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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
I saw the movie first before I even read the book. The movie wasn't half bad and I actually did not even realize that the movie was based on this book. I just assumed that there must be a book by the same title lurking somewhere. And I was right! Pardon me for my ignorance, though.
Overall, the story is quiet nice, with the beautiful Montana setup. And I always immensely enjoyed stories of cowboys. Don't know why, though because we don't really have cowboys here in Malaysia. But yeah, I like the book. I like mostly everything about it. I especially like Ben McKinnon *winks!*
Overall, the story is quiet nice, with the beautiful Montana setup. And I always immensely enjoyed stories of cowboys. Don't know why, though because we don't really have cowboys here in Malaysia. But yeah, I like the book. I like mostly everything about it. I especially like Ben McKinnon *winks!*
This was my first stand-alone Nora Roberts book. I've read some of her trilogies (the Key trilogy, Morgana's Cross trilogy) and was not impressed in the least. She seems to be prolific to the point of being ridiculous, and I've heard from others that she recycles some of the same storylines over and over again. I typically enjoy setting romances such as this one, so I thought I'd give Roberts another go. It was an easy read, with agreeable and stereotypical characters. The setting was described enough to give us a taste of Montana, but not too much as to take away from the story.
I was not impressed with the murder mystery aspect that was thrown in. There was no warning on the cover to expect it, so it threw me for a loop when the first cattle was found slaughtered. It was not advertised as such, and I'm not sure what Roberts was attempting to accomplish by adding it in. This novel would have been fine as a simple three couple romance story, without the violence thrown in. Maybe I'll go back to Macomber and Robyn Carr.
I was not impressed with the murder mystery aspect that was thrown in. There was no warning on the cover to expect it, so it threw me for a loop when the first cattle was found slaughtered. It was not advertised as such, and I'm not sure what Roberts was attempting to accomplish by adding it in. This novel would have been fine as a simple three couple romance story, without the violence thrown in. Maybe I'll go back to Macomber and Robyn Carr.
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I really enjoyed reading this book. It made me look at Nora Roberts in a new light because this is so unlike anything that I've ever read by her. She really is versatile writer.
I love stories that revolve around ranching. This was a great modern day story that revolved around three very different half-sisters.
Kept me guessing throughout the book. This was very well written. I love Nora Roberts.
MONTANA SKY
Written by Nora Roberts
1996; Berkley (448 Pages)
Genre: fiction, mystery, suspense
Jack Mercy - a gruff mean old SOB - has died and leaves to his three daughters (by three different wives) a third of the ranch. There is one minor hitch - they must live on the ranch together for a year.
Willa is devastated as she has lived with her father and worked alongside him. The ranch means everything to her as does her father's approval. The salt to her wounds is that Ben McKinnon (fellow ranch owner) and Nate Torrence (lawyer and rancher) are to supervise the running of the ranch. Tess is a writer from LA and Montana may as well be Mars to her. She has no feels towards her father except abandonment so she will stay on the ranch spite him. Now she must deal with Montana's harsh weather, ranch life and sisters she has never met. Lily is the only one who does not mind the terms as she is on the run from her abusive ex-husband.
To make things worse their seems to be a murderer loose...this only makes the Mercy women stronger with the men beside them.
I loved this novel - it has everything you wish for in a good read - adventure, romance, mystery and well written. All I can say is READ!
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Written by Nora Roberts
1996; Berkley (448 Pages)
Genre: fiction, mystery, suspense
Jack Mercy - a gruff mean old SOB - has died and leaves to his three daughters (by three different wives) a third of the ranch. There is one minor hitch - they must live on the ranch together for a year.
Willa is devastated as she has lived with her father and worked alongside him. The ranch means everything to her as does her father's approval. The salt to her wounds is that Ben McKinnon (fellow ranch owner) and Nate Torrence (lawyer and rancher) are to supervise the running of the ranch. Tess is a writer from LA and Montana may as well be Mars to her. She has no feels towards her father except abandonment so she will stay on the ranch spite him. Now she must deal with Montana's harsh weather, ranch life and sisters she has never met. Lily is the only one who does not mind the terms as she is on the run from her abusive ex-husband.
To make things worse their seems to be a murderer loose...this only makes the Mercy women stronger with the men beside them.
I loved this novel - it has everything you wish for in a good read - adventure, romance, mystery and well written. All I can say is READ!
My Novelesque Blog
I used to love this book when I was younger. Rereading it now they’re a lot of obvious flaws and problematic parts I didn’t notice back then. Regardless, this is a charming read
Montana Sky
4 Stars
Half-sisters, Tess, Lily and Willa Mercy are forced by the terms of their fathers’ will to live on the family ranch together for one year. Against the backdrop of a Montana ranch, the sisters learn to love and trust each other and the men in their lives as danger looms from outside forces.
Just as enjoyable as the first time around.
Each of the Mercy sisters is engaging in her own right whether it be the spoiled and sophisticated Tess whose met the one man patient enough to accept her foibles and all; timid and vulnerable Lily who learns that the right man can indeed be trusted, and strong and fearless Willa who realizes that she can let her guard down and rely on the man she loves.
The suspense elements in the book are intense and exciting with two equally deranged villains, and the writing is some of Nora’s best with delightful descriptions, incisive characterization and snappy dialogue.
All in all, an entertaining family saga with charming characters and fantastic descriptions that more than withstand the test of time.
4 Stars
Half-sisters, Tess, Lily and Willa Mercy are forced by the terms of their fathers’ will to live on the family ranch together for one year. Against the backdrop of a Montana ranch, the sisters learn to love and trust each other and the men in their lives as danger looms from outside forces.
Just as enjoyable as the first time around.
Each of the Mercy sisters is engaging in her own right whether it be the spoiled and sophisticated Tess whose met the one man patient enough to accept her foibles and all; timid and vulnerable Lily who learns that the right man can indeed be trusted, and strong and fearless Willa who realizes that she can let her guard down and rely on the man she loves.
The suspense elements in the book are intense and exciting with two equally deranged villains, and the writing is some of Nora’s best with delightful descriptions, incisive characterization and snappy dialogue.
All in all, an entertaining family saga with charming characters and fantastic descriptions that more than withstand the test of time.