Harlequin American Romance
Featuring: Jack Shepard; Amy Wilson
218 pages ISBN: 0373755066 EAN: 9780373755066 Kindle: B00EFPXX3W Paperback / e-Book Add to Wish List
You can never escape small town gossip. That's what Amy
Wilson has learnt the hard way. She's not loose with her
favours, or stealing men from relationships. She just dated
a lot, hoping that each beau would be right for her. Still
single, now she's the butt of jokes. The last straw comes
at a wedding when she overhears a thoughtless comment and
runs to weep in the ladies' room.
HER RANCHER RESCUER is Jack Shepard, the groom's brother,
visiting Cadence Creek, who thinks that this lovely lady
deserves better than humiliation. He speaks with Amy and
invites her to dance before driving her home. Only as Jack
hands her champagne does Amy recall that Jack, a former ski
champion, owns a profitable sporting goods empire in
Montana as well as a ranch. Being seen on his arm won't do
her any harm. Still, in her experience men don't give two
hoots for her feelings.
Amy works in the flower shop and lives with her mother, who
was abandoned by Amy's father and has become timid. Now Amy
feels a resumption of confidence after Jack's unquestioning
acceptance, and decides to go to college. Her shattered
confidence begins to rebuild itself and she wants more out
of life. Jack visits town at Christmas and she tells him
of her plan to study hospitality management. He's short
staffed at his guest ranch. Maybe they could help each
other out for a few weeks.
Not being told that Cadence Creek is somewhere in
Canada
can make this book a little confusing, when Jack asks Amy
if she has a US work visa. Once the reader catches on it
makes sense, but the list of previous books by author Donna
Alward doesn't excuse the lack of clarity. There's a lot of
new readers for every book.
I liked that Jack has solar
panels in his home, to heat water and provide underfloor
heating - and he cooks. He's practical as well as
chivalrous - what a great combination! Jack has had his
romantic errors splashed over the papers. No wonder he's
sympathetic. I enjoyed seeing Amy grow stronger and learn
that she was as good as any of the ranch guests. Unusually
we see dogsled adventure trails. The food - bacon-wrapped
jalapenos, roast tenderloin and garlic mashed potatoes...
mmm! HER RANCHER RESCUER by Donna Alward is an enjoyable
read, a genuine-feeling romance between adults but without
strong bedroom action. I could read a lot more by this
author.
Amy Wilson longs to escape the pointed barbs and knowing
looks that come with having a certain reputation in a small
town. A temp job with CEO and rancher Jack Shepard seems to
offer a way out, if only she can stay focused on her goal.
Former world-class athlete Jack is as relationship-phobic as
they come, so he's not worried that the soul-shattering kiss
he and Amy shared will affect their working partnership.
She's a girl who's going places, but Jack starts to wish
that maybe he could tag along for the ride….
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