When Ardith Merritt promised her dying step-sister she’d take her niece and nephews to their father in Wyoming, she knew it meant confronting Baird Northcross, the man who, on the eve of their wedding, jilted her and eloped with her sister. Exiled to a ranch in Wyoming by his aristocratic British family, Baird Northcross is a failure, a scoundrel, and a cad. But the rugged beauty of the land, the … land, the unexpected satisfaction of hard work, and the presence of a woman like no other awakens the possibility of happiness… if only he can keep from destroying this last, precious chance to win Ardith’s love.
REVIEWS:
..”.a beautiful tale of redemption and reclaiming lost love. There is a power to Elizabeth Grayson’s story that will move readers.” Kathe Robin, Romantic Times
“Each character suffers disappointment and loss–but in the end, they come together, learning what it means to be a family.” Publisher’s Weekly
THE WOMEN’S WEST SERIES, in series order:
So Wide the Sky
Color of the Wind
A Place Called Home
Painted by the Sun
Moon in the Water
Bride of the Wilderness
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Ardith Merritt takes her niece and nephews from Boston to Wyoming to their father because their mother (Her sister Ariel) has passed away. We see her trials and errors as she realizes as a “Spinster” she does not have any skills towards raising children. She does however have a good mind and writes Childrens books. Her Brother in law Baird Northcross was sent from England to wyoming to make up for his wild ways by running a Ranch. The land calls to both Ardith and Baird in ways neither thought was possible. Baird comes to realize that he actually wants to be good at something and make a profit for the ranch. Baird has traveled so much he has no idea how to raise children. So they both are learning together how to take care of a family. They all go through trials at the ranch and in the West.
One of the things I liked in this book was that both of the main characters changed from who they were at the beginning to more lovable characters. Ardith only had a few flaws that I felt that she over came. I think the west was good for her character. Most of the characters were likeable. The descriptions when Ardith was painting made me imagine what they were seeing.
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WOW! An emotional read about second chances, family and sacrifices. Sometimes growth takes time and it takes a MAN to admit to passed mistakes.
I truly enjoyed this and couldn’t put it down!
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Well written and beautifully descriptive, the author once again paints a picture with words that made me feel as if I was part of the story. One could only feel for Ardith as she has to keep her promise the take her dead sister’s children to their father in Wyoming, especially since he is the man that jilted her at the altar. Ardith discovers that she has more depth and character than she even thought, as the landscape and the three children in her charge bring about changes in her life and her artistic endeavours. Baird is bitter and angry as much with himself as with his uncle, who has exiled him to Wyoming where the task set before him is doomed to failure. However, Baird doesn’t take Ardith into account as he tries to get to grips with life on a ranch where his status is of no consequence and his past doesn’t matter. Reconnecting with his children and dealing with circumstances that seem beyond his control, he has to depend on Ardith, both to assist him with his children and for encouragement. The interface with Cassie and Hunter Jalbert from So Wide the Sky brought tears to my eyes as Ardith’s artistic talent brings healing to Cassie as well. I thoroughly enjoyed this book where the main characters are flawed human beings trying to make the best of the situation they find themselves in. Although this book is part of a series and characters from the previous book appear in this one too, it is a standalone and comes to a victorious close. I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily post this review. This is my honest review.
Loved this book as I did the first one in the series. Story of betrayal, guilt, longing, and love. Ardith and Baird both grew as individuals and his children added so much to the story. Was glad to have Cass and Hunter (from “So Wide The Sky”) and their family appear in this book also. Can’t wait to read the next book in this series! I received this book from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily post this review. This is my honest review.
An Emotional Panorama in Vivid Color
Set in the vast free ranges of nineteenth century Wyoming, forgiveness is the theme of Color of the Wind by Elizabeth Grayson. Not just forgiving those who committed the wrong, but forgiving ones self, which is often more difficult.
Firstly, I liked the story. I liked the mental picture Ms. Grayson painted, not only of the raw and rugged setting of the cattle ranching, but of each character within this compelling story.
Secondly, I liked the characters, both the leading and the secondary. Each one possessed a unique personality and each was well shaded and highlighted. I especially enjoyed the cameo appearances of characters from the first book in the series, So Wide the Sky.
Lastly, I really liked the epilogue. It insured that the ending was satisfying and smile-worthy.
Content alert:
This book contains religious expletives (this author’s extensive vocabulary proves that she is capable of writing without using them), and descriptive sexual scenes.
I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily post this review. This is my honest review.
Just a great story – hated to put it down.
I LOVED IT