Chloe Carley

STORYLINE:

After her mother's death, Esmeralda DeSantos travels with her Aunt Maria to the Circle T Ranch where she works as the cook. She has heard gossip and rumors from her family about Aunt Maria all her life. Is she really a lawless woman to fear as her family suggested? Speaking only Spanish, frightened of her auntie and the new life she will find at the end of her journey, Esmeralda follows her aunt to the Circle T Ranch. There she finds eye-catching Will Parker along with a host of ranch hands vying for her attention.

However, danger is just around the corner, how will she handle the coming storm. Will she find Will Parker is her savior? Will her faith sustain her? Is her Aunt really someone to fear? My romance book reviews follow.

CHARACTERS, PLOTTING, DEVELOPMENT:

Chloe Carley's continuing saga of the Circle T Ranch is a standalone read. It is not necessary to have read the earlier books to enjoy this tale. However, they are all fantastic with continuing characters and developing storylines which intermingle. I love this type of continuing series. I feel I have come to know to know each one of Chloe Carley's characters and have become involved in their lives. Her character development is skillful, and each is full-bodied and believable. Her portrayal of the male species, when confronted with a beautiful woman, is "spot on."

Growing from a foul-mouthed orphan working the stables to a wild, reckless ranch hand, Will is a force to be reckoned. Jem despairs of Will ever-growing up. While Aunt Maria is much more than she appears; she has shown the world another face for fifteen years. I found Liam a precocious three-year-old who stole my heart. While the lengths Will is willing to go to win Esmeralda, I found heartwarming and wonderful.

MY OPINION:

This tale is filled with secrets, mystery, faith, and of course, romance. With multiple plot lines, an intriguing cast of characters, and the character's faith in God, I found myself racing to the action-filled finale. Will grows and develops throughout this tale, and his growth is incredible to witness. While the revelations revealed about Maria are surprising, fearful, and disappointing. I knew she was a little different, however, Chloe Carley outdid herself with the development of Maria's gruesome character. A Cowboy To Save Esmeralda is a clean well-written western I would not hesitate to buy for myself or a friend.

A COWBOY TO SAVE ESMERALDA RECOMMENDATION: STARS 4

ALSO PLEASE NOTE:

Additionally, I received a copy from the author. I chose to review the novel with honest book reviews voluntarily. Lastly, reviews of any novel are dependent on the author’s opinion. Consequently, all book reviews online and on my blog, are my opinions… (altro)