"Raising a special needs child requires love and tenacity."
Reviewed by Sandra Wurman
Posted June 15, 2015
Romance Contemporary
They say you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. PURSUED
BY THE RICH RANCHER should not be judged by its title.
Sure it's a cute attention catching one but it minimizes
the importance of the story Catherine Mann is telling in
this book that is part of the Diamonds in the Rough
trilogy. It is readily apparent that Mann did her
research before penning this story which heartwarmingly
illustrates the importance of tenacity when it comes to
parenting kids with special needs. Readers will
appreciate the fact that Mann does not gloss over the
stumbling blocks. But equally enjoyable is envisioning
the possibilities.
PURSUED BY THE RICH RANCHER centers on the McNair cousins
whose life is secure because of their grandmother. These
young people were not going to wind up as a bunch of
spoiled undisciplined trust babies -- not if Mariah McNair
had something to do about it. Needless to say ranching is
in their blood but so is artistry. The family is
carefully with great thought dividing up the holdings in
ways that suit the individual member. The Hidden Gem
ranch is Alex's home where he sees his future. He doesn't
really have any interest in the Diamonds In The Rough
jewelry design entity of the McNair empire.
Alex's cousin Stone had been the first of three
grandchildren to be put to a test by grandma. Stone put
his imprint on the establishment of the HorsePower
foundation program for children with special needs.
Grandma Mariah felt that it was now time to put Alex to
the test.
The three McNair adults weren't all that interested in
the wealth that their grandmother controlled. It was the
love and respect they all had for this woman who meant
the world to them. In short she knew they would do her
bidding just because they loved her. And her little test
was really meant to get them on a good steady path to a
full, happy, secure future. Family was the most important
thing to them all.
Parenting is a talent and in PURSUED BY THE RICH RANCHER
one of the first things you notice is that there are lots
of children who are lacking that important person who
helps shape who they become. And then we are also
introduced to parents that get it. When you have a child
your life drastically changes. They become your first
responsibility -- or at least should.
For Nina having an autistic child -- Cody-- meant facing
many challenges. Nina thought she would have the support
of a loving husband and family. But Nina's husband was a
trust fund baby in many ways and couldn't face the day to
day issues of his special needs child. So when they
separated Cody was Nina's responsibility -- one she faced
with strength, love and determination to make Cody as
independent as feasible. That's why she applied for the
week at HorsePower. Cody seemed to love animals and what
could better than spending a week at a ranch.
As it turns out it isn't just Cody that can benefit from
this week at a ranch. Nina is also enjoying some time for
herself -- a luxury that just doesn't exist in her real
world.
Of course Catherine Mann steers us to the inevitable love
interest in PURSUED BY THE RICH RANCHER but this book
will capture your attention along with your heart. I only
wish we could have had more time to spend with other kids
at this remarkable camp. There is going to be one more
story in this trilogy. Spending more time at the Hidden
Gem is something I am looking forward to.
SUMMARY
A millionaire cowboy must woo a single mom to earn his
inheritance! Only from USA TODAY bestselling author
Catherine Mann. Single mom Nina Lowery has never understood the sex
appeal
of cowboys. Until she brings her son to a weeklong horse
camp and meets the wealthy rancher in charge. Seduction isn't part of Alex McNair's plan to earn his
piece
of his family's estate. Yet plans have a way of changing.
Nina and her little boy hold the key to Alex's future.
Breaking the promise he made to his dying grandmother is
not
an option-but neither is breaking Nina's heart.
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