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Montana Gallaghers #5
Journey to Hawk's Peak
One woman's desperation to escape would become the greatest journey of her life.
Amanda Warren arrived in Briarwood, Montana with one satchel and a dream. After death destroyed her happiness, she fled, unwillingly to believe that was the end, yet her weary spirit thought only of survival.
Then she met the Gallaghers.
They took a chance and gave her a home and a family, but is she strong enough to make a new start?
Ben Stuart has seen more of life than he wants to remember, but with the Gallaghers he had found a place where he could forget times gone by and live the life he always wanted. When Amanda arrived at Hawk's Peak, Ben saw a woman hiding from secrets and running from her past. Will he be able to convince her that the journey is over?
Amanda Warren arrived in Briarwood, Montana with one satchel and a dream. After death destroyed her happiness, she fled, unwillingly to believe that was the end, yet her weary spirit thought only of survival.
Then she met the Gallaghers.
They took a chance and gave her a home and a family, but is she strong enough to make a new start?
Ben Stuart has seen more of life than he wants to remember, but with the Gallaghers he had found a place where he could forget times gone by and live the life he always wanted. When Amanda arrived at Hawk's Peak, Ben saw a woman hiding from secrets and running from her past. Will he be able to convince her that the journey is over?
246 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 19, 2016
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About the author
M.K. McClintock
48 books482 followersAward-winning author MK McClintock writes historical romantic fiction about courageous and honorable men and strong women who appreciate chivalry, like those in her Montana Gallagher, British Agent, and Crooked Creek series. Her stories of adventure, romance, and mystery sweep across the American West to the Victorian British Isles, with places and times between and beyond. With her heart deeply rooted in the past, she enjoys a quiet life in the northern Rocky Mountains.
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December 8, 2016
MK McClintock introduced us to Amanda Warren during Gallagher's Choice, book 3 in the series, but her past and where she came from was clouded in mystery. I hoped that we would find our more about Amanda and her story finally comes to life in Journey to Hawk’s Peak. This story was told is a different format from that of the first 4 because we are not being fully introduced to any new characters here, we are just digging a little deeper into Amanda and also her love interest, Ben Stuart, the head ranch hand at Hawk’s Peak. While we already know much about Amanda, we are learning about what made her who she is now that we didn’t have before. It’s not told in a completely linear fashion – I mean, the past is told mostly in order and the present is told in order, but we get flashbacks to the pertinent events as they are necessary which helps reveal Amanda’s character over time.
One of the things I love about McClintock’s storytelling is that it isn’t easily classified – it’s a little bit romance, a little bit action/adventure, and a little bit western. There are obvious overtones of something brewing between Amanda and Ben and I loved how it was a slow build that wasn’t the focus of the story, but still a significant supporting aspect. Amanda ended up at Hawk’s Peak because she was running from her past, and as usually happens, the past comes back to haunt, and this time it brings a lot of danger with it. The Gallagher crew gear up to help Amanda figure out what truly happened at her hometown that led to her need to flee. There is a kidnapping, a shooting or two, a fire, children being born, and many other kinds of chaos. There is something happening on every page to keep the reader’s attention.
We also got to enjoy the ever increasing crazy Gallagher clan that we have grown to love throughout the series. Everyone is there, however with the size of the cast, some only have passing moments while others play more significant roles. I don’t know if I have a favorite character; I do still find Ethan dreamy, but Ben gave him a run for his money here!
The only reason I gave this 4 stars was that some elements felt a little repetitive, although told in a new way. We have had a kidnapping before and people terrorizing the ranch, which the characters even acknowledge during the story, but it is a different story ultimately which I still very much enjoyed!
A copy of this book was received in exchange for an honest review; the thoughts and opinions are all my own. This review was previously posted at The Maiden's Court blog.
One of the things I love about McClintock’s storytelling is that it isn’t easily classified – it’s a little bit romance, a little bit action/adventure, and a little bit western. There are obvious overtones of something brewing between Amanda and Ben and I loved how it was a slow build that wasn’t the focus of the story, but still a significant supporting aspect. Amanda ended up at Hawk’s Peak because she was running from her past, and as usually happens, the past comes back to haunt, and this time it brings a lot of danger with it. The Gallagher crew gear up to help Amanda figure out what truly happened at her hometown that led to her need to flee. There is a kidnapping, a shooting or two, a fire, children being born, and many other kinds of chaos. There is something happening on every page to keep the reader’s attention.
We also got to enjoy the ever increasing crazy Gallagher clan that we have grown to love throughout the series. Everyone is there, however with the size of the cast, some only have passing moments while others play more significant roles. I don’t know if I have a favorite character; I do still find Ethan dreamy, but Ben gave him a run for his money here!
The only reason I gave this 4 stars was that some elements felt a little repetitive, although told in a new way. We have had a kidnapping before and people terrorizing the ranch, which the characters even acknowledge during the story, but it is a different story ultimately which I still very much enjoyed!
A copy of this book was received in exchange for an honest review; the thoughts and opinions are all my own. This review was previously posted at The Maiden's Court blog.
December 6, 2016
Journey to Hawk's Peak is the fifth installment to the Montana Gallaghers series. I have been hooked on this series since book one and I still can not get enough. The mystery that surrounded Amanda and how she came to Hawk's Peak, kept me reading on to the next page. I could not put the book down.
I highly recommend this book, as well as, the others in the series.
5 plus stars.
I highly recommend this book, as well as, the others in the series.
5 plus stars.
February 13, 2020
Excellent Read
Again, I must say that I truly hate to see the sage end for the Montana Gallagher family and friends. MK McClintock has woven each character into this series with stories that inspire, relate and excite the reader. Action packed reading from page one ending in actions of the heart.
Again, I must say that I truly hate to see the sage end for the Montana Gallagher family and friends. MK McClintock has woven each character into this series with stories that inspire, relate and excite the reader. Action packed reading from page one ending in actions of the heart.
January 13, 2020
Good Story
This story was good but I struggle to read stories that jump back and forth with time. There was a bit of a repeat story line here as Amanda was grabbed and her love Ben rescued her. Then her love Ben was hurt because of the danger she brought to the ranch. Only new twist was that Amanda killed the bad guy. Oh and Amanda was shot and almost died a bit like Eliza’s story.
But I did enjoy the escape to another time and place with the whole Gallagher set of characters
This story was good but I struggle to read stories that jump back and forth with time. There was a bit of a repeat story line here as Amanda was grabbed and her love Ben rescued her. Then her love Ben was hurt because of the danger she brought to the ranch. Only new twist was that Amanda killed the bad guy. Oh and Amanda was shot and almost died a bit like Eliza’s story.
But I did enjoy the escape to another time and place with the whole Gallagher set of characters
March 15, 2017
M.K. McClintock’s Montana Gallagher novels are very good reads. I’m glad Ms. McClintock keeps the series alive with new stories about the inhabitants of Heart of the Mountain ranch. In “Journey to Hawk’s Peak”, she writes about Amanda. Amanda helped her father out in their mercantile in Iron City, until his murder and a fire destroyed her life. She had to run for her life and hitched a ride with a wagon train going west. Alone and scared, she made herself indispensable to the families of the train by cooking and watching their children. She found work in a saloon when she was discovered there by the Gallaghers and offered a job on their ranch.
Even though she was happy and content with her new life, she was in constant fear that her past would be discovered and her happiness shattered. Before escaping Iron City, she had been falsely arrested for setting the fire that stole her livelihood. A sympathetic deputy helped her escape and she’d been on the run until she reached Montana. This story becomes very involved and I enjoyed reading about the mishaps, troubles and the solutions that the Gallagher’s find for Amanda.
I enjoyed this book very much and hope to read more stories from this series. I will also be looking for books in her other series. I think Ms. McClintock has a wealth of plots left for us to enjoy.
I received a Kindle copy of this book from NetGalley.com in return for my honest review. You can find this review on my blog at http://wp.me/p2pjIt-pP, and also other reviews on my blog at http://imhookedonbooks.wordpress.com.
Even though she was happy and content with her new life, she was in constant fear that her past would be discovered and her happiness shattered. Before escaping Iron City, she had been falsely arrested for setting the fire that stole her livelihood. A sympathetic deputy helped her escape and she’d been on the run until she reached Montana. This story becomes very involved and I enjoyed reading about the mishaps, troubles and the solutions that the Gallagher’s find for Amanda.
I enjoyed this book very much and hope to read more stories from this series. I will also be looking for books in her other series. I think Ms. McClintock has a wealth of plots left for us to enjoy.
I received a Kindle copy of this book from NetGalley.com in return for my honest review. You can find this review on my blog at http://wp.me/p2pjIt-pP, and also other reviews on my blog at http://imhookedonbooks.wordpress.com.
June 19, 2017
Ah, the wild west where the law often can not protect you. Lucky for Amanda she has been taken into the Gallagher family which protects its own.
She landed in Briarwood, Montana with little to her name and an unknown past. Brought to Hawk's Peak, the home of the Gallaghers, she is hoping to make a new start. Yet, she is unsettled and worried her past will catch up and bring misery to those she now calls family.
The story is a blend of life in the wild west along with the romance which blooms between Amanda and Ben, one of the men employed by the Gallaghers. Things get bumpy when they discover she is being sought by the man she'd fled.
Overall, a fun romance novel where things are kept 'clean'. I may be seeking out the first 4 novels in this series. If you haven't read previous ones, that isn't a big issue as it can stand alone.
Note ~ I received an advance reader copy from Netgalley in hopes of a review. All opinions are my own.
She landed in Briarwood, Montana with little to her name and an unknown past. Brought to Hawk's Peak, the home of the Gallaghers, she is hoping to make a new start. Yet, she is unsettled and worried her past will catch up and bring misery to those she now calls family.
The story is a blend of life in the wild west along with the romance which blooms between Amanda and Ben, one of the men employed by the Gallaghers. Things get bumpy when they discover she is being sought by the man she'd fled.
Overall, a fun romance novel where things are kept 'clean'. I may be seeking out the first 4 novels in this series. If you haven't read previous ones, that isn't a big issue as it can stand alone.
Note ~ I received an advance reader copy from Netgalley in hopes of a review. All opinions are my own.
June 21, 2017
Journey to Hawk's Peak (Montana Gallaghers, #5)
by M.K. McClintock
Struggling to survive in a world that has rejected her she runs away to a small town. Thinking that unanimity will protect her. But as many learn the hard way running away is not a solution. Small town life, well like anything its a pipe dream. Finding herself through her personal struggles, and through the eyes of those around her she will find her place at Hawk's Peak.
by M.K. McClintock
Struggling to survive in a world that has rejected her she runs away to a small town. Thinking that unanimity will protect her. But as many learn the hard way running away is not a solution. Small town life, well like anything its a pipe dream. Finding herself through her personal struggles, and through the eyes of those around her she will find her place at Hawk's Peak.
May 31, 2017
Amanda and Ben must take a chance for risks of new life and love in this well written western. This author sweeps the reader back to Montana of old days with this 5th Gallagher book with excellent story line, settings and characters. Recommend this author to lovers of historical romance.
Ebook from Netgalley and publishers with thanks. Opinions are entirely my own.
Ebook from Netgalley and publishers with thanks. Opinions are entirely my own.
October 26, 2016
I loved this book!! I couldn't put it down once I started it. I read it in one day--and don't care that nothing else got done. It was that good!!
August 30, 2020
Amanda Journey
This read is full of excitement betrayal murder action obsession and romance the characters were very well created even the unsavory ones Amanda discovers just how strong she is and how life itself can change at anytime, Ben really likes Amanda but knows she is keeping secrets just like him of coz you meet characters from previous books it's a fabulous read that keeps you grip throughout I look forward to more
This read is full of excitement betrayal murder action obsession and romance the characters were very well created even the unsavory ones Amanda discovers just how strong she is and how life itself can change at anytime, Ben really likes Amanda but knows she is keeping secrets just like him of coz you meet characters from previous books it's a fabulous read that keeps you grip throughout I look forward to more
March 4, 2017
I would like to thank Trappers Peak Publishing and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this arc.
This is the first book I have red by M.K. McClintock.
I became interested in this story right way, it started out fast paced and a real page turner, however about a third of the way through it fell flat, becoming very repetitive. The writing is poor with lots of errors.
This is the first book I have red by M.K. McClintock.
I became interested in this story right way, it started out fast paced and a real page turner, however about a third of the way through it fell flat, becoming very repetitive. The writing is poor with lots of errors.
June 20, 2020
Great story
Ben- the Forman on the ranch
Amanda- cook/helper on the ranch
I enjoyed reading this intriguing and dramatic story that is well written with charismatic characters. Their story has a wonderful HEA.
Ben- the Forman on the ranch
Amanda- cook/helper on the ranch
I enjoyed reading this intriguing and dramatic story that is well written with charismatic characters. Their story has a wonderful HEA.
April 17, 2017
I really enjoyed getting to know Amanda's character and her story and wish I had read the other books with this series as it was a interesting story , I do feel the writing lacked a lot of sharpness though .
Thank you to Trappers Peak Publishing and Netgalley for this Ebook in return for my honest review.
Thank you to Trappers Peak Publishing and Netgalley for this Ebook in return for my honest review.
April 25, 2017
Terrific
This is a very good series. The first 4 novels are excellent. Strong characters, interesting plot, and lovely romance. The 5th novel is ok. Recommended for all western romance lovers. How about a Colton's story? He deserves one.
This is a very good series. The first 4 novels are excellent. Strong characters, interesting plot, and lovely romance. The 5th novel is ok. Recommended for all western romance lovers. How about a Colton's story? He deserves one.
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