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Takes place in the wild, wild west. When they were both adolescents, Luke saves Charity and her doll from drowning. She grants him one wish; however, he chooses not to collect it. He changes his mind some 15 years later when he's become a bounty-hunter/gunslinger and she the daughter of a wealthy landowner. This is a good story.
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i almost cried in a few spots with this one, a very good romance and i don't read alot of romances anymore.
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I really enjoyed this book. Lina Lael Miller is one of my favorite authors and I haven't read a book of hers I didn't like.
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Very good story about a young woman and man in love in the horse and buggy days. I don't usually like books that take place during this era, but loved this one. I read it in two days while camping.
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Marvelous tale of love, family, loyalty and passionate desire on the Western fronties - where fairy tales sometimes do come true.
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A great romance set in the old west
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good book.
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Not my favorite by this Author but a good read.
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In keeping with Linda Lael Miller's signature style. A very good read.
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I liked this book
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LOve & romance from the "wrong" side of the track...ranch background...suspense.....
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Linda Lael Miller rarely disappoints
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this is a great read! Romantic, western.
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The premise of the tale was great: An 11 year-old boy saves an 8 year-old girl from drowning. Charity, being very caught up in fantasy, offers the boy (Luke) one wish in thanks for the rescue. Luke decides not to take advantage of the wish at that time. Luke comes from a neer-do-well family, while Charity is the daughter if one of the wealthiest ranchers in the area.
The only interesting story, to me, was the brothers conflict over Lukes dad killing his wife. Each saw the event through different eyes and there was no common ground for them to reason with each other. Their dad is hanged and the brothers leave the area.
Luke returns 15 years later. By this time, Charity is betrothed to someone her father wants her to marry (Raoul). Charity wants to break the engagement but lots of problems emerge that keeps the couple (Charity and Raoul) from talking. Obviously, Charity allowed events to dissuade her from doing the right thing - breaking the engagement.
Now, Luke is a bounty-hunter, looking for his brother, Vance, who has turned to a life of senseless murder and robbery.
This is a rather bland tale. I was surprised: The title is ONE WISH, yet the author made little use of it. I expected there to be more discussion of the wish, yet it was barely mentioned until the end of the story.
The story was so blah that the next day, I couldnt remember minor points in the book. Thats sad I cannot call it a memorable story!
The only interesting story, to me, was the brothers conflict over Lukes dad killing his wife. Each saw the event through different eyes and there was no common ground for them to reason with each other. Their dad is hanged and the brothers leave the area.
Luke returns 15 years later. By this time, Charity is betrothed to someone her father wants her to marry (Raoul). Charity wants to break the engagement but lots of problems emerge that keeps the couple (Charity and Raoul) from talking. Obviously, Charity allowed events to dissuade her from doing the right thing - breaking the engagement.
Now, Luke is a bounty-hunter, looking for his brother, Vance, who has turned to a life of senseless murder and robbery.
This is a rather bland tale. I was surprised: The title is ONE WISH, yet the author made little use of it. I expected there to be more discussion of the wish, yet it was barely mentioned until the end of the story.
The story was so blah that the next day, I couldnt remember minor points in the book. Thats sad I cannot call it a memorable story!
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Another great read by Linda Lael Miller.
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Great Read!!! I've enjoyed this book.
I remember this being a very sweet story.
I think this was a very good book. I admire the way the Charity holds out for Luke. Luke needs to come to terms with who he is, what he has become, and what he feels for Charity and luckily for him, she is still waiting when he finally comes back. Its a nice story. You should read it.
Linda Lael Miller is a great story teller, the characters in this story are very real, and you get caught up in their life, very enjoyable, I am looking forward to the next book by this author. Also found each approach she takes is totally different from the last. Good Read.
As always, Linda Lael Miller did it again. This story was one I could not put down until I was finished. It is definitely a keeper.
Not bad, I prefer her series as this one
She was the only child of a rich and powerful rancher. He was the son of a drunken ne'er-do'well. But when he rescued her from drowning, she promised him one wish...any wish his heart might desire.
This is one of my favorite books and I wouldnt be listing it on here If i didnt already have a copy saved for myself. Linda Lael Miller is an awesome story teller who pulls you right into the worlds she creates.
One Wish
She was the only child of a rich and powerful ranchr. He was the son of a drunker N'er do well. But when 11 year old Luke Shardlow Rescued 8 year old Charity Barnham from drowning. She promised him One Wish. Any wish his heart May desire. This story takes place 15 years after that meeting and is a wonderful read.
One Wish
She was the only child of a rich and powerful ranchr. He was the son of a drunker N'er do well. But when 11 year old Luke Shardlow Rescued 8 year old Charity Barnham from drowning. She promised him One Wish. Any wish his heart May desire. This story takes place 15 years after that meeting and is a wonderful read.
Luke Shardlow and Charity Barnham couldn't be more different. Luke is the son of the town drunk. Charity, on the other hand, is the only daughter to the richest rancher in the territory. But long ago, when 11-year-old Luke saved eight-year-old Charity's life, a bond stronger than class distinctions and social mores formed between them. Fifteen years later, they meet again. Now Luke is a drifter, trying to find his place in the world. Charity is about to marry into a wealthy family hand picked by her father. But as the two discovered when they were children, their one wish in life is to be together. Will their love conquer all?
She was the only child of a rich and powerful rancher. He was the son of a drunken ne'er-do-well. But when eleven-year-old Luke Shardlow rescued eight-year-old Charity Barnham from drowning, she promised him one wish...any wish his heart might desire.
Fifteen years later, Charity and Luke meet once more, but the gulf between them seems as wide as ever. Charity is engaged to a neighboring rancher her father has chosen for her. Luke still seems to be a Shardlow to the core--a drifter, maybe even an outlaw, on a road to nowhere. But things are not always what they appear, for Luke has a few secrets to hide. And as sweet, sensual passion begins to grow between them, Luke and Charity discover that the only wish either of them long to fulfill is to spend a sweet eternity in each other's arms--no matter the cost.
Fifteen years later, Charity and Luke meet once more, but the gulf between them seems as wide as ever. Charity is engaged to a neighboring rancher her father has chosen for her. Luke still seems to be a Shardlow to the core--a drifter, maybe even an outlaw, on a road to nowhere. But things are not always what they appear, for Luke has a few secrets to hide. And as sweet, sensual passion begins to grow between them, Luke and Charity discover that the only wish either of them long to fulfill is to spend a sweet eternity in each other's arms--no matter the cost.
She was the only child of a rich and powerful rancer. He was the son of a drunken ne'er do well. But when eleven year old Luke Swhardlow rescued 8 year old Charity Barnham from drowning, she promised him one wish, any wish his heart might desire. Fifteen years later, Charity and Luke meet once more, but the gulf between them seems as wide as ever. Charity is engaged to a neighboring rncher her fater has chosen for her. Luke still seems to be a Shardlow to the core, a drifter, maybe even an outlaw, on a road to nowhere. But things are not always what they appear, for Luke has a few secrets to hide.,
She was the only child of a rich and powerful rancher. He was the son of a drunken ne'er-do-well. But when eleven-year-old Luke Shardlow rescued eight-year-old Charity Barnham from drowning, she promised him one wish...any wish his heart might desire.
Fifteen years later, Charity and Luke meet once more, but the gulf between them seems as wide as ever. Charity is engaged to a neighboring rancher her father has chosen for her. Luke still seems to be a Shardlow to the core -- a drifter, maybe even an outlaw, on a road to nowhere. But things are not always what they appear, for Luke has a few secrets to hide. And as a sweet, sensual passion begins to grow between them, Luke and Charity discover that the only wish either of them long to fulfill is to spend a sweet eternity in each other's arms -- no matter the cost.
Great Read. bye Sam :~)
Fifteen years later, Charity and Luke meet once more, but the gulf between them seems as wide as ever. Charity is engaged to a neighboring rancher her father has chosen for her. Luke still seems to be a Shardlow to the core -- a drifter, maybe even an outlaw, on a road to nowhere. But things are not always what they appear, for Luke has a few secrets to hide. And as a sweet, sensual passion begins to grow between them, Luke and Charity discover that the only wish either of them long to fulfill is to spend a sweet eternity in each other's arms -- no matter the cost.
Great Read. bye Sam :~)
She was the only child of a rich and powerful rancher. He was the son of a drunken ne'er do-well. But when eleven year-old Luke Shardlow rescued eight-year-old Charity Barnham from drowning, she promised him one wish..any wish his heart might desire.
Fifteen years later, Charity and Luke meet once more, but the gulf between them seems as wide as ever. Charity is engaged to a neighboring rancher her father has chosen for her. Luke still seems to be a Shardlow to the core-a drifter,maybe even an outlaw, on a road to nowhere. But things are not always what they appear, for Luke has a few secrets to hide. And as a sweet, sensual passion begins to grow between them, Luke and Charity discover that the only wish either of them long to fulfill is to spend a sweet eternity in each other's arms-no matter the cost.
Fifteen years later, Charity and Luke meet once more, but the gulf between them seems as wide as ever. Charity is engaged to a neighboring rancher her father has chosen for her. Luke still seems to be a Shardlow to the core-a drifter,maybe even an outlaw, on a road to nowhere. But things are not always what they appear, for Luke has a few secrets to hide. And as a sweet, sensual passion begins to grow between them, Luke and Charity discover that the only wish either of them long to fulfill is to spend a sweet eternity in each other's arms-no matter the cost.
