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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
Overall enjoyable, though I felt the couple lacked a bit of a spark
A classic of the genre and one I hadn't read yet from the NPR 100 Swoon-Worthy Romances list.
Honestly, this was a three and a half star read for me, and I think if the MCs hadn't been so in love with the antebellum South, I would have bumped it up instead of down. That just made me cringe in a way that pulled me out of the story.
Honestly, this was a three and a half star read for me, and I think if the MCs hadn't been so in love with the antebellum South, I would have bumped it up instead of down. That just made me cringe in a way that pulled me out of the story.
Texas Destiny by Lorraine Heath
4 Stars
Emotionally and physically scarred from the civil war, Houston Leigh wants nothing to do with his brother's mail order bride, Amelia Carson. Thrown together on the journey home, this mismatched pair of traveller’s must come together to survive and to fight the passion that consumes them against their wills…
This is a heartwarming romance and a definite two tissue read. Houston is a wonderful character in that despite his tortured past he has an amazing capacity for love. Amelia’s courage and spirit makes here extremely easy to identify with.
The first half of the book where Houston and Amelia work together to overcome the hardships of the trail, get to know each other and fall in love is better than the second half after they arrive at their destination. I felt that the book lacked a certain amount of tension and I can't make up my mind whether or not Dallas is a likeable character. Some of his actions are questionable to my mind and I will read the next book to see if these can be resolved.
A cute read that I encourage fans of western and historical romance to read.
4 Stars
Emotionally and physically scarred from the civil war, Houston Leigh wants nothing to do with his brother's mail order bride, Amelia Carson. Thrown together on the journey home, this mismatched pair of traveller’s must come together to survive and to fight the passion that consumes them against their wills…
This is a heartwarming romance and a definite two tissue read. Houston is a wonderful character in that despite his tortured past he has an amazing capacity for love. Amelia’s courage and spirit makes here extremely easy to identify with.
The first half of the book where Houston and Amelia work together to overcome the hardships of the trail, get to know each other and fall in love is better than the second half after they arrive at their destination. I felt that the book lacked a certain amount of tension and I can't make up my mind whether or not Dallas is a likeable character. Some of his actions are questionable to my mind and I will read the next book to see if these can be resolved.
A cute read that I encourage fans of western and historical romance to read.
Pues la verdad es que tenía muchas ganas de leerme algo de vaqueros y este libro me ha sorprendido muy gratamente. La relación entre los protagonistas se construye muy bien durante la primera mitad del libro, así que cuando salen los otros hermanos en la segunda mitad enriquecen la historia más que quitarles el foco (que un poco sí se lo quitan, pero bueno). Mi problema ha ido más por el final, que es un poco precipitado para toda la movida que llevan construyendo durante el libro. Tengo muchas ganas de ver qué pasa con los hermanos, muy interesantes los dos a su manera
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Blood, War, Injury/Injury detail
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Texas Destiny is very angsty, and the romance was beautifully written. Houston was a damaged hero and Amelia was a compelling character. I did enjoy Austen and Dallas as side supporting characters. The first part was good, but the last third of the book was a mess.
This book was just so damned disappointing!
I was expecting an emotional ride just like Lorraine's book "Never Marry A Cowboy" and I got something that didn't make me all those strong emotions I expected to feel. I feel nothing, to be exact.
What a pity!
I was expecting an emotional ride just like Lorraine's book "Never Marry A Cowboy" and I got something that didn't make me all those strong emotions I expected to feel. I feel nothing, to be exact.
What a pity!