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Available for the first time in over a decade, two classic Dorothy Garlock romances - AMBER-
EYED MAN and THE PLANTING SEASON - are coming back into print in an irresistible two-in-one volume.
AMBER-EYED
When chance forces Meredith Moore to seek refuge at Ward Sanderson's Mexican estate, she thinks the worst is behind her. But her host, magnetic and mysterious, is alternately cold, then kind.
Winning the trust of Ward's small daughter and invalid bother, Meredith discovers the warmth that she, a foster child, never knew. Yet is it Ward's love she craves, and the passion smoldering in the depths of his amber eyes...
THE PLANTING
Iris Ouverson had poured her energies into the family farm she cultivated with her sister, and the appearance of John Lang was unexpected-and infuriating. Suddenly the land was theirs to share, an idea she couldn't accept. But John was was determined to prove his dedication to the farm and his feelings for Iris. But when disaster struck the farm, it destroyed their fragile trust, forcing a confrontation that risked everything---and taught Iris that only learning to grow together would bring them a harvest of love..
EYED MAN and THE PLANTING SEASON - are coming back into print in an irresistible two-in-one volume.
AMBER-EYED
When chance forces Meredith Moore to seek refuge at Ward Sanderson's Mexican estate, she thinks the worst is behind her. But her host, magnetic and mysterious, is alternately cold, then kind.
Winning the trust of Ward's small daughter and invalid bother, Meredith discovers the warmth that she, a foster child, never knew. Yet is it Ward's love she craves, and the passion smoldering in the depths of his amber eyes...
THE PLANTING
Iris Ouverson had poured her energies into the family farm she cultivated with her sister, and the appearance of John Lang was unexpected-and infuriating. Suddenly the land was theirs to share, an idea she couldn't accept. But John was was determined to prove his dedication to the farm and his feelings for Iris. But when disaster struck the farm, it destroyed their fragile trust, forcing a confrontation that risked everything---and taught Iris that only learning to grow together would bring them a harvest of love..
384 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published February 1, 2008
About the author
Dorothy Garlock
79 books394 followersDorothy Garlock was a best-selling American author of over 60 historical romance novels, most of them set in the American West. More than 20 million copies of her books are in print, in 18 languages. Her books have been on the New York Times best seller list seven times. She was named one of the 10 most popular writers of women's fiction four years in a row, from 1985-1988. In 1997, she was awarded the Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement Award. Garlock is also a member of the Romance Writers Hall of Fame.
Garlock worked as an editor, agent and publicist for most of her writing career. She was a native of Texas who grew up in Oklahoma then married and moved to Iowa. Garlock donated many of her manuscripts and other unpublished writings to the University of Iowa libraries.
Pen names include:
Johanna Phillips
Dorothy Phillips
Dorothy Glenn
Garlock worked as an editor, agent and publicist for most of her writing career. She was a native of Texas who grew up in Oklahoma then married and moved to Iowa. Garlock donated many of her manuscripts and other unpublished writings to the University of Iowa libraries.
Pen names include:
Johanna Phillips
Dorothy Phillips
Dorothy Glenn
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July 24, 2010
This was Two Books in One, The Planting Season: was really enjoyable to read. I would have liked it a bit more if the author told it from the male's point of view as well. There was a lot of little details in the plot and i believe it would have added something to hear his side of things. 3/5
Amber-Eyed Man: was a nice story, It was a bit short so that was disappointing. I'd give that a 2/5
Amber-Eyed Man: was a nice story, It was a bit short so that was disappointing. I'd give that a 2/5
May 14, 2026
Dated & didn’t hold up well. Planting Season- lots of instances where the woman said no and the man proceeded anyway. Didn’t care for the lack of consent
Amber eyed man- main female character made statements against the equal rights amendment describing women who supported it as extreme and said men should be head of the household. In a disagreement, the main male character threatened to slap the female character.
These stories from the 1980s did not hold up well
Amber eyed man- main female character made statements against the equal rights amendment describing women who supported it as extreme and said men should be head of the household. In a disagreement, the main male character threatened to slap the female character.
These stories from the 1980s did not hold up well
August 26, 2017
You can tell it was written 30 years ago and just felt all wrong to read in 2017. The relationship between the two is unequal and not believable.
July 19, 2021
Another amazing book by the talented Dorothy Garlock.
Two stories in one.
The Planting Season was an enjoyable read about acceptance and love.
The Amber-Eyed Man truly stole my heart.
Two stories in one.
The Planting Season was an enjoyable read about acceptance and love.
The Amber-Eyed Man truly stole my heart.
May 20, 2008
Two stories -- The Planting Season and Amber Eyed Man
I enjoyed the second better than the first -- although the first (Planting Season) got better as it progressed. Pretty much soap opera for the most part -- but she pulled it together in the last few chapters.
The Amber Eyed Man was more real -- better continuity -- better portrayal of the characters -- I felt. The Man was more up to Garlock's style and personal appeal.
I enjoyed the second better than the first -- although the first (Planting Season) got better as it progressed. Pretty much soap opera for the most part -- but she pulled it together in the last few chapters.
The Amber Eyed Man was more real -- better continuity -- better portrayal of the characters -- I felt. The Man was more up to Garlock's style and personal appeal.
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October 13, 2013
Two stories with pretty strong men made stronger by the love of strong, independent women. Good read.
June 14, 2015
The male leads in both stories were hard to love. They were both overbearing and controlling and not very nice! And the ladies were similarly not easy to like.
August 24, 2016
This was an ok book how ever I do wish the author had done more to make it more interesting. I look forward to reading more of this author's work.
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