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A Shared Range (Range #1)
by
Andrew Grey (Goodreads Author)
After a year in medical school, Dakota Holden returned home to take care of the family business full time and help his father cope with multiple sclerosis. Devoted to his family, Dakota allows himself just one week of vacation a year, which he spends in some exotic location having all the fun he can stand. On his last vacation, a cruise, Dakota struck up a friendship with...more
ebook, 208 pages
Published
September 20th 2010
by Dreamspinner Press
(first published September 2010)
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Wow, what a message the writer has embedded in his book

Matthew Shepard~Sweet Jesus, Peace be with You and Your's~
~ 4 Heartbreaking Realistic Stars❤
The book takes place in Wyoming, in Matthew Shepard country~
A Love Story of Dakota and Wally~
It starts off slow, but it not a bad slow, it's like your taking slow ride on Saddie (Dakota's Dads Old Horse)
There is noooo angst, just sweetness, with a wicked message.
This is such a sweet romance, it is insta-love which normally I do not care for, but, whe...more

Matthew Shepard~Sweet Jesus, Peace be with You and Your's~
~ 4 Heartbreaking Realistic Stars❤
The book takes place in Wyoming, in Matthew Shepard country~
A Love Story of Dakota and Wally~
It starts off slow, but it not a bad slow, it's like your taking slow ride on Saddie (Dakota's Dads Old Horse)
There is noooo angst, just sweetness, with a wicked message.
This is such a sweet romance, it is insta-love which normally I do not care for, but, whe...more
This is another great book by Andrew Grey. A sweet story with normal, everyday characters that are both driven by a need to do what is right. Except, what each believes to be right, puts them into opposition where the discussion 'farm animals versus wild wolves' is concerned
Dakota is easy to like. He is incredibly dedicated to his father, and making the the family farm a success. He hardly ever even takes a vacation. I loved his sense of loyalty and the care he takes with Wally, even though Wall...more
Dakota is easy to like. He is incredibly dedicated to his father, and making the the family farm a success. He hardly ever even takes a vacation. I loved his sense of loyalty and the care he takes with Wally, even though Wall...more
Tooth-achingly sweet romance about a cute, idealistic, young veterinarian and a warm, repectable and sexy cowboy who find love and home with each other.
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This is a lovely solid start to a great series (I've read them before)...Dakota (slightly bodgy name) & Wally make a cute if clichéed couple & there are lots of ancillary characters to whet your appetite for the other books in the series. The wolves, lions & tigers & bears (Oh. My!) make for an interesting twist to the typical cowboy drama...if you like your man-lovin' to come with chaps & spurs then the cowboys in this series are rugged & sexy enough to satisfy...if you...more
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W il cowboy rude ma romantico!
Dopo il successone cinematografico de “I segreti di Brokeback Mountain” (ve lo ricordate il film del 2005?) non ci sorprendiamo all’idea di certi cowboy all’apparenza rudi e selvaggi, ma nel profondo teneri e romanticoni: i cowboy di Andrew Grey toccano esattamente queste corde, rientrando perfettamente in questo nuovo immaginario collettivo.
Dakota, Kota per gli amici, massiccio cowboy (e dunque, fisicamente, un omone), devoto al padre...more
W il cowboy rude ma romantico!
Dopo il successone cinematografico de “I segreti di Brokeback Mountain” (ve lo ricordate il film del 2005?) non ci sorprendiamo all’idea di certi cowboy all’apparenza rudi e selvaggi, ma nel profondo teneri e romanticoni: i cowboy di Andrew Grey toccano esattamente queste corde, rientrando perfettamente in questo nuovo immaginario collettivo.
Dakota, Kota per gli amici, massiccio cowboy (e dunque, fisicamente, un omone), devoto al padre...more
I have never read Gay romance before, but I'm the type of person who just enjoys a good book. This book was about a man named Dakota (love that name) who enroute to medical school discovers that his father has MS, and decides to remain at home, on the range, to care for his dad, and take over the duties of the farm. During this time, Dakota comes to terms with his gayness and meets a wonderful man named Wally. Wally is essentially the exact opposite of Dakota. Where Dakota is tall and rugged, Wa...more
SlashReader: I picked up this book, thinking that it was actually a collection of short stories. Which it obviously isn't. 'Stories From the Range', being the title of the series.
I gave this book a rating of 'Okay', this doesn't mean that the book was bad in any way because it was quiet well written. However, this book was much more of a straight romance (and I don't mean as in the characters were m/f, because they weren't). What I mean is that the main driving plot in this story was the romance...more
I gave this book a rating of 'Okay', this doesn't mean that the book was bad in any way because it was quiet well written. However, this book was much more of a straight romance (and I don't mean as in the characters were m/f, because they weren't). What I mean is that the main driving plot in this story was the romance...more
I wasn't sure if I should give 2 or 3 stars but I decided it's closer to 2.
Good points: the story was sweet, the analogy between wolves mating for life and the love the mc's found in each other was cute too.
Down side: this book was boring. It was too long. This story could have been told in 100+ words if the narrative had been a bit tighter and effective. There wasn't enough in the plot to hold my interest for 200 pages. I did read it through.
The lead characters were dull people. Kind and good...more
Good points: the story was sweet, the analogy between wolves mating for life and the love the mc's found in each other was cute too.
Down side: this book was boring. It was too long. This story could have been told in 100+ words if the narrative had been a bit tighter and effective. There wasn't enough in the plot to hold my interest for 200 pages. I did read it through.
The lead characters were dull people. Kind and good...more
What else can I do but give a Stories from the Range novel five stars? I knew from the start it would be spectacular, and, of course, I wasn't wrong! This story is about being strong enough to face your fears, whether your afraid to love or others' reactions.
Now on to all the great things about this novel.
It has a gripping beginning, middle, and ending. All the way through I was hooked and wondering what was going to happen next. It was fantastic and I am and have been in love with these charact...more
Now on to all the great things about this novel.
It has a gripping beginning, middle, and ending. All the way through I was hooked and wondering what was going to happen next. It was fantastic and I am and have been in love with these charact...more
M/M, Contemporary Romance, Cowboy, Ranch
This is a very sweet story. It is a story about embracing who you are, about loving your family, about responsibility, and about misjudging people. I really like the relationship between Wally and Dakota. They are opposite ends of the spectrum at the beginning of their relationship and slowly come together as they get to know each other. Yes, this is a fairly typical high speed romance. They are falling “in love” after a little over a week of knowing each...more
This is a very sweet story. It is a story about embracing who you are, about loving your family, about responsibility, and about misjudging people. I really like the relationship between Wally and Dakota. They are opposite ends of the spectrum at the beginning of their relationship and slowly come together as they get to know each other. Yes, this is a fairly typical high speed romance. They are falling “in love” after a little over a week of knowing each...more
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I have reviewed Andrew Grey’s work once before, and was duly impressed (four stars); however, A Shared Range [Dreamspinner Press, 2010] simply doesn’t measure up.
In my former review, I said that I liked the way his characters were developed; strong, distinct and consistent throughout. In this latest effort, however, none of these characteristics apply to the same extent, particularly as it applies to ‘consistency.’ In this respect they can go fro...more
I have reviewed Andrew Grey’s work once before, and was duly impressed (four stars); however, A Shared Range [Dreamspinner Press, 2010] simply doesn’t measure up.
In my former review, I said that I liked the way his characters were developed; strong, distinct and consistent throughout. In this latest effort, however, none of these characteristics apply to the same extent, particularly as it applies to ‘consistency.’ In this respect they can go fro...more
4.5 I like to read Andrew's stories when I feel down and tired of humanity. The warmth, the kindness inherent in his stories always help me back to hopeful again.
A Shared Range, while it may look, on the surface, like another cowboy story, is so much more. We're brought into the gorgeous setting of Wyoming cattle country, nestled amidst the mountains, but we're reminded that this lovely scenery is also Matthew Shepherd country, with the implication that brutality and hate still live here as wel...more
A Shared Range, while it may look, on the surface, like another cowboy story, is so much more. We're brought into the gorgeous setting of Wyoming cattle country, nestled amidst the mountains, but we're reminded that this lovely scenery is also Matthew Shepherd country, with the implication that brutality and hate still live here as wel...more
Ride-em Cowboy!
Fantastic story that I truly enjoyed as the authors smooth writing captured my heart with heartwarming characters that are not only hot and mouth drooling sexy but that have personalities full of love, respect, understanding, caring and thoughtful of all species that have you smiling and saying awe by the time the book is finished.
Dakota’s story of him coming out and admitting he was gay was very touching. After years of hiding his true self he finally accepts who he is even thoug...more
Fantastic story that I truly enjoyed as the authors smooth writing captured my heart with heartwarming characters that are not only hot and mouth drooling sexy but that have personalities full of love, respect, understanding, caring and thoughtful of all species that have you smiling and saying awe by the time the book is finished.
Dakota’s story of him coming out and admitting he was gay was very touching. After years of hiding his true self he finally accepts who he is even thoug...more
A thoroughly enjoyable read from start to finish. It covers a lot of ground but what I most appreciate about Andrew's stories are his characters always face their challenges and they do what is right - but they don't come back later and whine about it. For me that is a powerful message - and one I grew up with in MN. Having lived on the West and East coast and having grown up in MN this type of mindset seems to me to be the strongest in the stalwart mid-westerners. When Dakota chooses to take ar...more
Normally I love Grey's work, but I was a little disappointed with this one.
I really liked Wally. He's honest and open with everyone, never denying who he is or what he wants. His love for animals is dear to my heart, and I love the way he took care of the wolf without thought to his own safety. It really shows his dedication to his job.
Dakota on the other hand, his personality swung like a pendulum, and I never seemed to get a feel for him. Sometimes he seemed dedicated to coming out and making...more
I really liked Wally. He's honest and open with everyone, never denying who he is or what he wants. His love for animals is dear to my heart, and I love the way he took care of the wolf without thought to his own safety. It really shows his dedication to his job.
Dakota on the other hand, his personality swung like a pendulum, and I never seemed to get a feel for him. Sometimes he seemed dedicated to coming out and making...more
Dakota Holden has returned from medical school to take care of his ailing father. Allowing himself one week-long vacation per year, Dakota meets Phillip Reardon on a cruise. Enjoying the memories of their physical relationship immensely, they remain long-distance friends. Accepting an offer to come for a visit, Phillip brings his friend veterinarian Wally Schumacher.
This isn't spoiling anything because it's in the blurb, but I was actually surprised while reading that this book was about Wally...more
This isn't spoiling anything because it's in the blurb, but I was actually surprised while reading that this book was about Wally...more
Save a horse, ride a cowboy!! Dakota Holden is a devoted family man and a promising MD. His father’s illness forces him to leave medical school and come home to not only take care of his ailing father, but his families beloved ranch as well. He hides his sexuality from everyone close to him, allowing himself an annual vacation to just be himself. It’s during his most recent vaca that he met Phillip. Fast friends and convenient lovers, Phillip decides to take Dakota up on an offer to visit him at...more
Nov 28, 2010
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It isn’t often that I pick up a book and it changes my outlook on certain situations but Andrew Grey takes the reader into a realm where they can find goodness in even the most extreme cases of prejudice. How Andrew makes the lives of his characters come alive outside of the books is almost too good–if there is such a thing as an author being too good. I enjoyed this book immensely. The characters were very strong in their beliefs and did not back down. I was just impressed with Andrew’s ability...more
I think if I had known this one thing, I would have enjoyed the story more. (view spoiler) It was a very enjoyable story with two really nice characters. Dakota was developed pretty well but I felt there wasn't enough done on Wally. I just didn't feel like I knew him very well. I really liked Dakota, and enjoyed the relationship he had with his Dad. I liked how both the characters had strong but different feelings about certain things and re...more
This is the first book in this series and introduced us to Dakota and his father. If I am honest I have to admit to falling a little bit in love with Dakota and his ranch. Watching things progress with Wally made me smile and I liked that Wally had a real spitfire personality. Dakota's father plays a big part in this story and I really loved that we got to see him and get to know him as an important part of the tapestry of the ranch. Very often characters that are ill get put on a back burner an...more
Originally reviewed for The Book Vixen
In a Nutshell: Decent though unremarkable MM cowboy romance.
The Set Up: Dakota left medical school to return to his family’s Wyoming ranch after his father is diagnosed with MS. Dakota allows himself one week a year to cut loose and on one such trip he has fun with Phillip. The two men become friends and when Phillip visits Dakota he brings his friend, Wally. Dakota and Wally are undeniably attracted to each other but Dakota is a rancher and Wally a vet who...more
In a Nutshell: Decent though unremarkable MM cowboy romance.
The Set Up: Dakota left medical school to return to his family’s Wyoming ranch after his father is diagnosed with MS. Dakota allows himself one week a year to cut loose and on one such trip he has fun with Phillip. The two men become friends and when Phillip visits Dakota he brings his friend, Wally. Dakota and Wally are undeniably attracted to each other but Dakota is a rancher and Wally a vet who...more
3.8 stars.
It's relaxing, angst-free, calm story. It doesn't have a strong attraction force to the story, but still nice is nice is nice. ;)
It's relaxing, angst-free, calm story. It doesn't have a strong attraction force to the story, but still nice is nice is nice. ;)
Dakota Holden comes home for the summer after his first year of medical school looking forward to spending time with his father. But a fall from a horse brings to light the illness his father's been hiding from him and forces Dakota to give up school and take over the reins of the family business. While he doesn't regret it he does miss the freedom he had. Now living on a ranch in Wyoming he's hiding in the closet and taking a week off a year to sow his wild oats away from his father and their s...more
Loved it, in this story of Dakota and eventually Wally. At first I wasn't sure about it, just because the book starts with his dad being injured. But in a way that injury changes his life and leads him to meet Wally. Wally is a veterinarian just out of school who is friends with someone who met Dakota on a cruise the past year. Wally and Dakota feel an attraction almost immediately. But its all new to them so they're a bit confused lol. I really liked how this story also centered on Dakota's rel...more
4.5 stars
I really adored this book!
I happen to love the setting (NW Wyoming - one of my favorite places) and I am a wannabe naturalist and a wishIcuddabeen veterinarian (I adored Wally), that combined with my extreme fondness for cowboys made Dakota and Wally a lethal combination. Oh lord - did I mention I LOVE wolves? So many things for me to love about this book, and thankfully Andrew Grey does a wonderful job in making the story an entertaining ride. Not too angsty - but enough to make it em...more
I really adored this book!
I happen to love the setting (NW Wyoming - one of my favorite places) and I am a wannabe naturalist and a wishIcuddabeen veterinarian (I adored Wally), that combined with my extreme fondness for cowboys made Dakota and Wally a lethal combination. Oh lord - did I mention I LOVE wolves? So many things for me to love about this book, and thankfully Andrew Grey does a wonderful job in making the story an entertaining ride. Not too angsty - but enough to make it em...more
I just hate that I can't enjoy Andrew Grey as much as I should. His stories are really good and he is an excellent writer. I just can't seem to get around the extra lovey dovey and the almost complete lack of angst. It's not like I am some emo girly girl that needs problems and drama however that is kinda how life works. I can see the allure of Andrew Grey writing though, it is a fantasy when everything comes together without a hitch. I like the journey with the bumps along the way. Andrew Grey...more
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