This McKettrick brother was ready for trouble, but not for her… Don’t miss this reader favorite from #1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller. When news arrived that there was trouble back in Texas, Holt McKettrick left a mail-order bride and his family on the spot. He just prayed he’d be in time to save the man who had raised him as a son and keep his best friend from the … the gallows. He knew he’d encounter rustlers, scoundrels and thieves, but he’d never expected to find a woman like Lorelei Fellows.
Setting fire to her wedding dress in the town square probably wasn’t the best way to stand her ground. But Lorelei had had enough. She was sick of men and their schemes. All she wanted was to stake her claim on her own little piece of Texas. And with Holt McKettrick as a neighbor, things were changing faster than she’d expected. The man was a straight shooter with a strong will, a steady aim and a hungry heart…
Originally published in 2005
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Can’t go wrong with any of Linda’s books, even the old one if you are starting to read her.
I have never watched a home improvement or any reality TV show, but I have enjoyed reading some of the authors’ books, so gave it a shot. I read an ARC from NetGalley.com and this is my unbiased and voluntary review.
Not being a great student and knowing she was not college bound, while in high school, Carey started working at the Melissa and Rusty Tripps’ home decor store, Comb + Honey. They treated her like surrogate parents and she realized she had a talent for designing furniture, which Rusty then built. But fame and fortune came their way and went to Mellie’s head, who started putting their “brand” before their marriage. Ten years later, Carey is still working as Mellie’s “assistant”, behind the scenes creating the pieces that Mellie takes create for, but mostly staying because of the health insurance, which covers her dystonia. The fame has also created a rift in the Triff’s marriage and Carey and new hire, James, who is a civil engineer, but has been casted as Rusty’s “keeper”, are tasked with keeping the couple on track and away from poor publicity while they go on a publicity tour for their new book and new show. At first, Carey and James do not care very much for the other, but as they spend more time together in the tour bus, they discover a side that the other keeps hidden from most of the world, bonding them together.
The characters are well written, Carey is especially appealing and the plot leaves lots of room for humorous scenes and lively banter. So despite not having any reference to home improvement shows, I enjoyed the story.
Great historical fiction, can’t go wrong with LLM. Stand alone but best as adjunct to the Mckettricks saga
I love all her books. Have several in my home library.
lived in some of the places she writes the story in she generally gets the facts correct
If you love historical western, Linda Lael Miller will never disappoint. Her characters are interesting and well-defined and the action will keep you riveted to the page.
Give her a try!
Anything Linda Lael Miller, espescially McKetricks and Creeds – just love them all!
Love all her books
Enjoyed this book, 5 star rating Kept you on your toes, several main characters and supporting characters. You made you feel as if you were watching a true story and loss in the book. Never knew what was going to happen next, some unexpected romance and a wonderful ending. You won’t be sure how it will end until the very last sentences. I plan to read more books in this series and more by the author.
This is a good family saga. There’s always some humor, some problems, and just plain good reading. Curl up with a nice glass of wine and enjoy.
One of my favorite author, with a continuing story line.
Love this author!
I’ve enjoyed every one of her books!
All Linda Lael Miller’s books are excellent!
Best western fiction read I have enjoyed in some time.
i’ve enjoyed the McKettrick series.
Excellent book. Highly recommend this book to everyone. Excellent story line kept your interest and attention making it hard to put down.
It was not Ms Lael Miller’s best but nonetheless I enjoyed it.
I liked this story. Fun and interesting characters.
KEPT MY INTEREST BUT was not difficult. Don’t Like a Huge cast OF people