Nightrose

Actually, I rated this book 3and l/2 stars. I usually love Garlock's books, but I just didn't think this was one of her best. It is a good read, an okay book, nothing special. Katy was so obnoxious to Rowe, I don't know why he stayed around her. Then all of a sudden, she decides to marry him. I read a lot of books and may be more critical than most. Garlock is a very good author. I noticed she has been compared to Louis L'Amour but I couldn't do that. I will continue to buy and read her books because many are great.

Another excellent Garlock book!! Rowe and Katy are a charming combination, as are Mary and Hank.In the hard times of the frontier era, what would happen to two women and a little girl that are abandoned in a town, when all the treasure-seeking gold miners desert in search of more riches? With only a small derringer, how can the women protect themselves? They won't be able to stay in the abandoned town forever, and they are sure to face problems trying to get to another town.When the mysterious bearded stranger comes into the abandoned town, along with his dog, the girls are not sure what to think of him at first. The stranger, Rowe, bought the town, with plans to bring it back to life... and a mysterious connection with Katy, knocks him off his feet.When some drifters come into town, and Rowe witnesses them murder one of their riders, it's up to him to protect the women. From this moment on, Ms. Garlock creates one hurdle after another for these characters, and they get closer and closer as they overcome each and every one of them.If you read Ms. Garlock's story, Midnight Blue, then you'll be pleased to read about the appearance of Pack and Mara Shannon Gallagher, and get an update on their lives. Also from Midnight Blue, is a short appearance of Mara Shannon's villain cousin, Cullen McCall. Nevertheless, if you haven't read Midnight Blue, you won't be missing anything, as Ms. Garlock provided everything you needed to know about these people, for the short appearance they made in this book.

This is another great book by Dorothy Garlock! From the minute Rowe meets Katy he knows that they were meant to be together. Katy however distrusts all men and will not even consider the idea of marrying. The story follows Rowe's (sometimes hilarious) attempts to court Katy. As in all great Garlock books, there are several interesting side stories, including one involving Katy's sister and niece. Definitly recommended!

This is the 5th Dorothy Garlock book that I have read, and this is by far my favorite. Katy and Rowe will capture your hearts. True love, soul mates, and pure passion envelopes these characters. You won't want to put it down. This is a love story of a lifetime.

While most books tell about a couple's courtship and ends when they get together, this one goes on to show the unfaultering commitment, passion and love between 2 people as they deal with the day to day drama of life, showing that a good book can be written without using the soap opera scenario. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good romance!! This was the first book of Dorothy Garlock's that I read. Since then I have read them all! She shows a depth to her characters that is rare and I enjoy every book she has wrote, and Nightrose is my still favorite!!!