Tanner's Millions

This book is just as compelling to read as the other 4. And, I suspect that when the final brother's story comes out in November, it will be just as good as the others. My critique on this book is that I believe Peggy Moreland did stretch a little to get Dr. Ryland Tanner, the world-renowned surgeon (and 3rd of the 5 brothers)back home and needing to contemplate his life, his career vs his personal goals - when he finds out what these are. Finding himself attracted to a college student/waitress in a local bar got my interest in the beginning; and gifting her with a large check so she could continue her college education (while expecting nothing in return)brought the sub-plot to the fore. In fact, I think the last half of the book was even better than the first half because the story and the characters had been defined, and Peggy just flowed smoothly right through the "affair that isn't happening", the "hurt", the "anger", the "misunderstandings", the banding together of the other 4 brothers to "be there" for Ry when he comes face-to-face with our heroine (Kayla), and the apologies begin. Lord, I just love these stories.

Wow! is one of the first things I thought when finishing Peggy Moreland's latest, Tanner's Millions. In this, her first single title and the third in her "Tanner's of Texas" series, she has constructed an emotionally deep story filled with vivid description and her own unique humor.In Tanner's Millions we are introduced to Kayla, a struggling waitress and college student, whose smile is only rivaled in size by that of her heart. When she spreads her sunshine to a brooding, troubled cowboy she has no idea as to possible consequences. And consequences there are when the cowboy turns out to be none other than Ry Tanner, a world-renowned former surgeon and heir to the Tanner fortune. Ry's desire to return the kindness shown him unfortunatley backfires when the press gets hold of the fact that the waitress has received a tip to the toon of $30,000 and make their own assumptions.Kayla is forced to hide from the many reporters inundating her for information on her "affair" with the newly divorced, wealthy doctor. Despite attempts to quiten the speculation and rumors, Ry is eventually forced to hide Kayla out on the family ranch. Now with one very angry waitress and a troubled former doctor living together in the same house things are bound to happen. Pressure on the two is intensified as together they face mysterious incidents on the ranch, a greedy ex and Ry's own personal demons. As the two grow together, they discover that they want much more than an "assumed" affair.Peggy Moreland kept me hooked with her wonderful characters and the emotionally gripping plot. Mixed with bits of humor, I found this book to be impossible to put down until I had finished the very last page. I look forward to finding out more about the Tanners of Texas and to seeing more single titles from this very gifted author.This is definitely a must read.