I've read previous works set in Wyoming with gritty realism
and honest-to-goodness characters from author Diana Palmer.
So I was unimpressed by the beginning to her latest tale,
when a young woman and a strong man are eyeing each other
from top to bottom in a store and she's thinking how
obnoxious he is. This trope has been seen in romances from
Regency onwards. Do people say 'obnoxious' any more? Then
we get some backstory to explain why this lady doesn't want
to date anyone at present, although she does lead a busy
social life - playing World of Warcraft online.
WYOMING STRONG gets started at this point, as Sara Brandon
assumes the character of a white-haired maiden wizard and
meets up with a bloodthirsty knight to do some foe-slaying.
They don't know the other's identity in real life, but that
suits Sara fine. She looks nothing like her character
either, as she can be anyone she wants. Living in
Jacobsville near San Antonio, Texas, Sara sometimes has a
long drive to avail of facilities like opera and ballet,
but she thinks nobody local would be interested. Only, Wolf
Patterson, the unnerving guy from the store, does attend an
opera and sits beside her. How irritating!
Sara's brother Gabriel does some behind-the-scenes work
involving mercenaries. He's aware that Wolf has a murky
past and doesn't want Sara mixed up with him. He gets along
with Wolf, and respects his right to privacy and a quiet
life. Gabriel seems like a decent, bright sort of lad, who
shouldn't be working in a position that won't necessarily
keep him alive. Wolf doesn't act like a gentleman with a
lady who is obviously mentally scarred about men. Not every
reader will enjoy the difficult romantic atmosphere and
adult scenes, which are bravely and sensitively written.
References occur to a previous story; we are told that Sara
went to the Wyoming ranch for a weekend break, but I had no
idea which ranch was involved or why she would go there for
a break. A little more attention to such details would make
WYOMING STRONG more accessible to new readers. There's
crime, a shady lady and difficult times to keep us
involved, and Diana Palmer encourages us to keep working
through difficulties and learn who we can trust. Her fans
will definitely want to pick this one up to follow Sara's
story.
Wolf Patterson and Sara Brandon are archenemies from ages
ago, but mischievous fate has brought the tall rancher
with
the pale blue eyes together with the dark-haired beauty—
on
nearby Wyoming and Texas ranches. At first, sparks fly,
but
despite Wolf's misguided notions about the spirited Sara
and
her indignance over the assorted injustices he has thrown
her way, a truce—of sorts—forms. Suddenly Sara notices
Wolf's face, while not conventionally handsome, draws her
like no other man has ever attracted her. And Wolf sees
into
the vulnerable soul that Sara hides from the rest of the
world.
They are two passionate people with a talent for falling
out. Will love be the spark they need to create what they
both want the most-a family?
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