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Whispering Mountain #1
Texas Rain
Jodi Thomas delivers a tender tale of the Old West, a handsome Texas Ranger, and a mysterious woman fleeing a terrible fate. The first in the powerful new Whispering Mountain trilogy...
Honest, straightforward, and ruggedly handsome, Travis McMurray is also more than a little bit busted, the result of an ambush during his service as a Texas Ranger. Beautiful Rainey Adams is in a fix of her own: On the run from an arranged marriage, she'll do just about anything to keep her freedom. The first time they meet, she steals a kiss—and his horse. The second time, she's an angel of mercy who eases him through a terrible fever...and then disappears.
When Travis recovers, he's determined to track down this intriguing woman and bring her back to the Whispering Mountain Ranch as his bride. But this renegade may be too much for even the toughest Ranger to handle.
Honest, straightforward, and ruggedly handsome, Travis McMurray is also more than a little bit busted, the result of an ambush during his service as a Texas Ranger. Beautiful Rainey Adams is in a fix of her own: On the run from an arranged marriage, she'll do just about anything to keep her freedom. The first time they meet, she steals a kiss—and his horse. The second time, she's an angel of mercy who eases him through a terrible fever...and then disappears.
When Travis recovers, he's determined to track down this intriguing woman and bring her back to the Whispering Mountain Ranch as his bride. But this renegade may be too much for even the toughest Ranger to handle.
374 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2006
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March 21, 2012
Jodi Thomas has done it again for me. I love how she can write such a genuine story that draws me in each time. I didn't think she could top the Wife Lottery Series, but I have to say I will probably have to eat my words. There is only one Carter McKoy for me, but Travis, now he certainly earns a place on my hero shelf. I enjoyed the complexity to Rainey's character. She wasn't unrealistically goody-goody or innocent. She made some decisions that weren't always highly ethical or selfless, although she is definitely a person of both strong morals and generosity. She led Travis a merry chase, however I can see why. I loved that Travis understood Rainey's issues and gave her what she needed to feel safe as a wife. While I was shouting, "Marry him already!", I could also understand why she was afraid/reluctant to do so. I think that even to this day, women do have to think long and hard about who they choose to marry, and moreso back in this time period where women had little rights or independence in a world that seemed to be wired for men. I like the way Ms. Thomas deals with these issues, not in a preachy way, but very matter of fact. She writes about several women who are in different situations, but all have to operate in a world that is dominated and controlled by men. With Rainey, the reader is able to examine that dynamic of a woman juggling the love of a man with a need for her own independence and control over her life, and I was able to empathize with and respect Rainey and root for her to gain both things in her life.
Equally complex was Travis. He's that tough, capable western hero that I love to bits, but he also has vulnerabilities, not in the least as a man of mixed heritage, with an Apache heritage that is written on his features in a society where Indians are the enemy and hated and feared equally. Also, he faces a life-changing injury, which requires him to look seriously at what his identity is as a person. Will he be happy and productive if he can no longer work as a Ranger? What's left for him if that is gone? I liked that Travis fell hard for Rainey and he had to deal with his sense of awkwardness in how to pursue her and romance her as a man who never thought he'd marry and start a family. Would he be happy with a friendship with his 'fairy woman' or would he be satisfied with nothing less than her as his wife? He couldn't have been more appealing to me.
I also liked how Ms. Thomas handled the issue of slavery. When I saw that this was set in 1854, I sighed. I really, really hate dealing with the slavery issue in historical romances. I'm black, so when I read these books, I think about how it must have been for black people to be slaves in this part of American history, and when I think about this, it makes it harder to enjoy the romance part of the book. In this case, Ms. Thomas managed to keep my conscience happy with those aspects of the book, and was able to keep that from detracting from the story, and it was realistic how she dealt with Mamie's situation.
Can I say how much I adored little Duck? What a sweet little boy. I just wanted to hug him. And Travis was such a good adoptive father to the orphaned, traumatized little boy. Nothing more sigh-worthy to this reader than a tough hero who is good with kids! Travis' relationship with Duck brought another layer of fantastic to this book, which was already pretty darn fantastic to begin with.
What can I say? Jodi Thomas has it when it comes to writing romance. She doesn't rely on a lot of bells and whistles. She brings simple to an art form. She just has what's needed: intriguing, lovable, relatable characters, an interesting storyline, great dialogue, and excellent western world-building and action that makes this Western-lover a happy camper.
I can't give this book less than five stars. That just wouldn't be right! Highly recommended!
Equally complex was Travis. He's that tough, capable western hero that I love to bits, but he also has vulnerabilities, not in the least as a man of mixed heritage, with an Apache heritage that is written on his features in a society where Indians are the enemy and hated and feared equally. Also, he faces a life-changing injury, which requires him to look seriously at what his identity is as a person. Will he be happy and productive if he can no longer work as a Ranger? What's left for him if that is gone? I liked that Travis fell hard for Rainey and he had to deal with his sense of awkwardness in how to pursue her and romance her as a man who never thought he'd marry and start a family. Would he be happy with a friendship with his 'fairy woman' or would he be satisfied with nothing less than her as his wife? He couldn't have been more appealing to me.
I also liked how Ms. Thomas handled the issue of slavery. When I saw that this was set in 1854, I sighed. I really, really hate dealing with the slavery issue in historical romances. I'm black, so when I read these books, I think about how it must have been for black people to be slaves in this part of American history, and when I think about this, it makes it harder to enjoy the romance part of the book. In this case, Ms. Thomas managed to keep my conscience happy with those aspects of the book, and was able to keep that from detracting from the story, and it was realistic how she dealt with Mamie's situation.
Can I say how much I adored little Duck? What a sweet little boy. I just wanted to hug him. And Travis was such a good adoptive father to the orphaned, traumatized little boy. Nothing more sigh-worthy to this reader than a tough hero who is good with kids! Travis' relationship with Duck brought another layer of fantastic to this book, which was already pretty darn fantastic to begin with.
What can I say? Jodi Thomas has it when it comes to writing romance. She doesn't rely on a lot of bells and whistles. She brings simple to an art form. She just has what's needed: intriguing, lovable, relatable characters, an interesting storyline, great dialogue, and excellent western world-building and action that makes this Western-lover a happy camper.
I can't give this book less than five stars. That just wouldn't be right! Highly recommended!
November 20, 2019
Travis McMurray is a Texas Ranger who returns home to Whispering Mountain, Texas for a long-awaited visit to his family. Being a Ranger satisfies his wanderlust as that’s who he is. He takes his younger sister to a barn dance and stumbles into Rainey Adams, a green-eyed mysterious woman who kisses him...and then steals his horse. She’s run away from her father who wants to marry her off in a loveless match and is heading to Austin, determined to make it on her own. When Travis becomes gravely wounded, she returns to his side but later disappears again. He’s now determined to find her, convinced that she’s the one.
I’ve had this book on my shelf for years and have wanted to find the time to read something by Jodi Thomas in particular. She’s considered to be the author to read in historical western romance and I can now attest that the hype was well earned. There’s a strong sense of place as the Texas territory feels raw, earthy and just a little bit dangerous. The characters also feel authentic to the era, especially Travis and his two brothers. Even the romance felt dated, as it should have, consistent with relationships in 1854.
There were also a host of secondary characters to round out the story, helping to add context and texture to the primary story. The dangerous element provided a level of suspense and tension I hadn’t expected and it was a wonderful surprise. I enjoyed all aspects of the story, from Travis & Rainey’s developing relationship to the mystery involving outlaws and kidnappings. I’m thankful to the group that chose this series to read as it finally had me dust off this book and read it. If you’re looking for an authentic western story, I highly recommend you give this one a try.
I’ve had this book on my shelf for years and have wanted to find the time to read something by Jodi Thomas in particular. She’s considered to be the author to read in historical western romance and I can now attest that the hype was well earned. There’s a strong sense of place as the Texas territory feels raw, earthy and just a little bit dangerous. The characters also feel authentic to the era, especially Travis and his two brothers. Even the romance felt dated, as it should have, consistent with relationships in 1854.
There were also a host of secondary characters to round out the story, helping to add context and texture to the primary story. The dangerous element provided a level of suspense and tension I hadn’t expected and it was a wonderful surprise. I enjoyed all aspects of the story, from Travis & Rainey’s developing relationship to the mystery involving outlaws and kidnappings. I’m thankful to the group that chose this series to read as it finally had me dust off this book and read it. If you’re looking for an authentic western story, I highly recommend you give this one a try.
April 30, 2018
In the end, I just did not care ... it dragged and dragged and just fizzled out! Felt like I wasted hours reading it. Didn't really care for either character in the end.Not sure I will continue with the series.
There you have it.
There you have it.
March 28, 2012
Rainey’s rose dress
★★★★✩ (This is a review of the audiobook.) Hmmm. Loved this story by the Indomitable Iron Woman of Texas Romances, Ms. Thomas. It is narrated by Linda Stephens, who does a nice job of it, but not a great job. My main problem I had with her reading was that she added a frailty to Sage’s voice, making her sound like an old lady, not the younger baby sister to the hero, Travis. (She 18 not 80.)
Still, there was a steady, almost gentle storyline going on here. Life in the Western Frontier, which Ms. Thomas sets up to subtle perfection. Not that it doesn’t start out with a bang (it does!). However, the love story between Rainey and Travis is a gradual build. They correspond through letters, Did this little “horse borrower” turned entrepreneur really think she was going to evade a Texas Ranger, even if he is ?
There were some nice twists of the story that kept me entertained up until the very end. As always, wonderful secondary characters, some of whom I know will appear in the next installment of the Whispering Mountain series. This was especially fun to do as a “buddy read” in the Western & Medieval Romance Lovers group – so thanks, ladies!
Travis
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Bit of a “spoiler pic” so I’m putting it under one:
(Last two pics from Pamela’s “My Heroes Have Always Been...” Pinterest Board. Thanks, Pamela!)
★★★★✩ (This is a review of the audiobook.) Hmmm. Loved this story by the Indomitable Iron Woman of Texas Romances, Ms. Thomas. It is narrated by Linda Stephens, who does a nice job of it, but not a great job. My main problem I had with her reading was that she added a frailty to Sage’s voice, making her sound like an old lady, not the younger baby sister to the hero, Travis. (She 18 not 80.)
Still, there was a steady, almost gentle storyline going on here. Life in the Western Frontier, which Ms. Thomas sets up to subtle perfection. Not that it doesn’t start out with a bang (it does!). However, the love story between Rainey and Travis is a gradual build. They correspond through letters, Did this little “horse borrower” turned entrepreneur really think she was going to evade a Texas Ranger, even if he is ?
There were some nice twists of the story that kept me entertained up until the very end. As always, wonderful secondary characters, some of whom I know will appear in the next installment of the Whispering Mountain series. This was especially fun to do as a “buddy read” in the Western & Medieval Romance Lovers group – so thanks, ladies!
Travis
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Bit of a “spoiler pic” so I’m putting it under one:
(Last two pics from Pamela’s “My Heroes Have Always Been...” Pinterest Board. Thanks, Pamela!)
June 30, 2018
Very meh for a Jody Thomas novel. Barely 3 stars. Maybe the Wife Lottery series was a one-off? I loved The Texan's Wager.
August 26, 2014
26 August 2014
I started this series with book #3 which is Teagan's story and then moved on to Emily and Rose (and Duncan)'s which are the 2nd generation of McMurray. So when I finally managed to laid my hand on this book, which is the beginning of the McMurrays saga, I really feel like a completion of the puzzle pieces of the glimpses here and there about Travis and Rainey (and Tobin's) stories that were told throughout the series. It was like finally I was told the real stories behind the legends.
And, Jodi Thomas really did not dissappoint me. This was a great beginning for a great series. Entertaining and full of adventures that will make us excited to continue reading until the end. The story was about the second brother, Travis, which some people claimed as the wildest of the lot. He was the only one from the four siblings who favors the looks of their mother's people, the Apaches. And because of that, people always snubbing him until he took care of that and people learned to respect him for himself. Being a Texas Ranger really suited him until he was shot during a raid. Then, he became lost because he felt that there won't be anything he can do anymore and he might be a burden to his family.
The story was about how he finally found his other calling after accepting the fact that he can't be a Ranger anymore. It was also about how he chased after the only woman ever who captured his attention and claiming his heart. And it was also about how Duck became his son (so tragic, I cannot even imagine how he felt at the time).
Initially, I thought the climax would be a scene with Rainey's father since she really worked up to run and hide from him. From the way he was potrayed, I thought he would searched for Rainey to the very end and punished her. But, it seems that the father (which for me played an important part for Rainey' s decisions and actions) had been left off just like that, without a closure. And that is the one thing that makes me feel like the story was incomplete.
I started this series with book #3 which is Teagan's story and then moved on to Emily and Rose (and Duncan)'s which are the 2nd generation of McMurray. So when I finally managed to laid my hand on this book, which is the beginning of the McMurrays saga, I really feel like a completion of the puzzle pieces of the glimpses here and there about Travis and Rainey (and Tobin's) stories that were told throughout the series. It was like finally I was told the real stories behind the legends.
And, Jodi Thomas really did not dissappoint me. This was a great beginning for a great series. Entertaining and full of adventures that will make us excited to continue reading until the end. The story was about the second brother, Travis, which some people claimed as the wildest of the lot. He was the only one from the four siblings who favors the looks of their mother's people, the Apaches. And because of that, people always snubbing him until he took care of that and people learned to respect him for himself. Being a Texas Ranger really suited him until he was shot during a raid. Then, he became lost because he felt that there won't be anything he can do anymore and he might be a burden to his family.
The story was about how he finally found his other calling after accepting the fact that he can't be a Ranger anymore. It was also about how he chased after the only woman ever who captured his attention and claiming his heart. And it was also about how Duck became his son (so tragic, I cannot even imagine how he felt at the time).
Initially, I thought the climax would be a scene with Rainey's father since she really worked up to run and hide from him. From the way he was potrayed, I thought he would searched for Rainey to the very end and punished her. But, it seems that the father (which for me played an important part for Rainey' s decisions and actions) had been left off just like that, without a closure. And that is the one thing that makes me feel like the story was incomplete.
June 12, 2019
Texas Rain has everything I love about historical western romances - a larger than life hero who's a Texas Ranger, a strong sassy heroine who's on the run from an arranged marriage & abusive father (and she's a horse thief!), a little boy called Duck who will steal your heart, a family who bands together no matter what, a setting so beautiful it'll steal your breath even as characters fight to survive on land they'd die for, and a seemingly impossible, ill-advised romance between two stubborn characters - all woven together in a steamy, heartfelt, sometimes funny, sometimes sad story depicting the hardship, danger, loneliness, and history of the old west. And the love. This is my first book by Jodi Thomas . . . it won't be my last! A Must Read!
September 15, 2020
3.9 stars.
Texas Rain was just so hard to get into. I read 10% then got distracted by something else, then came back to it. Once I did I got into it and it was engaging and very sweet. There is so much of the novel that the hero and heroine are apart and although you could kind of see where it was going it took its time getting there.
It’s well written and there nothing obviously wrong with it.
I may read the third in this series as the blurb appeals but will skip the next one as the ratings aren’t as high. I think if I like that one I may read more of this author otherwise- meh, it’s a case of its me not you I think.
Texas Rain was just so hard to get into. I read 10% then got distracted by something else, then came back to it. Once I did I got into it and it was engaging and very sweet. There is so much of the novel that the hero and heroine are apart and although you could kind of see where it was going it took its time getting there.
It’s well written and there nothing obviously wrong with it.
I may read the third in this series as the blurb appeals but will skip the next one as the ratings aren’t as high. I think if I like that one I may read more of this author otherwise- meh, it’s a case of its me not you I think.
June 23, 2021
Rating: 3.5 (rounded down for now) / 5
If I had to say what I didn't like this and where the author lost me, I'd say it's when I finally got a sense of where she was going with this romance. I know that's not really saying a lot since this is a romance novel and whatnot, but hear me out.
For the first 190 pages or so, I loved this story and thought it was going great! Both Rainey and Travis were likable characters, and you could really feel the love and interest that Jodi Thomas put into her setting and characters. It was all vivid, it was all likable, it was all interesting. And furthermore, I didn't know precisely where she was going with everything. What I had expected was for Rainey and Travis to be always lumped together throughout the course of the story, and yet, when the summary says that Rainey disappears out of Travis's life after helping to nurse him, by gum, that's what happens! Apart from a super cute exchange of letters between them, these two actually spend months apart, and the author goes into detail about what happens in their lives between those times.
Great. G-R-E-A-T, that's it!
BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUT.............
Then they actually meet up together again, and it all goes downhill from there.
If I had to guess, I'd say that Thomas didn't really have anywhere to take the romance of Rainey and Travis once she got it established, so instead she just puts a halt on it by making Rainey go mental and be stubborn about her own attraction to Travis just because. Literally, I can't think of any legit reason why she'd all of a sudden be distancing herself and being a b*tch and whatnot except for the story to be lengthened in terms of word count and "conflict". AND IT'S NOT NECESSARY! There's already a side plot of a maybe-murder that might be happening, and also there's outlaws all over Texas who are after Travis (and who might make an appearance later on in the novel, though I wouldn't know because I didn't read after page 200) and so those are good villains as well!
YOU DON'T NEED SOME BULLSHIT MISUNDERSTANDINGS AND FORCED CONFLICT BETWEEN THE TWO PROTAGONISTS TO MAKE A STORY INTERESTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*deep breath*
So, yeah, that's pretty much where I lost interest, and this is such a typical and bullshit trope that I've encountered so many times that I won't waste time and energy reviewing more about it. Peace out.
If I had to say what I didn't like this and where the author lost me, I'd say it's when I finally got a sense of where she was going with this romance. I know that's not really saying a lot since this is a romance novel and whatnot, but hear me out.
For the first 190 pages or so, I loved this story and thought it was going great! Both Rainey and Travis were likable characters, and you could really feel the love and interest that Jodi Thomas put into her setting and characters. It was all vivid, it was all likable, it was all interesting. And furthermore, I didn't know precisely where she was going with everything. What I had expected was for Rainey and Travis to be always lumped together throughout the course of the story, and yet, when the summary says that Rainey disappears out of Travis's life after helping to nurse him, by gum, that's what happens! Apart from a super cute exchange of letters between them, these two actually spend months apart, and the author goes into detail about what happens in their lives between those times.
Great. G-R-E-A-T, that's it!
BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUT.............
Then they actually meet up together again, and it all goes downhill from there.
If I had to guess, I'd say that Thomas didn't really have anywhere to take the romance of Rainey and Travis once she got it established, so instead she just puts a halt on it by making Rainey go mental and be stubborn about her own attraction to Travis just because. Literally, I can't think of any legit reason why she'd all of a sudden be distancing herself and being a b*tch and whatnot except for the story to be lengthened in terms of word count and "conflict". AND IT'S NOT NECESSARY! There's already a side plot of a maybe-murder that might be happening, and also there's outlaws all over Texas who are after Travis (and who might make an appearance later on in the novel, though I wouldn't know because I didn't read after page 200) and so those are good villains as well!
YOU DON'T NEED SOME BULLSHIT MISUNDERSTANDINGS AND FORCED CONFLICT BETWEEN THE TWO PROTAGONISTS TO MAKE A STORY INTERESTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*deep breath*
So, yeah, that's pretty much where I lost interest, and this is such a typical and bullshit trope that I've encountered so many times that I won't waste time and energy reviewing more about it. Peace out.
September 9, 2015
I enjoyed my first outing with Jodi Thomas..even though nothing much happened. Infact, Texas Rain was akin to taking a long, leisurely walk back in time. The history buff in me loved all the small details- from remote ranches to buzzing boarding houses- I never got tired of reading as the characters went about their daily lives.
October 24, 2020
Better than book 2 in the series. Both heroes more likable than the heroines. Curious if this is a trendfor the entire series.
May 14, 2024
3 stars. I enjoyed parts of this story, but it didn’t fully hold my attention. I did a lot of rewinding while listening to this audiobook. My main gripe with this book is that it took FOREVER for the MCs to finally get together. I enjoy slow burn, but this took it too far (like last chapter too far).
Safe
Virgin heroine
Hero unknown. He’s not a manwhore and at times it seemed like he maybe was a virgin and other times it seemed that he had visited prostitutes in the past. There was never anything clear stated, just small throwaway lines.
No major OM/OW drama
There is a scene where the hero is in a tavern trying to get information from some barmaids and they rub on him and show him their breasts, and he pretends to be interested to keep them talking.
There are some on page scenes where the MCs are kissing and touching each other (above the waist) it never progresses beyond that on page
No cheating
Safe
Virgin heroine
Hero unknown. He’s not a manwhore and at times it seemed like he maybe was a virgin and other times it seemed that he had visited prostitutes in the past. There was never anything clear stated, just small throwaway lines.
No major OM/OW drama
There is a scene where the hero is in a tavern trying to get information from some barmaids and they rub on him and show him their breasts, and he pretends to be interested to keep them talking.
There are some on page scenes where the MCs are kissing and touching each other (above the waist) it never progresses beyond that on page
No cheating
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 21, 2010
I would really give this 3.5 stars! I enjoyed it but it was lacking some umph! The story is about Travis McMurray, a Ranger, who has taken a month leave to return home to his family. Once home, his baby sister drags him to a town dance so that she can finally find a man. While there he bumps into Rainey Adams who kisses him and runs off with his horse. Rainey is running from her father up North because he wants her to marry an older man. Watching how her mother was stripped of her freedom because she was married to Rainey's father, caused Rainey to hate the idea of being tied down to anyone. So she sets out to disguise herself as a boy. While he is out looking for her and his horse the following day he is injured. Rainey goes back to the McMurray's ranch after witnessing this and having Travis brother drag her back with them. The whole family believes she is a boy which works out for her. When he awakens he sees her and the attraction begins...
Rainey run away again but this time she can't get Travis off her mind and she decides to write him letters. So while he is healing, he corresponds back and forth with her. Rainey begins to miss the man and he set out to find her while he is on a trip with his sister and a young boy(you have to read it to find out about the boy). Once they meet again, the emotions are flying all over the place and danger is not far behind.
I liked the connection between the two characters. Was it steamy? IMO it was not but it definitely had romance. I loved the scene when Rainey is feeling insecure and asks Travis to be the man in those letters and say what he means. So he writes in the dirt he loves her over and over. When she question why he is repeatedly doing that, he tells her until she believes it. I don't know but he won me over at that point in the book.
Rainey run away again but this time she can't get Travis off her mind and she decides to write him letters. So while he is healing, he corresponds back and forth with her. Rainey begins to miss the man and he set out to find her while he is on a trip with his sister and a young boy(you have to read it to find out about the boy). Once they meet again, the emotions are flying all over the place and danger is not far behind.
I liked the connection between the two characters. Was it steamy? IMO it was not but it definitely had romance. I loved the scene when Rainey is feeling insecure and asks Travis to be the man in those letters and say what he means. So he writes in the dirt he loves her over and over. When she question why he is repeatedly doing that, he tells her until she believes it. I don't know but he won me over at that point in the book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 23, 2010
I accidentally read the next three books in this series before finding this one, but that didn't detract from my reading experience. I LOVED this series, and I'm not big on westerns...until now. I really don't know that this is a "western" per se, but this series takes place in Texas in the 1800s. The McMurray family lives on a ranch called Whispering Mountain left to them by their parents. The three brothers and sister were orphaned as children and the oldest took over at the age of twelve. In Texas Rain, the middle brother, Travis, takes a break from his life as a Texas Ranger to return to Whispering Mountain. In a chance meeting he encounters Rainey Adams, who has no wish to mingle with a law man. They both leave an impression on the other that just won't die and eventually kills their resistance to each other.
This was such a great book! I read it in a day and eagerly jumped into one of Jodi Thomas' other series as soon as possible.
This was such a great book! I read it in a day and eagerly jumped into one of Jodi Thomas' other series as soon as possible.
February 1, 2017
Novel of "Whispering Mountain", Texas Rain by Jodi Thomas
Texas Rangers are some special men that work diligently to right a wrong. They get the job done ,one way or another. Travis McMurray was hurt on the job and it has taken much longer then he would like to get back to work.
Rainey Adams has ran away from an arranged marriage,she wants no part in a man telling her what to do. She wants to remain independent. She dresses as a boy so she can travel and not be bothered.
She first meets Travis when she is ready to steal his horse. Of course Rainy would just call it ,"Borrowing".
This is a great adventure along with mystery in the story and you will meet many unusual characters.
Texas Rangers are some special men that work diligently to right a wrong. They get the job done ,one way or another. Travis McMurray was hurt on the job and it has taken much longer then he would like to get back to work.
Rainey Adams has ran away from an arranged marriage,she wants no part in a man telling her what to do. She wants to remain independent. She dresses as a boy so she can travel and not be bothered.
She first meets Travis when she is ready to steal his horse. Of course Rainy would just call it ,"Borrowing".
This is a great adventure along with mystery in the story and you will meet many unusual characters.
December 8, 2008
OK, predictable but at least the romance was actually romance...call me a tradionalist. Plus a little history thrown in for good measure. Can't say I whole heartedly recommend it, but wasn't a bad way to pass a snowy afternoon.
October 5, 2012
This was a very sweet romance but a very slow build. I love reading about rugged cowboys or rangers. I just wish that there was a little more steam that I normally like in my books. Overall, this was an enjoyable historical western.
August 6, 2016
The middle McMurray brother, the Texas Rangers, and the runaway schoolteacher he meets at the barn dance. This is also the story where Travis acquires Duck, the little boy kidnapped and kept for a few years by outlaws. It's a good read. I loved it.
October 10, 2012
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travis macmurray,texas ranger yg terkenal pulang dalam rangka berlibur d peternakan keluargax d whispering mountains...peternakan yg sangat besar n terisolasi dari dunia luar...ibux wanita indian apache n ayahx pendatang dari irlandia...kombinasi yg tidak biasa tp yg jelas orangtuax saling mencintai...travis lebih banyak mewarisi darah indian ibux dari pada saudarax yang lain...travis mempunyai 2 orang saudara laki laki n seorang saudara perempuan...setelah ayahx menikah dengan ibux n membawax k peternakan,ayahx mendaki whispering mountain...orang2 indian apache percaya klo seorang pria mendaki whispering mountain n menginap di puncakx,dy akan memimpikan masa depanx sendiri...itulah yg dilakukan ayahx...sang ayah memimpikan kematianx sendiri...bahwa ia akan mati saat berumur 30 tahun...berdasarkan mimpi itu sang ayah berjuang membuat peternakanx maju n menyiapkan anak2x untuk mengurus peternakan saat dy tidak ad...
saat travis berumur 10tahun sang ayah pergi berperang utuk kemerdekaan texas...n gugur dalam usahax...sebelum ayahx pergi dy berpesan agar mereka mempertahankan peternakan tidak peduli apa pun yg terjadi…karna seorang perempuan apache tidak akan menuntut hak x ats tanah,mereka harus bsa mempertahankan peternakan sampai kakak travis taegan berusia 18thun yg saat itu baru berumur 11 thun agar bisa menuntut peternakan sebagai milikx…benar saja saat berita tentang kematian ayahx tersebar,banyak orang2 yg datang untuk mencoba merebut tanah mereka…4 bulan setelah ayah mereka meninggal sang ibu meninggal saat melahirkan sage adik permpuanx…
mereka bertiga harus berjuang mengurus peternakan n sage yg masih bayi…(jd ingat ceritax Julie garwood,For the rose.. ;p) akhirx mereka mempekerjakan Martha sebagai pengurus rumah…yg kabar2x mantan narapidana…martha sangat membenci anak laki2 keluarga mcmurray tp dy tetap mengurus keperluan mereka smua n martha sangat memuja sage…
rainey adam berada di texas setelah kabur dari ayahx yg berniat menikahkanx dengan seorang duda pemilik pasar ikan…orang tua rainey mempunyai sekolah eksklusif khusus perempuan d Washington…sejak umur 13 tahun rainey telah mengajar di sekolah ortux…tp tidak sepeser pun ayahx membayarkan gajix…n saat umur 21 thun beberapa hari menjelang pernikahanx rainey kabur n mencuri uang dari brankas ayahx,uang yg selama ini yg menjadi hakx…rainey kabur k new orleans dan akhirx terdampar d texas…hal terbaik yg bisa dy lakukan adalah terus melarikan diri krna takut ayahx akan mengejarx dan menuntutx atas kejahatan yg dy lakukan…
saat travis sampai d rumah adikx sage mendesak n merengek untuk meminta travis menemanix k acara pesta dansa tahunan…di pesta dansa tahunan travis bertemu dengan rainey yg berniat mencuri kuda…dari sebanyak kuda yg ad rainey malah mencuri kuda travis…mw tak mw travis harus mencari rainey untuk mengambil kudax lagi,travis seorang texas ranger dan dy harus menangkap pencuri bukan…?yah walaupun bukan itu niat sebenarx… ;p
travis menduga bahwa rainey mengambil kudax untuk digunakan dalam perjalanan k daerah baru bersama rombongan orang jerman keesokan harix…travis menyusul rombongan tersebut sekalian mengawal mereka karena daerah tersebut masih berkeliaran para bandit…tp rainey tidak ad dalam rombongan tersebut cz dy ketiduran dan terpaksa tinggal lebih lama d kota…rainey sudah tidak sabar ingin pergi karna takut travis akan menemukanx dan memenjarakanx yg ujung2 akan membuat ayah x nan tiran mengetahui keberadaanx…saat di kota rainey berdandan seperti bocah laki2…saat mengetahui travis pergi,teagan kakakx menyusul travis dan menyuruh rainey yg dy kira bocah laki2 untuk k peternakanx mengabari kelx…bukanx langsung pergi setelah melakukan tugasx,rainey malah tinggal d rumah travis…
dalam perjalanan travis dan rombongan diserang penjahat dan travis terluka…sampai d rumah travis yg dalam keadaan kesakitan dy bisa tw orang yg disampingx itu rainey,yg telah mencuri kuda n ciumanx…travis meminta rainey untuk tidak lari,dy membutuhkanx tp rainey tidak bisa,yg terbaik yg bisa dilakukanx hanya lari…travis bersumpah kemanapun rainey pergi ia akan menemukanx…
akibat dari lukax travis jd pincang,dy tidak bisa naik kuda n menjadi texas ranger lgi n dy juga tidak mahir dalam urusan peternakan…tidak tw ap yg harus dilakukanx, saudara2x yg lain mengusulkan travis untuk mendaki whispering mountain n menginap di puncakx…untuk sampai kesana saja travis harus digendong oleh teagan n tobin…sesampaix di puncak mereka meninggalkan travis dengan api unggun,senapan dan bekal makanan…
travis bermimpi dy berada dalam satu ruangan,tanganx memegang alkitab,dy membuka alkitab tersebut mengambil pistol yg terdapat di dalamx dan menembak k satu titik di dinding…ap maksud dari mimpi itu hanya waktu yg bisa menjawab… ;p
sedangkan rainey sendiri sudah berada di Austin tinggal di rumah kost2an wanita n bekerja membuat pai paling enak di kota…dy trs memikirkan travis dan memutuskan untuk menulis surat dan menanyakan keadaan travis…syukur2 dibls klo g tak masalah…travis girang setengah hidp menerima suratx n mereka mulai berkirim2 surat…jd ikut2 frustasi juga nunggu surat mreka sampai,butuh 3 minggu bru suratx sampai…
setelah keadaanx mulai membaik travis menyusul rainey k Austin dtemani adikx sage n anak angkat travis…anak yg dy selamatkan dari para penjahat yg menyerangx dulu…sampai d Austin mulailah usaha travis untuk meyakinkan rainey untuk menikah dngnx…n travis jg harus menghadapi ancaman pembunuhan dari penjahat yg pernah dy tangkap dulu…
secara keseluruhan ceritax bagus tp sayang alurx lambaaat…n aq jg tidak punya stok kesabaran yg cukup untuk para heroine yg ogah menikah…bukti apa lagi yg harus diberikan oleh travis klo dy benar2 menginginkan rainey jd istrix n g akan prnah menyakitix seperti yg dilakukan oleh ayah rainey,hah!! Rainey lebih memilih jd wanita simpanan travis dari pada menikah denganx…dideketin malas2an, ditinggal g mw…!!
the endx sukses bkin aq termenung n takjub.. ;p cm segini ajaaaa…g salaaahh niiiih…g ad adegan uhuk2x… ;p dari awal yg ad cm kissu2 doang aj n itupun jg g seberapa…sampai g yakin jangan2 ad halaman yg hilang n belum tamat cz g ad tanda tamat kek dastan atw GPU…ternyataaaa… ;p
Ternyata pas dilihat bagian dalam bukux ad ket yg bilang klo judulx terinspirasi dari puisi yg berjudul sama Talam hujanmu karya Supardi Djoko Damono
Tp pas liat d google judul puisix Supardi sebenarx Tajam hujanmu…ckckck...Ngawur ni elex… ;p
travis macmurray,texas ranger yg terkenal pulang dalam rangka berlibur d peternakan keluargax d whispering mountains...peternakan yg sangat besar n terisolasi dari dunia luar...ibux wanita indian apache n ayahx pendatang dari irlandia...kombinasi yg tidak biasa tp yg jelas orangtuax saling mencintai...travis lebih banyak mewarisi darah indian ibux dari pada saudarax yang lain...travis mempunyai 2 orang saudara laki laki n seorang saudara perempuan...setelah ayahx menikah dengan ibux n membawax k peternakan,ayahx mendaki whispering mountain...orang2 indian apache percaya klo seorang pria mendaki whispering mountain n menginap di puncakx,dy akan memimpikan masa depanx sendiri...itulah yg dilakukan ayahx...sang ayah memimpikan kematianx sendiri...bahwa ia akan mati saat berumur 30 tahun...berdasarkan mimpi itu sang ayah berjuang membuat peternakanx maju n menyiapkan anak2x untuk mengurus peternakan saat dy tidak ad...
saat travis berumur 10tahun sang ayah pergi berperang utuk kemerdekaan texas...n gugur dalam usahax...sebelum ayahx pergi dy berpesan agar mereka mempertahankan peternakan tidak peduli apa pun yg terjadi…karna seorang perempuan apache tidak akan menuntut hak x ats tanah,mereka harus bsa mempertahankan peternakan sampai kakak travis taegan berusia 18thun yg saat itu baru berumur 11 thun agar bisa menuntut peternakan sebagai milikx…benar saja saat berita tentang kematian ayahx tersebar,banyak orang2 yg datang untuk mencoba merebut tanah mereka…4 bulan setelah ayah mereka meninggal sang ibu meninggal saat melahirkan sage adik permpuanx…
mereka bertiga harus berjuang mengurus peternakan n sage yg masih bayi…(jd ingat ceritax Julie garwood,For the rose.. ;p) akhirx mereka mempekerjakan Martha sebagai pengurus rumah…yg kabar2x mantan narapidana…martha sangat membenci anak laki2 keluarga mcmurray tp dy tetap mengurus keperluan mereka smua n martha sangat memuja sage…
rainey adam berada di texas setelah kabur dari ayahx yg berniat menikahkanx dengan seorang duda pemilik pasar ikan…orang tua rainey mempunyai sekolah eksklusif khusus perempuan d Washington…sejak umur 13 tahun rainey telah mengajar di sekolah ortux…tp tidak sepeser pun ayahx membayarkan gajix…n saat umur 21 thun beberapa hari menjelang pernikahanx rainey kabur n mencuri uang dari brankas ayahx,uang yg selama ini yg menjadi hakx…rainey kabur k new orleans dan akhirx terdampar d texas…hal terbaik yg bisa dy lakukan adalah terus melarikan diri krna takut ayahx akan mengejarx dan menuntutx atas kejahatan yg dy lakukan…
saat travis sampai d rumah adikx sage mendesak n merengek untuk meminta travis menemanix k acara pesta dansa tahunan…di pesta dansa tahunan travis bertemu dengan rainey yg berniat mencuri kuda…dari sebanyak kuda yg ad rainey malah mencuri kuda travis…mw tak mw travis harus mencari rainey untuk mengambil kudax lagi,travis seorang texas ranger dan dy harus menangkap pencuri bukan…?yah walaupun bukan itu niat sebenarx… ;p
travis menduga bahwa rainey mengambil kudax untuk digunakan dalam perjalanan k daerah baru bersama rombongan orang jerman keesokan harix…travis menyusul rombongan tersebut sekalian mengawal mereka karena daerah tersebut masih berkeliaran para bandit…tp rainey tidak ad dalam rombongan tersebut cz dy ketiduran dan terpaksa tinggal lebih lama d kota…rainey sudah tidak sabar ingin pergi karna takut travis akan menemukanx dan memenjarakanx yg ujung2 akan membuat ayah x nan tiran mengetahui keberadaanx…saat di kota rainey berdandan seperti bocah laki2…saat mengetahui travis pergi,teagan kakakx menyusul travis dan menyuruh rainey yg dy kira bocah laki2 untuk k peternakanx mengabari kelx…bukanx langsung pergi setelah melakukan tugasx,rainey malah tinggal d rumah travis…
dalam perjalanan travis dan rombongan diserang penjahat dan travis terluka…sampai d rumah travis yg dalam keadaan kesakitan dy bisa tw orang yg disampingx itu rainey,yg telah mencuri kuda n ciumanx…travis meminta rainey untuk tidak lari,dy membutuhkanx tp rainey tidak bisa,yg terbaik yg bisa dilakukanx hanya lari…travis bersumpah kemanapun rainey pergi ia akan menemukanx…
akibat dari lukax travis jd pincang,dy tidak bisa naik kuda n menjadi texas ranger lgi n dy juga tidak mahir dalam urusan peternakan…tidak tw ap yg harus dilakukanx, saudara2x yg lain mengusulkan travis untuk mendaki whispering mountain n menginap di puncakx…untuk sampai kesana saja travis harus digendong oleh teagan n tobin…sesampaix di puncak mereka meninggalkan travis dengan api unggun,senapan dan bekal makanan…
travis bermimpi dy berada dalam satu ruangan,tanganx memegang alkitab,dy membuka alkitab tersebut mengambil pistol yg terdapat di dalamx dan menembak k satu titik di dinding…ap maksud dari mimpi itu hanya waktu yg bisa menjawab… ;p
sedangkan rainey sendiri sudah berada di Austin tinggal di rumah kost2an wanita n bekerja membuat pai paling enak di kota…dy trs memikirkan travis dan memutuskan untuk menulis surat dan menanyakan keadaan travis…syukur2 dibls klo g tak masalah…travis girang setengah hidp menerima suratx n mereka mulai berkirim2 surat…jd ikut2 frustasi juga nunggu surat mreka sampai,butuh 3 minggu bru suratx sampai…
setelah keadaanx mulai membaik travis menyusul rainey k Austin dtemani adikx sage n anak angkat travis…anak yg dy selamatkan dari para penjahat yg menyerangx dulu…sampai d Austin mulailah usaha travis untuk meyakinkan rainey untuk menikah dngnx…n travis jg harus menghadapi ancaman pembunuhan dari penjahat yg pernah dy tangkap dulu…
secara keseluruhan ceritax bagus tp sayang alurx lambaaat…n aq jg tidak punya stok kesabaran yg cukup untuk para heroine yg ogah menikah…bukti apa lagi yg harus diberikan oleh travis klo dy benar2 menginginkan rainey jd istrix n g akan prnah menyakitix seperti yg dilakukan oleh ayah rainey,hah!! Rainey lebih memilih jd wanita simpanan travis dari pada menikah denganx…dideketin malas2an, ditinggal g mw…!!
the endx sukses bkin aq termenung n takjub.. ;p cm segini ajaaaa…g salaaahh niiiih…g ad adegan uhuk2x… ;p dari awal yg ad cm kissu2 doang aj n itupun jg g seberapa…sampai g yakin jangan2 ad halaman yg hilang n belum tamat cz g ad tanda tamat kek dastan atw GPU…ternyataaaa… ;p
October 17, 2024
This author was listed as clean in one of my groups. I suppose this is technically true since there was no foul language. However, I did not like the almost sex that is described in detail. I did appreciate that the author seemed to realize the couple should marry and not just be lovers. There is quite a bit of action and lots going on in the story. It was easy to keep reading, except the passionate kissing and breast handling, I skipped most of those parts. Honestly a little bit of kissing doesn’t bother me but the author seemed to think this story needed detailed passionate fondling every other chapter. Also the kindle version I read was poorly edited. There were a few contradictions and some annoying redundancy that should have been corrected with good editing. That is one of the reasons I gave the low rating. The close-enough-to-sex-but-not-quite was the main reason. There are still a few questions at the end of the story. For example the father that would supposedly stop at nothing to get his money never actually made an appearance. Like most good romances everything tied up nicely in the end. Overall not a terrible story but not sure I want to give this author another chance.
June 26, 2018
Loved this book so much! Rainey’s character is one of my favorites. And Travis McMurray is one my favorite heroes from Jodi Thomas.
Can’t wait to see what’s next in this series!
This is my fourth book by Jodi Thomas and she’s becoming one of my favorite authors.
Can’t wait to see what’s next in this series!
This is my fourth book by Jodi Thomas and she’s becoming one of my favorite authors.
January 25, 2023
It was a good story. The ebb and flow wasn’t always even. I wonder if the father will ever show up.
September 16, 2012
Started out good, and I enjoyed the story itself for the most part, but Rainey ended up annoying the shit out of me. I know she had good reasons for her reservations about marriage and all that, but she never even opened up to him, not really. And then suddenly, after swearin up and down the whole book how she'd never get married, never be able to love a man, etc, she's suddenly in love and getting married within a few pages. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE Travis's character, and she'd be a fool not to love him. But I don't buy how he went from clueless to knowing EXACTLY what she needed to be able to marry him with barely even a HINT from her. It'd have been more convincing if they'd at least have talked about things, and then he went about going the things to make her feel safe and secure in her ability to exist on her own if she had to. She basically caused him no end of grief and never once even felt bad about it.
Definately not my favorite.
Definately not my favorite.
July 24, 2021
The mediocre audio paired with writing that was more telling that showing just had me bored. The story with light on dialogue (at least the 25% that I finish was light) and perhaps the author was setting up background on Travis' family, but even with the info given, I felt like more was needed to get a feel for the McMurray family.
So, while it was marginally enjoyable, it was utterly forgettable. Time to move on...
So, while it was marginally enjoyable, it was utterly forgettable. Time to move on...
March 12, 2011
I love a western every once in a while, and while I cannot pinpoint exactly what Miss Thomas does so well, she always turns in an incredible story. There is not much new here - a Ranger hunting down outlaws, a young woman on the run from her abusive father, but the characters and the setting make this one a page turner. Reading her books always makes me want to go to Texas.
November 6, 2011
Westerns aren't really a big favourite of mine, but this (like others by this author that I've read) is a generally pleasant read - characters have enough roundness, plot has enough plausibility for me to go along with it.
April 25, 2017
The first book in the Whispering Mountain series by Jodi Thomas. A little slow for me at times but ultimately turned into an enjoyable read.
October 11, 2011
I just love Jodi Thomas. The relationships between her characters are believable and complex and lovely. This one doesn't disappoint in that area, and the hero is just delicious.
May 30, 2017
Not in the mood to read a story like this. Boring.
December 5, 2016
4.5. I've never really read historical books but I love Jodi thomas' writing and I definitely enjoyed the book.
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