Stella Bagwell
Autore di Midnight Clear (3-in-1)
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Opere di Stella Bagwell
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Going to the Chapel (It Happened One Night / Marrying a Millionaire / The Bride's Big Adventure) (2002) — Collaboratore — 28 copie
Getaway (Home on Leave / Smoky Mountain Christmas / Two's Company) (2004) — Collaboratore — 15 copie
Valentine's Day Collection 2020: A Date with Her Valentine Doc / The Proposal Plan / Fortune's Perfect Valentine / The… (2020) — Collaboratore — 2 copie
Harlequin Comics Best Selection, Vol. 007 — Original Text — 1 copia
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Informazioni generali
- Sesso
- female
- Nazionalità
- USA
- Luogo di residenza
- Oklahoma, USA
- Breve biografia
- At seventeen, Stella married her high school sweetheart: Harrell, and they had a son Jason. She began her writing career almost by accident. She was a hairdresser and worked in her sister's beauty shop. Ironically, Stella developed a severe allergy to hairspray and was forced to resign. With time on her hands, Stella wanted to do something creative. She remembered a high school English teacher telling her she could be a writer if she wanted. Although she always loved reading romances, she never thought to write one herself. Armed with that now notion and an old, manual typewriter, she went to work, attempting to create a story similar to those she liked reading. The result‚ her first book, purchased by Mills & Boon and issued under the Harlequin imprint. After that, she became a full time writer and today, has close to forty published novels. Her for the future is to continue writing romance novels as long as there's an audience to enjoy her work.
Next to writing, traveling is one of her most favorite activities. Yet, because the southwest is dear to her heart, she sets most of her books there in rough, rugged ranch country. She feels it's essential to know a place before writing about it; that philosophy gives her more reason to plan trips! The marriage has always lived in southeastern Oklahoma. But, they purchased a portion of a twenty-two hundred, acre ranch; they now make their home there. Before moving onto the ranch, she had a swimming pool in her back yard and spent most of her summer evenings in the water. Her husband has promised to put in another pool, but for now she has to make do with the creek that runs through their property. The closest town of three thousand is fifteen miles away; she says she loves the seclusion, living among the woods and horses and wildlife. The only thing she doesn't like is making the thirty mile round trip to the post office or grocery store. Worse still, is the eighty-five mile trip to get office supplies!
One of her greatest joys was to see Jason, her only son, graduate from college with degrees in math and physical education. He now lives in Port Lavaca, Texas, where he teaches high school algebra and geometry and coaches football and weightlifting. Family has always come first with Stella and she enjoys spending time with her son when he visits Oklahoma. Sometimes, she and her husband drive down to the Texas coast to see him. However, her mother, step-father and siblings all live nearby and they have routine get-togethers. In her spare time, she enjoys practicing violin and guitar, both of which she can play by ear. She claims to need years of practice before calling herself a musician. Stella also enjoys gardening and being outdoors.
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Statistiche
- Opere
- 119
- Opere correlate
- 6
- Utenti
- 1,273
- Popolarità
- #20,147
- Voto
- 3.3
- Recensioni
- 33
- ISBN
- 427
- Lingue
- 3
- Preferito da
- 3
Quint is younger than his brothers and spent many years dodging responsibility. As that life began to wear thin, his father entrusted him with the ranch's sheep flock. He and another ranch hand have been doing the sheepherder work, but Quint realizes he needs a professional's help. He doesn't expect the beautiful woman who walks in the door when he advertises for a sheepherder.
I enjoyed the first meeting between Quint and Clem. He expected someone older and toughened and was flummoxed by Clem's beauty. He has difficulty accepting her assurance that she is happy with her horse, dogs, and tent, alone with the sheep, for long periods. Quint's natural protectiveness worries about her safety, which gives him pause about hiring her. Clem wants the job but won't beg for it. I liked how she made her case and left him thinking about it. It takes a conversation with his parents for him to see his mistake, and he offers her the job.
I enjoyed watching the relationship between Quint and Clem develop. Neither expected the sparks of attraction that flared between them. Quint is used to playing the field, and Clem put the idea of romance behind her after a relationship disaster. Clem is also very conscious of the age difference between herself and Quint - she is seven years older than he is. I loved seeing Quint find excuses to go to her camp and spend time with her. As he realizes the depth of his feelings for her, Quint works to break down her walls. Some terrific scenes show their connection and how well-suited they are for each other, but Clem can't get past the age difference. She also struggles with the difference between his wealthy family and her reduced circumstances.
I liked seeing Quint try to bring Clem into the family circle by inviting her to a family party. I loved how his sisters took her under their wing and made her feel good about herself. She begins to accept her growing feelings for him but still can't bring herself to believe anything can come of them. I ached for both of them when Quint told her how he felt, and she pushed him away. It took patience on Quint's part and some time alone for Clem to realize the depth of her feelings for him. I liked that Quint gave her the time she needed but had an ace in his pocket to help convince her. His big moment and the surprise he had for her were sweet and romantic. I also liked the epilogue and the possible foreshadowing of the next book.
I liked the scenes that involved Clem doing her work as a sheepherder. I knew very little about caring for sheep before reading this book. I loved her devotion to the flock and her strength in dealing with the rigors of the job. I look forward to seeing more of her and Quint in later books.
I also enjoyed the closeness of Quint's family. They have their occasional conflicts, but the love and respect are evident. Quint's parents are an excellent example of a successful marriage and parenting. I can't wait to read more about the family.
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