"A welcome reunion with the Mackenzie family."
Reviewed by Sandra Wurman
Posted March 1, 2016
Romance Contemporary
I guess you could say I've been a fan of Linda Howard for
almost two decades. MACKENZIE'S MOUNTAIN originally
published in 1989 was my introduction to Linda Howard and
quickly put her on my must read list. This version is the
3rd or 4th edition and of course is now available as an
eBook. MACKENZIE'S MOUNTAIN was the first in the
Mackenzie
Family series. I can honestly say I've read the entire
series and consider this family as fondly remembered
friends. So if you missed the original print of this
lovely series here is another chance. As soon as you start MACKENZIE'S MOUNTAIN you are
introduced to two of the most memorable characters Mary
and Wolf. Mary has come to the very small town of Ruth to
teach high school students. She is the quintessential old
maid, frumpy school teacher. Smart as a whip except when
it comes to fashion. She knows she looks the part and for
the mostly just doesn't care anymore. Mary wants
to teach and get to know her new students and hopefully
build a life for herself in Ruth. Wolf and his son Joe also live in Ruth. Their ranch is on
Mackenzie's Mountain. They are Mackenzies. Wolf is part
Comanche and part Celt. Due to his mixed race he is
commonly referred to as a breed. Insulting for sure—
done purposely by those looking down their now on people
like him. Wolf and Joe have a difficult time; the
people
of Ruth are anything but inclusive. They have
historically blamed Wolf for every crime committed in
their little town. Of course none of the charges stick,
but it's tough to remove the stigma. Mary seems to be the first white person to actually see
Wolf and Joe as more, and much to her surprise, it seems
Mary
has definitely caught Wolf's eye. MACKENZIE'S MOUNTAIN is a love story, but even more it's a
story about getting past racial barriers and prejudices.
Fear and misunderstanding have some terrible
consequences. Funny how little changes over time. Linda
Howard's work is timeless. Reading MACKENZIE'S MOUNTAIN
again was an absolute pleasure. Linda Howard has penned a
wonderful series with the Mackenzie Family that is worth
reading over and over. In MACKENZIE'S MOUNTAIN there
is just enough historical references to satisfy fans of
historical romance, but there's no denying
this is a wondrous romantic tale.
SUMMARY
Available digitally for the first time ever, MACKENZIE'S MOUNTAIN is a classic novel of romantic suspense from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Linda Howard Mary Elizabeth Potter is a self-appointed spinster with no illusions about love. When she meets Wolf Mackenzie, a man with a chip on his shoulder the size of Wyoming, she sets out to convince the whole town he's a man worth loving. But Wolf's not sure he's for the taming of Wolf Mackenzie. Featuring an excerpt from TROUBLEMAKER, Linda Howard’s new hardcover novel!
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2 comments posted.
Re: A welcome reunion with the Mackenzie family.
Love the review...it's so true to Linda's stories...
(Kathleen Bylsma 1:59pm March 5, 2016)
Linda Howard is my absolute favorite author. This started the Mckenzie Legacy
and, well, you will believe there is someone out there for everyone. She reels you
in and do you ever wish you were the girl getting these guys. READ her books.
All of them. They are all keepers.
(Cathy Cornett 3:56pm March 5, 2016)
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