| Catherine Masters lived with her brother-in-law (Wade) and father-in-law (John) on Sweet River Ranch after the death of her husband Ryan a year before. Their ranch near Ft. Worth, Texas in 1867 was both home and a strangle-hold to Catherine. She was determined, now that the year’s mourning was over, to be hired as the teacher for the small school in town. Her biggest thrill was that it came with a house so she could have her own home. Never again would she be bound to another man who was in complete control of her.
Wade Masters couldn’t declare himself to Cat before the war because she was so young. He was devastated when he returned home and found that she was married to his late brother Ryan. He didn’t know what happened, but he knew Ryan did not take care of his wife and the business of being married. The fact that she was so against remarriage was never so certain. He was determined to marry her no matter what it took. Ms. Joanna Wylde has done an incredible job of writing this great book. The problems Catherine faced were dealt with in quiet illusion. Wade, however, was determined to take her worries away. The couple faced a sensuality that would sizzle no matter the outcome. The sexual scenes were so hot that it was impossible to not be affected. The determination to remain single caused the female character to fight constantly to overcome the stigma of marriage. The brother of her former husband was so sure of his future place in his life was overwhelming. The secondary characters were diverse and helped immensely to tell this story. The iron grip of the sexual tension between the main couple was so intense that it was impossible to stay unaffected. The storyline was expanded to show how sensual this book was to read. I highly recommend this book as a great read for anyone who enjoys complications and determination in a relationship. I fully expect this book to become a best seller.
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Reviewer: Brenda Talley |