After reading this book, you feel you know everyone in this town. You have an unruly teenager, a women who got stuck with the man she loves in a snowstorm but both need a little pushing, a lost love returns home bringing a gift. A must read
Helpful Score: 1
Second in the Dakota series. First & third books are "Dakota Born" and "Always Dakota". Great series of books.
Helpful Score: 1
Debbie Macomber is my all time favorite author I never can wait for her next book to come out. They are well wrote and this whole series is great reads.
I would actually give this book a 2 1/2 rating if I could. The first book in this series, "Dakota Born", was much better. That one was good enough for me to request this one. Unfortunately this book was disappointing. It was hundreds of pages of buildup, then the resolution of it was only alluded to in the past tense, in maybe three sentences. VERY anti-climatic. Even though I read the first two books of the series, this one was disappointing enough that not only will I not be reading the third in the series, but I think I will spend my time reading other authors.
Buffalo Valley, North Dakota, has found new life. People have started moving here people like Lindsay Snyder, who came for one year to work as a teacher and stayed, marrying local farmer Gage Sinclair. And now Lindsay's closest friend, Maddy Washburn, has decided to pull up stakes and join her in Buffalo Valley, hoping for the same kind of contentment. And the same kind of love . . .
Jeb McKenna is a rancher, a man who's learned to endure, as the Dakota earth endures. He's raising bison and, by choice, lives a solitary life. Maddy unafraid and openhearted is drawn to Jeb, but he rejects her overtures. Until one of North Dakota's deadly storms throws them together.
These few days and nights bring unexpected consequences for Maddy and Jeb. Consequences that, in one way or another, will affect everyone in Buffalo Valley.
Jeb McKenna is a rancher, a man who's learned to endure, as the Dakota earth endures. He's raising bison and, by choice, lives a solitary life. Maddy unafraid and openhearted is drawn to Jeb, but he rejects her overtures. Until one of North Dakota's deadly storms throws them together.
These few days and nights bring unexpected consequences for Maddy and Jeb. Consequences that, in one way or another, will affect everyone in Buffalo Valley.
A good read although I wish she had focused more on the main couple than she did. Too many storylines going all at once to really enjoy it as I could have.
Easy read. Entertaining book.
I'm really enjoying this series. I'm starting #3 tonight so I'll have all 3 posted very soon if you'd like to get them all. I really am beginning to feel like I know this town and these people...and they aren't real...ha ha.
2nd book in the series. Very entertaining & easy reading.
Book 2 of the trilogy. There are a lot of supporting characters from the 1st book that carry thru the 2nd and 3rd books, with multiple story lines. Good book!
EXCELLENT
this is one of 3 the other 2 are dakota born and always dakota..
Another great book by Debbie Macomber. Second in the trilogy. If you read one you will want to read the rest.
I really enjoyed this book even though I've not read the other 2 of the trilogy. I was hooked on it and had to force myself to put it down to get some Christmas shopping and cooking done!
Excellent book - second in a series
As with every Debbie Macomber book, this is a great read!
The second book in the Dakota trilogy. Very good book.
Second in a heartwarming trilogy. Maddy is drawn to Jeb, a rancher raising bison. But he rejects her overtures until one deadly Dakota storm throws them together. The consequences of that night affect the entire town of Buffalo Valley.
2nd in the series. Very touching and heartwarming. I liked it alot.
Second in the Dakota trilogy.
Good book. I love all her stuff.
I loved the entire Trilogy!
Second book of trilogy. Follows: Dakota Born. Really enjoyed this book...one of those I did not want to put down until it was finished.
Buffalo Valley, North Dakota, has found new life. People have started moving here--people like Lindsay Snyder, who came for one year to work as a teacher and stayed, marrying local farmer Gage Sinclair. And now Lindsay's closes friend, Maddy Washburn, has decided to join her in Buffalo Valley, hoping for the same kind of contentment. And the same kind of love...
Jeb McKenna ia a rancher and lives a solitary life. Maddy--unafraid and openhearted--is drawn to Jeb, but he rejects her overtures. Until one of North Dakota's deadly storms throws them together. These few days and nights bring unexpected consequences for Maddy and Jeb. Consequences that, in one way or another, affect everyone in Buffalo Valley.
Buffalo Valley, North Dakota, has found new life. People have started moving here--people like Lindsay Snyder, who came for one year to work as a teacher and stayed, marrying local farmer Gage Sinclair. And now Lindsay's closes friend, Maddy Washburn, has decided to join her in Buffalo Valley, hoping for the same kind of contentment. And the same kind of love...
Jeb McKenna ia a rancher and lives a solitary life. Maddy--unafraid and openhearted--is drawn to Jeb, but he rejects her overtures. Until one of North Dakota's deadly storms throws them together. These few days and nights bring unexpected consequences for Maddy and Jeb. Consequences that, in one way or another, affect everyone in Buffalo Valley.
Lynsay and Gage, a great couple, a multiple friend and family story. Gage has his mother and younger brother at home, and the small town of Buffalo Valley has lost it's school teacher. So, Lynsay as she travels with her friend Maddie goes on vacation to her old family town, where her father grew up. She meets new people and decides to move to Buffalo Valley and live there for at least 1 year and teach school. Lynsay and Gage argue about a lot of things, but finally their relationship gets off the ground. Love is so deep that it is hard to not share it. Some of the other people in the story like Buffalo Bob Carr and his Buffalo Gal, Merry finally will get together thruout the series of books. Plus a multitude of others. Real life, with family icons like Grampa Joshua and the lady who runs the pharmacy who has helped and guided the town of Buffalo Valley for all of her years.
I loved this series. A great read. Fun to keep going with the same characters from the first book in the series.
Enjoyed!!
This was another good read. I went on to read the 3rd book and just love Debbie Macomber books.
I haven't read this book yet, but I can't wait! I'm a big fan of Debbie Macombers. I just bought her cookbook! yum
This is a good light read for summer. I enjoy this author because she actual has a plot and doesn't write in the typical romance style.You also don't need to read the first book to understand this one
very good I really enjoyed the characters in this whole set.
excellent book. I love all the characters and can relate to them. It is a town you would love to live in. Friends you would want to have. This is the second in a series and anxiously waiting the third.
I enjoyed the DAKOTA series, and although some of the storyline was predictable, it was enjoyable getting to know the characters and the charm of the small farming community. . . . however there isn't a Macomber book that I have not enjoyed, whatever that is worth.
wonderful book, but then all of hers are great.
I read the entire Dakota trilogy over the last few weeks. This was my favorite of the three. I liked Maddy and Jeb as a couple, more than the others, I guess. Especially Jeb. I like those tragic heroes that can't live without their women, no matter how hard they try. I thought the ending was a little rushed, but you owe it to yourself to read them.
Having lived in North Dakota for four years (many years ago), I think Macomber's depicition of the people is right on.
Having lived in North Dakota for four years (many years ago), I think Macomber's depicition of the people is right on.
One of my favorite authors--a must have.
As I said about the first in this series, it's predictable, but enjoyable reading.
2nd in the Dakota Trilogy....there is also a 4th book - Buffalo Valley.
good book, hard to put down until done
Never met a Macomber I didn't love
love this book great author
Great story - really get involved with the characters. Debbie Macomber is a great story teller.
Buffalo Valley has found new life. People have started moving here. People like Lindsey Snyder, who came for one year to work as a teacher and stayed, Marrying Gage Sinclair..And now Lindsay's closest friend Maddy wASHBURN, HAS DECIDED TO PULL UP STAKES AND JOIN HER IN bUFFALO vALLEY, hoping to find the same kind of contentment. And the same kind of love.
Jeb
ckenna is a rancher, a man who's learned to endure, as the Dakotaland has learned to endure He raises buffalo and by choice lives a solitary life. Maddy-unafraid and openhearted- is drawn to Jeb, but he rejects her overtures. Until one of N. d. deadly storm throws them together.
Jeb
ckenna is a rancher, a man who's learned to endure, as the Dakotaland has learned to endure He raises buffalo and by choice lives a solitary life. Maddy-unafraid and openhearted- is drawn to Jeb, but he rejects her overtures. Until one of N. d. deadly storm throws them together.
Buffalo Valley North Dakota, has found new life. People have started moving here-people like Lindsay Snyder, who came for one year to work as a teacher and stayed, marrying local farmer Gage Sinclair. And now Lindsay's closest friend, Madd Washburn, has decided to pull up stakes and join her in Buffalo Valley, hoping for the same kind of cnotentment. And the same kind of love....Jeb McKenna is a rancher, a man who's learned to endure, as the Dakota earth endures. He's raising bison and by choice, lives a solitary life. Maddy-unafraid and openhearted-is drawn to Jeb, but he rejects her overtures. Until one of North Dakota's deadfly storms throws them together.
These few days and nights bring unexpected consequences for Maddy and Jeb. Consequences that, in one way or another, affect everyone in Buffalo Valley.
These few days and nights bring unexpected consequences for Maddy and Jeb. Consequences that, in one way or another, affect everyone in Buffalo Valley.
Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
Buffalo Valley's depressed economy has taken a turn toward recovery in this second installment in Macomber's trilogy set in contemporary North Dakota. Buffalo Bob's bar is flourishing, Rachel's weekend pizza delivery has become a full-fledged restaurant and Sarah has a waiting list for her quilting classes. But the main attraction this time is Maddy Washburn, who bought the failing grocery store and, through clever marketing, has revived the town's interest in shopping locally. One of Maddy's new customers is Jeb McKenna, a farmer who lost his leg from a tractor accident four years before and now prefers a reclusive existence on his ranch to socializing in town. A blizzard sends Maddy into Jeb's arms long enough for the pair to fall in love (thus importing another romance from Dakota Born), but Jeb still considers himself a cripple and refuses to allow Maddy a permanent place in his life. Macomber closes book two with a cliffhanger, leaving readers anxiously awaiting the final installment to this first-rate series. (Aug.)
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Publishers Weekly
Buffalo Valley's depressed economy has taken a turn toward recovery in this second installment in Macomber's trilogy set in contemporary North Dakota. Buffalo Bob's bar is flourishing, Rachel's weekend pizza delivery has become a full-fledged restaurant and Sarah has a waiting list for her quilting classes. But the main attraction this time is Maddy Washburn, who bought the failing grocery store and, through clever marketing, has revived the town's interest in shopping locally. One of Maddy's new customers is Jeb McKenna, a farmer who lost his leg from a tractor accident four years before and now prefers a reclusive existence on his ranch to socializing in town. A blizzard sends Maddy into Jeb's arms long enough for the pair to fall in love (thus importing another romance from Dakota Born), but Jeb still considers himself a cripple and refuses to allow Maddy a permanent place in his life. Macomber closes book two with a cliffhanger, leaving readers anxiously awaiting the final installment to this first-rate series. (Aug.)
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Love this series - can't wait to read Book Three. Macomber is great at combining romance with historic facts about the US North.
Very good as all Debbie Macomber books are.
Buffalo Valley's depressed economy has taken a turn toward recovery in this second installment in Macomber's trilogy set in contemporary North Dakota. Buffalo Bob's bar is flourishing, Rachel's weekend pizza delivery has become a full-fledged restaurant and Sarah has a waiting list for her quilting classes. But the main attraction this time is Maddy Washburn, who bought the failing grocery store and, through clever marketing, has revived the town's interest in shopping locally. One of Maddy's new customers is Jeb McKenna, a farmer who lost his leg from a tractor accident four years before and now prefers a reclusive existence on his ranch to socializing in town. A blizzard sends Maddy into Jeb's arms long enough for the pair to fall in love (thus importing another romance from Dakota Born), but Jeb still considers himself a cripple and refuses to allow Maddy a permanent place in his life. Macomber closes book two with a cliffhanger, leaving readers anxiously awaiting the final installment to this first-rate series.
Buffalo Valley ND has found a new life. People have started moving here. Lindsay Snyder, who came for one year to teach school and stayed. Jeb McKenna, a rancher who has learned to endure, as the Dakota earth endures by raising bison and lives a solitary life. Maddy, unafraid and open is drawn to Jeb, but is rejected. Then a ND deadly storm throws them together. A fun read.
