A well written western-romance from today's west.
595557
I read several works by the author and enjoyed all of them because no matter the genre, the people and relationships shine through as real.
This is her first work in what I"d call Western Romance; not a genre I'm really familiar with but this story held my attention from beginning to end. The people were drawn realistically, and were fully fleshed characters. The troubles they had to work through neededddd them to do the work themselves but as shown in the book, having a friend to help lighten the emotional load helps. The romantic tone of the story was well written, and made me feel warm but not smarmy. The external parts of the story (outside of their internal and interpersonal growth) seemed well drawn to me also (although this was my first "western" and it is a 20th century western not 19th. I strongly recommend this book.
4018753
A very good western romance novel.  The characters were believable and real.  I liked the strong feeling for family and friends.  Overall a very good story.
2717319
I really enjoyed this Sweet Western Romance. I was given this book for free and have voluntarily chose to review it. This whole story was wrapped around the world of rodeo's. The hero is a bull rider and the heroine is a graphic artist. Lots of interesting situations throughout this story. I really liked the ending.
4700706
I love Western romances, especially when they end well and are part of a series.  This book fits all those qualities!  Very enjoyable reading!
4706490
This was such a great, historical western romance written in the 1880s time period. I haven't read book 1 yet but they can be read as stand alone titles.

Dinah is a funny, headstrong woman who runs away to Texas to find a man who is mentioned in her dead mothers journal. She finds him in the town of Crystal Falls but he doesn't want to talk or answer any of her questions about her deceased mother. She also meets a handsome rancher named Russell who is having a hard time balancing work and family. Together they find a way to help each other and get the answers they are seeking.

"Love, Stock & Barrel" is a clean, christian fiction with themes like faith, God, prayer, trust and forgiveness through out the book. I did not find the book "too preachy" and enjoyed the steady plot and interesting characters. I hope there is another book that continues to follow Dinah and Russell's story.

I received a complimentary copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review on my blog and social media-all opinions are my own.
3529862
I really enjoy this author and her style.  The western genre is so full of traditional romance.  The characters are good.  The chemistry is great and clean!
4910528
Western historical romance is not a genre that I often come across. This was a good solid read, well written with characters that I could care for & an interesting storyline.

Hannah's parents are killed by rebel militiamen when she's a child of 9 years & in escaping, she is found & taken in by the Osage tribe & becomes the adopted daughter to Morning Star. Brought up with love, she learns to shot, track and all the skills of an Indian. When white trappers discover her & attempt to take her away from her tribe; Morning Star & her daughter are killed protecting Hannah & Hannah is cast out from her village by Eagle Feather, her Indian brother who swears to revenge on her if he ever finds her again.

Hoping to build a new life for herself, Hannah hopes that by joining the wagon train to the Western Territories as a scout, she can start anew. Hannah is an amazing heroine. Brave yet so fragile, even having suffered so much she has a wealth of compassion for others. She's ostracized by most of the other settlers who think her tainted for her Indian upbringing, but makes firm friends in the other scouts and the few settlers who aren't bigoted.

The chemistry between Hannah & Paden is well written & lovely to read. Paden is wonderfully possessive & protective of her. Both have their ghosts which they need to overcome.

The story follows their wagon train journey across the American frontier which was totally fascinating.

This is the 1st I've read from this author & I'd definitely like to read more of this is exemplary of her writing.

Complimentary copy received from publisher for an honest review.
480094
Well researched western historical romance gives a real feel for Colorado in the 1870's. Both the hero and heroine have been damaged from violence in their pasts, but through meeting one another, falling in love and interacting with the other characters in the story, they learn to leave their past behind and find hope in the future.
I received a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
1929549
Dorothy Garlock writes well and tells a good story. A young woman answers add for jobs for women in new settlement in Wyoming.
When she gets there, she realizes she and 19 other women are to marry loggers. She has a secret which apparently someone else knows and is try to blackmail her.  The man in charge of raising of this town is delicious and of course she despises him because she believes she was suckered to come this new town under false advertising.  If you enjoy the western pioneer type of literature, you most likely will enjoy this novel.
3579455
I enjoy westerns, especially if they do not use filthy language. This author has my vote for further readings of his ooks.
4029374
This was an enjoyable book if you like historical romances  based in the US West.  From Johanna's description, it makes you want to visit the area to see the scenary and maybe some cowboys.
4153822
This is one of the best books ever written in the modern Western romance genre. It is well written and interesting and doesn't bore for one second. I won't give you a synopsis because you can read about the book when you bring it up. I've never read anything by this author, but now I am a fan and will download anything I can that she has written. Enjoy the book, it kept me glued to the pages on my Kindle, the proof of the pudding is that I just downloaded the story of Colt and my husband is making his own dinner. :-)
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.
3095924
I gave this book 5 stars because I thoroughly enjoyed the story.  I found it well written,  and I liked the main two characters.  I would recommend this book to people who enjoy reading stories and romance that take place in the old west.
2376925
The novel is a great blend of a modern western romance and contemporary womens fiction, tackling clinical depression, a topical issue in modern society, within the context of a classic romance. As the first novel in a series, it has the necessary ingredients to inspire readers to read on.
  The author creates warm, down to earth characters that stay in the readers mind. I couldn't help but root for the main character, Frank Lamonte. Shes conflicted but gutsy. I felt her pain and wanted her to sort out her problems and find happiness. The author also perceptively draws Colt Thompson, the other half of the romance tale, so that readers understand his side of the story too. I found the characters realistic and appealing. I especially liked one of the secondary characters, the ranch manager, Ollie, and I was sure he was someone I knew. He just had that familiar feel to him.
  The setting is an important backdrop to the plot and the author is skilful at convincingly portraying life on a modern ranch without unnecessary detail. The reader sees and understands the beauty and significance of the place where the majority of the story is set.
  In the midst of this classic western romance, the author explores Franks clinical depression in a sensitive manner without undermining the romantic tension that is the central theme of the story.
  I found this novel an entertaining and ultimately feel good book and look forward to discovering where the rest of the series will lead.
1335806
This is the story about a mail order bride from the east who, after the death of her mother writes to a sheriff in Montana and agrees to marry him. Upon her arrival , she finds the sheriff and abusive drunk and Ellie tries to leave and is brutalized, only to be rescued by a wounded Marshal. This story is compellling and an adventure in the journey west and the attempted escape. It is a good read.
2789983
Modern western that is a good read for a rainy afternoon. Reader can pretty much anticipate plot turns, but is not alienated by this.