The Best Man

Maggie Osborne does not write enough books to satisfy my hunger for her storytelling ability. It is one in which you will laugh, cry and stay awake until the last page is read. Thanks, Maggie!

This was my first read by Maggie Osborne, and this book is now one of my top three favorites. Three estranged sisters must successfully work a 2000 head cattle drive, or lose their fathers inheritance to their greedy stepmother. Each sister overcomes her own personal obstacles, falls in love, and learns to love her sisters as well. This book is full of humor, and had me laughing out loud! I loved the cattle drive storyline, and at times felt as though I were there in the middle of it. If you are intrigued by life in the old west, this one is a must read!

Three sisters go on a cattle drive to win their father's inheritance. Each sister is distinct and memorable in her own way. Another story from Maggie Osborne (who also writes as Margaret St. George) that makes you both laugh and cry. I hardly ever read historicals, but I'll read anything by Maggie Osborne.

This wonderful Maggie Osborne story is a must read for anyone who loves her wit and style. These three sisters embark on a trek to save their fathers Texas ranch and legacy and end up in Kansas with all their personal hopes and dreams coming true. All the characters are easy to believe and trust. A true page turner. Read it in one day and didn't want it to end. A true Osborne classic right up there with The Promise of Jenny Jones. Another great tear jerker.

The reading of Joe Roark's will leaves four women is total shock. Joe accuses his three daughters and his fourth wife of not being "worth a sick spit". Instead of just allowing his three daughters to inherit his Texas ranch, he adds a stipulation. The three worthless girls (Alexander, Frederick, and Lester) need to drive 2000 herd of cattle from Texas to Kansas while performing all the duties expected of a male hand. If they fail to do so, the ranch goes to Joe's fourth and worst wife, Lola. After the initial shock, the girls realize that they have no choice. However, no reputable trail boss wants to lead three helpless women, including one wheel bound, on this trek. Only, Dal Frisco, an alcoholic accepts the position. On the trip, Dal and Freddy fall in love. But she has dreams of being an actress and he is planning to go toMontana when they reach Abilene. Unless they are willing to compromise, it appears that this is one relationship whose trail leads to unhappiness. THE BEST MAN is a well written, very interesting western romance that will excite fans of the sub-genre. The opening chapter is incredible as Joe's perspective on life is loud and clear in his will. From that stupendous start, the novel just seems to get better and better as the three female Roarks learn much about life, and Dal learns to live and love again. Magnificent Maggie Osborne will soon be recognized as one of romances writing maestros. Harrietklausner