Raine Cantrell

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Last Review(s) added 2/23/98


Tarnished Hearts
Copyright 1994
Reviewed 2/8/98 by Isolde Wehr

Historical

In the future Trevor Shelby will be the owner of a great plantation. This is not what he wants to do. His dream to be a doctor was destroyed by his father very early in his life. That's why Trevor has stayed away for years from his home.

At this time he is at the plantation of his friend Robert. Here he meets Leah, the daughter of the guard. Leah wants to be a teacher but her parents won't allow her to do that. In their eyes, only a marriage is important in this time. Leah is a dreamer and thats what Trevor likes so much about her when he first meets her. It doesn't disturb them that they come from different social stratums.

Trevor discovers that he has found his great love. But, too many obligations from the past prevent him from telling Leah of his love. When Trevor has to go back home to help his sister, Leahs life becomes a nightmare. Her father finds out that she had an affair with a man and now he says she should marry.

All are saying Trevor will not come back to Leah. And it looks like this is the truth because she doesn't know where he is and if he will even come back. And when Leah finds out that she is pregnant there is only one way out from this situation for her.

A really heartrending love story which will make you sentimental. There are a lot of great misfortunes which the characters have to overcome before they find a common fortune.


Whisper My Name

Rated 3.5
Copyright 1995
Reviewed 11/15/97 by Isolde Wehr

Historical

A letter from her fathers friend Toma Colfax tempts Dominica into travel to Idaho. She looks for answers. Who had murdered her father years ago and why does she got this invitation now?

There is only one man in Florence who can help her: Luke. A strange but attractive man. Domini trust him and he accept to bring her to the Colfax estate.

From the first moment their is a strong power of attraction between both. However, Domini has to think about if she really wants to become a nun and Luke flees from the shadows of his past.

Then they arrive at the ranch Domini has to be very careful. Nobody seems to be happy to see her and why does Mrs. Colfax wants that she should marry Matt, her son? And Luke has not said the truth. He is also a member of the Colfax family, but nobody loves him. He is called the bastard.

Domini trusts her instincts and this is the right way. She never gives up loving Luke all the same the people saying around her. This is making her to a strong and also strong-willed heroine.


Darling Annie

Rated 4.5
Copyright 1994
Reviewed 8/10/97 by Isolde Wehr


SIGH - what a book!!! It tells the love story between a "why aren't you real" hero and a crafty heroine.

In Loving, Texas the saloon is burned down. What should Kellian York (the owner) do with his "doves"? Well, he takes revenge. He blackmails Annie Charlotte Mulldon to take him and his women as guests in her boarding house because he thinks it is Annie's quilt that somebody lit in his saloon.

Annie, 28 years old, believes that woman should have more rights. She condemns drinking and game of chance as much as the woman who work on the second floor of the saloon. But she never would put somebody up to light a saloon and burn it down. Now with her unusual guests she has the change to think over her opinions.

Kellian is worth sinning for. He is sexy and challenges Annie every minute. Since he has find out that Annie is more then a "dried-up" old maid, he tries to seduce her. And it looks like he may be successful. The sparks fly between both.

Together with the characters from Aunt Hortense, Annie's hard of hearing aunt, Drewberry the disfigured cat, Li the "wise" Chinese, and all the other great characters, arise a fantastic story full of joy, joke and humor.

A wonderful love story which conjures up a smile on your face all during and when you finished the book.


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