I was shocked by how good this was. A woman writer in 1906 putting together a very compelling western with fully formed main characters, great atmosphere, humor and a little romance on the side was not what I expected. Add to that the fact that the author used the proceeds from this book to leave her abusive first husband and I love it even more! ( )

The Flying U's owner's Eastern learned sister arrives at the ranch, stirring up things for the hard riding, hard living men and Chip, the tough bronc rider falls head over heels for the 'Little Doctor'. ( )

A slightly sappy, but sweet western romance revolving around the antics of a group of cowboys after the boss's niece, the "Little Doctor" comes to stay at the Flying U ranch. Homey and humorous episodes involve a variously, a coyote and some luggage, an accidental pill overdose at a party which necessitates several stomach pumping, a cactus patch, a runaway horse, and an injured cowboy culminate in a happy ending for most all concerned.

It's a cozy read for a winter afternoon when the wind is whistling round the windows, and the snow is flying past them. ( )