| Clarissa Barnes is running from a nightmare. Escaping to the badlands of South Dakota with the promise of a home of her own and a husband seems just the way to start a new life away from her past troubles. Upon arriving in South Dakota, Clarissa finds herself a mail order bride without a bridegroom. It seems her prospective husband got tired of waiting for the train and married elsewhere.
Logan Granger and Derek Brand are captivated by the stunning beauty and have an offer she can't refuse. It seems that the two sexy cowboys contracted for a special mail order bride from back East who would serve as a wife to both of them. But rather than meeting the cowboys she jumps off the train to her death. Stepping in to help a stranded bride is just the opportunity that Logan and Derek need to show Clarissa how well they can give her the passion and pleasure she deserves by making her body as well as her heart sing with their loving. Strangers then lovers, can Clarissa find a lasting love with her cowboys under the harsh and wild wilderness of South Dakota? Elle Saint James has created a spellbinding and riveting old west romp that is refreshing and fast paced, highlighted by two smoking hot heroes and a sassy heroine who is out to capture their hearts. Right from the very first page the reader is quickly swept away by the captivating insight and rich colorful detailing the author uses to cleverly set the stage for this delightful as well as sensual historical romance. Logan and Derek are two cowboys that are fascinating and complex hero's who will touch the reader's hearts with their charm, devotion and desires. Clarissa is an innocent beauty that captivates with her sassy, unpredictable and engaging personality. There is a goodness about her that shines through the pages. Between these three, the strong emotional bond that ensues will enthrall the reader. While the story contains a delicious ménage relationship there are male-on-male scenes. The attention is focused on the relationship with the men as individuals. The sexy shenanigans scorch the pages as the love scenes are vividly described leaving nothing to the imagination. When danger lurks and a blackmailer is out to get Clarissa, it is her men that prove to her they love her and are more than willing to be her knights in shining armor. This charming romance is delightfully addictive and readers are going to hate turning the last page of this magical plot. This is an utterly captivating story!
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Reviewer: Shannon |