My April book to review was "Swept Away" by Mary Connealy.
I wasn't incredibly excited, as I'm not much of a western fan, but I do like to sit down with an occasional "rip-roarin romance" story. :)
Here's the back of the book:
Laughter, Romance, and Action Abound in This New Series from Mary Connealy
Swept away when her wagon train attempts a difficult river crossing, Ruthy MacNeil isn't all that upset at being separated from the family who raised her. All they've ever done is work her to the bone. She prayed for a chance to get away, and then came the raging flood. Alive but disoriented, she's rescued by Luke Stone...so unfortunately, there are more chances to die in her immediate future.
Luke is heading home to reclaim the ranch stolen from his family. But the men who killed his father are working hard to ensure Luke doesn't make it alive. He has no choice but to keep moving. Still, he can't just abandon Ruthy, so she'll have to come along.
His friends--a ragtag group of former Civil War soldiers--take a fast interest in the pretty gal. Luke thinks that's rather rude--he's the one who found her. And the more time he spends around the hard-working young woman who is a mighty good cook, the more he finds himself thinking beyond revenge and toward a different future. For the first time in a long time, Luke is tempted to turn from his destructive path and be swept away by love.
Swept away when her wagon train attempts a difficult river crossing, Ruthy MacNeil isn't all that upset at being separated from the family who raised her. All they've ever done is work her to the bone. She prayed for a chance to get away, and then came the raging flood. Alive but disoriented, she's rescued by Luke Stone...so unfortunately, there are more chances to die in her immediate future.
Luke is heading home to reclaim the ranch stolen from his family. But the men who killed his father are working hard to ensure Luke doesn't make it alive. He has no choice but to keep moving. Still, he can't just abandon Ruthy, so she'll have to come along.
His friends--a ragtag group of former Civil War soldiers--take a fast interest in the pretty gal. Luke thinks that's rather rude--he's the one who found her. And the more time he spends around the hard-working young woman who is a mighty good cook, the more he finds himself thinking beyond revenge and toward a different future. For the first time in a long time, Luke is tempted to turn from his destructive path and be swept away by love.
I LOVED the first three chapters. They were great, the characters, the world, the plot,
everything "swept" me in. Then, I read Chapter four, starting with "One month
later" and started reading this confusing plot about characters I had
never met before, and was like What?! I want more Luke and Ruthy!
In the end of course, it all made sense when they plot line picked up and all the characters merged, but the ending leaves you hanging for the next one, and maybe that's good, but me, I hate cliff hangers. :)
Overall, a great read, amazing characters and wonderful setting rich with history. she definitely did her research to make it come alive. And for a western, it wasn't half bad!
In the end of course, it all made sense when they plot line picked up and all the characters merged, but the ending leaves you hanging for the next one, and maybe that's good, but me, I hate cliff hangers. :)
Overall, a great read, amazing characters and wonderful setting rich with history. she definitely did her research to make it come alive. And for a western, it wasn't half bad!
1 comment:
You inspire me to want to read more. I love reading but rarely make time to do it. Maybe I should try this book :)
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