Jane D. (terryslady) - reviewed on 10/26/2012 + 63 more book reviews

I read this book when it first came out but didn't recognize it from the back description. I'm reading it again. Rhyne has been raised by a self-serving arrogant father, Judah, who has led everyone to believe she was a third son. You'll have to read the book to find out why. We enter the story where a new doctor has arrived in town and is making his rounds and Rhyne's place is where we're coming up to. The deputy, That no-account Beaty boy, Will, is with Dr. Cole Monroe and has given Cole a rather colorful picture of who Judah is. During the course of the visit Cole is in the house w/Judah doing his examination and Will has gone looking for Ryan(Rhyne). Will finds her but doesn't think she looks so good. They converse a bit then Will starts back toward the cabin, hears a weird noise behind him and looks back and sees Rhyne on the ground, all curled up, holding her private area and lots of blood in that area. Remember Will thinks she is a he. He goes to assist her and she refuses so he shoots the gun twice to get the doc's attention but Judah told Cole it was target practice so when doc doesn't come Will goes after him. It just so happens that Judah has beaten Rhynes abdomin with his cane and she is miscarrying. I won't tell you who got her pregnant except that it wasn't her father, and I shouldn't tell you any more of the story but I will tell you that Cole does take Rhyne home with him eventually and of course as the book jacket says they fall in love and we all know where that goes. Its a really good book and it keeps moving all the way through it. Lots of interesting knowledge is given during the story. Cole left NY, NY because he wasn't happy there. Cole is interested in research and wasn't allowed to follow it in NY,NY. He does some here. An epidemic breaks out and he finds out what it is and who caused it. This book is a sequel to another one Jo Goodman wrote about a miner lady who inherits this same town and marries the sheriff. Also a good book. Never Love a Lawman. Reidsville is the town name. Hope this helps you. Ms. Goodman is a good author. She also writes a two book combo about a female pirate and I really love that story. This one was formerly named "The Captain's Lady" and when reprinted it was renamed "Passion's Bride". Don't know the name of the sequel. Hope you enjoy her books. I like most all of them.

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