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A Spirited Heart
A Spirited love and spirited passion...
Izobelle Montgomery was the only daughter of a very rich rancher. A vision of perfection, poise, and untarnished beauty in a rustic landscape, she was wanted by all the men within a thirty mile radius. Well guarded by her greedy father; Izzy as she was called was destined to marry a man she had never met. But her spirit and fight for what was right didn’t let her accept the path her father had so callously planned for her. She was determined to find a way out of the upcoming marriage. She would not be used as a business strategy. Izzy decides that the best course of action is to leave the ranch at the first opportunity. But how would she do it and who would help her …?
Mark Horton had never laid eyes on such a beautiful woman and knew nothing about her. All he knew was that he must help her escape what she was trying to run from, even if it meant making an enemy out of a powerful and influential man. A desperate need takes over the level headed man and the young damsel in distress, creating a whirlwind love.
Izobelle Montgomery was the only daughter of a very rich rancher. A vision of perfection, poise, and untarnished beauty in a rustic landscape, she was wanted by all the men within a thirty mile radius. Well guarded by her greedy father; Izzy as she was called was destined to marry a man she had never met. But her spirit and fight for what was right didn’t let her accept the path her father had so callously planned for her. She was determined to find a way out of the upcoming marriage. She would not be used as a business strategy. Izzy decides that the best course of action is to leave the ranch at the first opportunity. But how would she do it and who would help her …?
Mark Horton had never laid eyes on such a beautiful woman and knew nothing about her. All he knew was that he must help her escape what she was trying to run from, even if it meant making an enemy out of a powerful and influential man. A desperate need takes over the level headed man and the young damsel in distress, creating a whirlwind love.
- GenresRomance
277 pages, Paperback
First published June 11, 2010
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About the author
Dalba Y. Castrillon
2 books5 followersDalba Castrillon is a Dominican-American writer born and raised in Washington Heights. She spent the early years of her childhood in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. At a very young age, she began to write short stories and poems,which she would pass along to her friends. During her years in high school, she was known to be a voracious reader and was also praised for her excellent writing skills.
She attended Borough of Manhattan Community College where she completed her associate degree. Upon graduation, she worked for a non-profit organization for 8 years while attending Monroe College to complete her Bachelor’s Degree. Despite her full agenda, she decided to pursue her long-time dream of writing a novel.
Dalba currently resides in Manhattan with her husband and children.
She attended Borough of Manhattan Community College where she completed her associate degree. Upon graduation, she worked for a non-profit organization for 8 years while attending Monroe College to complete her Bachelor’s Degree. Despite her full agenda, she decided to pursue her long-time dream of writing a novel.
Dalba currently resides in Manhattan with her husband and children.
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December 18, 2010
Izobelle is the young, naive and beautiful daughter of a rich farmer. Her father is possessive and overprotects her, and her spirited heart can't accept that. She haven't met any men because of him; but one day she sees Mark Horton, new in town, and suddenly he's everything she can think of.
Izzy is stubborn and determined, yet naive. She's exactly as most women at 21 years old would be. She falls in love very quickly with Mark (who wouldn't) and completely trust him. But when Mark's intentions doesn't seem to be what she thought, she can forgive him that easily.
Mark Horton is new in town. He isn't looking for a woman, but when he sees Izobelle for the first time, it isn't easy to forget about her beauty. But she's a protected gem, daughter of a strong and sometimes cruel man, that happens to be his neighbor.
I was totally in love with Mark. He's such a gentleman. I ain't a big fan of ranchers/cowboys, but Mark is very hot and as some of the characters said "He has balls". It was sweet to see how in love he was with Izobelle, and how much he wanted to protect her.
A Spirited Heart is a very sweet romantic story. It's fast paced and with some turns in the plot that makes it interesting enough and different from the typical romance. I couldn't stop reading it, and I finished the book in a couple of hours.
Izzy was my favorite character (besides Mark, of course) because I could relate to her. She wants to be free, but sometimes she's too stubborn and ends hurting people around her. But I also like the rest of the characters, because each of them seems to have a personality and a plot on their own.
Overall, it's a light and sweet story, and I recommend it if you are looking for intense characters and a happily ever after ending.
Izzy is stubborn and determined, yet naive. She's exactly as most women at 21 years old would be. She falls in love very quickly with Mark (who wouldn't) and completely trust him. But when Mark's intentions doesn't seem to be what she thought, she can forgive him that easily.
Mark Horton is new in town. He isn't looking for a woman, but when he sees Izobelle for the first time, it isn't easy to forget about her beauty. But she's a protected gem, daughter of a strong and sometimes cruel man, that happens to be his neighbor.
I was totally in love with Mark. He's such a gentleman. I ain't a big fan of ranchers/cowboys, but Mark is very hot and as some of the characters said "He has balls". It was sweet to see how in love he was with Izobelle, and how much he wanted to protect her.
A Spirited Heart is a very sweet romantic story. It's fast paced and with some turns in the plot that makes it interesting enough and different from the typical romance. I couldn't stop reading it, and I finished the book in a couple of hours.
Izzy was my favorite character (besides Mark, of course) because I could relate to her. She wants to be free, but sometimes she's too stubborn and ends hurting people around her. But I also like the rest of the characters, because each of them seems to have a personality and a plot on their own.
Overall, it's a light and sweet story, and I recommend it if you are looking for intense characters and a happily ever after ending.
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February 15, 2016284p Izobelle Montgomery was the only daughter of a very rich rancher. A vision of perfection, poise, and untarnished beauty in a rustic landscape, she was wanted by all the men within a thirty mile radius. Well guarded by her greedy father; Izzy as she was called was destined to marry a man she had never met. But her spirit and fight for what was right didn 19t let her accept the path her father had so callously planned for her. She was determined to find a way out of the upcoming marriage. She would not be used as a business strategy. Izzy decides that the best course of action is to leave the ranch at the first opportunity. But how would she do it and who would help her 26?
Mark Horton had never laid eyes on such a beautiful woman and knew nothing about her. All he knew was that he must help her escape what she was trying to run from, even if it meant making an enemy out of a powerful and influential man. A desperate need takes over the level headed man and the young damsel in distress, creating a whirlwind love.
Mark Horton had never laid eyes on such a beautiful woman and knew nothing about her. All he knew was that he must help her escape what she was trying to run from, even if it meant making an enemy out of a powerful and influential man. A desperate need takes over the level headed man and the young damsel in distress, creating a whirlwind love.
November 19, 2011
I had high hopes for this story but to be honest, I didn't even finish it. I think there is a lot of potential for this story but the author needs to learn the proper writing style. The writing is very passive and the characters are one dimensional.
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