After fleeing North Dakota
and the now defunct Wild West Show, Cassie Lockwood and her companions have
finally found the hidden valley in South
Dakota where her father had dreamed of putting down
roots. But to her dismay, she discovers a ranch already built on her land.
Cassie's arrival surprises Mavis Engstrom and forces her to reveal secrets she's kept hidden for years. Her son Ransom is suspicious of Cassie and questions the validity of her claim to the valley. But Lucas Engstrom decides from the start that he is in love with her and wants to marry her.
Will Cassie be able to build a home on the Bar E Ranch and fulfill her father's dream of raising horses, or will she be forced to return to the itinerant life of her past?
Cassie's arrival surprises Mavis Engstrom and forces her to reveal secrets she's kept hidden for years. Her son Ransom is suspicious of Cassie and questions the validity of her claim to the valley. But Lucas Engstrom decides from the start that he is in love with her and wants to marry her.
Will Cassie be able to build a home on the Bar E Ranch and fulfill her father's dream of raising horses, or will she be forced to return to the itinerant life of her past?
Review:
This book starts off right were
the first in the Wild West Wind series ends. I had recently reread the first
book in the series (click here for my review of Valley of Dreams - the first book in the series!)
so I was able to pick up the book and know what was happening.
In this book, Cassie deals with
coming to grip of having part ownership of a ranch, providing for her family,
trying to find her place in the community, dealing with the past, and romance
problems! It was fun to read about how Cassie learned how to run a homestead and
ranch, and all the problems or unpleasantness that came along with it.
The character development is
wonderful in the book. Lauraine Snelling introduced the characters from the
first book, and now develops them into something special. There are a lot of
characters in this series, but they all a wonderful addition to the story.
The second book definitely answered
questions left unanswered from the first, but the only thing I though when I
finished the book was, is this all? I have so many more questions – I want to
know what happens next! I will definitely be waiting for the third installment
of the Wild West Wind series. Lauraine Snelling has done a wonderful job!
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
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