Taming of the Sheenans, book one: Since the loss of her family in a plane crash, Harley Diekerhoff has led a quiet life and keeps to herself. Taking the temporary job at the Copper Mountain Ranch as widower Brock Sheenan’s housekeeper seems perfect for her. But her calm cocoon is invaded with the arrival of Brock’s preteen twins, Mack and Molly, who’ve never experienced a proper Christmas, and before she knows it Harley’s determined to make their holiday perfect.
Annoyed at first by Harley’s interference, Brock is secretly pleased she’s changed Mack and Molly’s world. It doesn’t hurt that he finds Harley incredibly attractive, fierce, smart, and passionate. It’s also an added bonus that she’s not afraid to challenge him and get his blood heated! But when sparks fly, and the attractions sizzles between them, Harley’s not so sure she can handle something permanent with this dark, taciturn cowboy who doesn’t know how to let her in. But Brock is determined to hold on to her and pray for a Christmas miracle…
Third time’s the charm to making a point? A good third of the book could easily be edited out by omitting all the repetitive descriptions. For example: “…the apron around her waist emphasized how small it was” “…a tiny waist he could circle with two hands” “… her small waist”, all written in one scene. That the h was pretty or beautiful was repeated even more times than comments about her waist. Point made, again, and then again, all throughout the book.Â
The Perfect Christmas Read The Perfect Christmas Read! Jane Porter delivers an emotional, powerful, and satisfying story in this Christmas novella. We visit Montana again, this time to meet Brock and Harley, the reclusive, hard rancher and his temporary housekeeper. Both have tragic pasts, neither wants to open themselves up again. A temporary stint cooking and cleaning for ranch hands is the perfect way for Harley to keep her mind off her tragic past…but of course love has a way of finding us even when we’re hiding…
Sweet yet Strange 2.5 starsÂ