When the new marshal in town needs volunteers, one of the first to sign up is Miss Rosie Decker. And why wouldn’t she? She’s a sharpshooting, horse-taming tomboy—and she’s out for revenge. Marshal Hank Walker is forming a posse to find the man who killed her sweetheart, and Rosie is determined to help track him down. When the marshal refuses her service on account of her being a woman, Rosie is … is undeterred. If it’s a man Marshal Walker wants, it’s a man he’ll get. With his posse assembled, Hank Walker is confident he’ll be able to track down the criminal. His confidence grows as he recognizes the incomparable skill of one young man in his posse—Ross. That is, until the day Ross’s mustache falls off, revealing “his” true identity. Rosie Decker has duped him. Banished back to town, it’s time for Rosie to prove her mettle. Though working alongside the unwilling marshal is complicated, it is the unexpected tenderness she feels for him that proves most problematic. How can she demonstrate her skill while also setting out to win the heart of the man who seems bent on keeping her out of his way?
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If you like cute western romances, this books for you. Rosie is your typical “Annie Oakley”, she wanted to wear trousers, break horses, and shoot her pistol. And she was good at it. Her beau, Ivan, had been murdered by the notorious, Harlow Forbes, and she was going to help bring him in.
Marshall Henry Walker was putting together a posse to hunt down Harlow Forbes. Unfortunately there weren’t many good men willing to help and he was not going to add a woman to his posse.
The chemistry between Henry and Rosie was evident from the get go. They were both very stubborn and determined to get their way. It was fun to see the bickering between them turn into an attraction. It was a bit predictable, but it was still written to entertain the reader. I truly enjoyed it. I didn’t realize, until some names started to sound familiar, that the author has written other books that took place in Craig, Colorado. It was nice to tie them together, but they are definitely stand alone stories. It is your typical wild west story, so of course there will be gunfire and people getting shot. But I would consider it clean wholesome romance.
I absolutely adored Rosie. She was bold, brave, clever, loyal, skilled with guns and horses… all the things a good heroine from the Old West needs to be and more. She was so funny! There were some really great secondary characters in this story, too, like Logan and Sunny, as well as a calculating outlaw. I thoroughly enjoyed Rosie’s independence and spunk, especially when she snatches the Marshall by the collar and gives him a smooch. Their chemistry was so fun.
If you enjoy sweet romance combined with the adventure of the wild west, I think you’d really enjoy this. It was my first read by Carolyn and I’d absolutely read another!
If you like cute western romances, this books for you. Rosie is your typical “Annie Oakley”, she wanted to wear trousers, break horses, and shoot her pistol. And she was good at it. Her beau, Ivan, had been murdered by the notorious, Harlow Forbes, and she was going to help bring him in.
Marshall Henry Walker was putting together a posse to hunt down Harlow Forbes. Unfortunately there weren’t many good men willing to help and he was not going to add a woman to his posse.
The chemistry between Henry and Rosie was evident from the get go. They were both very stubborn and determined to get their way. It was fun to see the bickering between them turn into an attraction. It was a bit predictable, but it was still written to entertain the reader. I truly enjoyed it. I didn’t realize, until some names started to sound familiar, that the author has written other books that took place in Craig, Colorado. It was nice to tie them together, but they are definitely stand alone stories. It is your typical wild west story, so of course there will be gunfire and people getting shot. But I would consider it clean wholesome romance.
This was a sweet romance, but somewhat slow. I liked the idea of the plot. It was fun and at times Rosie got herself into some funny situations. Many of the characters were easy to like and those you were meant to dislike, you did. There were redeeming qualities in all of them. It was easy to read and clean. I did like that Rosie was good at things unusual for a woman in this time. However the characters were pretty simple. Rosie was a tom-boy and refused to see herself as anything else. She was unwilling to change. Stubborn like a toddler. Sheriff Hank Williams was sweet and for the era, his opinion of women was natural. The bad guys were extreme characterizations of villains. The way they spoke, acted, etc. That’s what I didn’t like. The characters reminded me a bit those in the old Doris Day movie “Calamity Jane”, with Rosie being Calamity and Hank as Wild Bill Hickok.
Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and offer my opinion of this book.
Overall Rating: 4 stars
Story Rating: 4 stars
Narrator-Noah Wall: 4 stars
What engaged me as a reader:
• The banter between Hank and Rosie was fun to read as were Rosie’s interactions with the outlaws.
• Many times, the situations Rosie found herself in were hilarious and brought a smile to my face or a giggle.
• Hank, the sheriff, was overprotective of women because of the kidnapping of his sister and the death of his mother. He did not want Rosie to ride with the posie, even if she was an amazing sharp shooter and a great horsewoman.
• Rosie was determined to ride with the posse, so she disguised herself as a man and took on the persona of Ross.
• The writer’s words painted clear pictures that helped me to visualize the scenes and the emotions of the characters.
• This novel was an engaging and amusing tale of romance between a tomboy and a Marshall that I think you will enjoy. This is a western romantic comedy and should be read as such.
Rosie is a fascinating blend of tomboy and caring woman. The unique characters give this story a fresh twist, and their journeys of self discovery make this old west story a delightfully insightful book. Less polished writing style seems to fit the character of the story.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
Under the Stars is the third book in the Craig Colorado Series. This installment is full of humor. It had me laughing so much.
Main character Rosie Decker is a tomboy, gun-slinging, horse taming female in a world where females should wear frilly clothes and wait for a man to save them. Rosie is out to prove herself and take part in the posse hunting down the killer of her former beau.
Marshal Hank Walker wants nothing to do with a female joining his posse even if they are the best “man” that has signed up. Some of my favorite moments in the book were when Rosie, known as Ross, deals with trying to keep the charade up pretending to be a man; finding a place to take care of daily needs in private and dealing with the itchy mustache hanging onto her lip with honey. The two men work well together but deep inside Rosie is falling for Hank. The charade is up when the mustache falls off and Rosie is sent back to town. Things heat up between the two later as Rosie is resentful but still proves helpful to Hank. I also loved it when several of the characters from the first two novels show up in this novel. It’s one of those feelings of coming home. I also enjoyed some of the new characters, especially the two brother thieves that Rosie brings in on her own. They are clumsy, and backward and have some funny things to say.
This book overall has a cute, clean romance, filled with humor, that radiates with the spirit of the wild, wild west. I have loved this series and I hope that there will be more stories coming from the small town of Craig, Colorado.
Thank you Covenant Publications for the opportunity to read this book for my honest opinion. This is the first time I have read a book by Carolyn Twede Frank but it won’t likely be the last time. I really enjoyed this book about Rosie and her quest to avenge the death of her sweetheart. She started out looking for revenge and proving herself as good or better than any man and in the end also learned how to be a woman and helper to the Marshal she was trying to prove herself to. There are enough twists and turns to make this book interesting and not too predictable. This book is a part of a series but reads as a standalone.
I read this author’s previous two books in this series (Heart of the West and Saving Susannah Jones) and enjoyed them immensely. So I was eager to read this new one, especially when I heard the summary. Rosie and Hank sounded like quite the pair. I am happy to say that the book lived up to my expectations. Rosie and Hank were delightful characters whose interactions often made me smile and sometimes laugh. Rosie’s skills and determination made her easy to root for, even though it was evident from the beginning that her efforts to disguise herself as a man were going to get her in trouble at some point. It was impossible for me not to cheer Rosie on as she tried to convince the marshal that she would be a good deputy. Her growing feelings for the man complicate her efforts as does the marshal’s relationship with the banker’s daughter. But Rosie isn’t one for giving up, not even when outlaws get in the way. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The banter between Hank and Rosie was fun to read as were Rosie’s interactions with the outlaws. Frank has written an engaging and amusing tale of romance and law enforcement.
Author Carolyn Twede Frank has written a amusing and entertaining story in her novel, Under the Stars. Although the story is pretty predictable and a bit slow in places, especially where the romance in the story comes in, this story is filled with plenty of intense action, including a posse of men trying to find a murderer, as well as jailing some robbers. The author has created some fun personalities in her characters, causing readers to want to read and learn more about them. This story is an enjoyable and sometimes funny western romance read.
Genre: western, romance
Publisher: Covenant
Publication date: January 1, 2020
Number of pages: 272
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I’m always in the mood to read a great historical romance. I LOVED this one by Carolyn Twede Frank. Her characters were great, and the plot was as well.
Rosie might have been my very favorite thing about this book. She’s a young woman, but she’s not a proper young woman by any means. She works on a ranch as a horse-tamer, with a bunch of men. I loved that she was not concerned about what anyone thought of her. She just was herself, and she was good at that. When Rosie’s boyfriend is killed, she just knows that she needs to join the posse going after her killer. The marshal doesn’t want to take a woman, so she does what she has to, and becomes Ross. That part made me laugh, I loved it!
Hank Walker is the marshal. He’s had a rough time finding men willing to go after a killer. The men that signed up to go are an interesting bunch, but he can’t get the woman who wanted to go out of his mind. I liked Hank. He was really protective of women because of what happened to his sister and mom. That kind of works against him with Rosie, because she’s so independent. But eventually they figure out what works for the two of them. The journey to that point is great, though!
This one has a unique plot that just grabs the reader from the very first. I loved it!
I was sent a copy of Under the Stars as a gift from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
Guys! Carolyn Twede Frank’s new book Under the Stars is incredible! This is the third book in her Western Romance series that takes place in Craig, Colorado. The first being Heart of the West and the second being Saving Susannah Jones. I recommend reading them in order, but you can read them out of order as well.
Under the Stars is the story of Rosie Decker and the handsome Marshal Hank Walker. I had a grin on my face the whole time I was reading this delightful story. I highly recommend this book to all romance and western readers.
I was intrigued by Rosie and how she was such a rough and tumble girl in the west! She wasn’t afraid to be herself, which included being a ranch hand and slinging a six-shooter! She impressed me with her ability to be herself and go after what she wanted. The guts it took to dress in disguise as a man to join a posse headed to find her sweetheart’s killer was impressive to me. She was one tough woman with sharp shooting skills, a calm presence amidst a group of men, and a determination to rival any cowboy in the wild west. If you like romance and westerns, you will enjoy Rosie’s story in Under the Stars! I received a copy of this book for free, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Miss Rosie Decker, What can I say? You were a gal ahead of your time. This character was fully developed but still had room for growth. That gal didn’t know what a limitation was. She did lack ability to hear no or to communicate with those that love her. That being said, I love her too. She is compassionate and caring and gives no thought to herself in most situations. She has gumption and can take care of herself.
Henry Walker is the lawman of every woman’s dreams. He is respectful and caring, and looks out for the women in his life. That works until he meets Rosie.
I loved the development of their relationship and the characters. This story is a rich tapestry of characters that I might have to go back and read the previous books in order to meet.
Westerns aren’t usually my first choice in reading, but this one was fabulous and I will definitely share the title with those in my circle. Definitely on to reread and a series that belongs on my shelves.
This is a fun reading western. I enjoyed Rosie particularly. There was one scene that especially made me chuckle and I had to stop and explain what was so funny to my brother in law. He laughed too. But I won’t share because I don’t want to spoil it. I also liked Hank but he felt more serious to me. I think this book would make a fun movie. I kept envisioning scenes as if they were a motion picture especially while dealing with the bad guys. Kind of had a Support Your Local Sheriff feel to it. I enjoyed the story and its characters.
Sex: some kisses
Language: no
Violence: some but nothing graphic and most of it is just threats and not action.
*I received a complimentary ARC of this book through NetGalley and voluntarily chose to review it.
Fun story. Fun setting. Fun characters. Good action packed story. I’ll be reading the other two stories for sure.
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This is the third book by Carolyn Twede Frank’s set in Craig, WY. I have loved the other books she has written and this was no exception! This was a wonderful, clean Western romance with outlaws and a tomboy who kicked butt! I loved the banter between the main characters and how they fell in love with each other even if they weren’t who they expected to fall in love with at the beginning! Love this book! Highly recommend!
The characters in this story were fun to read about. Rosie was especially strong and capable. I also really liked that she was willing to put herself out there for love and what she wanted in life. Great interactions between the characters. The love story was sweet and clean, and the ending was lovely.
I received a complimentary copy of the book. All opinions are my own and are expressed voluntarily.
Although this is the third book in a series, it can be read as a standalone. (I haven’t read the first two books.) Rosie is a fun character, and she often had me chuckling. I liked seeing how she and Hank learned to work together.
3.5 stars.
I read an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
I really enjoyed Rosie and Hank’s story. This story is a wonderful Historical Western Romance, one of the nest I’ve read. Rosie is a strong, independent, Tom boy. Her character is easy to love. This story is an exciting, fun, and romantic easy read. I have a hard time finding authors who “speak” to me, and I have throughly enjoyed Carolyn’s work and I am looking forward to more!