The Planting Season

by Dorothy Garlock

Iris Ouverson had poured her energies into the family farm, and the appearance of John Lang was unexpected and infuriating. Suddenly, the land was theirs to share -- an idea she couldn't accept. But John was determined to prove his dedication to the farm and his feelings for Iris. The caring affection he showed her ripened into a deep, adoring passion that thrived in the fertile climate of their need for each other. But when disaster struck the farm and destroyed Iris's fragile trust, it forced a confrontation that risked everything -- and taught Iris that only learning to grow together would bring them a harvest of love.

Genres: Romance, Historical Romance

206 pages, Library Binding

First published March 28, 1984

About the author

Dorothy Garlock was a best-selling American author of over 60 historical romance novels, most of them set in the American West. More than 20 million copies of her books are in print, in 18 languages. Her books have been on the New York Times best seller list seven times. She was named one of the 10 most popular writers of women's fiction four years in a row, from 1985-1988. In 1997, she was awarded the Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement Award. Garlock is also a member of the Romance Writers Hall of Fame.

Garlock worked as an editor, agent and publicist for most of her writing career. She was a native of Texas who grew up in Oklahoma then married and moved to Iowa. Garlock donated many of her manuscripts and other unpublished writings to the University of Iowa libraries.


Pen names include:
Johanna Phillips
Dorothy Phillips
Dorothy Glenn

Reviews

[Ethan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute, Iowa set romance that was pretty hawt, but the conflict felt forced and I just wanted to enjoy them as happy and not storming with rage. I also liked how
She raised her little sister, Brenda, and that really made me appreciate the heroines dedication to her.

The male lead is a hot tall ginger with a big endowment and there’s a first sex scene reveal that’s unexpected and also alluring.

The fame setting was okay, I could have used with more lengthy descriptions of bucolia and farmife and less about horses. What is it with romance novels and horses????

[Rebeca Martinez · Rating 2 out of 5]

Like every Dorothy Garlock book I have previously read, I was immediately captivated by this book. Unfortunately, that is the only thing that I liked about this novel. Garlock was able to reel me in but was unable to hold my attention. I found Iris very irritating and Brenda very bratty. I was very disappointed with this book.

[Maura · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sweet story about a woman who lives on her family farm while raising her 14 year old sister. They are an indepenent pair until it is learned she must share land with a man who has a claim to it due to an inheritance. The man is 38, retired Navy and eager to learn how to farm. I appreciated the compromises and the changes the couple made.

[Sherry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love stories from the 1930 and 1940

[Angela Owens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent!!! Had "hope," romance and laughter!!! LOVED IT!!!

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another good read by Garlock. I enjoyed it as a nice easy escape. I liked the characters and the basic plot. Would have been even better on the beach with a drink!