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Summary: Unique an wonderful
Review: As a reader of many romance novels, it is so wonderful to find a novel that holds my attention throughout. Gray ia far from perfect and does have plans of his own and Abbie does have issues of her own. But together they sacrifice for the other because they love each other so fiercely. I read it on a plane trip to Washington DC and was disappointed when the plane landed!
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Summary: Unique an wonderful
Review: Her books always deliver what you have come to expect from her...she is one of the best! Such a sweet story.
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Summary: Wonderful & Excellent Reading!!!!!!!
Review: Her books always deliver what you have come to expect from her...she is one of the best! Such a sweet story.
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Summary: LORRAINE CAN'T WRITE THEM FAST ENOUGH FOR ME.
Review: I DISCOVERED LORRAINE HEATH BY ACCIDENT IN 'TEXAS GLORY'. I HAVE LOVED ALL OF HER BOOKS. 'A ROGUE IN TEXAS' WAS NO DISAPPOINTMENT. I WASN'T READY FOR THE BOOK TO END. YOU WILL LOVE IT. KEEP EM COMING LORRIANE.
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Summary: LORRAINE CAN'T WRITE THEM FAST ENOUGH FOR ME.
Review: I DISCOVERED LORRAINE HEATH BY ACCIDENT IN 'TEXAS GLORY'. I HAVE LOVED ALL OF HER BOOKS. 'A ROGUE IN TEXAS' WAS NO DISAPPOINTMENT. I WASN'T READY FOR THE BOOK TO END. YOU WILL LOVE IT. KEEP EM COMING LORRIANE.
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Summary: Very Enjoyable
Review: I discovered Lorraine Heath by looking at others Listmania's. I read several on line review before purchasing this book. I was not disappointed. Lorrain Heath is a wonderfully entertaining author. The story of these two people is very entertaining. I love the way the Grayson become involved with the children and trys to do the right thing. Anyone who reads this books will not be disappointed.
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Summary: Very Enjoyable
Review: I discovered Lorraine Heath by looking at others Listmania's. I read several on line review before purchasing this book. I was not disappointed. Lorrain Heath is a wonderfully entertaining author. The story of these two people is very entertaining. I love the way the Grayson become involved with the children and trys to do the right thing. Anyone who reads this books will not be disappointed.
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Summary: A great romance,poignant and moving
Review: In 1865, a cunning American entices several English aristocrats to come to America where he informs them that fortune awaits them. Among the group is Grayson, the bastard son of a Duke, who raised him in his home, but left the lad feeling worthless. When they arrive in Fortune, Texas, they learn that they are to work in the cotton fields owned by women, whose males, for the most part, died in the war. Widow Abigail Westland, mother of three (Lydia, Johnny, and Micah), thinks these nobles are worthless, which leaves Grayson irate and wanting to prove her wrong. She draws him as her worker.Grayson immediately shows his value when he suggests to Johnny that, as the man of the house, he sit in his deceased father's chair at the dinner table. A proud Johnny does this and Abigail begins reassessing Grayson. In turn, Grayson is overwhelmed by Abigail's zeal to survive. When his companions (Kit and Harry) suggest they immediately leave, he says no. He also observed Johnny's pride and it has touched his heart; he wants to feel the same pride. Grayson and Abigail begin to fall in love. However, can a lasting relationship be forged between an upper class English snob and a single American mom whose pride is in the dirt? A ROGUE IN TEXAS is a warm blending of Victorian England and Post Civil War Texas. The story line is tender and poignant as the horrors of the Civil War are brought home via the families left behind to toil the soil. Grayson and Abigail make a beautiful couple, but their pasts seem like major deterrents to any future. Lorraine Heath writes a heart- wrenching historical romance that will receive much reader acclaim. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: Tender and moving Texas historical
Review: In Lorraine Heath, I have discovered a new author of gentle romances. A Rogue in Texas is a very tender story with very real characters and morals! The setting is historical Texas, after the Civil War, on a cotton farm. This is a time of endurance for widows (due to the war) with really hard work and families to raise and support. A group of women have hired some Englishmen to help them harvest their cotton. These men are, more correctly, English rogues whose fathers believed they needed a lesson in life and have been lured to America for great moneymaking opportunities. Never did these rogues imagine that those opportunities would have them picking cotton! Grayson Rhodes is the very cool bastard son of an English nobleman. Grayson perceives that he has never received love in any form. His dissolute ways and numerous affairs with married women have earned him a reputation as a rogue. His ways have also convinced himself that he is of little value. He is, however, a man with very good friends and possesses a tender heart and a great sense of humor. Never, do we see Grayson as anything less than a wonderful hero. Upon reaching the cotton fields of Texas, Grayson is assigned to work with a widow, Abbie, who has three children. Abbie Westland married, at sixteen, a man who needed a partner for his farm - certainly not a woman to love. She has never known love from a man and her children range in age from six to eight. Her husband died in the Civil War two years previously and she has worked non-stop in attempting to earn a living growing cotton with no help other than her children and neighbors. She is rather cynical at the beginning of the story. She doesn't see herself as the beautiful woman she is. She is extremely moved when this disreputable but very handsome man from England, who lives in her barn, begins giving her children very special attention. Grayson is touched by the Westland children and reaches out to them naturally. He definitely has a special way with children and this strongly draws Abbie to him. The children's own father never gave them any time or consideration. And we, as women, know that if a man sincerely cares for our children, he holds a place of great respect in our hearts. Grayson is drawn to Abbie but does not plan to stay past the cotton-picking season. As she treats him with kindness and respect, Grayson begins to believe he may be worthy of a woman's love. Their gentle romance is very stirring. His humor, laced with his sincerity is an irresistible combination. Abbie's discovery of a man's love combined with her inhibitions concerning her sexuality draw a picture of precious vulnerability. The sensual scenes are few and rate about a 3.0 out of 5.0 (see More About Me for rating guidelines). They add tenderness and depth to the story but are just a very small part of this love relationship. The children significantly enhance this story line. Heath has great talent in creating memorable characters. You will like both Grayson and Abbie. Then comes a plot twist - but not one you have probably read before. Since this is romance writing, I figured it would be all right in the end. However, along the way to that ending were some of the most poignant scenes I have read. I heartily recommend A Rogue in Texas. It is the first in a series followed by Never Love a Cowboy and Never Marry a Cowboy. Those two sequels portray the story of two of Grayson's English friends who accompanied him on his moneymaking trip to Texas. I have already purchased those books and am really looking forward to each adventure.
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Summary: Tender and moving Texas historical
Review: In Lorraine Heath, I have discovered a new author of gentle romances. A Rogue in Texas is a very tender story with very real characters and morals! The setting is historical Texas, after the Civil War, on a cotton farm. This is a time of endurance for widows (due to the war) with really hard work and families to raise and support. A group of women have hired some Englishmen to help them harvest their cotton. These men are, more correctly, English rogues whose fathers believed they needed a lesson in life and have been lured to America for great moneymaking opportunities. Never did these rogues imagine that those opportunities would have them picking cotton! Grayson Rhodes is the very cool bastard son of an English nobleman. Grayson perceives that he has never received love in any form. His dissolute ways and numerous affairs with married women have earned him a reputation as a rogue. His ways have also convinced himself that he is of little value. He is, however, a man with very good friends and possesses a tender heart and a great sense of humor. Never, do we see Grayson as anything less than a wonderful hero. Upon reaching the cotton fields of Texas, Grayson is assigned to work with a widow, Abbie, who has three children. Abbie Westland married, at sixteen, a man who needed a partner for his farm - certainly not a woman to love. She has never known love from a man and her children range in age from six to eight. Her husband died in the Civil War two years previously and she has worked non-stop in attempting to earn a living growing cotton with no help other than her children and neighbors. She is rather cynical at the beginning of the story. She doesn't see herself as the beautiful woman she is. She is extremely moved when this disreputable but very handsome man from England, who lives in her barn, begins giving her children very special attention. Grayson is touched by the Westland children and reaches out to them naturally. He definitely has a special way with children and this strongly draws Abbie to him. The children's own father never gave them any time or consideration. And we, as women, know that if a man sincerely cares for our children, he holds a place of great respect in our hearts. Grayson is drawn to Abbie but does not plan to stay past the cotton-picking season. As she treats him with kindness and respect, Grayson begins to believe he may be worthy of a woman's love. Their gentle romance is very stirring. His humor, laced with his sincerity is an irresistible combination. Abbie's discovery of a man's love combined with her inhibitions concerning her sexuality draw a picture of precious vulnerability. The sensual scenes are few and rate about a 3.0 out of 5.0 (see More About Me for rating guidelines). They add tenderness and depth to the story but are just a very small part of this love relationship. The children significantly enhance this story line. Heath has great talent in creating memorable characters. You will like both Grayson and Abbie. Then comes a plot twist - but not one you have probably read before. Since this is romance writing, I figured it would be all right in the end. However, along the way to that ending were some of the most poignant scenes I have read. I heartily recommend A Rogue in Texas. It is the first in a series followed by Never Love a Cowboy and Never Marry a Cowboy. Those two sequels portray the story of two of Grayson's English friends who accompanied him on his moneymaking trip to Texas. I have already purchased those books and am really looking forward to each adventure.
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