Autumn Sky

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Summary: MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
Review: Autumn Sky is a mystery, romance novel. Set in the eighteen hundreds, in the Colorado territory, it has the feel of the old west. The author introduces her characters in a charming way, immediately bringing your attention to the beautiful Shayleen, beloved daughter of Tom O'Malley. Tom is a rancher, who married Katherine after the death of his wife. They had raised Shayleen together, and now that she has returned from school after 5 years, they see she has become a woman, ready to begin a life of her own. This is the backbone of the novel and thus begins the battle for her love from several different suitors. Each one is woven into the story, and as each is introduced ,you find yourself wondering just who would be the perfect mate for this lovely lady.

Chance McCord is Sheriff of the town. A handsome man who has loved Shayleen since she was a child and lovingly calls her Irish. Both he and Buck Matthews were befriended by Tom O'Malley years ago. When no one else would give them a chance to work for an honest day's pay, he did. They were eternally grateful to him and they were bonded to the O'Malley family. Tom O'Malley's hopes rest on Chance, he knew that there was a spark between him and his little girl. However, is Chance really the upright citizen that all see him , or does he have a dark, secret past? Brandy would know. And what about Brandy, who is not the lady that Shayleen is, where does she fit in this scenario? She also has her sites set on Chance, and is not going to give up that easily. After all, hasn't she been the one who has been in his arms and felt his passion? Why was someone trying to kill Tom and Shayleen? Is Brandy the one who is behind the shootings? Sorry, you will have to read the book to find out the answer. What are Bucks feelings and will he express them?

What happened that day when Shayleen was thrown from her horse? Why did Shayleen's heart leap at the sight of this stranger, Trace Cooper, who came to her aid. Was it fate that brought him into her life, or is he only going to complicate and confuse her feelings for Chance? Does he too fall in love with this woman? I'll tell you this much, there will be a wedding, but you'll have to read the book tofind out who the lucky groom is.

Come into the world of Shayleen O'Malley and see if you can figure out who her true love is. This one may surprise you. I enjoy books with a happy ending and Autumn Sky fits the bill.

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Summary: excellent read
Review: finally someone who writes the Native American people in the correct light. I would highly recomend this book. It is a quick easy read that I could not put down. Patiently waiting on the 2nd book to come out.

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Summary: A True Romance
Review: Set in the late eighteen hundreds this romantic story weaves us through a time in our country that is untamed and free. Set with the backdrop of the Colorado territory we find
mystery, love and passion in this novel.To story opens with Shayleen O'Malley returning home after five years in Pennsylvania. Shereturns home to the land she loves and Chance McCord the man she has loved since she was
eight years old. In a freak accident she meets Trace Cooper a loner, some call a mountain man. When she is forced to run the ranch after her father's accident it's Trace who comes to help.He finds himself captivated by the violet eyed beauty and hoped to change her affection from Chance to him.
Through the entire story one finds themselves wondering which one will win the heart of Shayleen. Will it be the handsome Chance McCord the sheriff whom she has loved and
wanted all her life, or the mountain man who has nothing to offer her but his heart and souland his love .
The story will keep one interested from the first page to the last and wanting to know more.