- Paperback: 296 pages
- Publisher: Mills & Boon (2 Jun 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0263846563
- ISBN-13: 978-0263846560
- Product Dimensions: 16.4 x 10.8 x 2.4 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,976,067 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Miss Elizabeth Hill wanted nothing more than to live her life in a small Texas town in peace. At age 27 she was a spinster, well beyond marrying age according to the townsfolk, and she'd be the very "last bride in Texas." Then, one day, as she went to the bank on a regular errand, her life changed forever. Connor Wade was an enigmatic man who just happened to be at the right place at the right time. When he saw a bank robbery taking place across the street, he jumped in and shot the robbers - saving Elizabeth's life. His reward? A punch to the stomach from Elizabeth for ruining her favorite shawl when he shot the robber threatening her life. Connor stays on in town, helping Elizabeth convert her spacious home into a boarding house. Can a handyman with secrets in his past convince Elizabeth that she can be a bride after all?
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Not horrible, but a boring book
4 Dec 2003
Format:Paperback
Miss Elizabeth Hill wanted nothing more than to live her life in a small Texas town in peace. At age 27 she was a spinster, well beyond marrying age according to the townsfolk, and she'd be the very "last bride in Texas." Then, one day, as she went to the bank on a regular errand, her life changed forever. Connor Wade was an enigmatic man who just happened to be at the right place at the right time. When he saw a bank robbery taking place across the street, he jumped in and shot the robbers - saving Elizabeth's life. His reward? A punch to the stomach from Elizabeth for ruining her favorite shawl when he shot the robber threatening her life. Connor stays on in town, helping Elizabeth convert her spacious home into a boarding house. Can a handyman with secrets in his past convince Elizabeth that she can be a bride after all?
The premise of the book was good, and sounded interesting. I found it difficult, however, to get into the book. For one, I spent most of the book just wanting to shake some sense into Elizabeth. She allowed the townspeople to run roughshod over her for no apparent reason, and it just drove me to distraction reading about how she'd take their scorn AGAIN and internalize it AGAIN. I wished that she'd grow a backbone sometime in her life, but by the time she started to show some promise, I was already bored of her. Connor was a more interesting character, especially since the secrets in his past remained hidden for quite some time and kept you guessing.
The ultimate resolution at the end of the book was somewhat unrealistic, especially Connor's "real" reason for coming to town. Quite frankly, after Connor's explanation of his presence in town, I was just wondering if he was trying to con her! Too much drama was thrown into the last part of the book, with little drama in the beginning of the book. It wasn't a horrible book, but I was bored through most of it. I won't be reading it again.
1 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Last Texas Bride saved the best for last!
11 Aug 2004
Format:Paperback
Texas, 1882
This cute tale is about learning to not let others influence your decisions, to follow your dreams and lasting love can happen at anytime in your life.
This story is quick, sweet and very enjoyable. Definitely recommend this happy ending tale.
This cute tale is about learning to not let others influence your decisions, to follow your dreams and lasting love can happen at anytime in your life.
This story is quick, sweet and very enjoyable. Definitely recommend this happy ending tale.
0 of 2 people found the following review helpful
INTERNAL ISSUES CAN SOMETIMES RULE YOUR LIFE!
5 Mar 2005
Format:Paperback
We all tend to forget about the internal issues that rule our lives.
Elizabeth Hill lost her safety net when her father, a good doctor, dies and her brother has brought shame onto the family.
Elizabeth tends to be a giving, nurturing person and allows others to impact her life. Especially that stinking Garrett Whitmore. He finally condescends to offer her marriage although he seems to think her too old for marriage. [I think he just wants to control her.]
Ah, then Connor Wade shows up [and I think he is half in love with her]. Yup! he saves her life and splatters blood all over her shawl.
It seems that the whole town takes advantage of Elizabeth's good nature, yet the women still come to her for help.
Connor offers to help her turn her spacious home into a boarding house [I did think he was looking for something and assume that was a deliberate ploy].
I did like the character of Heath Wheeler and his pursuit of Gena Blake, daughter of the Gunthers that run the store.
We get to see a little evil in the sheriff when he threatens Connor through Elizabeth's secure life in Sterling, Texas.
Connor, with many secrets of his own, is getting on with his life and trying to turn it around and although he does not consider himself worthy he surely wants Elizabeth.
The evidence was right there in front of him for her to see. [grin]
I was a bit surprised at his reasons for not needing to work and still have money.
Quite an intrigueing story. Seems to be in general keeping with the time period, as to attitudes and feelings.
Definitely recommended --m - and enjoyable read with some neat characters.
Elizabeth Hill lost her safety net when her father, a good doctor, dies and her brother has brought shame onto the family.
Elizabeth tends to be a giving, nurturing person and allows others to impact her life. Especially that stinking Garrett Whitmore. He finally condescends to offer her marriage although he seems to think her too old for marriage. [I think he just wants to control her.]
Ah, then Connor Wade shows up [and I think he is half in love with her]. Yup! he saves her life and splatters blood all over her shawl.
It seems that the whole town takes advantage of Elizabeth's good nature, yet the women still come to her for help.
Connor offers to help her turn her spacious home into a boarding house [I did think he was looking for something and assume that was a deliberate ploy].
I did like the character of Heath Wheeler and his pursuit of Gena Blake, daughter of the Gunthers that run the store.
We get to see a little evil in the sheriff when he threatens Connor through Elizabeth's secure life in Sterling, Texas.
Connor, with many secrets of his own, is getting on with his life and trying to turn it around and although he does not consider himself worthy he surely wants Elizabeth.
The evidence was right there in front of him for her to see. [grin]
I was a bit surprised at his reasons for not needing to work and still have money.
Quite an intrigueing story. Seems to be in general keeping with the time period, as to attitudes and feelings.
Definitely recommended --m - and enjoyable read with some neat characters.
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