The Chief Ranger

Yosemite Ranger #1

by Rebecca Winters

The last of his line, Vance Rossiter lives by a powerful code of honor. That's why the Yosemite chief ranger is troubled by a tragedy that happened on his watch—one he should have prevented. The arrival of Rachel Darrow only adds salt to the wound. Until Vance meets her orphaned nephew…

Six-year-old Nicky thinks Vance is some kind of hero. Rachel sees only the man who was in charge when her brother perished on stormy El Capitan. But the rugged Ranger seems dedicated to helping her nephew heal.

And making things right. Spending time with Rachel and her little boy is making Vance realize what he's been missing. Now the widowed ex-marine has a new to help them become a real family….

Genres: Romance, Clean Romance, Contemporary Romance, Fiction

224 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published June 1, 2009

About the author

aka Rebecca Brown Burton, Rebecca Burton

Rebecca Winters, born Rebecca Brown Burton, was the author of over 175 romance novels published with Harlequin, delighting readers worldwide for more than 35 years. Her stories, translated into many languages, have sold nearly thirty million copies. A French teacher turned novelist, she combined her love of language, family, and storytelling into a remarkable literary legacy.

Reviews

[Hanah Shanice · Rating 2 out of 5]

Almost DNF but I brave myself to finish the book because my goal is read all hard copy books that I have at home :(

[Tia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I can't say I was particularly pleased with this book. Yes, the writing was fluent and the characters were decent but the kid in the story kind of ticked me off. I understand he just lost both his parents and his future is uncertain and unstable due to that fact but he acted like a spoiled brat. I don't care who you are but for a six year old to have a temper tantrum like that, it just drove me insane. Through out the whole book that turned me away from the novel. I don't mean to sound heartless or anything like that, I understand that in the real world after such a traumatic event kids are unpredictable but I just couldn't like the book after the kids first freak out. He behaved really rudely to a lot of the other characters as well.. Chase.. who seems like such a hottie.

[C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was totally captivated by the characters in this book.The hero and heroine were wonderful and the heroine's nephew[Nicky]was so lovable.

Also enjoyed the setting in Yosemite National Park,a place I have always wanted to visit.The author took me there.

Skillful and endearing character and romance development.Rebecca Winters is my new favorite romance author.I love how there is sizzling chemistry between her romantic leads,but she closes the bedroom door. She also keeps the swears to only a few occasional mild ones.

Be sure to read the second book which is Vance's best friend and fellow ranger's story~ The Ranger's Secret,another heartwarmer.

[Kipi (the academic stitcher) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm a sucker for a sweet romance, and Rebecca Winters, though very predictable, is one of my favorite authors. I thought the ending of this one was a little abrupt. I like it when the author includes an epilogue to wrap up the story a little better.

[Gary Bilski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very Good Story line. Likeable characters. Worth reading again..

[Puna · Rating 2 out of 5]

The kid was a brat and kinda spoiled the whole book for me. I absolutely HATE whiney kids in books.