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Untethered
by
Marcia Lynn McClure (Goodreads Author)
A man tethered by pain and guilt borne of past tragedy,
A young woman with the soul of a guardian angel,
And an unspeakable evil about to be unleashed.
As Cricket lay in the soft comfort of her bed, continuing to let her mind nest on thoughts of how truly wonderfully attractive Texas Ranger Thibodaux was, she giggled, thinking that looking at him was more refreshing than swim...more
A young woman with the soul of a guardian angel,
And an unspeakable evil about to be unleashed.
As Cricket lay in the soft comfort of her bed, continuing to let her mind nest on thoughts of how truly wonderfully attractive Texas Ranger Thibodaux was, she giggled, thinking that looking at him was more refreshing than swim...more
Published
2012
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Life has been so crazy lately I missed the release of this book! Now that I'm home I just purchased and downloaded a copy and am going to spend the rest of the evening lost in MLM's newest book! I'm sure I won't be disappointed.
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Marcia never disappoints me. If you're a long time follower of my blog & reviews you already know I absolutely love her books. I read them knowing what I am going to get and she always delivers.
I loved Cricket's do-gooder innocence matched to the tortured cyni...more
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Marcia never disappoints me. If you're a long time follower of my blog & reviews you already know I absolutely love her books. I read them knowing what I am going to get and she always delivers.
I loved Cricket's do-gooder innocence matched to the tortured cyni...more
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She did it again!! Marcia Lynn McClure has managed to wow me again. I am adding this one to my list of favorites. :) One of her best yet!!
Ex-Texas Ranger Heathro Thibodaux is living in small town Pike's Creek. He is haunted by his past, being unable to rescue 8 young women who were abducted and killed right in front of him by white slavers. When a similar tragedy strikes right in Pike's, Heath recognizes all the signs and mounts a posse to go after the girls. However, much like before, the poss...more
Ex-Texas Ranger Heathro Thibodaux is living in small town Pike's Creek. He is haunted by his past, being unable to rescue 8 young women who were abducted and killed right in front of him by white slavers. When a similar tragedy strikes right in Pike's, Heath recognizes all the signs and mounts a posse to go after the girls. However, much like before, the poss...more
I usually enjoy Marcia's historical books more than her contemporary, though I thoroughly enjoy them all. And this was no exception. I should have something deep and analytical to say, but I don't. I just loved the story and the characters!
3.5 stars. This one has a little more plot and adventure going on. I really loved the main guy and there seemed to be a little less "does he like me the way I like him??" lameness between the two main characters. It was there at the end, but it wrapped up quickly (which I appreciated). I got a little bored with all the girls' conversations and that made it harder for me to get into, but I really love that Marcia puts so much of herself into these books. That takes guts...and I admire it. The boo...more
Yes, Marcia McClure is back! I am so glad that she is writing the style that I love again. Clean, western, old fashioned romance that make you get all warm with butterflies in your stomach. McClure mentioned in her author notes that she was feeling that she had to not be true to her writing style because she was worried about offending some of her readers, but for me, I love her way of writing because it is real. Please don't hold back anymore. I love your writing, your style, and don't change i...more
Crickets relationship with Heath is cute and dangerous. I love feeling like I go back in time with these characters. This is a great story. Marcia always leaves me feeling like I have a spring in my step and a smile on my face. One more thing. I love the authors notes. Marcia, I'm 100% behind you on not worrying about what other people are thinking . You write wonderful stories. Be true to you! That's what we all love! :)
I loved this book! So fun and silly and sexy! haha! I think if Marcia and I were neighbors, we would be great friends! I have read and re-read all of her books dozens of times. Thanks Marcia for delighting the hearts of readers who love a good ol' fashioned clean country romance! And the kissing scenes are amazing! :)
July: I am just getting ready to read this the second time. I love it!!!! I am naturally a very emotional person and this book had me laughing and crying and cringing and blushing! She really outdid herself writing this one. One word to describe this book: YIKES!!!!!! <3
August:
Oct: Same as before. Perfect!
August:
Oct: Same as before. Perfect!
What can i say???? I loved this book!!!!!!!!!!!! it was so worth the wait. I loved it all!!!! i want to get lost in a cornfield!!!!! it was so good!!!!!!! Thank you, Thank you Marica!!!!!!!!!!
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Loved this book, but no surprise there!!!!!!! :) (I added a few extra exclamation points to show I love them too!)
I think I may love reading the authors notes almost as much as the book. I love the insight into what goes into the magnificent books I adore. I appreciate an author being true to herself, I hope she never stops, for books like Untethered have made such an impact in my life. I hope she keeps every scene, every kiss, every conversation as it comes to her, for her books always leave m...more
I think I may love reading the authors notes almost as much as the book. I love the insight into what goes into the magnificent books I adore. I appreciate an author being true to herself, I hope she never stops, for books like Untethered have made such an impact in my life. I hope she keeps every scene, every kiss, every conversation as it comes to her, for her books always leave m...more
This western has it all. A wide array of characters with personalities as varied as flowers in an English garden...with some nasty, evil, rotten weeds as well in the forms of outlaws...and a jack ass of a Reverend. (Can I say that?) A great western isn't great without 'em! And the hero, Heathro Thibadoux - he is as big as Texas. The relationship between him and Magnolia "Cricket" Cranford is delightful. This story reminded me that I need to be a builder of the souls around me and remember the he...more
I think the lowest rating I have given a MLM book. Not that it was worse than the others, it was just the same, and that's the problem. Nothing new, same old stereotypical characters in the same old roles. Not even that much that I would consider romance. Practically all of their interaction was the same scenes over and over. I think she's run out of ideas.
More mild swearing in this book too. As if she's trying to prove a point by it. If you read her comments at the end, it shows she is. Althoug...more
More mild swearing in this book too. As if she's trying to prove a point by it. If you read her comments at the end, it shows she is. Althoug...more
Have you ever seen the movie Hook? It's a retelling of Peter Pan with Robin Williams! Well if you have or haven't there is a scene in the movie where Robin Williams is in Neverland now an old man who has forgotten his life as Peter Pan. He meets his fellow Lost Boys and they try to determine if this old man is really their Peter Pan or not. One of the little boys walks up to Robin Williams and starts pulling the skin on his face back and mashing back the wrinkles and studying his face and eyes a...more
For every genre that Marcia writes I have an all time favorite. Kissing Cousins became my all time favorite contemporary when I fell in love with Swaggart and Good Ol' Days... almost instantly! A Crimson Frost became my all time favorite historical when I read "The Champion's Prize".
As for the westerns, I kept going back and forth between The Visions of Ransom Lake and Sweet Cherry Ray... not sure of which one I liked best. I guess you can say that it would all depend on the mood that I was in...more
As for the westerns, I kept going back and forth between The Visions of Ransom Lake and Sweet Cherry Ray... not sure of which one I liked best. I guess you can say that it would all depend on the mood that I was in...more
I was anxiously awaiting the arrival of this book from the day I pre-ordered it. I really don't think you can go wrong with a Marcia Lynn McClure book. If you like a good western then this is perfect for you! It has everything a good western romance should - love, suspense, humor and finesse!
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As Cricket lay in the soft comfort of her bed, continuing to let her mind nest on thoughts of how truly wonderfully attractive Texas Ranger Thibodaux was, she giggled, thinking tha...more
Amazon Product Description:
As Cricket lay in the soft comfort of her bed, continuing to let her mind nest on thoughts of how truly wonderfully attractive Texas Ranger Thibodaux was, she giggled, thinking tha...more
4.5
You'll never be disappointed in a Marcia McClure book, IMO. I didn't know what to expect when I got this one, I just knew that Marcia had written a new book and I had to have it. I love Marcia's westerns, I love the slang, setting and characters. Magnolia (Cricket), was of course a lovable character. I like that she is a fighter and doesn't give up. She is a strength to those around her. Heath was of course an awesome leading man, a true hero. I was surprised by the adventure in the story, wh...more
You'll never be disappointed in a Marcia McClure book, IMO. I didn't know what to expect when I got this one, I just knew that Marcia had written a new book and I had to have it. I love Marcia's westerns, I love the slang, setting and characters. Magnolia (Cricket), was of course a lovable character. I like that she is a fighter and doesn't give up. She is a strength to those around her. Heath was of course an awesome leading man, a true hero. I was surprised by the adventure in the story, wh...more
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This was a little different from Marcia's other books and I liked it!
This story shows the ugliness of the world and how people see themselves and others in it! It also shows young innocence and how that can or could change.
But with the humor and kissin', it was easy to fall in love with. I finished reading it 2 days ago and it still sits with me, in a good way of course!
I just can't seem to write down anything else about it because it just has me speechless!
This story shows the ugliness of the world and how people see themselves and others in it! It also shows young innocence and how that can or could change.
But with the humor and kissin', it was easy to fall in love with. I finished reading it 2 days ago and it still sits with me, in a good way of course!
I just can't seem to write down anything else about it because it just has me speechless!
It seems I am the first to have finished the book and to post a comment. Marcia, your characters have set some pretty high expectations where men are concerned. I loved the book so much, I didn't stop reading it until I finished the last page. Marcia's books are so hard to put down (I need to practice my self control, where MLM books are involved). I am in love with Heath :)
I loved the idea of the story. Loved the idea of the tortured hero ex-Texas Ranger. But I kinda felt like we were being TOLD the hero was tortured and not shown that. Marcia can write a brooding, tortured hero who growls at the heroine all the time like no one else! But in this it seemed it is more just TOLD to us that he is tortured. I did like how innocent cricket was with her thinking on how babies are made! That was fun! I do wish a conversation about that would have come up between her and...more
Magnolia (aka Cricket) is always jumping in bare feet first into mischief. She and her three good friends are the secret do-gooders--always on the lookout for someone who needs a little extra something special, but in their innocence, they don't always keep an eye out for trouble.
Heathro (Heath) is a Texas Ranger who just endure a tragedy. He is such a hero though!
When Cricket and a few other girls are kidnapped for ill intent, Heath is on the move, trying to rescue them before something bad can...more
Heathro (Heath) is a Texas Ranger who just endure a tragedy. He is such a hero though!
When Cricket and a few other girls are kidnapped for ill intent, Heath is on the move, trying to rescue them before something bad can...more
Macia does not disappoint! Wow, that was sooooo good! Although, it kinda felt like there was more to come. As if their would be more like the McCall stories. That could also be cause I wanted more. I didn't want it to end. It was a good length, just not long enough for me. A great story, intrigue, clean, action, and of course a great love story. An Awesome Macia book!
Can you say OMG? I loved this book!! Oh gosh, where to begin on explaining what I loved about it? It was definitely a little different compared to all the other historical romances that McClure writes, but it just blew me away! I just love it when there are more than one relationships involved in a single book. It makes me thirsty for more back stories and side stories!
I loved how Heathro was just an absolute genius in planning an escape like he did. The tension between Heathro and Cricket was j...more
I loved how Heathro was just an absolute genius in planning an escape like he did. The tension between Heathro and Cricket was j...more
This was a great read! When I read the list of other books the author has written, I thought "no wonder I enjoyed this book so much!" She also wrote 'The Frangrance of Her Name' and "The Prairie Prince." Good, clean, with suspense, clean romance, and mostly good people. I will read more of her books.
I enjoy Marcia's lighthearted fun approach to life. Her books are completely predictable, but fun all the same. This innocent heroine is spunky and full of life. Our hero has seen a bit too much of life. Through her he learns to open up and enjoy life again.
I loved this book! I was worried at first that it was taking to long to get the hero and heroine together but I was really happy with the way it played out. I'm so glad MLM is back with new books! Her books are such an indulgence. I wish there were thousands of them! :)
One of my favorite parts of Marcia's books is at the end when she gives us a peek at behind the scenes.
Marcia, you could never use too many exclamation points!!!!
One of my favorite parts of Marcia's books is at the end when she gives us a peek at behind the scenes.
Marcia, you could never use too many exclamation points!!!!
Delicious and perfect. So glad that MLM stayed true to herself in this novel. As I read Untethered I allowed my heart to swoon and patter. I only wish it could have been longer. Loved it. Nothing in the world like a MLM Book. :)
This is one of her better ones, I think. A little more adventure and a little darker undertone made it interesting. It still has the damsel in distress story line, but I enjoyed it, just like her other ones!
If the whole book could be like the last ten pages, it would have been a five star read. I really like Marcia McClure but she can drag things out. The first 30 pages were perfect too!
While I don't think this one would rate up there as one of my favorite of her books, it's been awhile since I've read one of Marcia's books and this one hit the spot. :)
If you need an escape from your life and want to go into the wild west, read Untethered. It was just the escape I needed for my summer Break. Thanks Marcia!!
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Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Marcia Lynn McClure grew up influenced by the reminiscent stories of rugged, rural Colorado farm life fascinatingly recounted to her by her parents, grandparents, uncles and aunts…tales of runaway buckboards, mule-drawn plows and dust pneumonia; verbalized images of stream-flooded meadows, frozen over in winter, where a child could peer through the crystal clear ic...more
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