Blessing

My Rating: ★★★★

Synopsis

An explosion and fire in the Lucky Lady Mine in Wildcat Ridge, Utah, caused a total collapse, killing an estimated 97 men. With the death of her father last month, Blessing Odell inherited the largest ranch in that part of Utah, the Rafter O. She goes by the nickname Buster and wears men’s overalls but they can’t disguise her regal beauty and natural grace. She is also generous to the community, which is why she’s splitting proceeds from the sale of 100 horses with the widows of Wildcat Ridge.

Thad King has tracked stolen horses to the Rafter O Ranch. He’s determined to capture and see punished the horse thieves who beat his former employer before stealing his horses. He is successful in being hired to work on the ranch, but he doesn’t want to believe Buster Odell or her father had anything to do with stealing horses.

Convinced of her father’s innocence, Buster and Thad work together to discover the real culprit, even though it leads them on a dangerous journey.

My Review

This was a book that I wanted so badly to fall in love with. It took me a bit to get into the story but after a few chapters I was in love with Blessing (or Buster as she prefers to be called) and Thad especially but also the other characters in the book. This is the first book that I've read by Caroline Clemmons and I love her writing style! She brings you deep into the characters and you feel like you are there with them, going through what they're going through, and feeling what they're feeling.

I was feeling frustrated and wasn't sure if I was even going to finish the book but I am so glad that I stuck it out. The story is wonderful and it's refreshing to read a romance that focuses on a strong female lead. The little bit of action and suspense really kept the story interesting and the ending was completely sigh worthy. It truly is a wonderful book!

Other Books in The Widows of Wildcat Ridge Series

Book One