Which man will win this pretty schoolmistress’s heart? Read FREE in Kindle Unlimited to find out!When Daisy Jackson applied for the role of Rattlesnake Ridge’s new schoolmistress, she may have omitted a few important details, like her young age and lack of teaching experience. And it certainly doesn’t help that the town council holds her mixed-ethnicity against her, too.Luke Rockford fell head … against her, too.
Luke Rockford fell head over heels the very moment he laid eyes on Daisy, but he wasn’t the only one. His rival, Deputy Grant Watson also set his sights on the pretty teacher. The arrogant lawman is accustomed to getting what he wants, even if he has to bend the rules to claim it, from the job promised to Luke to any woman in town.
With so much to do before the school year begins, Daisy hardly knows which way to turn. Can she put down roots and fall in love before the town council runs her out of Rattlesnake Ridge?
If you like strong female characters, cheeky cowboys, and dastardly deputies then you’re sure to enjoy reading Coming from California. Get your copy to learn which man wins Daisy’s heart!
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She did not tell them her age of even her lack of teaching others. She arrives and the town council are against her as she is mixed race. She gets the attention of two very different men. Who will win out? Will she be able to stay? See if their will be a happy ending
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This book sure makes me giggle! The banter between Luke, his friends, and Daisy was so enjoyable! Catherine is a new author for me, and I’m right pleased to have found her!!
Coming From California by Catherine Bilson is a sweet pioneer story with conflict and intrigue. Daisy Jackson arrives by stagecoach to Rattlesnake Ridge as the school teacher but she leaves things off her application that she is biracial. (Chinese/Caucasian)
Luke Rockford a cowboy and war hero works for his stepfather ranch but he has the prospecting spirt of his father and comes to town herding cattle and notices Daisy at her window. Coming to California is a throughly entertaining book with intrigue and romance and I really enjoyed reading it. I received this book as an arc for an honest review of it.
Interesting and different
Often with these multi-author series you can read the installments as standalones. But with this one I would recommend reading book 1 first.
I enjoyed it, but it did drag in places. I liked the way the story was set up though. The romance, the mystery. It was interesting and different.
Coming from California is a clean Western romance with an interesting premise.
It was a tad unbelievable that Daisy was able to do as much as she did as a person of mixed race in that time period. However, the characters were nice and there was an interesting flow.
I think the book could be edited down a bit to make the story flow a little faster.
There were a few errors but nothing that took away from the enjoyment of the book.
All in all, a nice novel.
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Daisy is a young teacher from California. She aplied for a post in Rattlesnake Ridge, a mining town near the border. She didn’t mention her young age, her lack of experience and her Chinese roots. When in town, she had to confront many prejudices but, in the end, she conquered the town people. As in a good romantic novel, Daisy has two suitors to choose: Luke, the charming cowboy, and Deputy Grant. …
This is a beautiful story. The beginning is a bit slow, but soon the mistery and the romance draws the attention of the reader.. The book can be read as an stand alone, but I’m looking for the next book in this serie.
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I enjoyed this story. Daisy was strong and independent and Luke was a fun hard working cowboy. Although both were strong they both had vulnerabilities. I enjoyed the fact that the author did not add so much detail to overpower the story just to get in word count.
A beautifully written story of a time when single young women are frowned upon when they travel alone to start a new life, new job and learning that biracial isnt always looked upon as good. Daisy is a young lady who doesnt let life hold her back from achieving what she wants and how she gets those things. Becoming a new teacher at a new school and having two men who want to win her heart isnt as easy as she wanted it to be but she doesnt let obstacles keep her from finding happiness. Cant wait to read the rest of the series books and enjoy what life has in store.
“Wanted: A qualified Schoolteacher to establish and teach at a new school in Rattlesnake Ridge, Nevada, for Children of all ages.” Well that was just what Daisy Jackson did. She became a little apprehensive as everyone seemed to comment on how young she was and they didn’t know, but she had not mentioned her lack of teaching skills! But she was set up to room with Miz May, who was Chinese, and kept a respectable boarding house. You see, Daisy was Chinese American and some did not take well to that. Fortunately, the school board did approve her and she met Luke Rockford, a handsome cowboy. At supper at the boarding house, she found out that Luke had been a Captain in the war and touted a hero who had saved many in the war.
This was such a delightful story that was so well written. I felt like I was right there observing the characters as the story played out. Luke really was so sweet and wanted to get to know Daisy, but there was another on her trail, Deputy Grant Watson. He always got what he wanted and he had decided he wanted Daisy! There was a history between Luke and Grant. It kind of became a rivalry and I just knew she would choose Luke! He was such a swoon worthy hero!
This is the second book I have read from this author and I really enjoyed it so much! This tale had a little of it all. Mystery, humor, drama, a rivalry and of course a lovely romance. Cannot wait for more in this series!!
Daisy didn’t tell the whole truth when she applied for the new school teacher in Rattlesnake. She said nothing her young age, her lack of experience and being half Chinese. But the town accepted her faster than she expected. When she mets Luke, a handsome and funny cowboy she doesn’t plan to fall in love but God has other plans for her.
A clean and sweet Western romance, this story also has a bit of a mystery to be solved and an unwanted suitor. In an era when opportunity was the order of the day, it was also a time for opportunists to take advantage of unsuspecting, good-hearted people. Daisy didn’t expect to be welcomed so warmly by the people of Rattlesnake Ridge and apart from one unfortunate encounter, she was quickly absorbed into the daily life of the small town as the school teacher. With delightful pupils and equally delightful parents, she quickly makes her mark, both on the community and in Luke Rockford’s heart. Luke was surprised when he found his heart engaged and even his mother couldn’t get over the fact that he had finally found someone to pin his future hopes on. Unfortunately, he isn’t the only contender for the pretty school teacher’s hand and has his work cut out both protecting her and winning her heart. The story comes to a happy conclusion and can be read by most age groups. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Daisy was brave traveling from CA sight unseen to be a school teacher in Rattlesnake Ridge, Nevada knowing that the mayor that hired her could dismiss her immediately when he realizes she is part Asian. Luke came off as a troublemaker in the beginning teasing her when he first saw her, but later he was a gentleman and protective of her. I didn’t like Deputy Watson in the last book and he continued to be disreputable by pushing his attentions on Daisy. Luke and his friend Jack found the potential for a silver strike, but there are too many people they can’t trust with it in town. They travel to Reno find someone who can assess it and it end up turning into a mystery murder investigation. There was plenty of drama, humor, and romance in this story.
Sweet and emotional, this was a good read. I liked the characters and I felt thought the story was very entertaining. With a bit of drama and mystery for added interest, I really enjoyed this book.
The second book in the The Pioneer Brides of Rattlesnake Ridge series a well written story that held my interest until the end. Daisy is part Chinese and American I liked the way Luke just saw the woman he loved and not her heritage. I enjoyed reading this book. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
It was good to return to Rattlesnake Ridge. Unfortunately, Daisy’s first introduction to the people of the town left a lot to be desired. Her companion on the stage from Reno was less that welcoming because of her being of mixed ancestry, white father and Chinese mother. She soon learns that most of the people are simply glad to have a school teacher. Her introduction to Luke sets the stage for their courtship and probably the rest of their life, he catches her shaking her dusty petticoat out the window of the boarding house. This book has a few twists, surprises, humor and romance. It is an enjoyable story.
Coming from California
Sweet Promise Press
Luke and Jack have just came back from selling a herd of cattle.
Daisy has just arrived as a school teacher for Rattle Snake Ridge.
Daisy takes a room in the boardinghouse until the school and her new home is ready. She gets her first look at him from the window, and a little later she is unpacking gives her petty coat a flick out to shake the dust when Luke says what a nice show.
Barb has twins that will soon be able to start school. In the first novel you hear about her. She is a widow and sings in the saloon and also church. Jack wants to marry her but until he can provide for her and the twins he hasn’t asked yet.
The foursome became good friends through the time at the boardinghouse.
I enjoyed reading this book. It’s clean no adult content.
I do look forward to reading more about Rattle Snake Ridge.
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This was the second book in the Rattlesnake Ridge series, and I loved this book. I haven’t read any books from this author before, I found it to be very well written. I am enjoying getting to know the members of the town and look forward to reading more of their stories.
lovely western story
This was a sweet love story. I found the subject matter of a bi-racial heroine in a post Civil War mining town in the Sierra Nevadas very interesting. Most Chinese immigrants were treated terribly, so the prejudices of the townspeople were not unexpected. Daisy is a wonderful character. She is kind and smart and the whole story is just very “sweet’. I know. But it is. Luke is also very likable and although the pacing is a bit slow in some parts, I really enjoyed the book.
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A beautiful story, full of surprises and mystery…
A new schoolteacher… a new small town… cowboys… gold mine… and mystery… in a intriguing mix that will kept reading until the end…
If you love happy end, a little of thriller and know new people, this book is for you!
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Joy to read. Sweet, small town living, finding a place to call your own.