- Paperback
- Publisher: Mills & Boon; Library ed edition (5 Sep 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0263862801
- ISBN-13: 978-0263862805
- Product Dimensions: 16.8 x 10.8 x 2.2 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,619,734 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Good -- a little bit over the top
3 May 2005
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Elizabeth Lane has nice descriptive writing, and her characters are mature and believeable, with the only drawback being the heroine's having just a touch of what I call typical Harlequin-heroine syndrome (the: I-can't-control-these-warm-feelings-in-my-belly-at-the-sight-of-the-hero's-chest, syndrome). The heroine redeems herself from this flaw, however, by constantly confronting the hero with his stubborn refusal to reconcile with his estranged daughter.
The plot moves along sensibly, with good character growth and interactions. The plot is also believable (a pleasant change in a Harlequin, for me) and only becomes melodramaticly flawed toward the end, with leering criminals shooting the hero; kidnapping the hero's pregnant daughter; threatening the heroine, and the daughter giving birth in a mountain cave. But what's gone on before the last couple chapters is pretty good, so I will grant the book 3 stars. On the whole, it's a VG read (until those last few chapters) and worth a couple hours of your time, although it doesn't make keeper status with me. I think the best recommendation I can give is that I would read more work by this author.
The plot moves along sensibly, with good character growth and interactions. The plot is also believable (a pleasant change in a Harlequin, for me) and only becomes melodramaticly flawed toward the end, with leering criminals shooting the hero; kidnapping the hero's pregnant daughter; threatening the heroine, and the daughter giving birth in a mountain cave. But what's gone on before the last couple chapters is pretty good, so I will grant the book 3 stars. On the whole, it's a VG read (until those last few chapters) and worth a couple hours of your time, although it doesn't make keeper status with me. I think the best recommendation I can give is that I would read more work by this author.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Soft, Gentle Storytelling.
25 April 2005
Format:Mass Market Paperback
HER DEAREST ENEMY is a simple little western with a tender, innocent touch. Elizabeth Lane easily draws the reader into her story by using wonderful description and expression.
In the year 1884, Brandon Calhoun is the richest man in Dutchman's Creek and he wants the best for his only daughter. And the best is not poor, young Will Smith.
Harriet Smith is Dutchman's Creek's unpretentious schoolmarm. She is also Will Smith's straightforward older sister and she is not impressed with Brandon Calhoun's snide remarks or his attempts to manhandle her family. Why the self-righteous prig even tried to buy her!
Jenny Calhoun and Will Smith are young and in love. Too bad no one will endorse their happiness or their desired marriage. Now, the two youthful sweethearts have no other choice - they must elope! After all, a baby needs a family.
The author writes a wonderful heroine in Harriet Smith; her leading lady is witty, strong, and kind. Her hero, Brandon Calhoun, is cast as a gruff, no-nonsense man on the outside, but inside his heart is full of love - a love he tries to hide from his estranged daughter. Yet, it is the growing love Calhoun feels for the cantankerous Miss Harriet Smith that truly has him befuddled!
Elizabeth Lane does an attractive job building Brandon and Harriet's relationship. The reader knows where that relationship is going, but the ride there is still fun and sparkling. Admirably, Ms. Lane never allows her story to drag, she keeps it moving at an even pace, and allows the reader to finish satisfied - sometimes the simple things in life are clearly rewarding. Nicely done Elizabeth Lane.
Grade A-
This review is based on an Advanced Reading Copy.
MaryGrace Meloche
In the year 1884, Brandon Calhoun is the richest man in Dutchman's Creek and he wants the best for his only daughter. And the best is not poor, young Will Smith.
Harriet Smith is Dutchman's Creek's unpretentious schoolmarm. She is also Will Smith's straightforward older sister and she is not impressed with Brandon Calhoun's snide remarks or his attempts to manhandle her family. Why the self-righteous prig even tried to buy her!
Jenny Calhoun and Will Smith are young and in love. Too bad no one will endorse their happiness or their desired marriage. Now, the two youthful sweethearts have no other choice - they must elope! After all, a baby needs a family.
The author writes a wonderful heroine in Harriet Smith; her leading lady is witty, strong, and kind. Her hero, Brandon Calhoun, is cast as a gruff, no-nonsense man on the outside, but inside his heart is full of love - a love he tries to hide from his estranged daughter. Yet, it is the growing love Calhoun feels for the cantankerous Miss Harriet Smith that truly has him befuddled!
Elizabeth Lane does an attractive job building Brandon and Harriet's relationship. The reader knows where that relationship is going, but the ride there is still fun and sparkling. Admirably, Ms. Lane never allows her story to drag, she keeps it moving at an even pace, and allows the reader to finish satisfied - sometimes the simple things in life are clearly rewarding. Nicely done Elizabeth Lane.
Grade A-
This review is based on an Advanced Reading Copy.
MaryGrace Meloche
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
The banker and the schoolmarm
24 April 2005
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Brandon Calhoun owns the bank in Dutchman Creek, Colorado, Harriet Smith is the schoolmarm.
Brandon is in his late 30's raising his daughter, Jenny alone after the dead of his wife. Harriet is 29 also raising her younger brother, Will after the death of their parents. Both have big plans for the young adults in their charge and it doesn't involve falling in love and marriage while still in their teens...but that is just what happens after Jenny becomes pregnant.
Brandon gives Jenny a choice....have the baby in Baltimore and let a family adopt it or he would cut her off. She choose her baby and marriage to Will.
Harriet loves both Will and Jenny so she lets them live with her in her tiny rented house. She tries to heal the rift between father and daughter keeping the communications open by visiting Brandon with updates on his daughter. Each time Harriet and Brandon are in the same room sparks fly....but only in his dreams does Brandon make love to Harriet. As they battle pride and their strong wills they also fall in love with each other, but how can they be a family when Brandon hates her brother and can't forgive Jenny for not living his dream life for her?
Brandon is in his late 30's raising his daughter, Jenny alone after the dead of his wife. Harriet is 29 also raising her younger brother, Will after the death of their parents. Both have big plans for the young adults in their charge and it doesn't involve falling in love and marriage while still in their teens...but that is just what happens after Jenny becomes pregnant.
Brandon gives Jenny a choice....have the baby in Baltimore and let a family adopt it or he would cut her off. She choose her baby and marriage to Will.
Harriet loves both Will and Jenny so she lets them live with her in her tiny rented house. She tries to heal the rift between father and daughter keeping the communications open by visiting Brandon with updates on his daughter. Each time Harriet and Brandon are in the same room sparks fly....but only in his dreams does Brandon make love to Harriet. As they battle pride and their strong wills they also fall in love with each other, but how can they be a family when Brandon hates her brother and can't forgive Jenny for not living his dream life for her?
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