially with what is disclosed at the end of the book. There is also an interesting twist that connects that love story to trouble that he and Aubrey encounter. The resolution of that mess is an interesting part of the book.
Aubrey had begun his marriage deeply in love with Julia. But she turned out to be rather immature, selfish and vengeful. Over the months of their marriage she started behaving erratically, claiming multiple lovers, including Aubrey's brother Ethan. By the time the baby is born, Aubrey doesn't believe that he is the father and resists getting emotionally involved. When Susannah arrives she throws his life into confusion. He doesn't know if he can trust her, as she could be just like Julia. But he is also attracted to her, which he tries to fight. As he gets to know her he realizes that she is very different than Julia, and slowly begins to trust her. However, he is still unwilling to trust his heart again.
All Susannah can see at first is that Julia had been right about Aubrey. He certainly seems to be cold, and completely uncaring about the baby. It doesn't take too long before she starts to see that there is more to his attitude than she thought. The more she learns about her friend, she realizes that Aubrey may have good reason for the way he feels. She also starts to have feelings for him, which make her feel guilty, because he had been her friend's husband.
The relationship between Aubrey and Susannah is a slow growing one. There is a physical attraction, but both have much to overcome. Susannah still believes in love and wants that for herself someday. Aubrey comes to trust Susannah, but he is unwilling to open himself up to love. He wants her and believes that they would deal well together if they were to marry. When he proposes marriage, he insists that he doesn't love her. Susannah is torn. She wants his love, but she loves him so much that she hopes maybe he will come to love her anyway.
I really liked watching the changes they went through. Susannah becomes much more confident in herself, thanks to taking care of the baby and the friends that she makes. Aubrey's attentions make her feel more attractive than she ever has before. I also liked seeing her gain the confidence to stand up for herself. She pursues the things she feels are right to do, even if she knows that Aubrey won't like it. I also liked her determination to see Aubrey and his brother mend their relationship. Aubrey had more changing to do. He had to let go of the bitterness about his marriage if he was going to move on. This was difficult for him because of the things that Julia had said and done. I loved seeing the signs of the caring man he could be on those occasions when he'd relax. Aubrey's growing love for Susannah was something that others could see, but he refused to admit until a near tragedy opened his eyes.
I really enjoyed the secondary characters of Maisie and Ethan. They had well-drawn stories of their own that added to what we know about Susannah and Aubrey. I loved Maisie's blunt way of telling Susannah what she needed to know. She was also kind-hearted and a really good friend. Ethan's story was complicated. He was furious and hurt by Aubrey's accusations, but there for his brother when he was needed. His personal love story was heartbreaking to see, especially with what is disclosed at the end of the book. There is also an interesting twist that connects that love story to trouble that he and Aubrey encounter. The resolution of that mess is an interesting part of the book.
May 2, 2023
The romance wasn’t romantic and the mystery sub plot was clearly not well thought out. The FMC is one of those “no thanks, I prefer to wear the rags I’ve got rather than accept a new dress from you”
self-righteous and bratty, like threatening to run away with MMC’s infant daughter if he doesn’t declare his love mere months after the traumatic death of his wife, and we’re supposed to read this as noble and strong.
self-righteous and bratty, like threatening to run away with MMC’s infant daughter if he doesn’t declare his love mere months after the traumatic death of his wife, and we’re supposed to read this as noble and strong.
January 21, 2020
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Neudrží myšlenku.
s. 179 v Ústavu svaté Anny
Do teď to byl Ústav svaté Marie.
s. 261 právě tady, na palubě parníku Olympia, došlo k té nešťastné konfrontaci mezi Ethanem a Delfínou
s. 206 Ethan otevřel kopnutím dveře soukromé kajuty Delfíny Parkerové na lodi Pacifik
uvozovky - s. 184
Neudrží myšlenku.
s. 179 v Ústavu svaté Anny
Do teď to byl Ústav svaté Marie.
s. 261 právě tady, na palubě parníku Olympia, došlo k té nešťastné konfrontaci mezi Ethanem a Delfínou
s. 206 Ethan otevřel kopnutím dveře soukromé kajuty Delfíny Parkerové na lodi Pacifik
uvozovky - s. 184
March 15, 2010
This being one of LLM's older works (found it at the used book store)There is a glimpse of the writer that she will become. I really enjoyed this book, though there were a couple of spots that I thought "why did she write it that way?". But over all it was a good read.
Susannah McKittrick (a forerunner for the McKettrick books?) grew up in an orphanage with her best friend Julia. Julia marries a man and moves away to Seattle. But from her letters, Susannah finds that Julia isn't very happy in her marriage. And when news comes that Julia dies after having her first baby, Susannah decides to head west and care for Julia's infant daughter.
Aubrey Fairgreive is a man dispossessed of his romantic love notions. He once loved his young wife very much, but through time and minipulation he fell out of love with her and vows not to trust another woman the way he trusted Julia. When Susannah shows up, she turns Aubrey and his houshold on it's ear. He doesn't quite know what to think of the lovely Miss McKittrick. She isn't at all like Julia, yet he won't let himself learn to love her.
Over time and through trials Aubrey and Susannah find that their relationship is important to both of them. And after much thought and worry Susannah decides to marry Aubrey, knowing that he doesn't believe in love anymore. Though she is hoping to be able to find love with him. But eventually she sees that Aubrey isn't going to change his mind and threatens to take the baby and leave. Through terrifying events they both come to understand how much they truly love each other and want to make a life together.
I give this one 4 out of 5 stars.
Susannah McKittrick (a forerunner for the McKettrick books?) grew up in an orphanage with her best friend Julia. Julia marries a man and moves away to Seattle. But from her letters, Susannah finds that Julia isn't very happy in her marriage. And when news comes that Julia dies after having her first baby, Susannah decides to head west and care for Julia's infant daughter.
Aubrey Fairgreive is a man dispossessed of his romantic love notions. He once loved his young wife very much, but through time and minipulation he fell out of love with her and vows not to trust another woman the way he trusted Julia. When Susannah shows up, she turns Aubrey and his houshold on it's ear. He doesn't quite know what to think of the lovely Miss McKittrick. She isn't at all like Julia, yet he won't let himself learn to love her.
Over time and through trials Aubrey and Susannah find that their relationship is important to both of them. And after much thought and worry Susannah decides to marry Aubrey, knowing that he doesn't believe in love anymore. Though she is hoping to be able to find love with him. But eventually she sees that Aubrey isn't going to change his mind and threatens to take the baby and leave. Through terrifying events they both come to understand how much they truly love each other and want to make a life together.
I give this one 4 out of 5 stars.
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August 2, 2022Cross-posted from my blog where there's more information on where I got my copy and links and everything.
So the summary on goodreads is the same one as on the back of the book – and both have a mistake? The baby’s mother isn’t Susannah’s cousin. They were best friends, raised in the same orphanage. Weird no one caught that.
Anyways, this is another baby romance novel and it’s also, despite the very spring-looking cover, set in the winter. Not a purposeful theme, but there you go. This was pretty cute and the characters were quite likeable. There’s a really nice moment in the beginning of the book where the heroine is embarassed about something and the hero is really gentle and kind to her in a moment when a lot of books would have had him be rude or dismissive. It’s a small thing but it’s a really nice way to show his character.
I wouldn’t, like, recommend you run out right now and get this one, but it was good. I like Miller’s writing – it’s very easy to read. They’re still writing a lot of cowboy books, if that’s your thing. Also this book was actually really good about consent which, um. Has not always been the case with these books.
Representation: There’s really none. Chinese people exist, I guess.
Content notes: There is some racist language. It’s set in 1906 but I honestly think this kind of thing was just seen as “okay” in romance novels of the time, and not a big deal. (Editing Laina: Obviously it's a big deal, just commenting on the culture at the time.) Mild violence again as is pretty typical in romance. The MC is threatened with sexual assault at one point, but nothing happens.
So the summary on goodreads is the same one as on the back of the book – and both have a mistake? The baby’s mother isn’t Susannah’s cousin. They were best friends, raised in the same orphanage. Weird no one caught that.
Anyways, this is another baby romance novel and it’s also, despite the very spring-looking cover, set in the winter. Not a purposeful theme, but there you go. This was pretty cute and the characters were quite likeable. There’s a really nice moment in the beginning of the book where the heroine is embarassed about something and the hero is really gentle and kind to her in a moment when a lot of books would have had him be rude or dismissive. It’s a small thing but it’s a really nice way to show his character.
I wouldn’t, like, recommend you run out right now and get this one, but it was good. I like Miller’s writing – it’s very easy to read. They’re still writing a lot of cowboy books, if that’s your thing. Also this book was actually really good about consent which, um. Has not always been the case with these books.
Representation: There’s really none. Chinese people exist, I guess.
Content notes: There is some racist language. It’s set in 1906 but I honestly think this kind of thing was just seen as “okay” in romance novels of the time, and not a big deal. (Editing Laina: Obviously it's a big deal, just commenting on the culture at the time.) Mild violence again as is pretty typical in romance. The MC is threatened with sexual assault at one point, but nothing happens.
April 10, 2024
I found this paperback at a favorite used book store several months ago. Since I was between library books, it was dusted off and I soon found myself fully engaged in this story. Even though I've read other books by this author, I truly enjoyed this book. (I think it's one of her earlier works.)
The synopsis or book jacket provides an adequate overview of the plot so I won't retell the story. However, it's important to mention that while the summary says Julia and Susannah are "cousins", it's not accurate. They were two young girls who became very close friends when they were children at St. Mary's. They were not legitimately related through family blood. After aging out of the "orphanage", Susannah stays on in Nantucket and becomes a paid companion to an older woman while Julia meets, marries, and moves with Aubrey Fairgrieve to Seattle. And as published, Susannah travels to Seattle after being summoned to care for Julia's daughter following Julia's death.
What I found relevant about this story is the author showing the reader how the main female character questioned herself over time while in Seattle about how well she really knew her best friend. Was it because Susannah felt privileged that cute and charming Julia wanted her to be her closest friend? Or was it because Julia knew Susannah would do whatever was necessary to keep her happy? It's an interesting tale and other readers will have different interpretations.
The book points out subtly that there will always be women out there who feel like they are above everyone else and should get their way because of their physical beauty. And then there are other women who don't believe to be pretty themselves, but it's their kindness, humility and humbleness that makes them gorgeous.
The synopsis or book jacket provides an adequate overview of the plot so I won't retell the story. However, it's important to mention that while the summary says Julia and Susannah are "cousins", it's not accurate. They were two young girls who became very close friends when they were children at St. Mary's. They were not legitimately related through family blood. After aging out of the "orphanage", Susannah stays on in Nantucket and becomes a paid companion to an older woman while Julia meets, marries, and moves with Aubrey Fairgrieve to Seattle. And as published, Susannah travels to Seattle after being summoned to care for Julia's daughter following Julia's death.
What I found relevant about this story is the author showing the reader how the main female character questioned herself over time while in Seattle about how well she really knew her best friend. Was it because Susannah felt privileged that cute and charming Julia wanted her to be her closest friend? Or was it because Julia knew Susannah would do whatever was necessary to keep her happy? It's an interesting tale and other readers will have different interpretations.
The book points out subtly that there will always be women out there who feel like they are above everyone else and should get their way because of their physical beauty. And then there are other women who don't believe to be pretty themselves, but it's their kindness, humility and humbleness that makes them gorgeous.
February 4, 2018
So many bad things seem to happen to this family. You dont find out why until the end.
Susannah gets a message that her best friend died after giving birth to a baby girl. Susannah promptly leaves her job in Nantucket and travels ten days to Seattle which is a boom town with lots of gold miners. There she meets Aubrey the husband of her late friend Julia and the baby who has not been named yet, even though she is 4 months old. Seems like according to Aubrey and the housekeeper Maisie her friend Julia was not the same happy women she used to be. Is this because her husband Aubrey has a mistress or does he have a mistress because Julia is cheating on him with his brother. When Aubrey breaks things off with his mistress, is she the reason he gets nearly beat to death. And why does his brother get arrested for the murder of the mistress. Things are not always what they seem in the western romance.
Susannah gets a message that her best friend died after giving birth to a baby girl. Susannah promptly leaves her job in Nantucket and travels ten days to Seattle which is a boom town with lots of gold miners. There she meets Aubrey the husband of her late friend Julia and the baby who has not been named yet, even though she is 4 months old. Seems like according to Aubrey and the housekeeper Maisie her friend Julia was not the same happy women she used to be. Is this because her husband Aubrey has a mistress or does he have a mistress because Julia is cheating on him with his brother. When Aubrey breaks things off with his mistress, is she the reason he gets nearly beat to death. And why does his brother get arrested for the murder of the mistress. Things are not always what they seem in the western romance.
April 8, 2022
Reasonably good read I guess. Would have scored 3 1/2 so opted for 4. Her friends has died as as per her request so heads west to care for the newborn. He is the father and husband of the deceased. He is embittered and angry over his failed marriage and refuses to acknowledge his daughter believing her to be from a lover. Gradually she discovers that his marriage to her friend was far from perfect and she comes to see the brusque but handsome man in a new light. He eventually asks her to marry him so the child may have a mother and he a companion, she agrees. Incidents happen and he nearly dies and his brother is accused of murder. They join forces to clear the brother from any wrong doing. HEA ending.
August 21, 2024
Childhood best friends -one marries, has baby, dies, asking bf to come and raise baby. She does and falls in love with bf’s husband - who is unable to say he returns that love due to past trust issues. Add in physical assault, murder, and mayhem but it all gets straightened out in the end. Good story.
September 21, 2024
Aubrey and susannah
Wonderful story and characters. Thus us a first with this author and the story flow right along where they get the HEA for everyone. Everyone chopped in to find TBE killers and have new starts, only wished there had been an epilogue . but alas as readers we always want a little more. Highly recommend and happy reading!😊
Wonderful story and characters. Thus us a first with this author and the story flow right along where they get the HEA for everyone. Everyone chopped in to find TBE killers and have new starts, only wished there had been an epilogue . but alas as readers we always want a little more. Highly recommend and happy reading!😊
April 25, 2022
A story of friendships, family ties and romance.
I love romances, romantic conflict, and stories including children. This book had characters that I grew to know and love! Linda always includes some comic relief too! I very good read!
I love romances, romantic conflict, and stories including children. This book had characters that I grew to know and love! Linda always includes some comic relief too! I very good read!
February 21, 2018
Romantic with some mystery. Enjoyed it.
October 14, 2018
Ok read
It was average. The writer took time in building up the conflicts but the resolutions seemed to have been written in haste....anticlimatic ending.
It was average. The writer took time in building up the conflicts but the resolutions seemed to have been written in haste....anticlimatic ending.
June 19, 2024
Unbelievable 'historical' romance.
August 13, 2024
It was ok
September 23, 2024
Hard to put down.
October 10, 2024
A well written and plotted romance. It follows a more traditional plot line that was a refreshing variation. I liked the character of the heroine.
February 10, 2023
When Susannah McKittrick leaves Nantucket for the boomtown of Seattle, she is hardly looking to strike it rich; she is headed west to care for a newborn left motherless after Susannah’s cousin died. Although the rigorous trip depletes all of her savings, Susannah is certain she is doing the right thing. She is less sure when she meets the infant’s father, wealthy businessman Aubrey Fairgrieve—who seems embittered toward love and marriage, and indifferent toward the precious baby Susannah is so eager to care for.
Gradually, Susannah discovers that Aubrey’s marriage to her cousin was far from perfect—and she comes to see the brusque but handsome man in a new light. But when Aubrey makes her a most practical offer, it is a far cry from the heartfelt proposal Susannah desires. If he truly wants to win her hand, he will have to learn to trust once more—and sweep her away with the bold passion of a man in love.
Gradually, Susannah discovers that Aubrey’s marriage to her cousin was far from perfect—and she comes to see the brusque but handsome man in a new light. But when Aubrey makes her a most practical offer, it is a far cry from the heartfelt proposal Susannah desires. If he truly wants to win her hand, he will have to learn to trust once more—and sweep her away with the bold passion of a man in love.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 23, 2012
Just as I had recently posted in my last blog post, a poorly written book can give me hope. Why? Because if that story can get published, then so can mine one day.
Once again this proves to be true.
One of my favorite writes is Linda Lael.Miller. I love her characters for their feistiness. To date I've read eighteen of her books...no make that eighteen and a portion. I was shocked after reading so many of her books to fun across one that started out with her usual "bang" just to quickly dissipated. And I do mean quickly. I actually had to look at the cover several times to be sure it was one of her books. Sadly, I put it down and moved on to another book.
Since then I've read a few more, and to my relief they were the quick page turners I'd come to know and love. Hey, anyone can have a bad story once and awhile. Writing is not easy, and so much plays into it. In her defense, it was a book written many years ago.
Several days ago I started another one of her books, and right away I sensed something was off...different. After a couple of chapters I looked to see what year it was published. 2000. That would make sense. Once again, something early on in her career.
So now I'm struggling to make it through this book. I have about a hundred pages out of a little over three hundred to go. I feel as though I have too much time invested to quit now. Besides, I want to know how it turns out, and honestly, it's giving me great hope so how can I abandon it.
It gives me hope in that I feel as though I'm reading all the mistakes I've been making in my own writing and to think that once Linda Lael Miller wasn't the amazing writer she is today makes my heart sore. If she can go from where I believe I'm at, to where she is now...whoo hoo. So can I.
What an inspiration!
Once again this proves to be true.
One of my favorite writes is Linda Lael.Miller. I love her characters for their feistiness. To date I've read eighteen of her books...no make that eighteen and a portion. I was shocked after reading so many of her books to fun across one that started out with her usual "bang" just to quickly dissipated. And I do mean quickly. I actually had to look at the cover several times to be sure it was one of her books. Sadly, I put it down and moved on to another book.
Since then I've read a few more, and to my relief they were the quick page turners I'd come to know and love. Hey, anyone can have a bad story once and awhile. Writing is not easy, and so much plays into it. In her defense, it was a book written many years ago.
Several days ago I started another one of her books, and right away I sensed something was off...different. After a couple of chapters I looked to see what year it was published. 2000. That would make sense. Once again, something early on in her career.
So now I'm struggling to make it through this book. I have about a hundred pages out of a little over three hundred to go. I feel as though I have too much time invested to quit now. Besides, I want to know how it turns out, and honestly, it's giving me great hope so how can I abandon it.
It gives me hope in that I feel as though I'm reading all the mistakes I've been making in my own writing and to think that once Linda Lael Miller wasn't the amazing writer she is today makes my heart sore. If she can go from where I believe I'm at, to where she is now...whoo hoo. So can I.
What an inspiration!
July 9, 2011
This is one of Miller's earlier books. It is set in Seattle in 1906 and is really not a western in the usual sense. It is the story of Susannah and Aubrey. Susannah travels from Nantucket to Seattle to care for the baby of her childhood friend who died following childbirth. Of course, she falls for the handsome father of the baby (surprise, surprise). The "mystery" of the story is not very well crafted and there are a few of Miller's signature steamy scenes. Not the best of her work, but still a quick entertaining read.
December 21, 2015
Susannah McKittrick is headed west to take over care of the new born infant of her now deceased best friend Julia Fairgrieve. The father of the child Aubrey seems embittered toward love and marriage and indifferent toward the baby. Susannah soon discovers that Aubrey's marriage to Julia was not perfect. She also, comes to see Aubrey in a new light. Seems they both seem to be draw to each other, but each tries to deign it. As the story progresses their feeling become clear to themselves and to each other. A good little romance story.
March 18, 2014
This is the first book of Linda's that I read. It got me to know her and her writing. I have since then read many more of her books. I really enjoyed this one. I liked the story and the characters involved. The way she pulls everything together I thought was great. I did not get frustrated waiting for the next chapter or scene with this book.
January 23, 2015
4.5 rating
How well do you really know your best friend? It seems we don't know as much as we think we do when it all adds up int he end. Can she save the family, defeat the men trying their best to fame her new friend and can she find love in a world she has no experience in?
great read and recommended for all.
How well do you really know your best friend? It seems we don't know as much as we think we do when it all adds up int he end. Can she save the family, defeat the men trying their best to fame her new friend and can she find love in a world she has no experience in?
great read and recommended for all.
August 22, 2017
I liked this book but it wasn't one I'd read again (which I frequently do). I'm not sure what it was that was a little off for me. Maybe it was the "there but not heard from" son of the housekeeper, Maisie.
Maybe it was Susannah constantly changing her mind about our hero, Aubrey. I'm not quite sure.
Maybe it was Susannah constantly changing her mind about our hero, Aubrey. I'm not quite sure.
September 21, 2010
Susannah goes to Seattle, from Nantucket, to care for her dead friend Julia's infant daughter. Julia's husband, Aubrey Fairgrieve has not named the baby and allows Susannah to remain and care for the baby.
October 17, 2015
Older book but still worth the read.
Set back in the 1900's where mail order brides, the Western settlements, trains and horse drawn carriages. This is a story of two people draw together by a baby and a promise who have to deal with the lies left behind from the dead Julia.
Set back in the 1900's where mail order brides, the Western settlements, trains and horse drawn carriages. This is a story of two people draw together by a baby and a promise who have to deal with the lies left behind from the dead Julia.
January 11, 2009
Good read, I enjoyed the story. I don't usually read romance novels, bit Ms.Miller has a way of telling a poignant story.
March 13, 2009
This was an enjoyable western romance. Linda Lael Miller is one of my favorite authors for this type of story.
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July 27, 2011Wonderful as usual, I love Susannah!
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