Widower Marshall Breckinridge is busy with his ranch and his two young daughters. How can a shy schoolmarm ever get his attention? When rancher Marshall Breckinridge rescues Doris Lancaster from an attempted kidnapping, a spark alights in her, and she’s convinced they’re meant to be together. Unfortunately, the widower hasn’t spoken to her since. It seems teaching his two young daughters is as … teaching his two young daughters is as close as Doris can get to the busy man.
Marshall Breckinridge has been running for ten years. First, from his autocratic father and then from the loss of his wife. With two beautiful daughters and a dude ranch to run, he’d thought he’d put women behind him. Then he’d held Doris in his arms to comfort her. Now he can’t get her out of his mind. But he refuses to risk killing her timid sweetness with his forceful personality. Best to steer clear.
When his dandy cousin comes for a visit and sets his sights on Doris, Marshall will have to decide if he can stand to sit back and watch.
Books in the Lilac City Novella Series
- A Match for Maude
- A Dandy for Doris
- A Lady for Luke
- A Fella for Frances
- An Equal for Edith
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5 stars
I received a free copy of the sweet romance A Dandy for Doris: A Lilac City Romance Novella book 2 by Donna K. Weaver and this review was given freely.
Well rounded with wonderful characters, conflict, a little rivalry, healing transformations, and a happy ending. Having moved west after a family scandal, single father Marshall and his sister Judith rebuild their lives on the Circle B Ranch but struggle with loneliness and trust until the kind and sympathetic school teacher Doris bridges their walls bringing happiness.
Book 2 of the “Lilac City Romance” series, A Dandy for Doris picks up where A Match for Maude leaves off. I enjoyed book 1 so much, I purchased this immediately. Doris is the quiet sister than everyone takes for granted and interpret her gracious acceptance of others and ability to look for the good in everyone as being a push over. Instead, she is a deep thinker and a gentle soul. I loved watching her come out of her shell and appreciated interactions with the children, especially when she charmed those considered rascals in her one-room schoolhouse. I felt sorry for Marshall Breckenridge who cares for Doris, but can’t seem to get out of his own way. He’s sure his age is a hindrance although he is the same age as her brother, only ten years older than her. His girls are delightful, and there were several laugh-out-loud moments when they said things that put their father or Doris on the spot. “Out of the mouth of babes” as it were. Another well-written book by Ms. Weaver that entertained and educated me in fun and memorable way. I look forward to Book 3.
We’re back in Lilac City to see how the shy, quiet-spoken, middle Lancaster sister Doris gets together with Marshall Breckinridge. Marshall is the owner of the dude ranch and was one of the men who helped find the sisters when they were kidnapped in A Match for Maude. He and Doris seemed to have a little moment of attraction between them when the sisters were rescued.
Lilac City was in need of a teacher and Doris accepted the job in the previous book. It was fun to see her interaction with her students and how even the most boisterous boys had started changing their ways in class. Marshall is a widower and his two young daughters are in Doris’ class. They’re adorable, and aren’t shy about letting Doris know she and their father should get married because they need a mother. Awww
Doris and Marshall keep dancing around each other for a good while–he thinks he’s too old for her and she thinks she’s not the right woman for him. They think no one notices how they look at each other, but everyone sees what these two don’t. Marshall’s cousin (whom he dislikes) comes to visit and starts paying a lot of attention to Doris, which Marshall doesn’t like, but he still won’t tell Doris how he feels about her. What a stubborn, stubborn man.
He’s a wonderful father, and treats his children differently than how his father treated him. I loved the scenes with Marshall and his sweet daughters–he calls them names like apple pie and chocolate cake and makes them squeal. Who wouldn’t fall in love with a man who cares so much for his children?
The mystery of why the Lancaster sisters’ uncle still wants them back continues. I can’t wait to find out what the awful man has up his sleeve. I’m enjoying this series and can’t wait to read Frances’ story.
I listened to the audiobook and really enjoyed the narrator’s voice. It’s very smooth and she does a great job.
I loved this book, it’s the second book in the series. Vicki Pierce is fantastic as the narrator. Donna Weaver has created A wonderful town filled interesting people.
Marshall fights his attraction for Doris while his daughters try to play matchmaker. He is concerned about their age difference and thinks Doris is too meek. It wasn’t until his cousin Edgar comes to visit and shows interest in Doris that he starts to change his mind. Doris sounds like a lovingly encouraging teacher who already loves Marshall’s daughters like they were her own. There wasn’t as much suspense in this one as in Maude’s story, but it was still sweet and funny.
Another wonderful story by the same author, and it’s kind of funny to learn who the hero was. I loved how Doris finally came out as assertive something she wasn’t at all before. She finally learned to speak her mind with her hovering, over protective brother.
Adventure, classic festivals, and all kinds of fun. This is really a most wonderful story that I highly recommend. Read the first one if haven’t as it explains the foundation for these stories.
I’ve read several books by this author now, and highly recommend each one. After reading as many romances as I have read, many seem a bit formulaic, but not Donna Weaver’s. I love that she can let you know the characters thoughts and the reason for the actions without the story bogging down and getting lost. Doris is truly a sweet, thoughtful young lady, while her “Dandy” is just that. Quite a hunk of wonderful!
Wonderful story and well written from a great writer.
Sweet and clean of the Wyoming back when women were not so plentiful and men looking for brides …and some not. I am seeing this as a huge hit as it is a fantastic story. Dive in feet first guarenteed you will love it.
5 stars
I received a free copy of the sweet romance A Dandy for Doris: A Lilac City Romance Novella book 3 by Donna K. Weaver and this review was given freely.
Well rounded with wonderful characters, conflict, a little rivalry, healing transformations, and a happy ending. Having moved west after a family scandal, single father Marshall and his sister Judith rebuild their lives on the Circle B Ranch but struggle with loneliness and trust until the kind and sympathetic school teacher Doris bridges their walls bringing happiness.
“A Dandy for Doris” by Donna K. Weaver
A sweet clean historic romance in Wyoming. A not too long story in the Lilac City novella series. I do love clean sweet romance stories, not too long, and not too short, and are stand alone reads too. You will be turning those pages to find out for yourself just what is going to happen next. I was gifted an ARC for my opinion and to check for typo’s… I caught a couple and I probably missed a few because I got too caught up in the story. Ah, well, I tried. By now you must know what my opinion of this story is… Yes, it is Well Worth the Read !! Happy Reading ! !
Doris and her sisters came west to Wyoming after their father died and they were left in the care of their uncle until they were married or 25. They fled to their half brother. Maude was married in the first book and now Doris has started a job as the new school marm of Lilac City. She has caught the attention of Marshall, a neighboring rancher who has two children in her class. Good thing she feels the same. It takes him a while to come to grips with how he feels, especially since he is quite a bit older and not sure he wants to marry again but his children are pushy. When Doris’ uncle sends another attempt in the form of Marshall’s relation, all bets are off and he is all in.
I feel like this book had less angst or maybe less drama than the first one and I liked it better. Doris is so quiet and shy so it was fun that she wanted to be more like Francis who is most outspoken. I thought it was great that Francis is able to see clearly what others did not and even more importantly, was not afraid to say it aloud which is exactly what Doris needs to give her a push. I think she is a sweet school marm too.
I liked Marshall quite a bit but found myself saying aloud more than once, “Don’t be so stupid!” His daughters are darling and his pet names for them are adorable.
I hated that the evil uncle part still didn’t resolve but clearly that is going to be the thread that binds all the stories in the series together. I’ll have to be patient to have that resolve.
I still don’t love the narrator as she sounds schmaltzy to me but I didn’t let that bother me. It is an enjoyable story. It is a quick read/listen for an afternoon or evening read.
Sex: no
Language: no
Violence: no
*I received a complimentary copy of the audio-book and voluntarily chose to review it.
In this sweet romance, both Marshall Breckinridge and Doris Lancaster have situations that bring tension to their lives. Marshall has saved Doris once already, and it looks as though he may have to again. Doris is a gentle soul who sees the best in people and believes in second chances, whilst Marshall has seen enough to make him more cautious. He is an honourable man who is deeply attracted to Doris but their age difference makes it difficult for him to express himself. Doris only sees a good man who is protective of his family but her lack of experience makes her hold back from showing her feelings, although it is quite obvious to her sisters. The romance in this book is sweet and clean and whilst one is aware of the growing attraction between the couple, I would have liked to see a little more emotion between the couple. As this book is part of a series, one meets up with the characters in the first book, making one feel part of their family. I received a copy of this book as a gift and this is my honest and voluntary review.
This is a fun series. I enjoy watching the sisters kind of come into their own and find themselves. Doris is such a sweet loving person and a great teacher. I loved the draw between her and Marshall in the first book and it was even better in this one. There is still some intrigue as the evil uncle still lurks in the background, but not really the suspense that was in the first book. I loved the epilogue and am really excited for the next book.
Doris and Marshall are so adorable together. They had a slow start and I loved how Doris used her spunk to get her man. Marshall’s daughters are so sweet and his sister Judith became softened by love. Hoping she gets her own story. There was some danger and the villain came as a surprise.