The “First Lady of the West,” #1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller, delivers the stunning finale of her acclaimed series set in Parable, Montana–where a city-bound cowboy meets the one woman who might make him stay in Big Sky Country! Self-made millionaire Landry Sutton heads to Hangman Bend’s Ranch to sell his land to his brother, Zane. Though he’s got cowboy in his blood, … cowboy in his blood, Landry plans to return to city life before the dust even settles on his boots. Of course, he didn’t count on falling for Big Sky Country…or Ria Manning.
Ria is starting to settle into country life herself…until she has a close encounter of the terrifying kind with a buffalo. Turns out the peeping monster belongs to the cowboy next door–and he has her running even more scared than his bison. She wants a home where the buffalo don’t roam, and the men don’t either. Could Landry’s homecoming be her heart’s undoing?
Previously published.
Read the entire fan-favorite Parable series:
Book 1: Big Sky Country
Book 2: Big Sky Mountain
Book 3: Big Sky River
Book 4: Big Sky Summer
Book 5: Big Sky Wedding
Book 6: Big Sky Secrets
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No one does western romance better than Linda Lael Miller. She’s one of my very favorite authors – as in, I own and have read well over 100 of her books. Her McKettricks series includes both historical and contemporary stories; they reside at the top of my “Love to Re-Read” list, and they introduced me to some of my all-time most loved characters.
For all those reasons, I am a bit sad to give Big Sky Secrets only 2 stars **
I fully comprehend that there is a specific formula for writing successful romance, and after 37 years of writing them, Miller is far more of an expert than I. Add to that the fact that this book has been published 21 times and in 4 different languages…obviously, it has been a big hit.
Unfortunately, though, I never engaged in the characters nor their journey. The hurdles they had to overcome were stated over and over until they felt boring and tedious; the backstory was disjointed segments scattered throughout as afterthoughts.
On top of that, I sensed that the reoccurring characters (from other books in the Parable, Montana “Big Sky” series) were thrown in randomly; if I was not already familiar with them from reading those her previous books, I’d wonder why they were mentioned at all in this one.
But I’m not a quitter…I will definitely be reading more of Miller’s work, more love stories, and more about irresistible country boys.
With love and hugs,
Ashli
This is the last book in the Big Sky series. I will miss Parable and Three Trees. Landry is Zane’s brother. He’s a city slicker turned cowboy who is determined to adjust to the life. He bought half of a ranch with Zane and has decided to raise buffalos and court Ria. Ria came to get away also — after her husband died–she raises flowers. She does NOT want to get involved but is drawn to Landry like a firefly to light. The conflict/resolution will intrigue you as Landry and Ria gradually find their way to each other.
Not sure how I got so behind on Linda Lael Miller but I have. I’m trying my best to get caught up and should be soon. One of the things I like about her books is the fact that for me they are comfort reads. I know no matter what I will be able to get into it quickly and like it.
In fact, that’s just what happened with Big Sky Secret. Right away I fell into the story and got lost in it. I just love it when that happens. You don’t even realize how far into the book you’ve gotten because you enjoy it so much.
I loved both Landry and Ria. They just work together. I also really liked the bison. These two might take a bit to make it work but you can see it happening.
I felt for Ria and her back story. She doesn’t have the greatest family and I can tell you I really didn’t like her sister and mother. She a widow and at the point in her life where she has to make some changes. She’s well-liked by those around her and has found her place.
At the beginning of the book, I wasn’t the biggest fan of Landry but he did grow on me. I liked his brother Zane much better. But as the book goes on he learns to be a better person and not take his brother for granted.
Love all Linda Lael Miller’s books
Absolutely enthralling