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Format:Paperback
I enjoyed the read, it was very easy reading, yes there were similarities between this and the previous book in the series, but when Iam reading fiction, I like something that keeps me hooked and I find the easiness of her storyline strangely compelling. Yes it may not be a heavy weight literary giant like Jane Austen or Shakespeare, but the difference between them is I actually enjoyed the read of Collen Coble, & I would never go & re-read Jane Austen or Shakespeare unless I had to!
I enjoyed the references to God & faith, in fact I wish she went a bit further with more scripture, prayer and spirituality, like her counterpart Karen Kingsbury does, but for me, I give it the thumbs up, a good by the beach/pool book.
I have ordered the next in the series so I will let you know with another review of that in a short time! By Dollybirdvirtue UK
I enjoyed the references to God & faith, in fact I wish she went a bit further with more scripture, prayer and spirituality, like her counterpart Karen Kingsbury does, but for me, I give it the thumbs up, a good by the beach/pool book.
I have ordered the next in the series so I will let you know with another review of that in a short time! By Dollybirdvirtue UK
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
Dr. Shannon Astor is a veterinarian who has a young daughter named Kylie. They move to Bluebird Ranch, a sanctuary for abused and neglected horses and people fleeing a life they were trying to leave behind. She's another runaway mom, a Mary-Sue with a 5-year-old girl who just happens to end up at Bluebird Ranch. That's what you will find in this series.
The story goes from implausible to downright asinine. One of the children at the ranch is Faith, 5 who looks exactly like Kylie. Here is where the story spirals into downright ludicrous - Faith is rancher Jack's daughter. Jack is a widower and the running story is that Shannon had twins and one of the girls allegedly died at birth. This was the same day that Jack's wife gave birth to a healthy daughter. Add to it is that Jack supposedly drove Dr. Astor out of Dodge. We all know that the babies were switched and that Faith and Kylie are twins. Good grief!
Switched twins - you could see and smell THAT one coming. As with another book in the series, the propect of marrying a man she claims not to like crops up with the usual and expected outcome. (Think Rick and Allie in Book 1). After all, the twins need each other.
We have the usual cast of characters, such as a friend who disappears seemingly without a trace. As are the other protagonists of this series, Dr. Astor is an orphan as well. Common thread. You have some casualties, as is expected and even a mustang buster and we don't mean Ford. plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Same story; same scenario but different names for different characters. You may have a different character brought into the series to stand alongside of the originals, but it's basically the same fare.
This book is just a time filler. The only good thing was the references to God and spirituality and faith. Barring that, I didn't think this book had a saving grace.
I read the series after having received one book and, although I am generally not overly fond of the romance genre, I was curious as I am familiar with the area in which the story takes place.
The story goes from implausible to downright asinine. One of the children at the ranch is Faith, 5 who looks exactly like Kylie. Here is where the story spirals into downright ludicrous - Faith is rancher Jack's daughter. Jack is a widower and the running story is that Shannon had twins and one of the girls allegedly died at birth. This was the same day that Jack's wife gave birth to a healthy daughter. Add to it is that Jack supposedly drove Dr. Astor out of Dodge. We all know that the babies were switched and that Faith and Kylie are twins. Good grief!
Switched twins - you could see and smell THAT one coming. As with another book in the series, the propect of marrying a man she claims not to like crops up with the usual and expected outcome. (Think Rick and Allie in Book 1). After all, the twins need each other.
We have the usual cast of characters, such as a friend who disappears seemingly without a trace. As are the other protagonists of this series, Dr. Astor is an orphan as well. Common thread. You have some casualties, as is expected and even a mustang buster and we don't mean Ford. plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Same story; same scenario but different names for different characters. You may have a different character brought into the series to stand alongside of the originals, but it's basically the same fare.
This book is just a time filler. The only good thing was the references to God and spirituality and faith. Barring that, I didn't think this book had a saving grace.
I read the series after having received one book and, although I am generally not overly fond of the romance genre, I was curious as I am familiar with the area in which the story takes place.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
This sequel is even better than the 1st of the pair: "LONESTAR SANCTUARY"
19 April 2009
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
UPDATE-UPDATE-UPDATE
BUY BOTH LONESTAR BOOKS, READ QUICKLY. "Lonestar Homecoming," Lonestar book 3 is to be released in April, 2010.
But first, READ BELOW AND DISCOVER ABOUT THE "LONESTAR SECRETS."
Mystery/romance author, Colleen Coble, has written a "deluxe" duo of stories in her "Lonestar" pair of books. She weaves mystery, suspense, adventure, and Christian romance into stories as big as the Lonestar state this time. Lots of horse ranch action as well.
Single and the new local Veterinarian, Shannon Astor, with daughter, Kylie, move to a ranch beside Bluebird Ranch (from "Lonestar Sancturay".) She meets Faith, a 5-yr-old twin image of Kylie, but daughter of Jack, whose wife, Blair, is dead. Jack was also responsible for rumors that forced Shannon away from this area after high school. Shannon's daughter's real twin, died on the day of its birth, the same day Jack's wife gave birth, in the same clinic, with the attending nurse for both mothers being the aunt of Blair. It's obvious, a twin was switched with Blair's deceased girl.
Confused? Author Coble does a much better job of setting up the story. All that activity is just the beginning. A lawyer jokes to Shannon, that since Jack's Senator father is rich and powerful, her best solution is not a court fight but marrying Jack, the guy she loathes. Impossible! Impossible? Well...
Then there is Mary Beth, friend in trouble that disappears;
Tucker Larve, mustang buster & enemy of Jack;
Shannon's dead parents, mine accident???;
Rev./Vet. Grady & Dolly O'Sullivan (from Lonestar Sanctuary);
plus Rick, Allie, & Betsy Bailey (also of the previous book);
and Felipe Mendoze, a very dead ranch hand;
and...well, again, it's hard to believe that all this and more is packed into only 316 pages. With this complex of a mystery (and romance), there are no wasted words by Colleen Coble. It's why she's become one of my and other's favorite contemporary authors.
You will want to move to Bluebird Crossing, West Texas, yourself after this read. It's really not a MUST reading the first book, "Lonestar Sanctuary", prior to enjoying this story, but your missing out on another 5-star opportunity if you don't. Put a saddle on your horse--buy both, you'll be glad you did. And check out other Colleen Coble books on my reviewed list. GOOD STUFF.
BUY BOTH LONESTAR BOOKS, READ QUICKLY. "Lonestar Homecoming," Lonestar book 3 is to be released in April, 2010.
But first, READ BELOW AND DISCOVER ABOUT THE "LONESTAR SECRETS."
Mystery/romance author, Colleen Coble, has written a "deluxe" duo of stories in her "Lonestar" pair of books. She weaves mystery, suspense, adventure, and Christian romance into stories as big as the Lonestar state this time. Lots of horse ranch action as well.
Single and the new local Veterinarian, Shannon Astor, with daughter, Kylie, move to a ranch beside Bluebird Ranch (from "Lonestar Sancturay".) She meets Faith, a 5-yr-old twin image of Kylie, but daughter of Jack, whose wife, Blair, is dead. Jack was also responsible for rumors that forced Shannon away from this area after high school. Shannon's daughter's real twin, died on the day of its birth, the same day Jack's wife gave birth, in the same clinic, with the attending nurse for both mothers being the aunt of Blair. It's obvious, a twin was switched with Blair's deceased girl.
Confused? Author Coble does a much better job of setting up the story. All that activity is just the beginning. A lawyer jokes to Shannon, that since Jack's Senator father is rich and powerful, her best solution is not a court fight but marrying Jack, the guy she loathes. Impossible! Impossible? Well...
Then there is Mary Beth, friend in trouble that disappears;
Tucker Larve, mustang buster & enemy of Jack;
Shannon's dead parents, mine accident???;
Rev./Vet. Grady & Dolly O'Sullivan (from Lonestar Sanctuary);
plus Rick, Allie, & Betsy Bailey (also of the previous book);
and Felipe Mendoze, a very dead ranch hand;
and...well, again, it's hard to believe that all this and more is packed into only 316 pages. With this complex of a mystery (and romance), there are no wasted words by Colleen Coble. It's why she's become one of my and other's favorite contemporary authors.
You will want to move to Bluebird Crossing, West Texas, yourself after this read. It's really not a MUST reading the first book, "Lonestar Sanctuary", prior to enjoying this story, but your missing out on another 5-star opportunity if you don't. Put a saddle on your horse--buy both, you'll be glad you did. And check out other Colleen Coble books on my reviewed list. GOOD STUFF.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
A Lesson Worth Learning
20 Sep 2009
Format:Paperback
When I first started reading LONESTAR SECRETS and the mystery of the twins was revealed early on, I thought that would make the book predictable, and I was a little disappointed. I sure am glad that I kept reading!
This story is Shannon's story, and the mystery surrounding the twins is only a part of it. There are other mysteries in the book. What happened to Shannon's roommate? What do her kidnappers think Shannon has? Did her parents find the Spanish treasure they were seeking?
None of these were the biggest mystery for me, though. As I read through the book and watched Shannon's character change, I wondered if she would ever trust again. After the things she had endured, I figured she certainly had reason NOT to trust. Shannon receives the message, throughout the book, that love is a choice, and it was interesting to me to watch her as that message finally began to make sense. I think all women--all people--can identify with not wanting to trust after you have been hurt. If you don't make the decision to trust again, I think you certainly live less of a life than you could. Shannon Astor does make that choice, and in the process, she finds what she's been dreaming of. Watching her character evolve enough to love again was what made the book worth reading for me.
This story is Shannon's story, and the mystery surrounding the twins is only a part of it. There are other mysteries in the book. What happened to Shannon's roommate? What do her kidnappers think Shannon has? Did her parents find the Spanish treasure they were seeking?
None of these were the biggest mystery for me, though. As I read through the book and watched Shannon's character change, I wondered if she would ever trust again. After the things she had endured, I figured she certainly had reason NOT to trust. Shannon receives the message, throughout the book, that love is a choice, and it was interesting to me to watch her as that message finally began to make sense. I think all women--all people--can identify with not wanting to trust after you have been hurt. If you don't make the decision to trust again, I think you certainly live less of a life than you could. Shannon Astor does make that choice, and in the process, she finds what she's been dreaming of. Watching her character evolve enough to love again was what made the book worth reading for me.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Horses, Romance, Hidden Treasure...
20 Jun 2009
Format:Hardcover
I loved this book. I read Lonestar Santuary and couldn't wait for Lonestar Secrets. I adore a good story and when you add horses to the mix, its a double scoop of yummy..
I love how the author creates female heroines that are not perfect Barbie doll type people. You feel like these women are people that could live next door to you...
There is a scene in the book where the horses are trapped by wildfire and the way the author describes the details, it will stay with you a long time...Amazing!!
I can't wait for the next Lonestar book...
I love how the author creates female heroines that are not perfect Barbie doll type people. You feel like these women are people that could live next door to you...
There is a scene in the book where the horses are trapped by wildfire and the way the author describes the details, it will stay with you a long time...Amazing!!
I can't wait for the next Lonestar book...
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