Gather the Stars

If you've never read KC, start with The Raider, The Raider's Daughter and go down the line. They are really great and quite different from each other. When I started this book I wasn't sure I was going to like it. It's set in the post Culloden period and that's not my favorite era. But as you get into it, it grows on you. The characters are life like and likeable and their dedication to their cause is inspiring. One reviewer mentioned the lack of complexity in the development of the characters but I totally disagree. They had depth and multifaceted issues and longing. It was worth reading and now I'm on to the sequel about Gavin's brother Adam. (A cute twist the the hero's spectacles......which he often forgot or misplaced but then he forgot his gun once too!!) Cute dialogue.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

This book is the best I have ever read. I absolutely love the characters, especially Gavin Carstares. I love his personality and how he loves the orphans and his brother.

Rarely do I fall in love with the hero within the first 50 pages but - Gavin! Wow!! Strong, gorgeous (with spectacles!), defender of children and human rights - what more could you want? And Rachel, who starts out like a hissing, spitting vixen, is transformed pretty quickly into a soft-hearted, likable heroine. The horrors of war were explicit but necessary to make Rachel see how the world really was. This book was magnificent - a definite keeper! I loved every second of it.

What a great book. I loved the tortured -- at first -- love story of Gavin and Rachel. This was my first KC book, but be assured I will read her others. TITLE:Gather the Stars AUTHOR:Kimberly Cates CUSTOMER-ID:2747308 SOURCE:pontmarie EMAIL:[email protected] DISPLAY-EMAIL:source USER-LOCATION:California TIME:907173766 RATING:5 PRIORITY:2500 SUMMARY:Sweet, wonderful story REVIEW: What a great book. I loved the tortured -- at first -- love story of Gavin and Rachel. This was my first KC book, but be assured I will read her others.

This was my first Cates book, and it made me a total fan. The hero was not your typical alpha male. The heroine started out being a bit of a spoiled brat, but her true character came through. Plus, who can resist a man who's good with kids?