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The Visions of Ransom Lake
by
Marcia Lynn McClure (Goodreads Author)
Youthful beauty, naive innocence, a romantic imagination thirsting for adventure-an apt description of Vaden Valmont, who would soon find the adventure and mystery she had always longed to experience-in the form of a man.
A somber recluse, Ransom Lake descended from his solitary concealment in the mountains, wholly disinterested in people and their trivial affairs. And some...more
A somber recluse, Ransom Lake descended from his solitary concealment in the mountains, wholly disinterested in people and their trivial affairs. And some...more
Paperback, 296 pages
Published
July 2nd 2007
by Distractions Ink
(first published July 2nd 2002)
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I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!! I know I say that about every one of Marcia's books but seriously I was up until 3 am reading (my husband rolled over and said "Um, it's 3am! Don't you think you should turn the light off?????") Believe me if he hadn't woken up I would have pulled an all-nighter! I just connected with Vaden in the book! ANd Ransom.....ahhhh I Loved it! Most defiantly my favorite! So glad I paid the $.99 for this book!
This book has ruined me!! I have no desire to read anything else!
This book has ruined me!! I have no desire to read anything else!
10/12 I love to re-read this book around this time of year. The descriptions of the apples and pumpkins and autumn time really get me in the spirit of the season. I love Vaden and how bold she is and Handsome Ransom is great!
11/11 Handsome Ransom...one of my favorite romances!!!
11/11 Handsome Ransom...one of my favorite romances!!!
I love this book! I've read it over and over and it doesn't matter how many times I read it, I can't put it down. Thank you Marcia!!
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Youthful beauty, naïve innocence, a romantic imagination thirsting for adventure-an apt description of Vaden Valmont, who would soon find the adventure and mystery she had always longed to experience-in the form of a man. A somber recluse, Ransom Lake descended from his solitary concealment in the mountains, wholly disinterested in people and their trivial affairs. And somehow, young Vaden managed to be ever in his way-either by accident or because of her own unique ability to stumble into a qua...more
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This is one of Marcia's best! I couldn't put this one down and had to finish despite being exhausted and sitting on a freezing cold tile floor in a cold hallway reading by the light from a bathroom. (There was no where else to read because every other room had someone trying to sleep.) Full of everything I've come to expect in one of McClure's novels: "astoundingly attractive" man, humor,...more
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This is one of Marcia's best! I couldn't put this one down and had to finish despite being exhausted and sitting on a freezing cold tile floor in a cold hallway reading by the light from a bathroom. (There was no where else to read because every other room had someone trying to sleep.) Full of everything I've come to expect in one of McClure's novels: "astoundingly attractive" man, humor,...more
I would have to say this is one of my favorite books so far. Marcia Lynn McClure is a very good writer and now one of my favorites. Let me know if you read it and let me know what you thought about it.
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Ransom Lake was serious;y a hottie!! I would love to be stuck with him in cabin during a winter storm!
Handsome Ransom!!!! He is what every girl wants! This is a must read if you love a good romance!
Second Read Nov 2011: This is one of Marcia's books that really sticks with you. The characters and story are memorable. Definitely one of my favorites!
First Read May 2010: Marcia McClure is quickly becoming a favorite author. I’ve read a couple of her eBooks and two of her novels, all have been a pleasure to read. I wasn’t sure what to expect from this one, I had read a few reviews that said this was their favorite McClure book so I gave it a try. I really enjoyed the story, the romance and th...more
First Read May 2010: Marcia McClure is quickly becoming a favorite author. I’ve read a couple of her eBooks and two of her novels, all have been a pleasure to read. I wasn’t sure what to expect from this one, I had read a few reviews that said this was their favorite McClure book so I gave it a try. I really enjoyed the story, the romance and th...more
My very favorite!!!! I really loved this one! Vaden's zest for life and her being intrigued by the town "hermit" are so believable and heartfelt. I could feel the things she felt and could understand her frustrations, her excitments, ect. I loved the fall setting of this book. I enjoyed the situations where Ransom would be kissing her one day and then scowling at her the next - to me it made sense why he would do that. I am a sucker for a story where a man wants to keep himself distant from a wo...more
Vaden and her prim and proper sister, Yvonne, arrive in the West for a year-long stay with their beloved aunt and uncle for an extended visit and to help with their general store. Vaden, who is always seeking adventure, is certain that it lurks around every corner--especially the corner from which the bearded, grizzly recluse named Ransom Lake appears. When his stormy gray eyes meet Vaden's, she's overcome with curiosity. After a series of mishaps repeatedly throws her into his path, she believe...more
I loved, loved, loved, this book and I will go out on a limb and say it is probably my most favorite Marcia McClure book to date! Marcia is the Queen of clean romance...meaning sex free...but delivers some of the most heart pounding kisses a girl could ever dream up and this book was no exception.
To be honest I was a little worried when I first started reading because the female lead, Vaden, seemed a little too over the top nostalgic about everything. But soon I found her charming and infectious...more
To be honest I was a little worried when I first started reading because the female lead, Vaden, seemed a little too over the top nostalgic about everything. But soon I found her charming and infectious...more
This is a book by Marcia Lynn McClure so of course I loved it. I am enthralled with everything she has written. This particular story takes place in a western town. To give you a better idea of the story note that Ransom Lake is the name of a man and visions are something that he has. It was a unique twist that I really enjoyed.
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Youthful beauty, naïve innocence, a romantic imagination thirsting for adventure-an apt description of Vaden Valmont, who would soon find the a...more
Amazon Product Description:
Youthful beauty, naïve innocence, a romantic imagination thirsting for adventure-an apt description of Vaden Valmont, who would soon find the a...more
:-) This isn't a review! I'm just adding more to my opinion. Anything by Marcia Lynn McClure is AWESOME!! She writes clean romance. As they say on cleanromance.com, "all the romance, without the SHOCK" :-). Anyway, this one is my favorite by her and is NOW AVAILABLE in print!! :-) Yay!! You should check out all of her books and short stories. You can order copies or ebooks on her site at [www.marcialynnmcclure.com]. :-) Enjoy!
Jun 13, 2010
Kenzie
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
to any girl
Recommended to Kenzie by:
brittney weston
i loved this book. marcia lynn mcclure has some weird names for people, but i love them. ransom lake is the name of the main guy in the story. very original no doubt. i hated the part in this book when those dumb idiots took vaden on halloween and almost buried her alive. stupid jereme. i think that was his name. i don't care cuz he's just an idiot and i don't have to remember his name.
Its a romance and it is smulchy with the best kissing scenes you have ever read and above all it is clean and may make you wish to bake a pie and live in simpler times. I also adore the author and have met her in person and she is delight. She also includes a picture of her husband in the back of all her books because he is the inspiration for her heroes.
Definitely one of my favorite McClure romances. One of the things that makes or breaks a story for me is if the obstacle keeping the H/h apart works, and in this story, it works. These were exceptionally well-drawn characters, especially the sunny, gutsy, guileless Vaden. The brooding tragic hero was well-done, even when he was doing his best to be obnoxious,but the heroine was really unique, just the kind of loving,irrepressible optimist it would take to persist in exorcising the demons from a...more
It's full of fun scenes.
Marcia spins her tales of love, life and laughter...adventures woven around those compelling romantic instances that most appeal to a loving heart. Her books will leave you with a contented sigh,a delighted smile, feeling rejuvenated, cheerful and uplifted.(notes from about the author)
Her books do just as it says above. They're perfect!!!!
Her books do just as it says above. They're perfect!!!!
This is one of my favorites of hers! I could not put it down with all of it's twists and turns. Although I have read many of her books, I still found myself wondering if this one would be the first of hers I found to not have a happy ending. She never lets me down. :-)
Excellent!! This story chronicles the love story of Vaden and Ransom Lake, who happen to be the parents of Autumn Lake (The Haunting of Autumn Lake).
Vaden comes to the small town to live for a year with her aunt and uncle. She meets Ransom and is instantly intrigued by him. He is a hermit, and lives a very solitary life. Jerome Clayton is a town dandy, and has intentions for marrying Vaden, even though she does not want him.
Ransom saves Vaden from Jerome and his friends and she in turn saves hi...more
Vaden comes to the small town to live for a year with her aunt and uncle. She meets Ransom and is instantly intrigued by him. He is a hermit, and lives a very solitary life. Jerome Clayton is a town dandy, and has intentions for marrying Vaden, even though she does not want him.
Ransom saves Vaden from Jerome and his friends and she in turn saves hi...more
This book gets my vote for best kissing! The Alley Kiss! Oh My Gosh! When I was reading it I was thinking that Marcia should write a book for boys about how kiss properly. Something like "How to know it's a good one" but for guys! LOL.
Okay, so I am in love with these books! I admit to being a sap and yes, they are cheesy at times, but I love that McClure writes clean romance with great kisses and heroes who I fall in love with! Lots of fun!
Marcia's books are my favorite! They are a great easy read, and so romantic! Still clean though! If you like clean romance by a great LDS author, I think you'll love this book as much as I did!
I have read this many times and still love it. So fabulously romantic. Yes, I have read a ton of her books lately. Thats what I get for introducing them to Amber - glad you like them too!!
I like to call these books by Marcia Lynn McClure my Chick Lit! These books are easy reads but they always make me laugh. I'm a sucker for the whole Damsel in distress thing.
I love a good clean romance! It's totally just mind candy and a cute feel good book where every thing turns out happy and wonderful. I can't help but love it!
I loved this book! It was fun distraction for a few days. It is a romance novel set back in the 1800's. Forget team Edward or Jacob, I'm team Ransom.
This is a quick read... very clean love story... what I love about Marcia.. she has a gift for describing sweet kisses.. so fun.. You can't put them down..
I really loved this book. It is a really fun love story. I liked the characters, and it was fun reading about the time period of the old west.
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