Joan Johnston transports us to rugged present-day Texas—a place of wide-open prairies and unbridled ambitions—where two ranching famili...
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Nov 14, 2008
Miss Kim
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This is my first Joan Johnston book, and I am pleased. I felt I knew and understood the feelings of each player in the story.
The Creeds and Blackthornes are the modern day Hatfield’s and McCoy’s. The families have been feuding for years over land, love, money… you name it. The Blackthornes are very wealthy, while the Creeds struggle on a daily basis just to survive.
Callie Creed and Trace Blackthorne fell in love while in college and kept their relationship secret. The More...
The Creeds and Blackthornes are the modern day Hatfield’s and McCoy’s. The families have been feuding for years over land, love, money… you name it. The Blackthornes are very wealthy, while the Creeds struggle on a daily basis just to survive.
Callie Creed and Trace Blackthorne fell in love while in college and kept their relationship secret. The More...
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Jan 07, 2012
Jolene
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I was pretty much stunned and engthralled when I read Comanche Woman, the very first novel I had ever read by Joan Johnston. You could even say wowed. But then, I also happen to be a sucker for historical romance, so I'm sure that played a part in my being enamored of it. The Cowboy bummed me out. It was a minor build-up with a belly-flop ending. Not to mention that the main character is SO frustrating that I think I sighed in exasperation throughout the story. She can't decide what she wants fo
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Dec 01, 2011
Julie
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The cowboy by joan johnstone
2 families have a feud, The main from one hooks up with a girl from the other.
11 yrs later they are brought back together again.
Lot of things that happened in the past are brought to the forefront and the ones involved now
find out the truth of what really transpired and why things happened the way they did.
A lot of misunderstandings along with her and he finding out about their parents misgivings takes its toll.
She packs a picnic lun More...
2 families have a feud, The main from one hooks up with a girl from the other.
11 yrs later they are brought back together again.
Lot of things that happened in the past are brought to the forefront and the ones involved now
find out the truth of what really transpired and why things happened the way they did.
A lot of misunderstandings along with her and he finding out about their parents misgivings takes its toll.
She packs a picnic lun More...
Sep 30, 2011
Christine
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The biggest problem with this book: NOTHING CHANGED. The problem in the prologue is the exact same problem they have in the last chapter, but suddenly, after a bunch of random stuff happens, they can live HEA now. The characters themselves made no moves towards greater self understanding, they didn't compromise, they didn't even fall in love...they were IN LOVE in the prologue!
The second biggest problem with this book: Heroine doesn't tell hero she's pregnant with his child. Ugh! I More...
The second biggest problem with this book: Heroine doesn't tell hero she's pregnant with his child. Ugh! I More...
Jan 25, 2011
Elise
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I picked up this book because of the positive reviews and the fact that it was on the NYT bestseller list. It is a well-written story, though I think the plot is a tad bit melodramatic. I did like the overall storyline of Trace and Callie coming from feuding families, yet managing to fall in love -- and attempt to overcome obstacles. I liked Trace's character better than Callie's. He seemed more mature and ready to forgive. I tried to put myself in Callie's place and see the family and intimate
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Mar 16, 2011
K
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This is book one of a series, the cowboy, the Texan, and the Loner. The story of the Blackthorne's and Creed Family's and of a love that is almost impossible for Trace Blackthorne and Callie Creed which started in High School.Two Ranching Family's with a long standing feud.
On the Creed and Coburn family side, its_Lone Star trilogy,_Frontier Woman,Comanche Woman and Texas Woman.
Its a style of writing that moves along and makes you want to know more of the ranching and people in th More...
On the Creed and Coburn family side, its_Lone Star trilogy,_Frontier Woman,Comanche Woman and Texas Woman.
Its a style of writing that moves along and makes you want to know more of the ranching and people in th More...
Jan 11, 2011
Joy
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I don't recall why I bought this book back in 2007. The only thing I can think is that I may have FOUND it somewhere. It was in like new condition and, looking for some reeeeeally light reading, of the "I only need a distraction" type, I pulled it out of the bottom of my "to read" box. It's fiction and about a couple of college-age Texas kids who give in to their hormones and end up furthering a decades-old hatred between their families.
The bulk of the story takes More...
The bulk of the story takes More...
May 05, 2010
CeCe
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It was okay.. Creed needs to open her eyes and stop worrying about what is going on arround her and just enjoy the moment. She absolutely loves Tyler but seriously she needs to stop worrying about what her family is going to do without her, because seriously Sam needs to figure out what the crap he's going to do with his life... Ugh.
May 26, 2010
Carey
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I was wrapped up in this book and the Characters.. I do love the story.. I grew up in a farm area and it takes hard work and dedication. I can relate to Callie and her family but Love prevails overall. I can't wait to read #2.
Nov 07, 2010
I read the second book first in this series ... and just had to read the first (The Cowboy). Gotta love a good western themed love story!
Mar 02, 2010
Jodi
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The family feud between the two families seemed just a little over the top. Other than that I enjoyed it
Jun 13, 2011
Kimberly
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This is one of my favorite author's and most defiently one of my most favorite series!
Nov 09, 2008
Jenny
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A dramatic, romantic novel.. My favorite genres! I loved this book and read it in a few days during the summer. It was on the New York Times Bestseller list, so I guess that's why I picked it up in the first place. This book kind of reminds me of The Notebook. Anyhoo, it was a real page-turner and a worthwhile book.
Mar 28, 2009
Christel
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Trace Blackthornes and Callie Creed Monroe's story. THis starts the 4 book Bitter Creek Series. Excellent beginning. The characters are well developed and the story is enthralling. You just have to keep the substories seperated from one another. The author really knows how to weave a tale and keep everything in perspective.
Feb 07, 2012
Trewen
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Callie and Trace are two of the most frustrating characters I've come across for a while.
She blames him for a choice SHE made long ago and he bullies her into getting his way.
And the hate that was fostered in Callie's home was gross.
~huh~
I doubt I'll finish the series.
Not my style.
She blames him for a choice SHE made long ago and he bullies her into getting his way.
And the hate that was fostered in Callie's home was gross.
~huh~
I doubt I'll finish the series.
Not my style.
Oct 05, 2010
Wendy
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I liked this book. I found the characters intrigueing and their family situation a little too true to life. But strong men attract me and Trace is one of those strong men. His love for Calli is wonderful and they over come trials with family and the past that would kill the rest of us.
Jan 21, 2011
Dena
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I really enjoy reading about the same characters from one book to another. I like the romance and the suspense of finding out who the bad guy is.
May 12, 2008
Lisa
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Great start to a wonderful series that follows the same families thru out the rest of the series. Worth reading. I just finished re-reading it.
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