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Katrion (Katie) James, the oldest daughter of the Broken J ranch has always been the serious, responsible one. Can she finally let go and answer the call of her heart, or will her mother’s dying words forever bind her to a life without a love of her own?
Strong, independent and dedicated to her family Katie believes that life is all about responsibility. Working alongside her father to see that the ranch is successful she has all but forgotten she is a woman.
Wilson Robertson, is down on his luck and tired of dusting the trails. Pushing thirty he longs for a piece of land of his own; a home. But when he meets the Cattleman's daughter his dreams could be lost for ever.
Can two people determined to live up to their responsibilities learn that there is more to caring and loving than simply doing the right thing? Find out in this sweet historical western romance.
Strong, independent and dedicated to her family Katie believes that life is all about responsibility. Working alongside her father to see that the ranch is successful she has all but forgotten she is a woman.
Wilson Robertson, is down on his luck and tired of dusting the trails. Pushing thirty he longs for a piece of land of his own; a home. But when he meets the Cattleman's daughter his dreams could be lost for ever.
Can two people determined to live up to their responsibilities learn that there is more to caring and loving than simply doing the right thing? Find out in this sweet historical western romance.
172 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2019
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Danni Roan
120 books124 followersDanni Roan, born in rural western Pennsylvania, has always loved the country life. Her first work published under her real name, Paula Liddle-Beem, is a collection of folk essays about childhood in the lush, green mountains of PA. Being a teacher of English and English as a Second Language for the past twelve years has only inspired Danni’s love of writing Western Historical Fiction. After receiving her Masters of Education in Teaching English as a Foreign Language she determined to indulge her passion for fiction writing. Teaching both in the USA and abroad has exposed Danni to a wide range of people from all walks of life and she tries to capture that unique character in her work.
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October 12, 2023
This was such a well written story. I fell in love with the characters and cannot wait to read the next book in the series.
July 9, 2020
Katie is the oldest of six daughters on her family's ranch. A new ranch hand is hired and all six daughters are interested in him. Katie and Will, the new hand, are sent to a holding pen to bring additional stock for a coming sale. Katie and Will have adventures on this trek, including a visit by a large grizzly bear in the cave in which they had taken shelter during a rainstorm. A really good book.
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April 17, 2019
Such endearing characters!
This was my second book by Danni and I am definitely a fan. Both times I wanted to finish the entire book as soon as possible. I loved all the characters who make up the extended family at the Broken J Ranch. Each one is unique but work together with rich loyalty and love for each other. The love story between Will and Katie is precious and clean which made it perfect for my kind of story. Book two of this series is certainly on my list of must read so I can witness more of the lives of the characters in which I have become so fond.
This was my second book by Danni and I am definitely a fan. Both times I wanted to finish the entire book as soon as possible. I loved all the characters who make up the extended family at the Broken J Ranch. Each one is unique but work together with rich loyalty and love for each other. The love story between Will and Katie is precious and clean which made it perfect for my kind of story. Book two of this series is certainly on my list of must read so I can witness more of the lives of the characters in which I have become so fond.
April 13, 2022
I loved this sweet, clean book and look forward to reading more of this series!
Katie's Dad promised his wife that he would make sure all of his 4 daughters married good men. He had to get help from his brother since there were very few men near the ranch. It is kind of a reverse mail order bride. Although Katie and Wilson fight it--her Dad and all the others on the ranch keep throwing them together. Katie thinks she is responsible for everyone and the ranch--and Wilson is afraid he will get fired if he starts to court Katie.
But no fears--there is a happily ever after!!
Katie's Dad promised his wife that he would make sure all of his 4 daughters married good men. He had to get help from his brother since there were very few men near the ranch. It is kind of a reverse mail order bride. Although Katie and Wilson fight it--her Dad and all the others on the ranch keep throwing them together. Katie thinks she is responsible for everyone and the ranch--and Wilson is afraid he will get fired if he starts to court Katie.
But no fears--there is a happily ever after!!
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February 19, 2018This book is the start of a great series that shows how family isn't just the people with the same blood line, but the people you surround yourself with. Once I finished this book, I knew I wanted to read all six in the series.
November 19, 2018
She thought it was her job to take care of every one.
He wanted a job and was sent from Kansas to Wyoming for it. But it was good how the story was all planned for match making to happen that her father and uncle put them together.
He wanted a job and was sent from Kansas to Wyoming for it. But it was good how the story was all planned for match making to happen that her father and uncle put them together.
December 25, 2018
Great western
I live on a ranch and believe in the old school rules on how men and women dating are to act. It was good to see someone else believed in that also. And I for a fact know how much help a female is on a ranch.
I live on a ranch and believe in the old school rules on how men and women dating are to act. It was good to see someone else believed in that also. And I for a fact know how much help a female is on a ranch.
April 13, 2021
Lots of grammatical mistakes!
August 12, 2020
Katie the Cattleman’s oldest daughter the caretaker, the responsible
Katie the Cattleman’s oldest daughter, the caretaker, the responsible one, the old maid she thought. Her job was to care for her father and her grand parents and her sisters and all the men working on the ranch. This is what Katie thought.
Will was a trail hearder from Kansas. Her Aunt And Uncle had found him and sent him along as her fathers new foreman. They had talked to him and outfitted him and sent him on his way. The package.ordered by the ranch, the whole ranch.
This ranch was really unusual. Six girls that worked with the men. The men were part of the ranch. They were earning there own land and they were all family. Getting older and ready to step aside for the right man. The one ready to prove himself the one to win his way. This is a heart warming story of hard work and warm hearts. The way to love is not always easy. Even with lots of help. Looking forward to next book
Katie the Cattleman’s oldest daughter, the caretaker, the responsible one, the old maid she thought. Her job was to care for her father and her grand parents and her sisters and all the men working on the ranch. This is what Katie thought.
Will was a trail hearder from Kansas. Her Aunt And Uncle had found him and sent him along as her fathers new foreman. They had talked to him and outfitted him and sent him on his way. The package.ordered by the ranch, the whole ranch.
This ranch was really unusual. Six girls that worked with the men. The men were part of the ranch. They were earning there own land and they were all family. Getting older and ready to step aside for the right man. The one ready to prove himself the one to win his way. This is a heart warming story of hard work and warm hearts. The way to love is not always easy. Even with lots of help. Looking forward to next book
August 31, 2020
Fantastic story. Will is a cowboy who rides herds all over. His trusty horse and him have been all over. He is finished with his last job the boss didn’t pay him for the job and he has pretty much ready to move on to another. He decides to stop and ask at the mercantile to see if they know anyone looking for work. He stays with the couple and is sent to the broken J ranch. Seems they are in need of a Forman.
Katie is the oldest daughter of the owner of the broken j. She thinks she is past marriage, she feels she has a responsibility to take care of everyone living on the ranch. Little does she know her father has bigger plans.
Will learns that Katie is a strong woman and works as hard as the men. She rides and tends to the herds. But her being the bosses daughter he tries to keep himself in check and he really doesn’t want to get fired.
I enjoyed reading this book.. I think it’s heartfelt and written well.
Katie is the oldest daughter of the owner of the broken j. She thinks she is past marriage, she feels she has a responsibility to take care of everyone living on the ranch. Little does she know her father has bigger plans.
Will learns that Katie is a strong woman and works as hard as the men. She rides and tends to the herds. But her being the bosses daughter he tries to keep himself in check and he really doesn’t want to get fired.
I enjoyed reading this book.. I think it’s heartfelt and written well.
December 17, 2019
The Cattleman’s Daughters
It’s a sweet romance story; both, Katie and Will, carry emotional baggage and don’t quite know what to do with their growing attraction to each other. “I’m learning that life is all about your attitude and not your circumstances.”
“We all have responsibilities, sweetheart, but our first responsibility is to love. God didn’t put us on this earth to walk it alone. He put us here to live and to share our lives. His wisdom is higher than ours and if He brings something to you, then that’s what you’re supposed to have. We can’t get through life on our own strength. The only way to have joy is to trust that you have a purpose and that if we believe and accept, life will take us where God wants us to be.” – BEAUTIFUL!
It’s a sweet romance story; both, Katie and Will, carry emotional baggage and don’t quite know what to do with their growing attraction to each other. “I’m learning that life is all about your attitude and not your circumstances.”
“We all have responsibilities, sweetheart, but our first responsibility is to love. God didn’t put us on this earth to walk it alone. He put us here to live and to share our lives. His wisdom is higher than ours and if He brings something to you, then that’s what you’re supposed to have. We can’t get through life on our own strength. The only way to have joy is to trust that you have a purpose and that if we believe and accept, life will take us where God wants us to be.” – BEAUTIFUL!
August 15, 2020
Amazing story! I smiled, I cried and I kept on reading until The End. It’s a great historical western book which is my favorite genre’. I’ve often branched out to other great books but it is always a comfort to return to a western. There’s a family of girls, parents, grandparents, uncles and the like that all work together on a ranch in Wyoming. It’s a loving group and hardworking. Will Robertson is looking for work, has no family and has a big heart. Meeting the cattleman’s daughter was not only the love of his life but his future and family. Loved this book. (With all the trials at this time of Covid, it’s wonderful to have such a nice book to read as a break from the tragedies. Thanks)
January 23, 2022
The Broken J, a ranch built on love, respect and hard work. Katie James the eldest daughter of Joshua James works just as hard as any man on the ranch. At 24 she feels she is beyond marriage. Her job, in her mind, is to keep the ranch running for her father.
Wilson Robertson arrives as Foreman and realizes he is 20 years younger than almost everyone working this ranch. How will he fit in here? How will the ranch hands react to taking orders from a man his age?
What comes about will make you feel good. Just reading how the ranch is run is amazing. Such a wonderful and well written book!
Wilson Robertson arrives as Foreman and realizes he is 20 years younger than almost everyone working this ranch. How will he fit in here? How will the ranch hands react to taking orders from a man his age?
What comes about will make you feel good. Just reading how the ranch is run is amazing. Such a wonderful and well written book!
June 17, 2018
Such a wonderful read!
This was such a feel good read! I feel in love with all the characters and with the Broken J Ranch. I feel as if I truly met new family. This book kept a smile on my face, I didn’t want it to end. The story flowed so nicely allowing me to let it sink in and ponder on it. I was hoping that more sequels involving the other sisters will follow, and guess what, there is! I’ve never read any books by this author but from now on I’m reading every book she writes!
This was such a feel good read! I feel in love with all the characters and with the Broken J Ranch. I feel as if I truly met new family. This book kept a smile on my face, I didn’t want it to end. The story flowed so nicely allowing me to let it sink in and ponder on it. I was hoping that more sequels involving the other sisters will follow, and guess what, there is! I’ve never read any books by this author but from now on I’m reading every book she writes!
August 17, 2020
Loved This Book And This Author
A brilliantly written story by what I would consider a very talented author. In reading Katie's story you felt like you could step back in time and be a part of this story. The story was a beautiful love story of two people who went through some struggles to finally be able see their love fulfilled. I am looking forward to reading more of Danni Roan's books. This was a story that I wasn't ready for it to end, but look forward to the next Cattleman's Daughter.
A brilliantly written story by what I would consider a very talented author. In reading Katie's story you felt like you could step back in time and be a part of this story. The story was a beautiful love story of two people who went through some struggles to finally be able see their love fulfilled. I am looking forward to reading more of Danni Roan's books. This was a story that I wasn't ready for it to end, but look forward to the next Cattleman's Daughter.
July 24, 2021
Katie is the oldest daughter of the Joshua James, a rancher in the wilds of Wyoming, and she feels like she has been tasked with taking care of everybody else and in the process forgetting to take care of herself. Will is in need of a job and a family and a simple job inquiry leads him to Joshua’s ranch and possibly the desires of his heart. But will Katie and Will allow themselves the simple pleasure of allowing somebody to take care of them for once? A lovely story written in a way that grasps your attention and holds it till the very end.
April 7, 2024
Setting: Started in Kansas, but most of the story was in Wyoming.
I read this as part of my challenge to read clean fiction from each of the 50 states. This is a Western in the 1800's. I loved the beautiful mountain setting of the Broken J ranch in Wyoming and I loved all the characters in this story. The owner of the ranch has six daughters and this one features the oldest, Katie. (This is a slow burn, sweet romance between Katie and Will, the new foreman of the ranch.) This series also features a book about the other five daughters and I would like to read those as well.
I read this as part of my challenge to read clean fiction from each of the 50 states. This is a Western in the 1800's. I loved the beautiful mountain setting of the Broken J ranch in Wyoming and I loved all the characters in this story. The owner of the ranch has six daughters and this one features the oldest, Katie. (This is a slow burn, sweet romance between Katie and Will, the new foreman of the ranch.) This series also features a book about the other five daughters and I would like to read those as well.
May 14, 2017
Home at last
About a cowboy who is alone, has no family left. Meets with man who helps him out. Recommending to his brother, he would be great ranch foreman. So the cowboy sets off to Wyoming. Arriving he meets the oldest daughter. Who is the most beautiful girl ever seen. He settles down to ranch routine as foreman. Lively place with the cowboys and the boss family. Clean story.
About a cowboy who is alone, has no family left. Meets with man who helps him out. Recommending to his brother, he would be great ranch foreman. So the cowboy sets off to Wyoming. Arriving he meets the oldest daughter. Who is the most beautiful girl ever seen. He settles down to ranch routine as foreman. Lively place with the cowboys and the boss family. Clean story.
September 27, 2019
This is my first book by Danni and it will surely not be my last. I have already gone on Amazon an purchased the next three. This book had me at the heartstrings right from the start. It is one you will read long into the night. Danni Roan is a solid, beautiful storytelling. The Broken J Ranch and its extended family is a place you will want to visit. I can not wait to start the next book in this series.
October 5, 2020
Special Delivery
I am in love with this series already. Joshua James has made a pack with all his family to make sure his daughters have a good life. When one of his siblings, find a good package, they ship them off to the Broken J Ranch. The first package is Will Robinson and he is gifted to the oldest daughter, Katie. Will they figure out what the package is, read on to find out. Sweet story. I can't wait for the next one.
I am in love with this series already. Joshua James has made a pack with all his family to make sure his daughters have a good life. When one of his siblings, find a good package, they ship them off to the Broken J Ranch. The first package is Will Robinson and he is gifted to the oldest daughter, Katie. Will they figure out what the package is, read on to find out. Sweet story. I can't wait for the next one.
February 1, 2021
A good clean book!
One of life's struggles is often trying to keep a promise, and Katie is trying to live up to a promise that is smothering her life. Wilson has nothing but his horse and a dream of his own ranch. Keeping a promise and fear of missing a chance for a dream ranch becomes a huge obstacle for Katie and Wilson, neither knowing the secret scheme of others. This is a good clean fun read.
One of life's struggles is often trying to keep a promise, and Katie is trying to live up to a promise that is smothering her life. Wilson has nothing but his horse and a dream of his own ranch. Keeping a promise and fear of missing a chance for a dream ranch becomes a huge obstacle for Katie and Wilson, neither knowing the secret scheme of others. This is a good clean fun read.
September 25, 2021
A rancher and his bride had 6 daughters, included in that number was a set of twin girls. But ranchers needed boys, not girls. He wife died so other family members filled in but couldn’t fill the needs of the large ranch. But he needed help with the big ranch. Some wise relatives gave him some good advice. God sends answers but sometimes you can’t see them if you think you can’t the problem. Very funny but this could be the story of many settlers
January 13, 2022
Katie is the oldest of six daughters of a cattle rancher. She is sure her lot in life is to take care of her family. That means no husband. Her father has other ideas. He has his brother’s looking for good men for his daughters. Will is a driver who’s last job the former didn’t pay the drivers so Will needs a job. But he wants a place of his own. He wants permanent. He wants a wife and family. He becomes the new Forman for Katie’s father.
June 19, 2022
I really enjoyed this book! I like the characters and the setting!
Will is sent to work at a ranch owned by Joshua James. He's surprised to find that his five daughters work the ranch. One in particular catches his eye, the oldest Katie. Unbeknownst to them Joshua and the rest of the ranch are scheming to get Will and Katie together. They eventually realize that they do care for each other. They are married and live happily on the ranch.
Will is sent to work at a ranch owned by Joshua James. He's surprised to find that his five daughters work the ranch. One in particular catches his eye, the oldest Katie. Unbeknownst to them Joshua and the rest of the ranch are scheming to get Will and Katie together. They eventually realize that they do care for each other. They are married and live happily on the ranch.
October 7, 2022
The story is super thin and it is plagued with racist stereotypes. The romance is barely there, I enjoy a "clean" romance, but this one was too much so, the protagonists have few conversations and almost no physical contact. I imagine that there are some people who would enjoy a book like this, but I don't even wish to meet these people. I gave it 2 stars instead of 1 because there are no glaring typos or grammatical errors. I will not be reading any more books by the same author.
November 16, 2018
Sweet Story Clumsy Proofreading
Very nice story with good characters. Many mistakes in spelling and punctuation, but the flow was easy to follow. Speaking of following, I expect to follow this series through the remaining five daughters. I like the cryptic letters from the other "J" brothers. Maybe I will be able to crack their code before the series ends.
Very nice story with good characters. Many mistakes in spelling and punctuation, but the flow was easy to follow. Speaking of following, I expect to follow this series through the remaining five daughters. I like the cryptic letters from the other "J" brothers. Maybe I will be able to crack their code before the series ends.
June 13, 2019
I loved this book
This book took me away to a different place and time. It was just what I needed. It has a cowboy needing a job and a ranch family needing a younger man. Without saying too much about the book I will say I laughed and got leaky eyes! Nice book. I highly recommend this book.
This book took me away to a different place and time. It was just what I needed. It has a cowboy needing a job and a ranch family needing a younger man. Without saying too much about the book I will say I laughed and got leaky eyes! Nice book. I highly recommend this book.
July 5, 2019
All he wants is a small bit of land and family
Very nice start to this series.
A young man disenchanted with life as a ranch hand with nothing to his name but his horse seeks a new life.
A young woman set on the task her dying mother gave, has no hope of finding love,
Can the two find family and love in each other?
Very nice start to this series.
A young man disenchanted with life as a ranch hand with nothing to his name but his horse seeks a new life.
A young woman set on the task her dying mother gave, has no hope of finding love,
Can the two find family and love in each other?
August 8, 2020
Sweet romance with a western flavor
Will a fine young man who is ready to settle down, and hopes for a chance to build a good life. Katie is a responsible young woman, whose promise to her dying mother leaves her filling a role she perceives to be her lot in life. Healing her father, guiding her sisters and caring for their ranch.
This is a touching romance with HEA.
Will a fine young man who is ready to settle down, and hopes for a chance to build a good life. Katie is a responsible young woman, whose promise to her dying mother leaves her filling a role she perceives to be her lot in life. Healing her father, guiding her sisters and caring for their ranch.
This is a touching romance with HEA.
August 9, 2020
When love comes calling!
A very touching story. When Will travels to a new job as foreman on a cattle ranch, he is lonely and ready to settle down. He dreams of having a family and a home of his own. What will he find as he reaches his destination? I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend it to others.
A very touching story. When Will travels to a new job as foreman on a cattle ranch, he is lonely and ready to settle down. He dreams of having a family and a home of his own. What will he find as he reaches his destination? I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend it to others.
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