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scoutmomskf's review against another edition
4.0
Good book. I really liked the way that Mary went after Joe to get him to continue his education. She found the way to convince him when she discovered that he wanted to fly. While tutoring Joe, she got to know his father, Wolf, and realized what a good person he was. She had to deal with the townspeople who didn't trust him, but she wouldn't give up. When her life was put at risk, he was the one to protect her. Wolf didn't know what to make of Mary. He wasn't used to someone standing up to him and for him. He did know he wanted to keep her in his life.
marureviere's review against another edition
3.0
Reading old romance novels like this one gives me a feeling of nostalgia.
laurenjodi's review against another edition
5.0
MacKenzie's Mountain
4.5 Stars
Prim and proper teacher, Mary Elizabeth Potter, is determined that every child in the small town of Ruth, Wyoming get the education they are entitled to. So when she learns that Joe Mackenzie has dropped out, she wastes no time confronting his father. Feared and despised for his mixed heritage and dangerous reputation, Wolf Mackenzie has never met a woman like Mary and is determined to have her. Unfortunately, not everyone in Ruth is happy at the turn of events and plans on doing something about it ...
Written in 1989, Mackenzie’s Mountain contains several dated themes including virginal heroines and prejudice toward Native Americans. Nevertheless, the characters are incredibly engaging, the romance is spicy and the suspense plot adds intensity.
The sexy, smoldering hero tamed by the tiny heroine with a backbone of steel is one of my favorite tropes. Mary is a force to be reckoned with and she has Wolf tied up in knots and wrapped round her finger before he knows what’s hit him. Their chemistry is off the charts and their scenes together steam up the pages. Some of the best scenes highlight Mary’s unequivocal trust in Wolf and her fierce protective instincts when it comes to him and his son.
A small town populated by prejudiced and petty minds is the perfect backdrop for Mary and Wolf's interracial romance as the citizens react in various ways to their relationship. It is also an excellent setting for the secondary plot involving a rapist on the loose and the suspicions toward Wolf that it invokes. Although the culprit is obvious from the start, the climax and resolution are exciting and satisfying.
All in all, a charming story about love, trust and acceptance and I look forward to reading more about the Mackenzies.
4.5 Stars
Prim and proper teacher, Mary Elizabeth Potter, is determined that every child in the small town of Ruth, Wyoming get the education they are entitled to. So when she learns that Joe Mackenzie has dropped out, she wastes no time confronting his father. Feared and despised for his mixed heritage and dangerous reputation, Wolf Mackenzie has never met a woman like Mary and is determined to have her. Unfortunately, not everyone in Ruth is happy at the turn of events and plans on doing something about it ...
Written in 1989, Mackenzie’s Mountain contains several dated themes including virginal heroines and prejudice toward Native Americans. Nevertheless, the characters are incredibly engaging, the romance is spicy and the suspense plot adds intensity.
The sexy, smoldering hero tamed by the tiny heroine with a backbone of steel is one of my favorite tropes. Mary is a force to be reckoned with and she has Wolf tied up in knots and wrapped round her finger before he knows what’s hit him. Their chemistry is off the charts and their scenes together steam up the pages. Some of the best scenes highlight Mary’s unequivocal trust in Wolf and her fierce protective instincts when it comes to him and his son.
A small town populated by prejudiced and petty minds is the perfect backdrop for Mary and Wolf's interracial romance as the citizens react in various ways to their relationship. It is also an excellent setting for the secondary plot involving a rapist on the loose and the suspicions toward Wolf that it invokes. Although the culprit is obvious from the start, the climax and resolution are exciting and satisfying.
All in all, a charming story about love, trust and acceptance and I look forward to reading more about the Mackenzies.
shan198025's review against another edition
5.0
I really liked this book. It's funny, what was acceptable then isnt PC now. She calls the two Native Americans Indians all through the book. It didn't offend me or anything but weird to read it. I liked Joe, the son the best.
caalippo's review against another edition
2.0
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I’m so disappointed. I did not have any high hopes for this book but I generally like Howards books even if it is almost as old as me. But here it just did not go all the way. The book it self is predictable and the characters not that great.
I’m so disappointed. I did not have any high hopes for this book but I generally like Howards books even if it is almost as old as me. But here it just did not go all the way. The book it self is predictable and the characters not that great.
mbedrosian's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hellishnell's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
sbookreader's review against another edition
1.0
How incredibly reductive to have the villain be a man with a learning disability, and could the portrayal of Native Americans be any more biased?? Genuinely surprised to suddenly realise this book wasn’t set in Victorian times, when a woman having sexual urges was actually considered something out of the ordinary. Offensive to all parties and so unimpressed with the use of rape as a plot device in this context (or any, really).
shms's review against another edition
2.0
2.5* stars. Looking at all the 4 and 5 star ratings, I'm thinking somethings wrong with me. It was just too sickly sweet for me.
shmsy's review against another edition
2.0
2.5* stars. Looking at all the 4 and 5 star ratings, I'm thinking somethings wrong with me. It was just too sickly sweet for me.