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Americana #34
Lord Of The High Lonesome
Every novel in this collection is your passport to a romantic tour of the United States through time-honored favorites by America's First Lady of romance fiction. Each of the fifty novels is set in a different state, researched by Janet and her husband, Bill. For the Daileys it was an odyssey of discovery. For you, it's the journey of a lifetime. Your tour of desire begins with this story set in North Dakota.
192 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1980
About the author
Janet Dailey
400 books1,862 followersJanet Anne Haradon Dailey was an American author of numerous romance novels as Janet Dailey (her married name). Her novels have been translated into nineteen languages and have sold over 300 million copies worldwide.
Born in 1944 in Storm Lake, Iowa, she attended secretarial school in Omaha, Nebraska before meeting her husband, Bill. Bill and Janet worked together in construction and land development until they "retired" to travel throughout the United States, inspiring Janet to write the Americana series of romances, where she set a novel in every state of the Union. In 1974, Janet Dailey was the first American author to write for Harlequin. Her first novel was NO QUARTER ASKED.
She had since gone on to write approximately 90 novels, 21 of which have appeared on the New York Times Bestseller List. She won many awards and accolades for her work, appearing widely on Radio and Television. Today, there are over three hundred million Janet Dailey books in print in 19 different languages, making her one of the most popular novelists in the world.
Janet Dailey passed away peacefully in her home in Branson on Saturday, December 14, 2013. She was 69.
Born in 1944 in Storm Lake, Iowa, she attended secretarial school in Omaha, Nebraska before meeting her husband, Bill. Bill and Janet worked together in construction and land development until they "retired" to travel throughout the United States, inspiring Janet to write the Americana series of romances, where she set a novel in every state of the Union. In 1974, Janet Dailey was the first American author to write for Harlequin. Her first novel was NO QUARTER ASKED.
She had since gone on to write approximately 90 novels, 21 of which have appeared on the New York Times Bestseller List. She won many awards and accolades for her work, appearing widely on Radio and Television. Today, there are over three hundred million Janet Dailey books in print in 19 different languages, making her one of the most popular novelists in the world.
Janet Dailey passed away peacefully in her home in Branson on Saturday, December 14, 2013. She was 69.
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April 18, 2020
" Lord of the High Lonesome" is the story of Kit and Reese.
A sweet story set in North Dakota, this one has a tough filly who is tamed by a caring hand. Our h and her grandfather have managed the Flying Eagle Ranch ever since she was born, with its owner being an absentee who sent them paychecks. When the current baron finally decides to grace them with their presence, our h is presumptuous and infuriated. Treated him as brashly as she treats her ranch hands, she is equally incensed and fascinated by this brooding man. Though her history has taught her to be wary of the master, the H has other plans..
A tempestuous h meeting a strong H, and sparks flying. I don't think she was a shrew, just a scared woman hiding behind the tough facade. The H was initially annoyed, but slowly attraction emerged. I enjoyed their confrontation and kisses. I necessarily don't think the character should have been feminized, but this was written in the 80s, so I forgive it for its archaic way of exploring transformation. Never the less, a good read!
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4/5
A sweet story set in North Dakota, this one has a tough filly who is tamed by a caring hand. Our h and her grandfather have managed the Flying Eagle Ranch ever since she was born, with its owner being an absentee who sent them paychecks. When the current baron finally decides to grace them with their presence, our h is presumptuous and infuriated. Treated him as brashly as she treats her ranch hands, she is equally incensed and fascinated by this brooding man. Though her history has taught her to be wary of the master, the H has other plans..
A tempestuous h meeting a strong H, and sparks flying. I don't think she was a shrew, just a scared woman hiding behind the tough facade. The H was initially annoyed, but slowly attraction emerged. I enjoyed their confrontation and kisses. I necessarily don't think the character should have been feminized, but this was written in the 80s, so I forgive it for its archaic way of exploring transformation. Never the less, a good read!
Safe
4/5
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April 16, 2021
"Why doesn't he leave us alone? "
Kit and her grandfather managed the Flying Eagle Ranch. For years they'd been doing it without interference from its long line of mostly absentee owners.
Now the newest heir, Baron Reese Talbot, had come to look over his inheritance. He had some different ideas--and they went beyond the running of the ranch!
He wanted to teach Kit how to be a woman. But she wouldn't let him ruin her the way the old baron had ruined her mother. Kit was ready to fight!
Kit and her grandfather managed the Flying Eagle Ranch. For years they'd been doing it without interference from its long line of mostly absentee owners.
Now the newest heir, Baron Reese Talbot, had come to look over his inheritance. He had some different ideas--and they went beyond the running of the ranch!
He wanted to teach Kit how to be a woman. But she wouldn't let him ruin her the way the old baron had ruined her mother. Kit was ready to fight!
January 22, 2020
The older cover betrays this story. It definitely was written in the 80s, and it reads that way. Brittle youthful (21 year old) female who stumbled upon (35 year old) dominating male who brings out the woman in her. Lots of old school devices used her, physical statue is a huge one--he constantly 'brands his arms around her torso as if made of steel bands' and she even tries to fight him off in one scene by kicking and hitting while he 'contains her ruthlessly.' Yeah. It's a gag.
It's definitely a tale that tries to be feminine, but then also is an identity changer. She goes from strong, but extremely rude girl, and quickly transitions to desperate and hurting, then is finally a capable and friendly woman. But the transitions are stilted and wan--not particularly fun or believable while reading.
Would not recommend to today's audience.
It's definitely a tale that tries to be feminine, but then also is an identity changer. She goes from strong, but extremely rude girl, and quickly transitions to desperate and hurting, then is finally a capable and friendly woman. But the transitions are stilted and wan--not particularly fun or believable while reading.
Would not recommend to today's audience.
November 28, 2023
Old school, virgin chasing man with a title. This was a pass along that I happened to pack for a beach trip, because it was disguised as a holiday special... keep moving along. Any book where a lady tells a man to stop and respect her and he doesn't deserves less a 1 star review.
June 20, 2023
I liked this book. I was actually pulled into the setting a bit and could almost imagine a taste of the west (I am trying to be real grownup and not just...go west, irl). Of course the characters are a little clichéd, but there was a twist that I didn't see and although the hero pissed me off a bit (suggesting she should be more feminine and wear makeup-that would never fly nowadays), I really did enjoy it.
December 21, 2024
Janet Dailey is actually a talented writer I always thought, but I don't buy the love interest here. The heroine is downright bitchy and abusive the entire book. Her chip on her shoulder makes a little sense but isn't an excuse for all that, and she has to change what he likes too much with her appearance at the end for me. I don't see why either of them would have any attraction to each other.
February 22, 2020
This story was one of two in a Happy Holidays book, but to say this is a Christmas story is very misleading. The book is well-written, engaging, and emotional, and well worth reading…just not for Christmas.
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July 1, 2025Awful. Please never read this book. Had to finish it out of morbid curiosity. Sorry, Janet.
February 22, 2020
Inside the book:
Kit was more shaken than she would admit.
Especially to this man who'd just kissed her.
"Admit it, Kit," Reese said. "That hard shellbof yours cracked. Maybe I should have peeled it away layer by layer."
"Better men than you have tried." She turned to face him, regaining enough composure to battle him.
"Bold words, " Reese said, a knowing glitter in his Eyes. " And lies. I tasted the inexperience on your lips. I doubt if your experience goes beyond a few kisses behind the barn I'd swear you never made it to the hayloft."
"Is that something I should be ashamed about?" Kit challenged.
"No, on the contrary. "Lazily Reese reached out, his fingers closing around the shirt button nestled in the bed of her breasts. "Every man like a to be the first. "
Kit was more shaken than she would admit.
Especially to this man who'd just kissed her.
"Admit it, Kit," Reese said. "That hard shellbof yours cracked. Maybe I should have peeled it away layer by layer."
"Better men than you have tried." She turned to face him, regaining enough composure to battle him.
"Bold words, " Reese said, a knowing glitter in his Eyes. " And lies. I tasted the inexperience on your lips. I doubt if your experience goes beyond a few kisses behind the barn I'd swear you never made it to the hayloft."
"Is that something I should be ashamed about?" Kit challenged.
"No, on the contrary. "Lazily Reese reached out, his fingers closing around the shirt button nestled in the bed of her breasts. "Every man like a to be the first. "
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December 20, 2024
Janet Dailey per me è una conferma quando si tratta di Harmony old style. Anche se non sempre mi sono piaciute le sue storie, riesce a tratteggiare i suoi personaggi in modo che o li ami o li odi da subito, le descrizioni dei paesaggi sembrano cartoline e le emozioni arrivano senza la necessità di scendere in particolari.
La trama è molto semplice e scorrevole, ma purtroppo rimane tutto in superficie: il segreto di famiglia poteva essere un elemento di scompiglio se fosse stato approfondito, invece si è risolto in brevissimo tempo, la protagonista isterica non mi è dispiaciuta mentre sono rimasta un po' delusa dal protagonista, bello ma poco incisivo.
Nell'insieme, comunque, è stata una buona lettura.
3 stelle e 1/2
La trama è molto semplice e scorrevole, ma purtroppo rimane tutto in superficie: il segreto di famiglia poteva essere un elemento di scompiglio se fosse stato approfondito, invece si è risolto in brevissimo tempo, la protagonista isterica non mi è dispiaciuta mentre sono rimasta un po' delusa dal protagonista, bello ma poco incisivo.
Nell'insieme, comunque, è stata una buona lettura.
3 stelle e 1/2
December 15, 2016
Another quick read by a favorite author but pretty rote. Alpha male and high maintenance woman who runs the ranch for her grandfather but is owned by an Earl. When they meet sparks fly especially since he can see right through her. There love/hate relationship has a happily ever after that almost seemed forced and there is closure but not what I expected.
There are animals, the ranch, Kit's grandfather and the ranch hands, beautiful descriptions of the land, tears, anger, frustration, yelling, sorrow, loss, laughter and a softening of Kit.
Although an old series I do hope to read more of the books in the Americana series.
There are animals, the ranch, Kit's grandfather and the ranch hands, beautiful descriptions of the land, tears, anger, frustration, yelling, sorrow, loss, laughter and a softening of Kit.
Although an old series I do hope to read more of the books in the Americana series.
November 17, 2014
This little love story takes place in North Dakota. Kit and her grandfather are managers of the Flying Eagle Ranch. An English Baron is the owner and when he dies the property in inherited by Reese Talbot. He shows up unannounced and throws Kit into a turmoil. Kit has a self imposed shell around her and Reese tries to break into it. Good little romance story!
March 22, 2011
Good, quick read. Tomboy ranch manager meets the new owner of the ranch. She has "those feelings" ... but does he?
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July 31, 2011Really Liked it!
March 14, 2014
Tsk. Tsk. Despicable "hero". ಠ▃ಠ
November 14, 2014
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March 6, 2016
Amazing
Another great story written so well. Keeps you waiting to be sure that live prevails again. Looking forward to the next book.
Another great story written so well. Keeps you waiting to be sure that live prevails again. Looking forward to the next book.
June 17, 2016
Kit doesn't want to repeat her mother's mistake.
A part of the Happy Holidays book.
A part of the Happy Holidays book.
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