Jessica

I thought this was a good book. I keep wishing for some more action in these books but nothing really big ever happens. But regardless of that it's still a good fast read. Jessica arrives in Springwater planning to help her brother run the newspaper only to find out upon her arrival that he & his wife are both dead. Left behind are a set of newborn twins that Jessica decides to raise as her own. Shortly after arrival Jessica meets Gage who she thinks was her brothers enemy from the stuff that her brother had mentioned in letters that he had written her. Jessica plans to dislike Gage but she finds it very hard to do & they soon fall in love.

This whole series of books was a nice vacation for the brain. When you're tired of hearing about tragedies and violence and worst possible scenarios, when you've used your brain all day and just need a little quiet time, these are just what the doctor orderred. They are broken down into tiny little books, too, so you can begin and finish them in an afternoon. No high-brow intellectual stimulation, but better than the TV soap-opera drivel. Check them out they're fun!

Even though I wasn't very enthused with MIRANDA, I was ecstatic about JESSICA. Linda came back to her senses and created a character in line with Evangeline, Rachel, and Savannah. Jessica is a very strong and insightful character. The sexual friction between Gage and her is classic romance. I would definitely recommend this book in the series to everyone. I was also happy to be able to visit some of my favorites characters again. I can't wait for the Christmas book. I'll be counting the days until then.

In 1880, Jessica Barnes flees her eastern home to escape the unwanted advances of her boss. She journeys to her brother's home in Springwater, figuring she can assist him with the newspaper he operates as well as spend time with her two nieces. However, when she disembarks from the train, a stunned Jessica finds out that her brother and his spouse are dead. She is the sole guardian of twin girls.Jessica quickly believes that Springwater's mayor, Gab Calloway, was involved in the untimely death of her brother. She wants nothing to do with the loathsome man even as he finds himself drawn to her. Gab shows her proof that he owns her brother's newspaper. Using her two charges as blackmail, he forces Jessica to marry him so the twins can be fed and clothed. Though he may legally have her, only time will tell whether he can capture her heart like she has captured his.Anything Linda Lael Miller touches is magic and her latest western romance, SPRINGWATER SEASONS: JESSICA, will augment that deserved reputation. Like the previous tales in this series, Jessica's story is wonderful tale because of the intriguing battles between the lead protagonists and within themselves over not wanting to fall in love. The fast-paced story line never slows down as Ms. Miller provides her fans with her trademark action-packed romance.Harriet Klausner