Harlequin Historical #265: Land of Dreams

Nebraska, 1875 LAND OF DREAMS is an endearing tale of a self-believed plain spinster and a man with dreams of a serene life with his disabled orphaned niece, Zoë. Ex-military Major Booker Hays finds not only a loving and protective mother for young Zoë, but an alluring wife to soothe his soul. Thea Coulson discovers motherhood to be everything she dreams about and Booker Hays to be the man of those dreams. A quick and easy read about an enjoyably sensitive story!

This is the 4th book that I have read by C. St. John and every one is a keeper. I highly recommend that this one is added to your library.Ex-Major Booker Hayes finds a jewel of the prairie in Thea Coulson when he is trying to locate his little niece. He is not looking for a wife but does not let opportunity pass him by.Little Zoe needs a mama and someone to love her [and help plant her acorn] -- Thea needs some one to love her and banish her too-tall image and provide her with a family of her own.Lucas needs both Thea and Booker to bring stability to his life and to teach him to trust adults. And of course, Booker's friend, Red Horse helps even though he remains in the back ground of their lives.Finally a heroine who remains true to herself and waits for a husband to teach her the mysteries of love. [Real love and respect]. And does she tantilize him! [grin] - Truly a great story of basic need and love and sharing. She stands by her man.There are not enough words to express the satisfaction and enjoyment ones gets from these truly human characters.

This was the first book that I have read by this author...and I wasn't disappionted. Booker Hayes has come for his niece who Thea has been raising. Thea is considered too tall for any man to want and doesn't trust that Booker wants her for herself and not just as a mother for his niece. If you are looking for a story that leaves you with a happyending this is a book you want to read.

A marriage of convenience leads to passion between Booker Hayes and Thea Coulson.Booker Hayes is the perfect romantic hero: passionate, hard-working, reliable, and a good, caring father. Thea is practical, industrious, and level-headed, with an underlying sensuality that Booker releases. Their love for a young girl brings them together, and the love they find for each other keeps them together. This is a great romance, with interesting supporting players and touching, even heart-wrenching scenes involving abused children. Definitely five stars.

Thea Coulson has spent her life doing for others, and believes she is happy with things the way they are, when a little orphan named Zoe comes along and steals her heart. Unfortunately, Zoe's uncle shows up with other plans. Major Booker Hayes is out of the army and ready to settle down, but it turns out things aren't quite that simple. This is a wonderful story about two independent people who find that they need each other, and in the process, fall in love.