Sarah's Legacy

Since other reviewers have told the premise of the story, let me just say that I found the book could have only been written by a person who KNOWS about horses and ranching. There couldn't have been any outside research, here. My hat is off to Ms. Mott, who reversed the roles a little in making the heroine the banker and the hero, just another cowboy waiting for the right lady. I loved it! If you're a romance reader, you won't want to miss this one!

I absolutely loved this book!! The characters are so rich, the conflicts so real. []this novel was not what most people think of when they stereotype the romance genre. []This book dealt with a very tough issue--the death of a child and the pain of getting past that and moving on with one's life. The author was painstaking in her portrayal of this kind of suffering, which only made the ending all the more touching. It was life-like--the death isn't flossed over; it's not an excuse to get two people together. It is a very real conflict that many people face in the real world. No one could have written a more poignant account of this kind of heartache, nor the healing power of love. Kudos to Ms. Mott for such a touching, emotional story! She's an automatic buy for me from now on!

DON'T PASS THIS ONE UP.The Story of Trent Murdock and Bailey Chancellor touches a wide range of emotions. The Story of little Sarah really held the characters together. Sarah was truly of the angels.Would have like to have seen the 57 Chevy - souped up you say? Chase was great but a bit short. Macy becomes an endearing character, glad she didn't get hurt.With the characters hang-ups and fears, the popping into bed seemed a bit on the stupid side. But hey, I lay that demand at the door of the editors. Only ichy spot in a great story.B. Mott must have a bit of knowledge of the Arabian horses which was refreshing, I loved the way she incorporated them into the story adding more demension to the characters. Darned nice blonde guy on the front - a bit of a change.Great read - well put together - Highly Recommended --M beautiful covers - front and back.

Brenda Mott weaves a well-crafted tale of a grieving father trying to overcome his fear of loving and losing again. Trent Murdock lost his little girl and his marriage, and stuggles with opening himself up to that kind of hurt again. But there's something about the spunky city-girl-turned-small-town-banker who moves in next door. Can Bailey help Trent live and love again? Because she wants it all - the big farmhouse with the picket fence AND children to share it. Falling for a guy like Trent who has no interest in any more children could be the biggest mistake she's ever made. On the other hand, it could just be the right thing for both of them. The author's writing style is smooth, and easy-to-read. The story reaches deep and pulls at the heartstrings. Though this is Ms. Mott's first book, I predict (and sincerly hope!) it won't be her last.

The new big city bank manger in Ferguson, Colorado has a reputation for a tough attitude, no longer simply granting loans on a man's word and a handshake. Few townspeople have see the vulnerable side of Bailey Chancellor, a woman who would over extend her generosity because a man's family faces a crisis or take in strays. Even fewer would suspect her soft heart stems from her own years spent feeling like a stray as she was shuttled through foster care as a child. Such experience has instilled a strong desire for a home filled with children - something her neighbor Trent Murdock makes clear he does not want. Indeed, the only thing Bailey and Trent have in common is a fear of risking devastating loss again. When his seven-year-old daughter Sarah died two years ago, the pain isolated Trent from everyone. His wife had been unable to cope with their daughter's cancer, leaving a few weeks before Sarah's death. Trent still feels empty, filled with only grief. When he sees the stranger at his daughter's grave sympathetically admiring ornaments, he resents her presence. He planted a Christmas tree at his Sarah's grave, adding ornaments periodically as the mood suits him. Trent resents Bailey's intrusion into his life even as he finds himself wildly attracted to her. Conversely, Bailey's had enough of shallow men who don't believe in love and romance. Despite Trent's obvious resistance, she feels drawn to him, and wants to release some of the pain haunting his eyes.Trent and Bailey find themselves at cross-purposes that eventually lead to healing in SARAH'S LEGACY. Trent wants to isolate; Bailey draws him from his reclusive shell. Trent had a family and lost it; Bailey has never had a family and wants to create it. Such complexity of characterization lends the novel realism and believability as the characters move toward healing and self-forgiveness. With a charming menagerie of pets, from a half blind horse to a dog that jumps six foot fences, SARAH'S LEGACY becomes a delightful blend of the poignant and the amusing, resulting in an incredibly touching tale. Do be certain to have a tissue handy, as the tears come from the touching and from the joyful. Very highly recommended.