Tuesday, December 17, 2013

The Wyoming Heir

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RAWLINGS, NAOMI
THE WYOMING HEIR

The Cowboy in the Classroom

Given a choice, Luke Hayes wouldn't ever leave his Wyoming ranch. Yet when his estranged grandfather dies, leaving him everything, he'll travel to Valley Falls, New York—but only to collect his sister and his inheritance. He won't be roped into saving a floundering girls' school, no matter what mathematics teacher Elizabeth Wells says.

Elizabeth has defied social convention and her own family for the sake of her beloved Hayes Academy. Luke is pure rancher, from the tip of his Stetson to the scuff on his boots, yet he's also becoming her unlikely ally. Only he can help save her job and school…but how much will she lose when the time comes for him to leave?

My Review:

Rawlings has the ability to reduce this reader to a churning mass of emotions and I love it!!!! From an infuriating mother to a taciturn hero and a feisty, stubborn heroine there's angst aplenty. I enjoyed the unusual twist of rancher going east. Plucking Luke out of his comfort zone created a great platform in which to reveal his inner character. Elizabeth's past (and frankly her horrendous family) have made it difficult for her to trust so Luke has his work cut out for him. Loved watching those two skirt around the real issues as they try to deny their growing attraction. The author certainly knows how pace a romance. Rawlings has penned another winning historical.

Giveaway Opportunity

If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of The Wyoming Heir please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you post a comment and add your email address, please use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in the address to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email please remember to put the title in the subject line so that it's easy for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday December 22 2013. Offer open to international readers. Good luck! 

41 comments:

  1. This sounds really good. I am really enjoying all the lovely colors LI books have coming out.

    sweetdarknectar at gmail dot com

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  2. I love books that stir the reader's emotions and this certainly sounds like one that does! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review and giveaway!

    texaggs2000 at gmail dot com

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    1. I do tend to get emotionally involved with my heroines. :-) Good luck Britney!

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  3. Sounds like a good story! Always enjoy your reviews.
    Brittany McEuen
    kbmceuen(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  4. I haven't read this author yet. Thanks for the review and giveaway!

    colorvibrant at gmail dot com

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    1. This is just her second book -- her first one was a LIH set in France. Versatile, eh? Good luck Heidi!

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  5. I have heard great things about this one! Great review!
    lattebooks at hotmail dot com

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    1. Thanks Susan -- and everything you've heard is true. :-) Good luck!

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  6. I would love to win a copy of this book. Have a merry Christmas.

    wwchildren at gmail dot com

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  7. I'd love the opportunity to read this book. Thanks for the review. :)

    Crandallberries at gmail dot com

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    1. It's well worth the read, Dawn. Good luck!

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  8. The review for The Wyoming Heir looks great! Love the story line and characters would love to win. thank you
    mcnuttjem0(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. It's an infuriating storyline (and that's good). Good luck, Jackie!

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  9. Oh this sounds so good ! Thank you for sharing.
    Linda Finn
    faithfulacresbooks@gmail.com
    Faithful Acres Books

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  10. Sounds like a great book.

    LsnLjohnson at aol dot com

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  11. This sounds like a great story. I like the unusual set up of the hero going to the East. And feisty heroines are fun. :-)

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    1. I know -- a rancher in New York -- how fun is that???? Good luck Keli!

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  12. It looks like a wonderful book. My email is saritawhite at gmail dot com

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  13. I love the cover and it sounds like a fun story!

    kathae at jacobfam dot net

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    1. I do like the way the LI line does their covers. They just seem to invite a reader in to stay a while. Good luck Kathy.

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  14. This sounds great! Keeping my fingers crossed!

    mauback55 at gmail dot com

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    1. Oh no -- hope you've wrapped all your Christmas presents 'cause wrapping would be hard to do with crossed fingers! Good luck!

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  15. Thanks for the lovely review and giveaway! :-) Glad you enjoyed the story so much.

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    1. Thanks for writing an awesome story, Naomi! Keep them coming! :-)

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  16. I am loving this book cover!
    bookwormgal2011 at yahoo dot com

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  17. I love historicals and I would love to read Luke and Elizabeths story. Love the cover too.
    marypopmom (at) yahoo (dot) com

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    1. You'll love this one, Maryann. Good luck!

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  18. Thanks for the great review Kav. Sounds really good. I would love to win it. Drop my name in that Stetson for a chance to win it. Please! Thanks. Maxie mac262(at)me(dot)com

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    1. LOL Stetson -- I guess it would be appropriate to use one, wouldn't it? Good luck Maxie.

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  19. Kav You did a great review The book sounds great
    Have a beautiful God-filled Christmas
    Chris Granville
    granvilleATfrontiernetDOTnet

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  20. I always love a heroine with gumption and cowboy with a heart of gold. :)
    worthy2bpraised at gmail dot com

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    1. I know, Merry. I wish I had that heroine gumption sometimes! Good luck!

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  21. Would love to read this one...truckredford(at)Gmail(Dot)com

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