arthur_pendrgn's review against another edition
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Regan was perfect at everything, so I don't understand why a) she had to leave Arizona to find a spouse b) why finding a spouse was so hard. Maybe this was addressed in previous novels and concerns Levi.
There was a great deal of unnecessary angst on Colt's part.
There was a great deal of unnecessary angst on Colt's part.
bookish_wife16's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Beverly Jenkins is the queen of historical romance. I love her writing and obsessed with all of it. I’ve said it before that I love how she writes the intimacy between the two main characters. The men she writes are true leaders and protectors. The women are submissive and strong. I say submissive as they do have their own minds but not afraid to take direction from a man. The women today most likely would not do what these women are doing in this story, just saying.
Colt Lee and Regan Carmichael definitely met in person hilariously. But that let us know how passionately these two would be. I loved this story so much. Loved the history noted and loved the suspense in it. Lovvve B Jenkins!,,
Colt Lee and Regan Carmichael definitely met in person hilariously. But that let us know how passionately these two would be. I loved this story so much. Loved the history noted and loved the suspense in it. Lovvve B Jenkins!,,
scoodle42's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Regan Carmichael is a mail order bride from Arizona headed to her new husband when stagecoach bandits try to rob her. She manages to hold them off and then sees a bigger posse coming for them. She hits one, only to find that the posse was there to help and the man she shot was her brand new husband, Dr. Colton Lee.
Regan cracked me up because she actually had so much attitude because Colton was angry at being shot. It wasn't malicious, but still. You shot him, lady! He's allowed to be in his feelings, lol. She almost made me not like her. But, the way she was with his daughter was very loving and I liked that. That aunt was a nasty woman. I liked that she and the doctor had passion, because if anything can ease the way, it's that. Their difficulty in connecting felt real and the strides they made felt real too. It wasn't super romantic in the way I expected, but it felt organic, which was romantic in its own way. I like that Colton explored his experience as a husband more closely once Regan was his wife, and he reflected on who he might have been before. His daughter blooming the way she did was so sweet. But his grandfather needed a colonic.
Regan cracked me up because she actually had so much attitude because Colton was angry at being shot. It wasn't malicious, but still. You shot him, lady! He's allowed to be in his feelings, lol. She almost made me not like her. But, the way she was with his daughter was very loving and I liked that. That aunt was a nasty woman. I liked that she and the doctor had passion, because if anything can ease the way, it's that. Their difficulty in connecting felt real and the strides they made felt real too. It wasn't super romantic in the way I expected, but it felt organic, which was romantic in its own way. I like that Colton explored his experience as a husband more closely once Regan was his wife, and he reflected on who he might have been before. His daughter blooming the way she did was so sweet. But his grandfather needed a colonic.
mcparks's review
4.0
This was fun! I am trying out more romance, because it's a genre I am really unfamiliar with. A fun palate-cleanser book!
plaidpladd's review against another edition
3.0
Like Beverly Jenkins' other books, this was surprising in-depth on the history for a historical romance. I really appreciate a romance novel with a list of sources.
tweetiesrf's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
This was a weak ending of the series. I found Colton sexist, unappealing, and undeserving of Reagan's love. And I think this romance didn't align with what Reagan said she wanted in Breathless. I loved her relationship with Anna and her sister in law. The romance was actually the weakest part of the book for me and I wanted to read more about the other aspects like Spring.
ashleyreadsanything's review
adventurous
hopeful
relaxing
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0