Marrying Walker McKay

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Summary: Disappointed at the cover
Review: I was very disappointed in the cover that was chosen for this book. I was embarrassed to read it in view of my family or friends. I had just told some fellow readers about Copeland's spiritual awakening and then they see a cover like this. Poor judgement on the publishers part, especially when the content was good.

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Summary: A good read
Review: In 1867 Boston, Sara Livingstone feels as if she is dying under the oppressive thumb of her tycoon father Lowell, who treats their relationship like one of his businesses. Desperate to find a loving husband and raise a family of her own, Sara concludes that no man, except a duplicate of Lowell, but under the mogul's control would suffice. None seem forthcoming so Sara flees by train to the west.

On the train, Sara sits by an unhappy Olivia Mallory, a mail order bride heading to Laramie to marry rancher Walker McKay as arranged by her father. Instead, Olivia plans to debark in Denver and elope with her beloved Rodney and suggests to Sara that she wed Walker. Sara decides to pose as Olivia in Laramie and meet the intended groom. When Sara and Walker see each other for the first time sparks fly. They marry to the elation of Sara. However, she realizes her new spouse believes in total honesty and worries about their relationship when he learns the truth, which she no doubt expects to surface when her father runs her down with his hired hands. Then again perhaps it will be Olivia who forces Sara's hand.

MARRYING WALKER MCKAY is an amusing, fun to read Reconstruction Era romance. The story line is pleasant and refreshing due to the strong cast. Readers observe Sara turning from spoiled heiress to mature adult as the plot unfolds. Walker is the Marlboro Man without the cigarette. Together with the supporting characters, they create a warm tale that will bring new readers to Lori Copeland.

Harriet Klausner

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Summary: EXCELLENT BOOK FOR YOUR LIBRARY!
Review: Sara Livingston desplays the most charming, silly niavity of a teenager of her times. Yet what I found most appealing was her willingness to keep on trying regardless of her ineptitudes.
She was such a refreshing character compared to the ladies of the contemporary stories, as I abhor the bed hopping. [My pet peeve]
She dwelt with sensitivity in regards to Walker McKay's distrust of women and his whole idea of marriage. He starts out with desireing her [what else attracts a man at first if not lust] and falls in love with her but definitely fears to admit to it.

I definitely loved Sophie and her rough affection for her husband, S.H. and Sara. She certainly gave Olivia a set down.
And Potster always came through for Sara.
Caleb started out good as a character but needed to be a little more dangerous.
And I loved it, two for the price of one. I think poor Lowell suffered the most. Don't parents always!
Great story - great for your library -- Highly Recommended - cannot recommend this one enough! Try it you will like it!

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Summary: questionable
Review: Some of the content of this book was not something I would liked to have read, it was a wonderful, and funny story. But the real love, and the real reasons for marriage or the sanctity of it were left alone. Walker's love for Sara was completely based on lust, not real love. There also was three or fours swears through out the entire book. But for the most part it was an enjoyable read.

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Summary: questionable
Review: The cover of MARRYING WALKER MCKAY implies it is another cheap, sex-focused novel. Not so. As an author, Lori Copeland has matured tremendously. The depth of the story, with its adorable humor, is captivating. While the romance is not explicit, this book is for more mature readrers. Lori's writings include romance and inspirational fiction. What's the difference? The inspirational fiction has a spiritual component, i.e. her books: June, Glory, Faith, Hope, etc. MARRYING WALKER MCKAY is definitely the BEST of her romance without overt spiritual messages; however, if the reasons for true lasting love were included, i.e. the spiritual, this book would be more real and beautiful. Worth the read!