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| Author: Bobbi Smith
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Pages: 287
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Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 4.2 x 0.9
ISBN: 0843958502
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780843958508
ASIN: 0843958502
Publication Date: May 27, 2008
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 entertaining nineteenth century western romantic amateur sleuth June 1, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
Years ago in Two Guns, Texas, half Comanche Wind Walker Stevenson and Veronica "Roni" Reynolds loved each other, but they were too young especially to overcome the objections of her parents and his stepmother who loathed the half-breed illegitimate son of her spouse. Roni eventually left town to follow in her dad's footsteps, but ultimately she returns as the latest generation Dr. Reynolds.
When Roni and Walker see each other for the first time in years, they both confess their love for the other. However, soon afterward, the half-Comanche is arrested and convicted of killing a rancher. As he is sent to prison he swears to his beloved he is innocent. Ronnie wants to believe him, but the evidence leaves her with doubts. When Walker escapes, Ronnie joins him to uncover the identity of the real killer.
This entertaining nineteenth century western romantic amateur sleuth stars two strong ethical people who loved one another when they were young and as adults still do; though many townsfolk loathe their relationship as an abomination. The investigation serves more as a vehicle to bring Roni and Wind Walker together yet also refreshes the overused basic theme of a taboo romance while cleverly designed with a neat twist. Bobbi Smith entertains sub-genre fans with the forbidden love between a hybrid and a purebred in which a homicide brings them together but may end up separating them forever.
Harriet Klausner
 The Half Breed Book Two June 26, 2007
Don't let the three stars keep you from reading this book; I think I am a little cheaper with my ratings. Book two was an improvement over the first book in my opinion and is a nice story of the romance between the illegitimate son of Tom McBride and an Indian girl. Chase is a Texas Ranger who has been summoned back to the ranch in Sidewinder like the other legitimate offspring.
The romance and action with Faith and Chase was sweet and I loved the way Tuner and Callie accepted them into the family.
As always the evil step mom figures into the story, but we can only hope that she gets her just deserts or has to bake cookies for all of the grandkids by the end of the series! She is a character that you love to hate.
Bobbi Smith had not been one of my top authors, but surprised me with a nice piece of work.
It's okay... February 10, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
From the back cover:
Secret Fires
In the midst of the vast, windswept Texas plains stood a ranch wrested from the wilderness with blood, sweat and tears. It was the shining legacy of Thomas McBride to his five living heirs. But along with the fertile acres and herds of cattle, each would inherit a history of scandal, lies and hidden lust that threatened to burn out of control.
The Half-Breed
Chase knew he had no legitimate claim to the Circle M. After all, his father had made it painfully clear he wanted nothing to do with his bastard son or the Comanche girl he'd once taken to bed. But Chase had his own reasons for answering Tom McBride's deathbed summons. He had a job to do as a Texas Ranger, and a woman to protect--a woman whose sweet innocence gave him new faith that love born in the darkest night could face the dawn of all his tomorrows.
And my review:
I just don't understand all the rave (five-star) reviews on this book. I thought that it was just okay. Nothing outstanding, it was just average. Certainly nothing to rave about. In the world of historical romance, this was just another typical, run-of-the-mill book.
For one thing, though this book is almost 400 pages, it's only because the print it huge. I almost thought I'd bought a large-print book by mistake, that's how big the type is. So it's more like a 250 page book, rather than a 400 page one. And it reads like it. I thought that the character development was rather minimal. She's a strong, yet innocent woman. He's a wounded, yet honorable man. That's about it. The reader doesn't get any more insight into the characters than that. They don't grow, change or "arc" as the story progresses.
I also felt that the writing style was rather juvenile. It was like reading a young adult novel, written at approximately a grade 9 reading level, rather than reading a book for grown women. If you're looking for a very simple read, then you might like this. If you want something that doesn't feel "dumbed down", you might be a little dissapointed. Not that I expect authors to always use huge, obscure words to impress me (in fact, I've complained about that before), but I want to feel like I'm reading a book that's at my level.
I was just never able to get invested in the characters. This was a story that was fine while you read it, but it's by no means a "can't-put-it-down" read. And it's one that's pretty much forgotten as soon as it's over. This is one that fans of Cassie Edwards, Madeline Baker, and Elaine Barbieri will probably like, as it's in much the same style as their writing. If you're not fans of those authors (I'm not), then you might be disappointed.
 Another great series January 23, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have found this concept fabulous. How these 4 authors can keep one so facinated in a series that is written by 4 different authors was something I found very interesting. This is the first series that I read by them, however, I followed up quickly with the Half-Moon Series that I enjoyed just as much. My only hope is that they keep them coming within this concept as well as their independently written books. Great job ... I can't imagine anyone being disappointed. These books interest those in their 20's, 30's, 50's and 60's ... I know as my great niece, my daughter, my sister and myself have enjoyed each one of them from beginning to end!
Chase! The Half Breed! November 6, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Wonderful book. Chase is the [...] child of Tom McBride. He recieves a letter to return to the ranch, his father is dying and want all his children there.
Chase is a Texas Ranger and is working on an assignment at the same time of going and seeing his father. Chase meets up with Faith after she is captured by indians and she escapes, Chase protects her. He then has to meet his brother Tanner and his wife Callie. The book is very good, I enjoyed it alot more than the first one.
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