A review by cherjbb_55
Better Luck Next Time by Julia Claiborne Johnson

5.0

I was drawn to the this book based on the description, the cover and the fact that I enjoyed the author's earlier title Be Frank With Me. I was not disappointed. This story set in pre-WWII Reno, Nevada, on a 'dude' ranch where wealthy women establish residency so that they can obtain a 'quickie' divorce was a winner. We meet Ward, the Ivy League cowboy, whose jobs include hanging out the clothes, serving meals and cleaning the kitchen, and playing chauffeur to the women. It's inevitable that he should become involved with at least one of the women. I enjoyed the story and especially enjoyed the narration (something I frequently fail to mention). Mr Baker was the perfect narrator for this story and I'm sure this added to my enjoyment.