Lonestar Secrets

When I first started reading LONESTAR SECRETS and the mystery of the twins was revealed early on, I thought that would make the book predictable, and I was a little disappointed. I sure am glad that I kept reading! This story is Shannon's story, and the mystery surrounding the twins is only a part of it. There are other mysteries in the book. What happened to Shannon's roommate? What do her kidnappers think Shannon has? Did her parents find the Spanish treasure they were seeking? None of these were the biggest mystery for me, though. As I read through the book and watched Shannon's character change, I wondered if she would ever trust again. After the things she had endured, I figured she certainly had reason NOT to trust. Shannon receives the message, throughout the book, that love is a choice, and it was interesting to me to watch her as that message finally began to make sense. I think all women--all people--can identify with not wanting to trust after you have been hurt. If you don't make the decision to trust again, I think you certainly live less of a life than you could. Shannon Astor does make that choice, and in the process, she finds what she's been dreaming of. Watching her character evolve enough to love again was what made the book worth reading for me.

Yet again, Colleen Coble delivers a great story that hooks you from the very beginning!

I loved this book. I read Lonestar Santuary and couldn't wait for Lonestar Secrets. I adore a good story and when you add horses to the mix, its a double scoop of yummy.. I love how the author creates female heroines that are not perfect Barbie doll type people. You feel like these women are people that could live next door to you... There is a scene in the book where the horses are trapped by wildfire and the way the author describes the details, it will stay with you a long time...Amazing!! I can't wait for the next Lonestar book...

Mystery/romance author, Colleen Coble, has written a "deluxe" duo of stories in her "Lonestar" pair of books. She weaves mystery, suspense, adventure, and Christian romance into stories as big as the Lonestar state this time. Lots of horse ranch action as well. Single and the new local Veterinarian, Shannon Astor, with daughter, Kylie, move to a ranch beside Bluebird Ranch (from "Lonestar Sancturay".) She meets Faith, a 5-yr-old twin image of Kylie, but daughter of Jack, whose wife, Blair, is dead. Jack was also responsible for rumors that forced Shannon away from this area after high school. Shannon's daughter's real twin, died on the day of its birth, the same day Jack's wife gave birth, in the same clinic, with the attending nurse for both mothers being the aunt of Blair. It's obvious, a twin was switched with Blair's deceased girl. Confused? Author Coble does a much better job of setting up the story. All that activity is just the beginning. A lawyer jokes to Shannon, that since Jack's Senator father is rich and powerful, her best solution is not a court fight but marrying Jack, the guy she loathes. Impossible! Impossible? Well... Then there is Mary Beth, friend in trouble that disappears; Tucker Larve, mustang buster & enemy of Jack; Shannon's dead parents, mine accident???; Rev./Vet. Grady & Dolly O'Sullivan (from Lonestar Sanctuary); plus Rick, Allie, & Betsy Bailey (also of the previous book); and Felipe Mendoze, a very dead ranch hand; and...well, again, it's hard to believe that all this and more is packed into only 316 pages. With this complex of a mystery (and romance), there are no wasted words by Colleen Coble. It's why she's become one of my and other's favorite contemporary authors. You will want to move to Bluebird Crossing, West Texas, yourself after this read. It's really not a MUST reading the first book, "Lonestar Sanctuary", prior to enjoying this story, but your missing out on another 5-star opportunity if you don't. Put a saddle on your horse--buy both, you'll be glad you did. And check out other Colleen Coble books on my reviewed list. GOOD STUFF.

UPDATE-UPDATE-UPDATE BUY BOTH LONESTAR BOOKS, READ QUICKLY. "Lonestar Homecoming," Lonestar book 3 is to be released in April, 2010. But first, READ BELOW AND DISCOVER ABOUT THE "LONESTAR SECRETS." Mystery/romance author, Colleen Coble, has written a "deluxe" duo of stories in her "Lonestar" pair of books. She weaves mystery, suspense, adventure, and Christian romance into stories as big as the Lonestar state this time. Lots of horse ranch action as well. Single and the new local Veterinarian, Shannon Astor, with daughter, Kylie, move to a ranch beside Bluebird Ranch (from "Lonestar Sancturay".) She meets Faith, a 5-yr-old twin image of Kylie, but daughter of Jack, whose wife, Blair, is dead. Jack was also responsible for rumors that forced Shannon away from this area after high school. Shannon's daughter's real twin, died on the day of its birth, the same day Jack's wife gave birth, in the same clinic, with the attending nurse for both mothers being the aunt of Blair. It's obvious, a twin was switched with Blair's deceased girl. Confused? Author Coble does a much better job of setting up the story. All that activity is just the beginning. A lawyer jokes to Shannon, that since Jack's Senator father is rich and powerful, her best solution is not a court fight but marrying Jack, the guy she loathes. Impossible! Impossible? Well... Then there is Mary Beth, friend in trouble that disappears; Tucker Larve, mustang buster & enemy of Jack; Shannon's dead parents, mine accident???; Rev./Vet. Grady & Dolly O'Sullivan (from Lonestar Sanctuary); plus Rick, Allie, & Betsy Bailey (also of the previous book); and Felipe Mendoze, a very dead ranch hand; and...well, again, it's hard to believe that all this and more is packed into only 316 pages. With this complex of a mystery (and romance), there are no wasted words by Colleen Coble. It's why she's become one of my and other's favorite contemporary authors. You will want to move to Bluebird Crossing, West Texas, yourself after this read. It's really not a MUST reading the first book, "Lonestar Sanctuary", prior to enjoying this story, but your missing out on another 5-star opportunity if you don't. Put a saddle on your horse--buy both, you'll be glad you did. And check out other Colleen Coble books on my reviewed list. GOOD STUFF.