Conard County Homecoming

I haven't read many of the Conard County series, but these two books were wonderful. Just wonderful. Miss Emmaline and the Archangel started off with a bang. 5 stars all the way. Ms. Lee created two deeply sympathic characters in Gage and Emmaline. A couple who, on the outside, don't seem to belong together, but their hearts understood each other's pain long before they recognized it for themselves. I couldn't put this story down, I wanted to know if Ms. Lee would settle for the same old ending and the same old resolution. She didn't. I was entranced.The second story, Ironheart, took longer to get into. It was a four and a half star story because the development of the relationship between beautiful Mouse and fantastic Gideon took a while before I felt a real connection. Once there though, Gideon proved himself to be a true ero; not by solving Sara's problems or killing the bad guy, but by understanding her and bettering himself for her. The dramatic tension in this one wasn't as high, but the intimacy Ms. Lee used to build the emotional tension was compelling. Ironheart was a very satisfying read.

If you haven't read Rachael Lee's Conard County books this is a great way to introduce yourself to one of the best romantic series available. In this reissue "Homecoming", you have "Miss Emmaline and the Archangel," as well as "Ironheart." You need to read them in order and be introduced to the characters of the area. I've always thought the story between Emmaline Conard and Gabe Dalton was one of Ms. Lee's best. The brooding hero is the soul of Gabe and Emmaline's love. While in "Ironhart" Sara Yates and Gideon have a strong relationship based on a past secret. Both are great reads for anyone who hasn't yet been introduced to this series. You'll have to find the rest and indulge your romantic soul in the life and loves of the people who live in Conard County. Then you'll say you want more!!!