Christy J. (southernsassygirl) reviewed A Kiss for Cade (The Western Sky Series, Bk 2) on + 180 more book reviews
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A Kiss for Cade is the second book in Lori Copeland's Western Sky Series, and let me tell ya, she knows how to do a western romance right. It's more romance than western, but just the mere mention of bounty hunters, ransoms, and gunfighting....well, that's where you get a good taste of the Old West. Some might say that this is a "sweet" romance, and I agree just a little bit except for the fact that this story seems to have a little more meat on its bones.
Zoe has every right to be infuriated with Cade when he comes rolling into her small town, and it's not just because she was obeying her dying friend's last wish. Cade left Zoe years ago, and she not ready to let him forget it any time soon. But now, he's got to make a decision about his orphaned nieces and nephews, and Zoe does everything short of begging to get Cade to let the children live with her permanently. Not only does Zoe have to consider the children, she's in financial trouble at the store she owns, and she's barely making ends meet. After all that, I'm sure you can see what I mean that this isn't an all "kisses and hugs" story, but when the romance shows up....um, it's REALLY good! :o)
While this book is the second book in the Western Sky Series, it has no connection whatsoever to the first book, Outlaw's Bride. And like Outlaw's Bride, A Kiss for Cade is a book that Lori originally wrote for the mainstream market and has since updated it to appeal to Christian fiction lovers. Most of the crossover novels I've read in the past seem to fall a little flat with the Christian elements seeming to be added as an afterthought, but this one, along with Outlaw's Bride, didn't have that problem whatsoever. After reading two books now by Lori that have been rewritten and loving them, I hope she rewrites all her mainstream novels!
Zoe has every right to be infuriated with Cade when he comes rolling into her small town, and it's not just because she was obeying her dying friend's last wish. Cade left Zoe years ago, and she not ready to let him forget it any time soon. But now, he's got to make a decision about his orphaned nieces and nephews, and Zoe does everything short of begging to get Cade to let the children live with her permanently. Not only does Zoe have to consider the children, she's in financial trouble at the store she owns, and she's barely making ends meet. After all that, I'm sure you can see what I mean that this isn't an all "kisses and hugs" story, but when the romance shows up....um, it's REALLY good! :o)
While this book is the second book in the Western Sky Series, it has no connection whatsoever to the first book, Outlaw's Bride. And like Outlaw's Bride, A Kiss for Cade is a book that Lori originally wrote for the mainstream market and has since updated it to appeal to Christian fiction lovers. Most of the crossover novels I've read in the past seem to fall a little flat with the Christian elements seeming to be added as an afterthought, but this one, along with Outlaw's Bride, didn't have that problem whatsoever. After reading two books now by Lori that have been rewritten and loving them, I hope she rewrites all her mainstream novels!
I found this a very enjoyable romance with a touch of the wild west in the form of a handsome bounty hunter. The antics of 4 orphan nieces and nephews add to the story, as well as other remarkable characters.
from the back of the book: "A tender romance that shows how even the hard law of the West doesn't stand a chance when God's mercy, warm friendship, and true love comes to reside in a lonely man's heart."
This book can be read as a stand alone, or out of order in the Western Sky series.
from the back of the book: "A tender romance that shows how even the hard law of the West doesn't stand a chance when God's mercy, warm friendship, and true love comes to reside in a lonely man's heart."
This book can be read as a stand alone, or out of order in the Western Sky series.
Sherri H. (mamadoodle) -
Decent read. Not bad but not up to Ms Copeland's usual standards either.
Barbara L. (Barbllm) reviewed A Kiss for Cade (The Western Sky Series, Bk 2) on + 241 more book reviews
Bounty hunter Cade Kolby leaves the trail of a killer to decide what to do with his late sister's children. When he returns to his hometown, he finds his childhood sweetheart, Zoe Bradshaw, waiting for him. She has one request: let her adopt the kids, whom she's grown to love.
Lori Copeland is a very witty writer, and the scenes where Cade tries to make friends with the kids' pet tarantula, Bud, are very funny. Her characterizations are true and the plot, like most romances, is somewhat predictable but this is still a good story. I'll definitely be looking for more of her work.
Lori Copeland is a very witty writer, and the scenes where Cade tries to make friends with the kids' pet tarantula, Bud, are very funny. Her characterizations are true and the plot, like most romances, is somewhat predictable but this is still a good story. I'll definitely be looking for more of her work.
Shelley A. (shell6834) reviewed A Kiss for Cade (The Western Sky Series, Bk 2) on + 95 more book reviews
What can I say, it's another great book from Lori Copeland!
