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Wildflower
True Love Blooms in the Wildest Hearts...
Dani:
The spirited beauty with a heart of unsinkable courage ventured alone through the untamed Rocky Mountain wilderness of 1830. Dressed as a man, she duped unwanted attackers and survived the perils of the West—but her heart held passionate dreams and unspoken desires.
Troy:
A darkly handsome explorer, he kidnapped Dani on a lark—and was himself captivated by the beauty of her unwavering spirit, and the untapped passion within her innocent heart. But a shadowy secret had left Troy's heart as barren as the rocky terrain he traveled.
Wildflower
From the great peaks of the West to the lush seclusion of a Caribbean jungle, Dani and Troy discovered the deepest treasures of the heart.
Dani:
The spirited beauty with a heart of unsinkable courage ventured alone through the untamed Rocky Mountain wilderness of 1830. Dressed as a man, she duped unwanted attackers and survived the perils of the West—but her heart held passionate dreams and unspoken desires.
Troy:
A darkly handsome explorer, he kidnapped Dani on a lark—and was himself captivated by the beauty of her unwavering spirit, and the untapped passion within her innocent heart. But a shadowy secret had left Troy's heart as barren as the rocky terrain he traveled.
Wildflower
From the great peaks of the West to the lush seclusion of a Caribbean jungle, Dani and Troy discovered the deepest treasures of the heart.
362 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published August 1, 1989
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About the author
Jill Marie Landis
76 books250 followersJILL MARIE LANDIS is the bestselling author of nearly thirty novels which have appeared on the NYT bestseller list, USA Today and other national bestseller lists. She has won numerous awards for her heartfelt characters and sweeping emotional historical romances that include SUMMER MOON and MAGNOLIA CREEK and the Irish Angels Series; HEART OF STONE, HEART OF LIES, and HEART OF GLASS. All of her Historical Romances are available in eBook format.
She is currently writing The Tiki Goddess Mysteries series which includes MAI TAI ONE ON, TWO TO MANGO, THREE TO GET LEI'D, TOO HOT FOUR HULA and HAWAII FIVE UH-OH! from Bell Bridge Books.
Toes in the sand and head in the clouds, she is living the dream in Hawaii with her husband, Steve. Jill Marie loves to spend hours at the beach reading or writing and she also loves dancing the hula.
She is currently writing The Tiki Goddess Mysteries series which includes MAI TAI ONE ON, TWO TO MANGO, THREE TO GET LEI'D, TOO HOT FOUR HULA and HAWAII FIVE UH-OH! from Bell Bridge Books.
Toes in the sand and head in the clouds, she is living the dream in Hawaii with her husband, Steve. Jill Marie loves to spend hours at the beach reading or writing and she also loves dancing the hula.
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November 24, 2010
Oh..this book should be put in my Top 10 Favorite, I love the adventure-romance, this especially through the Rocky Mountain, old western towns, Louisiana cypress forest swamp and Caribbean jungle.
Why..why not so many reader read Jill Marie Landis? Maybe not so many enjoy the western historical?
For me, this book is perfection!
Good Chemistry with reserved, sturdy Hero -Troy Fontaine (remind me a bit of Chandos from a heart so wild) & brave, smart, witty Heroine (I never met a perfect Heroine such as Dani before, she's real smart, real brave, real tough).
Hero keep denying his love to the heroine, but not stopping him for protecting & care for her through out their journey together...oh so sweet!
And the Love scene is very sexy hot. (Maybe this is the best love-scene I've ever read, very touching)
I love love love this book...
Here is the summary at the back of the book :
True Love Bloom in the Wildest Hearts
DANI
The spirited beauty with a heart of unsinkable courage ventured alone
through the untamed Rocky Mountain wilderness of 1830. Dressed as a man,
she duped unwanted attackers and survived the perils of the West - but her heart
held passionate dreams and unspoken desires...
TROY
A darkly handsome explorer, he kidnapped Dani on a lark - and was himself captivated
by the beauty of her unwavering spirit, and the untapped passion within her
innocent heart. But a shadowy secret had left Troy's heart as barren as the rocky
terrain he traveled...
WILDFLOWER
From the great peaks of the West to the lush seclusion of a Caribbean jungle,
Dany and Troy discovered the deepest treasures of the heart.
Award-winning author Jill Marie Landis follows her acclaimed novel SunFlower with a
stunning tale of adventure and discovery. A story of a special time - and a special
love...
* This is my 1st book of her, I will collect more and more of hers....Thank you Jill Marie Landis!
Why..why not so many reader read Jill Marie Landis? Maybe not so many enjoy the western historical?
For me, this book is perfection!
Good Chemistry with reserved, sturdy Hero -Troy Fontaine (remind me a bit of Chandos from a heart so wild) & brave, smart, witty Heroine (I never met a perfect Heroine such as Dani before, she's real smart, real brave, real tough).
Hero keep denying his love to the heroine, but not stopping him for protecting & care for her through out their journey together...oh so sweet!
And the Love scene is very sexy hot. (Maybe this is the best love-scene I've ever read, very touching)
I love love love this book...
Here is the summary at the back of the book :
True Love Bloom in the Wildest Hearts
DANI
The spirited beauty with a heart of unsinkable courage ventured alone
through the untamed Rocky Mountain wilderness of 1830. Dressed as a man,
she duped unwanted attackers and survived the perils of the West - but her heart
held passionate dreams and unspoken desires...
TROY
A darkly handsome explorer, he kidnapped Dani on a lark - and was himself captivated
by the beauty of her unwavering spirit, and the untapped passion within her
innocent heart. But a shadowy secret had left Troy's heart as barren as the rocky
terrain he traveled...
WILDFLOWER
From the great peaks of the West to the lush seclusion of a Caribbean jungle,
Dany and Troy discovered the deepest treasures of the heart.
Award-winning author Jill Marie Landis follows her acclaimed novel SunFlower with a
stunning tale of adventure and discovery. A story of a special time - and a special
love...
* This is my 1st book of her, I will collect more and more of hers....Thank you Jill Marie Landis!
March 29, 2020
Quite enjoyable- a hidden gem. Takes you from the frontiers of the American west to the muggy depths of Louisiana and the Caribbean. Likeable characters and a decent plot makes this a good read!
June 15, 2019
This book had its own charm but it was not in the same league as the first in this series: SUNFLOWER. This story begins in the Rocky Mountains and then travels to St. Louis, Louisiana and then Tobago. It is the 1830’s.
The story opens when Big Jake Fisher dies in his sleep, leaving 18-year-old Dani alone. Since finding her, Jake has dressed her as a boy, so he could keep the orphan with him (in the company of trappers). Because Jake’s trapper friends expected to see a boy, Dani had no problem with them. However, other men were not deceived and Dani quickly found trouble.
She was saved by Troy Fontaine and Grady Maddox. Troy was acting as a guide to his best friend, Grady who was an artist. They have been traveling through the wilderness for 4 months and Troy needs to get back to his shipping business in Louisiana.
Troy has a dark past; his father was murdered and his mother disappeared several years before. Troy has been trying to find the location of the man he thinks killed his father and abducted his mother.
Troy and Grady take Dani to Jake Fisher’s partner in St. Louis, hoping he can assist Dani find her lost relatives; her family was from New York City. However, the partner is very aged so Troy and Grady decide to take her to Louisiana with them.
For me, the story really sagged in the middle. The first portion of the book was OK; the last part of the book was fascinating. The story is certainly an adventure story; I just thought there were too many slow parts.
Flower Series
1. Sun Flower (1988) Rita Awards Best Novel winner (1989): Sun Flower
2. Wildflower (1989)
3. Rose (1990)
4. Come Spring (1992)
The story opens when Big Jake Fisher dies in his sleep, leaving 18-year-old Dani alone. Since finding her, Jake has dressed her as a boy, so he could keep the orphan with him (in the company of trappers). Because Jake’s trapper friends expected to see a boy, Dani had no problem with them. However, other men were not deceived and Dani quickly found trouble.
She was saved by Troy Fontaine and Grady Maddox. Troy was acting as a guide to his best friend, Grady who was an artist. They have been traveling through the wilderness for 4 months and Troy needs to get back to his shipping business in Louisiana.
Troy has a dark past; his father was murdered and his mother disappeared several years before. Troy has been trying to find the location of the man he thinks killed his father and abducted his mother.
Troy and Grady take Dani to Jake Fisher’s partner in St. Louis, hoping he can assist Dani find her lost relatives; her family was from New York City. However, the partner is very aged so Troy and Grady decide to take her to Louisiana with them.
For me, the story really sagged in the middle. The first portion of the book was OK; the last part of the book was fascinating. The story is certainly an adventure story; I just thought there were too many slow parts.
Flower Series
1. Sun Flower (1988) Rita Awards Best Novel winner (1989): Sun Flower
2. Wildflower (1989)
3. Rose (1990)
4. Come Spring (1992)
September 12, 2023
Sweet. Simple. Funny.
Quick & fun read. Love a heroine who is unapologetically herself. I really enjoyed Dani's friendships with Leeze and Grady.
Quick & fun read. Love a heroine who is unapologetically herself. I really enjoyed Dani's friendships with Leeze and Grady.
December 12, 2016
I'm a fan of this author, and although Wildflower wasn't as good as Come Spring, it's still a highly enjoyable story that captured my attention from the start. I haven't met a heroine quite as unique as Dani, and Troy was just the right hero for her. If you are into old school romances, I'm sure you'll enjoy this book as much as I did. Recommended!
April 2, 2011
This book took us all over the place. We started out west. Dani was dressed like a boy trapper when she met Troy and artist Grady. They realize she is a girl right away and take her back to Louisiana, and then she ends up following Troy to a Caribbean Island. I liked the book b/c it had some mystery to it, but also felt it was a little all over the place.
June 8, 2010
I seem to inadvertently choose themes! For a bit I kept unknowingly picking books about the deep South and the Civil War. Now I'm grabbing virgin books. Ah well.
August 16, 2012
I read this book as a teenager and fell in love with the author.
April 16, 2013
I always love Ms. Landis' books, and Wildflower was no exception. Wonderful story with exciting characters, and plenty of action.
May 24, 2016
Did not finish. I can't believe people can like this... thing.
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