Clean western romance, however
927997
I enjoyed the story but I often had to re-read sentences to figure out what was being said. Definitely needed better editing.
2915878
The plot is very fast paced.  But, the characterizations take their time.  The heroine is not a victim.  The hero has a backstory.  And the clash of classes is well played.  Clean, good romance.
2819338
This is a sweet western romance, with a likeable couple. I liked that the H was the only person who didn't see the h's handicap as a problem, but just as a difference that she could handle. I was also really glad when her mother finally got what she deserved, after years of mistreating her daughter.

One note, there is a sex scene (within marriage) in this book. It is not explicit at all, but actually very sweet. However, if you don't want any sex scenes at all, this is not the book for you.
3963658
I enjoyed The Merchant's Daughter very much. It's a clean Christian Romance, and perfect for those times one wishes to bask in a love story. The main characters were well thought out, and I was able to sympathize with them.
However, supporting characters were a bit shallow. There wasn't enough depth to make them like able or memorable, but they weren't vague enough for this to not matter. There just wasn't a proper balance there.
The dialogue was fine for the most part, but there were several instances where it sounded forced and fake. I understand this is a period piece, but the dialogue just didn't flow like it should.
Over all, it's a very good, enjoyable story. Just don't expect fine literature or a rich tale.
3643380
I enjoyed reading this western romance novel. I wished it had been a bit longer so that more details and longer story line could have been told. All in all, this is a good read.
738014
I really enjoyed this clean, Historical, Western Romance. I voluntarily chose to review it. I've given it a 5* rating. This had mystery, romance, along with a lot of historical info on mine then. It had a lot of interesting twists to it. I really liked that it concerned twin sisters. That's the only thing I'll give away. These people made do with so little that we take for granted today.
1509313
Nice romance with enough story and plot and some steamy scenes, not that graphic but nice enough
3923287
Clean, with a different problem and solution from most historical romances.  But not much "romance", as they don't get along until the end of the book.
4104656
I like nice, clean Regency romances, and this fit the bill. It was a fairly quick read with a happy ending.

As another reviewer mentioned, a little more development of the charactersand an epiloguewould have been nice. All in all, it was still a fun read.
3233306
I think this was a bit of a departure from this author's typical books.  While it was a lovely read, it was somewhat predictable.  Rachel flees an abusive boyfriend and lands in Wyoming.  She finds a job on a ranch and in about 24 hours, falls into a relationship with the ranch owner.  A little too insta-love for my taste.  I wondered at how someone who was in a unhealthy relationship can so easily fall into another so soon.  The situations and the secondary characters were also too cookie-cutter.  Clint, the ranch owner, is your fairly typical alpha male who likes a bit of dominance in his relationships.  As I read the book, you could tell what would happen.  I was surprised as I've read this author's other works and didn't have the same experience.  Though this was not my cup of tea, I do like the author's style so will continue to read her work.
4546379
Sweet clean romance about a girl with a dream and a guy in the way.  They both have grand plans and ideas and both have been let down before.  One person learning all about ranching and living away from Southern California, and the other learning to compromise and trust.  I love the supportive family members.  I also enjoyed  reading about geing chased by the rooster.  Overall a fun book.
1859823
I enjoyed this book. The plot, settings and characters moved along through the story and developed well enough in dimension to sustain my interest as the reader. Reflecting at the end of the story, it would seem that the author stayed away from the grittiness that would have surrounded the early lives of the main characters. Perhaps the inclinations in the Christian flavour to this story influenced the author to forgive the past incidences in their personal histories, the subdued romance between them and their short recoveries from painful violence.  The ending is a predictable, "happily ever after" as the sun sets on the wild, mid-west.
4066136
This is a pleasant book and a clean read, with no sex or foul language. I enjoyed the description of the quirky town and its eccentric inhabitants, and wished there had been more detail about the cottage since there was a hint of the supernatural about it. The characters were pretty well rounded and likeable. I have two complaints about it, but both are minor. First, the heroine seems determined to pay off a million-dollar debt which she didn't incur...and later drops this goal without explanation. Second, both hero and heroine keep obsessing about their respective situations and the repetition was boring. In typical romance-book style, they feel a frisson of attraction at their first meeting, but I liked the way they didn't leap into bed. Their relationship developed more gradually. This is one of a series set in the same little town, and I might be interested in trying some of the other books. It isn't a blockbuster classic, but a nice story, suitable for an afternoon at the beach.
3761991
The book opens with Megan Goodwin struggling with an attacker, and it was hard to care about her before getting to know her a little. When she comes to, shes arrested for the murder of her attacker, but she remembers nothing about what had happened. Soon, however, Logan Mitchell returns from a five year absence to make her his wife. When he finds her in jail, hes determined to get her out. After all, hes now a U.S. Marshall.

From the second chapter, I knew who the killer was, and the clues that followed just confirmed it. There really was no mystery. At first I didn't like either character that much, but, as the story progressed, I did come to like them. The story, the dialogue, and the thoughts presented seemed so simplistic it made the characters seem less mature. The wedding vows were very modern, with no promise to obey on the brides part. There was also no mention of self-defense, which was very prevalent in western justice. I did appreciate the clean, Christian element to the story. I enjoyed the story, perhaps a little more than 4 stars but not enough for five.
690162
Another book in this wonderful series.  If you appreciate clean Western Romances, this book is a book for you.  There are several worthwhile themes in this book.  The damage of hate and anger, spousal abuse, fear are all illustrated.  Forgiveness and faith also are represented.  These books are not superficial fluff but meaningful fiction.
3137149
an older style romance, but good nonetheless.
3444428
If. You like good ole country talkin' and clean romance, you'll like this book.  It is a simple read with absolutely no complications.  Quite predictable with a lot of country talkin'. I read it knowing what was coming, but kept at it.  The story is okay but nothing special.