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Summary: A sweet read....
Review: "Texas Splendor" was Austin's story. I enjoyed it, but I have to say that it paled in comparison to the previous books in the series. I just couldnt completely warm up to Loree. I also felt that there was a lack of Chemistry between the h/h. I couldnt put my finger on it exactly, but something just didnt ring true. I felt that the conflict was resolved in a very hasty and unbelievable manner as well, but I so love this family..being able to revisit them made up for any of the flaws lurking throughout. My biggest wish? I want a book for Rawley!! All in all , this is a definite must read for any fan of this incredible series.
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Summary: A sweet read....
Review: "Texas Splendor" was Austin's story. I enjoyed it, but I have to say that it paled in comparison to the previous books in the series. I just couldnt completely warm up to Loree. I also felt that there was a lack of Chemistry between the h/h. I couldnt put my finger on it exactly, but something just didnt ring true. I felt that the conflict was resolved in a very hasty and unbelievable manner as well, but I so love this family..being able to revisit them made up for any of the flaws lurking throughout. My biggest wish? I want a book for Rawley!! All in all , this is a definite must read for any fan of this incredible series.
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Summary: A beautiful love stoy
Review: Austin Leigh spent five years in prison for a murder he did not do. After being released in 1887, he returns to his family home in Texas only to find his sweetheart married to his best friend. Worse yet, everyone in the town of Leighton, except for his two siblings, believe that Austin is a killer. For his own peace of mind, Austin decides to seek out the identity of the real killer.On his quest, Austin meets Loree Durant, who is haunted by her own demons. These two tortured souls form a bond that leads to intimacy. When she becomes pregnant, they marry. They soon fall in love, but Loree knows she must eventually reveal to her beloved the secret she keeps that will surely destroy their chance for a lifetime of happiness. TEXAS SPLENDOR, the third novel in the deservedly popular "Leigh Sibling series" is a splendid love story filled with angst and scarred characters struggling to cope with their flaws. This book also provides the return of favorite characters from previous novels as major secondary players, who help move the story line forward. Lorraine Heath demonstrates with this novel and her entire series why she is considered one of the best western romance writers on the market today. This poignant series is must reading for sub-genre fans and anyone who takes pleasure with a well written romance.
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Summary: Beautiful!!!
Review: Austin Leigh was such a sensitive, kind hero that it brought tears to my eyes. It was a surprise to me when the discovery of the real murderer was unveiled, I won't spoil it by revealing the identity of the killer. An absolutly beautiful love story, just waiting to make you laugh and cry. It was well worth the read, Lorraine Heath is certainly an author to watch!!
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Summary: Perfect continuation of Leih family saga of love
Review: Following in the footprints of Houston & Dallas Leigh's tales of destiny & glory, Ms. Heath now leads us to a splendor that is all Austin & Loree. Their love overcomes life's toughest obsticles. A must read. Laughter and tears of joy filled the hours it took to read this wonderful heartwarming story of lives lost, love lost and then reborn as never wished possible.
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Summary: Yet another pleasing book by Heath.
Review: Lorraine Heath writes Texan heroes like no one else. Austin Leigh is the youngest brother of the three Leigh boys (all named after the well-known cities in the Lone Star state). He's grown up a lot since the first in this trilogy, when he was 15. When Texas Splendor starts, he gets out of jail after spending 5 years in the slammer for a crime he didn't commit. And he doesn't know what to do with himself other than find the person that really did commit the crime. Life has changed in his hometown - his nieces and nephews have grown up, his brothers have changed, and he can't hear the music in his head that he used to hear so he doesn't play his violin anymore. It is in searching for the real killer that Austin runs across Loree. She, too, has not had an easy life. Her family was killed by someone a few years back and she's very scarred from the incident. Both of these characters are well-written. Heath does a good job of developing their pasts, their motivations, and their actions. Austin's journey to finding the music is very poignant. I enjoyed reading about a character was was really trying to find *himself* - his place in life, and a way to express himself. This is the best part of the book, and sets it apart from its predecessors in the series, because both of Austin's older brothers knew what they were doing in life, and finding love was just something extra. Austin finds love and himself along the way. The only thing missing from this book was that added layer that I know Heath can add (she did an excellent job of it in Texas Destiny, and later in Never Love a Cowboy). The conclusion of Texas Splendor seemed a bit pat. I would have liked a little more exploration of Austin and Loree's burgeoning trust. But, as I've said before, a good Heath is a great anything else. So all in all, Texas Splendor is a success and I highly recommend it.
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Summary: Yet another pleasing book by Heath.
Review: Lorraine Heath writes Texan heroes like no one else. Austin Leigh is the youngest brother of the three Leigh boys (all named after the well-known cities in the Lone Star state). He's grown up a lot since the first in this trilogy, when he was 15. When Texas Splendor starts, he gets out of jail after spending 5 years in the slammer for a crime he didn't commit. And he doesn't know what to do with himself other than find the person that really did commit the crime. Life has changed in his hometown - his nieces and nephews have grown up, his brothers have changed, and he can't hear the music in his head that he used to hear so he doesn't play his violin anymore. It is in searching for the real killer that Austin runs across Loree. She, too, has not had an easy life. Her family was killed by someone a few years back and she's very scarred from the incident. Both of these characters are well-written. Heath does a good job of developing their pasts, their motivations, and their actions. Austin's journey to finding the music is very poignant. I enjoyed reading about a character was was really trying to find *himself* - his place in life, and a way to express himself. This is the best part of the book, and sets it apart from its predecessors in the series, because both of Austin's older brothers knew what they were doing in life, and finding love was just something extra. Austin finds love and himself along the way. The only thing missing from this book was that added layer that I know Heath can add (she did an excellent job of it in Texas Destiny, and later in Never Love a Cowboy). The conclusion of Texas Splendor seemed a bit pat. I would have liked a little more exploration of Austin and Loree's burgeoning trust. But, as I've said before, a good Heath is a great anything else. So all in all, Texas Splendor is a success and I highly recommend it.
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Summary: ABSOLUTELY A KEEPER
Review: PLEASE DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND FIND "TEXAS DESTINY", "TEXAS GLORY" AND "TEXAS SPLENDOR". IT IS A HEATH TRILOGY THAT IS BEYOND WONDERFUL. THE LEIGH BROTHERS, DALLAS, HOUSTON AND AUSTIN ARE NAMED FOR WHERE THEY WERE....BORN OR CONCEIVED...AND LIVE IN TEXAS WHERE THERE IS AN ABUNDANCE OF LAND AND LAWLESSNESS BUT A SCARCITY OF WOMEN. THE MEN THEMSELVES ARE VERY DIFFERENT AND THE STORYLINE ON EACH OF THESE HUNKS IS ALSO VERY DIFFERENT. ONLY HEATH COULD WRITE THESE. HOUSTON COMES BACK FROM THE CIVIL WAR PHYSICALLY SCARRED AND EMOTIONALLY DEVASTATED AND FALLS IN LOVE WITH HIS BROTHERS MAIL ORDER WIFE.....DALLAS WANTS A SON TO CARRY ON HIS LAND BARON LEGACY AND DOESN'T CARE WHO GIVES HIM ONE.......AND AUSTIN GOES TO JAIL FOR A MURDER HE DOESN'T COMMIT. THAT BREVITY SOUNDS WEAK BUT BELIEVE ME THERE ARE MANY FACETS TO EACH BOOK INCLUDING STRONG WOMEN, ADORABLE CHILDREN..AND TREMENDOUS LOVE AND LOYALTY. THE BROTHERS REAPPEAR IN EACH OTHERS STORIES WHICH I LOVED BECAUSE I HATED TO SEE THE CHARACTERS "END" AT THE END OF THE BOOK......AND BECAUSE THERE WERE SEQUELS THEY NEVER DID......THE MIDDLE BOOK WAS MY LEAST FAV BUT IT TIED THE SAGA TOGETHER AND WAS WORTH READING FOR ALL THE PUZZLE PIECES IT ADDED. KNOW YOU'LL LOVE THESE FOLKS. I DID.
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Summary: Give me more! Final book in the series of 3
Review: Read the review that comes before mine it sums everything up. What I can add is Lorraine Heath is a wonderful writer. She really brings you into the story and has you really loving her characters. There is a scene in this book that has to do with strawberries and sugar. Lorraine Heath describe the scene in a way that you wish you were Loree I swear. Ms Heath if you are reading any of these review let be the first one to express that I truly hope you write at least two more novels in this series. I want to know what happens to Houston and Amelia's oldest daughter and Dallas and Cordelia's adopted son (for the life of me I can not remember his name). I want to make sure that he overcomes what happened to him and find a deep and lasting love.
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Summary: Give me more! Final book in the series of 3
Review: Read the review that comes before mine it sums everything up. What I can add is Lorraine Heath is a wonderful writer. She really brings you into the story and has you really loving her characters. There is a scene in this book that has to do with strawberries and sugar. Lorraine Heath describe the scene in a way that you wish you were Loree I swear. Ms Heath if you are reading any of these review let be the first one to express that I truly hope you write at least two more novels in this series. I want to know what happens to Houston and Amelia's oldest daughter and Dallas and Cordelia's adopted son (for the life of me I can not remember his name). I want to make sure that he overcomes what happened to him and find a deep and lasting love.
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