Catching Rainbows

by Wynema McGowan

The sheriff of Two Sisters, Minnesota, a bawdy town filled with brothels, saloons, and gambling clubs, Joe Willie Everett become attracted to secretive newcomer Sissy Heck, a genteel, well-bred lady, who has come to town with only the clothes on her back. Original.

Genres: Romance, Historical Romance

384 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1996

About the author

I live in Lampasas, TX and I am a full-time writer. I have also lived in New York City, Chicago and Minneapolis-St Paul. Many of my books are set in north central MN; the rest in TX. I love writing historical fiction and have seven novels available on Kindle or at my website: http://www.wynemamcgowan.com.
I presently have an eighth novel, Redemption River, available through the Kindle Scout program.It is the final book in the River Trilogy: While the Rivers Run, Beyond the Rivers and now Redemption River. Contact me anytime. I'd love to hear from you.

Reviews

[EJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story's blurb would give you some sense of mystery with Sissy, the FMC, however, it might not be best to expect something big about this secret. The secret, where Sissy was raped impregnating Sisssy forcing her to leave New York, would be immediately revealed in the first 5 chapter. Not too early, but not the best place to reveal the ony miystery that intrigue me, the reader.

However, the chemistry between joe Willie and Sissy is really beautiful and engaging. Furthermore, the side characters such as Buddy are really endering. Finally, what's really great about this book is the conversations. The characters are alive. You can feel it. You can hear it. The author really captured how the characters naturally speak, which shows the difference between a good author and a great author.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the majority of the book. However- using rape as a plot device is lazy. Standard in most romance novels for some reason.

[Juana "Darkness" Duran · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sissy is running away from problems long past that she wishes to keep in the past. When she arrives at Two Sisters, Minnessota, she is immediatly bonbarded by curiosity. Joe Willie Everett is the sheriff of the town and is wondering why Sissy would come to their quiet town unless she was running from something. The last thing Willie needs is to have more trouble on his hands because of Sissy because the town is full of brothels and gambling clubs. Willie knows that everyone has secrets but he can't stay away from Sissy he feels an unstoppable attraction for Sissy. Sissy and Willie overcome their differences and try to get past the fact that they come from different sides of the law. Their passion erupts when Willie finds out her past and he tells her of his love for her. But eventually Sissy's past catches up with her and Willie. Willie doesn't want to let her go so he fights for her, even though it seems immpossible. They eventually triumph and she learns to live with her past mistakes and Willie learns to except her for who she is not what she has done.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I first got my e reader, this was the only author whose books I kept in paperback form because they weren't available electronically. They are a classic enjoyable read that I could keep reading over and over and over again

[Julie · Rating 2 out of 5]

quite a good read

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book.