jjares reviewed on 1/17/2014 + 3413 more book reviews

This is one anthology Ive been eagerly anticipating; 3 of the authors are my faves.

Crazy Callie Jodi Thomas 5 stars

This marriage of convenience story is fun; Callie needs to marry someone before her step-father carts her off to the asylum in Austin. She and a friend scout around the towns saloons; they are searching for someone taller (no kidding) than Callie, who is drunk enough to agree to marry her.

Fortunately for Callie, Luke Morgan is winding down from a 3 day drunk; he came across the country to marry someone who had already married another. He didnt have any pressing plans, so he agrees to Callies marriage proposal.

Nat Church and the Runaway Bride Jo Goodman 3 stars

Having read about Nat Church in Jo Goodmans previous novels, I was eager to learn more about him. Nat was just what I was expecting a good man who kept his cards close to his vest. However, this story just didnt click with me.

The Scent of Roses Kaki Warner 5 stars

This story is a hoot! From beginning to end, there is an easy banter between the two leads (Rachel James and Richard Whitmeyer). We learn that Richard is an insurance investigator but are only told that Rachel seeks independence.

Ive read everything Kaki Warner has written and this proves her creativity with a short story.

The Hired Guns Heiress Alison Kent 3 stars

Of the four authors, this is the only writer Ive never read before. I cant say if the story lacked something or if it was just the unfortunate placement of this novella after Warners winner.

Zebulon Crow (Zeb) comes looking for Maeve Daugherty, daughter of his employer. He finds her working as an accountant at a brothel in San Antonio. He plans to take this unwilling woman back to her family in New York first, he has to find Maeves uncle (who ran away to Texas with her).

Overall, Im glad I bought the book and enjoyed it all!

Back to all reviews by this member
Back to all reviews of this book
Back to Book Reviews
Back to Book Details