Winner Takes All
Born beneath a wandering star, spirited Maxine MacKain spent her girlhood roaming the mining towns of the California gold country. But her freedom ended abruptly when she was lost in a bet at a San Francisco gambling saloon-- to seductive Dane del Cordobes. From the moment he saw her, Dane was enchanted by the red-haired prairie wildcat. He vowed to civilize his untamed western rose.
From the breathaking splendor of the Sierra Madres to the magnificent elegance of a San Diego rancho, the amorous aristocrat pursued the elusive beauty who'd conquered his heart. But what was destined to take them beyond danger, beyond desire, and beyond their wildest dreams was their fiery love
Born beneath a wandering star, spirited Maxine MacKain spent her girlhood roaming the mining towns of the California gold country. But her freedom ended abruptly when she was lost in a bet at a San Francisco gambling saloon-- to seductive Dane del Cordobes. From the moment he saw her, Dane was enchanted by the red-haired prairie wildcat. He vowed to civilize his untamed western rose.
From the breathaking splendor of the Sierra Madres to the magnificent elegance of a San Diego rancho, the amorous aristocrat pursued the elusive beauty who'd conquered his heart. But what was destined to take them beyond danger, beyond desire, and beyond their wildest dreams was their fiery love
This story takes place in 1859, during the Rancho Period in California history (after the Mexican-American War). Maxine McKain is wagered in a bet by her father -- and loses to Dane del Cordobes, a wealthy Spaniard on his way home to his ranch in San Diego. Dane insists that Maxine become his indentured servant to pay off the debt. Dane is a handsome Spanish aristocrat betrothed to his brother's widow.
The story is unique and the McKain family is one-of-a-kind. The twins (Max and Maxine) were dropped off by their mother while they were toddlers to the foot-free Dicey. He has tried to be a good father but really didn't have much material to work with (as far as being a father goes). Max is retarded and Maxine is the real head of the family. Sharon Ihle is a great author and I've been trying to find all of her books to read.
Wild Women Series
1. Untamed (1993)
2. Wildcat (1993)
** 3. Wild Rose (1993)
4. Wild Hearts (2012)
The story is unique and the McKain family is one-of-a-kind. The twins (Max and Maxine) were dropped off by their mother while they were toddlers to the foot-free Dicey. He has tried to be a good father but really didn't have much material to work with (as far as being a father goes). Max is retarded and Maxine is the real head of the family. Sharon Ihle is a great author and I've been trying to find all of her books to read.
Wild Women Series
1. Untamed (1993)
2. Wildcat (1993)
** 3. Wild Rose (1993)
4. Wild Hearts (2012)
