"modern day family feud romance done with panache"
Reviewed by Sandra Wurman
Posted May 8, 2014
Romance Contemporary
No such thing as perfect in life or love. It just isn't a
possibility. So we look for what suits and hopefully fills
our hearts with joy. That's what LOVE WITH A PERFECT COWBOY
does. It is a
heartbreakingly warm, witty and wonderful story filled with
dreams and hope.
That's all that's left - hope - when your world is
earthshakingly unfair. Filled with prejudice and fighting.
Feuds may sound ridiculous in this day but in reality there
is still so much that keeps people apart even in this
enlightened age. In LOVE WITH A PERFECT COWBOY Lori Wilde
courageously tackles a very difficult topic and she does it
with her usual aplomb. Wilde has carefully disguised this
book with a message as a good old cowboy romance and don't
get me wrong. LOVE WITH A PERFECT COWBOY is a wonderfully
engaging cowboy and city girl love story.
The people of Cupid have lived for years with a feud hanging
over their heads. Unbelievably these reasonably intelligent
people let an old feud color their lives and mark their
destiny. There was a line drawn in this town. No one would
dare to cross that line even though the reason for it
certainly didn't exist any longer.
Truth be told most members of these two feuding families
couldn't even get their stories straight as to the reason
behind this long feud. But when faced with even the vague
possibility of someone breaching that line chaos erupts and
even violence. People have sustained injuries and worse have
died as a result of this nonsense.
That's how Melody sees it. She made a new life for herself
in NYC but deep down in her heart home is in Cupid. Her
family, friends and if she is truly honest her only true
love Luke. But you see Luke is a Nielsen, Melody is a Fant-
Greenwood. Hayfields and McCoys are alive and well in Cupid.
The stars seem to align sending Melody back to Cupid and
even though they both fight it, back to Luke.
They can't help this attraction that has spanned years and
miles. Neither one can afford to call it love, nor can they
publicly acknowledge their continuing attraction for fear of
causing another round of chaos or violence.
Luke is now mayor and sees it as his responsibility to keep
a cap on the feud. Melody sees it quite differently. She
thinks it's time to bring it to the forefront so that things
can finally be resolved and people can move forward. Upset
the apple cart or sweep it under the carpet, two very
distinct and opposing philosophies.
This should be Melody and Luke's time. They're adults and
really so much in love even if neither will actually say
those three magic words. It's going to take a miracle. Or at
the very least a giant leap of faith, trust and bravery to
make their dreams a reality. For now they are settling for
stolen times together but at the end of the day Luke will
remain in Cupid and in all likelihood Melody will once again
run away from her feelings.
Love shouldn't be this difficult. All that is needed is a
level head, there must be some in Cupid that can fill that
position.
Take time to delve into this lovely modern day Romeo and
Juliet tale intelligently woven by Lori Wilde. LOVE WITH A
PERFECT COWBOY is a very intriguing romance with enough
angst to keep you at the edge of your seats and sighing with
utter disbelief. There is nothing outlandish or impossible
here. This story could really happen anywhere or anytime. It
involves prejudice short and simple. Feuds are just extreme
outdated examples of prejudice spanning generations. We
should be beyond all that shouldn't we. Loved it and once
again kudos to Lori Wilde.
SUMMARY
New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde
returns to Cupid, Texas, and asks the question: Do you ever
forget your first love? Melody Spencer had long-ago
wiped the dust of Cupid, Texas, off her cute shoes . . . and
done her best to forget the chiseled jaw and strong arms of
cowboy Luke Spencer. Their families might be part of a
long-time feud, but he was her very first love, even if it
turned out they never wanted the same things. But now
Luke's come striding back into her life, tempting her with
the memories of long, lazy evenings and hot, passionate
kisses. And he has an ulterior motive—as Mayor of Cupid, he
knows Melody's business savvy can help save their beloved
hometown. His smooth talking might get her to Texas, but
that doesn't mean he'll get her in his bed. Still, people do
say love can be more perfect the second time around . . .
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