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Summary: The Love of a Cowboy and more......
Review: Anna Jeffrey not only wrote a modern-day tale of passion but touched on several social and cultural issues. First of all, it featured a half-Filipino from a small town in Texas. Her name is Dahlia, whose husband died in a car accident and whose death not only brought Dahlia grief but shame as well. She found out that her late husband was having an affair with a woman, and that they were together in the car where they both died. It is not common to find a half-Filipino in today's romance fiction and the way Ms. Jeffrey wrote Dahlia's character, it made me curious if she knows an actual person, Dahlia seems so real. Luke is your quintessential cowboy from Idaho and so much the opposite for Dahlia. But I think this is a true example of opposites attract and ignite at that! Luke's facade is that of a tough, strong and hard edged cowboy but underneath this exterior, he carries with him some really deep seated emotional problems: an alcoholic ex-wife and a mentally disabled son. Meeting Dahlia might not be the answer to his problems but she is definitely what he wants and he did not waste time in letting her know. Dahlia and Luke are totally different in everything, cultural and social background; but Ms. Jeffrey showed clearly that this what made her two characters complete each other. The story was kept from getting too bogged down with the main characters' problems by Dahlia's best friend, a darling girl with an unforgettably funny name --Piggy! Piggy is what I hope to have for a best friend, if she does truly exist in the real world. She kept Dahlia goingthrough the tough times. And not to forget, Dahlia's dear Dad, whose love and support are the much needed solace for his daughter. I agree with the other reviews that there should be an Epilogue or a follow through story. Because after reading the end of this book it felt like this: after an appetizing "dinner," one must also have a satisfying "dessert."
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Summary: The Love of a Cowboy and more......
Review: Anna Jeffrey not only wrote a modern-day tale of passion but touched on several social and cultural issues. First of all, it featured a half-Filipino from a small town in Texas. Her name is Dahlia, whose husband died in a car accident and whose death not only brought Dahlia grief but shame as well. She found out that her late husband was having an affair with a woman, and that they were together in the car where they both died. It is not common to find a half-Filipino in today's romance fiction and the way Ms. Jeffrey wrote Dahlia's character, it made me curious if she knows an actual person, Dahlia seems so real. Luke is your quintessential cowboy from Idaho and so much the opposite for Dahlia. But I think this is a true example of opposites attract and ignite at that! Luke's facade is that of a tough, strong and hard edged cowboy but underneath this exterior, he carries with him some really deep seated emotional problems: an alcoholic ex-wife and a mentally disabled son. Meeting Dahlia might not be the answer to his problems but she is definitely what he wants and he did not waste time in letting her know. Dahlia and Luke are totally different in everything, cultural and social background; but Ms. Jeffrey showed clearly that this what made her two characters complete each other. The story was kept from getting too bogged down with the main characters' problems by Dahlia's best friend, a darling girl with an unforgettably funny name --Piggy! Piggy is what I hope to have for a best friend, if she does truly exist in the real world. She kept Dahlia goingthrough the tough times. And not to forget, Dahlia's dear Dad, whose love and support are the much needed solace for his daughter. I agree with the other reviews that there should be an Epilogue or a follow through story. Because after reading the end of this book it felt like this: after an appetizing "dinner," one must also have a satisfying "dessert."
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Summary: Great book
Review: I give this book 5 stars because it's fun to read and never boring. It's also not formula. It's definitely not like most romance books. In most books, the male love interest is portrayed as the perfect guy. He's usually a prince charming type. He's usually too good to be true. In this book, Luke McRae is a real guy. He's not perfect and he doesn't make any apologies for who he is. He's rude and vulgar at times, but it's real. Luke and Dahlia's relationship has ups and downs that most people can relate too. Dahlia is a strong woman who will do whatever it takes to take care of her family and friends. She's a likeable character. I didn't care much for Piggy. She's too off the wall and annoying. I wouldn't want a friend like her. But that is why Dahlia is so great. She loves Piggy despite her faults. I don't want to give anything away so I will end this review by saying that I recommend this novel to all women, not just women who are fans of romance novel. I think most women will enjoy this book. However, if you don't like explicit sex scenes, don't read this book. I was shocked(in a good way) by the sex scenes. They're not typical of the romance genre either. They're much more real. I look forward to reading more books written by this author.
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Summary: Intense and powerful
Review: I love it when a book can make me laugh and cry and this book can sure do both. What a sweet story! What a great debut book. Anna Jeffrey is on her way!! Can't wait until her next book comes out!
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Summary: awesome read!!!
Review: I love it when a book can make me laugh and cry and this book can sure do both. What a sweet story! What a great debut book. Anna Jeffrey is on her way!! Can't wait until her next book comes out!
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Summary: A joy to read!! Couldn't put it down.
Review: I was immediately drawn into this story. The characters quickly become your friends. I felt like they were people I actually know. The story is beautifully written and a joy to read.
With two small children, it's difficult to find time to read, but I couldn't put this one down. I had read it in 24 hours and I've continued to think about Dahlia and Luke and I think I'm going to have to read it again right away.
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Summary: An engaging contemporary romance
Review: In 1997 Texas, Dahlia Montgomery buries her husband who died in a violent car accident. To her embarrassment she learns that a family friend Bonnie Gibson also died in the crash. Both were under the influence and circumstantial evidence including Kenneth's history leads Dahlia to believe he cheated on her one last time. Twenty eight months later, Dahlia rues the day she agreed to accompany her best friend Piggy Murphy and accept employment as interns in Callister, Idaho. Not only is the place they are staying in freezing, but Piggy's cousin fails to meet them. Worse, angry rancher Luke McRae accidentally knocks her over like a stampeding bull. As Luke and Dahlia become acquainted they begin to fall in love though they stereotype the other. She does not trust men especially cowboys; and he believes outsiders like this Texan belong in the Lone Star State. Then there are his needs to be there for his disable son and two daughters as well as an unstable ex-wife. THE LOVE OF A COWBOY is an engaging contemporary romance that displays rural Idaho in a strong light. The story line is loaded with action and the cast is a strong ensemble. Though the lead characters lug too much baggage, readers will like both of them and especially her best friend. The audience will want to travel just outside Boise for a warm (except in the temporary lodging of the Texans) romantic tale. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: LOVED the ending but.....
Review: It ended too quickly, 2 pages. The last sentence of the book gave me goose bumps though! Wish it would have had an Epilogue or sequel or something more. I don't think they ever did get around to talking much, to get to know each other, like the circumstances of her husbands death. I need to teach my husband that under the table trick he did, sounded heavenly. I look forward to more books from this author, it really was a good book!
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Summary: LOVED the ending but.....
Review: It ended too quickly, 2 pages. The last sentence of the book gave me goose bumps though! Wish it would have had an Epilogue or sequel or something more. I don't think they ever did get around to talking much, to get to know each other, like the circumstances of her husbands death. I need to teach my husband that under the table trick he did, sounded heavenly. I look forward to more books from this author, it really was a good book!
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Summary: HOOKED from the BEGINNING!!
Review: It's rare to find a book that grabs you from the first page, but this is definitely one. It is not a book to pick up if you don't have the time to read it from cover to cover without putting it down. Luke and Dahlia come to life immediately and their characters are believable and complex. It would be difficult to read this book and not relate to each character and the variety of baggage that effects day to day life. Anna Jeffrey did an outstanding job of making the reader become not just a reader, but a part of the story. Her descriptions make both Idaho and Texas come alive. The other characters in the book somehow seemed just as real and important as Luke and Dahlia. (I would definitely like to meet Piggy!!) My biggest complaint about this book is that it ended and I want to know more about what happens to these people I have come to know so well. PLEASE write more, Anna Jeffery!! I can't wait to read more by this unique and talented "new" author.
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