Queen of Hearts
Felicity HeatonHistorical romance
Available from Lulu
June 2006
| Jessie was used to working the ranch by herself to support her family. Her aging father, mother and a sister, more interested in dresses than how the family would survive; all accepted Jessie to look after them. Her one and only friend was her horse Ranger. She could talk to Ranger and share with him all her heartache. She had been heartbroken ever since her brother, Charlie left home and never returned. She was surprised one day when a man walks up to the ranch. Colt Turner had come looking for work and stayed to fall in love. Until the day tragedy comes to the ranch and Jessie blames Colt. Will the truth ever come to light and will Jessie ever learn to love again?
Queen of Hearts is an emotionally stirring historical romance set in the Old West. It is a heartfelt story of a girl who took the responsibility of looking after her family seriously. Jessie will take you with her as she experiences heartbreak and joy. Many instances I found myself letting the tears flow as I read this heart-touching story. Read as Jessie enters into womanhood. Colt awakens in Jessie the feelings of desire and she opens her heart and learns to trust again, only to think she is later betrayed. It tells how a strong western woman works to make things right. Through the descriptive words of Felicity Heaton the west comes to life for the reader. From one scene to another it all plays out vividly through her words. The dialogue is brilliant and flows smoothly, conveying the thoughts and emotions of the reader. The romance is very sensual and stimulating in description. The ending in the story came as a surprise but a reminder that Jessie is indeed a very strong character. Queen of Hearts is an emotionally stirring romance that takes place in the Old West. Filled with excitement and romance, this story is one of the best I have read and I highly recommend it to the readers.
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Reviewer: Anita |
