Unabridged audiobook length: 6 hrs and 13 mins (175 - 187 pages). I didn’t mind it, but I kept wondering about it. She used a southern accent for some of the women which I don’t think was accurate for Montana people. Her voice was not as clear as other narrators. I gave it 3 stars, but again I enjoyed the relationship part.ĪUDIOBOOK NARRATOR – Cassandra Livington. But I had a different problem with the sequel “The Soldier’s E-Mail.” I felt there was too much repetition and dragging out about the hero’s guilt.
How nice to skip that formulaic device.īecause the author did the romance part well, I immediately bought the second book - thinking: at least the Zeke debt subject is done and I won’t have to read that again. And I was delighted to find there was no big-misunderstanding-separation. I enjoyed the way the couple met, how they got to know each other, their conversations, how they reacted to the ranch, the things they did, and how they fell in love. It’s already got the downer of financial burden. I don’t mind the nephews finding the ranch stripped down requiring them to spend a lot of money to fix it. In summary, I don’t mind Heloise requiring the nephews to get married, stock the ranch, and other things. The part about Zeke’s personal debts is my problem. I was willing to suspend disbelief about the tax things. Zeke had no will so it gets even murkier as to why the land would go to Heloise, and other tax issues. The ranch should have been sold with proceeds used to pay Zeke’s debts, including probable estate taxes. Mason was being honorable and paid the debts. But if they’re going to go to someone, it should be Zeke’s son or the aunt, not Mason. And then to find he was expected to pay off Zeke’s personal debts on top of that? Plus, where’s the respect and honor for our military heroes? The locals were fools to loan money to Zeke.
But finding the ranch in disrepair was a huge financial set back. Mason barely had enough savings to stock the ranch with cattle and horses. I was so angry! How would you like it if someone came up to you and said your uncle owed me $2,000 and I expect you to pay it? And there is nothing in writing. After Zeke died, the locals went to Mason the nephew to collect. But if they expected to be repaid by Zeke’s relatives, that is unjust and unfair. So why do a dozen locals lend him money which they know he won’t repay? If they were helping a friend fine. He’s been stripping the ranch for money - selling appliances, furniture and even the fencing. But this just hit the wrong button for me.ġ. I value authors trying new things and writing about new things. My background is taxes and accounting which is probably why I had a huge problem. The ranch is in ruins, the house has been stripped, and they’re going to have to work day and night to beat Mason’s deadline to win it back.Ĭan two strangers pull together against all odds? Or is this mission doomed to fail?Ĥ stars for the romantic relationship.
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But when he whisks her off for a trial run in Chance Creek, they’re in for an unpleasant surprise. If Mason can just keep her talking until he makes it home from Afghanistan, he’s sure he can convince Regan he’s her man. She’s sure the ad must be fake, but when Mason answers back, she soon finds herself wanting more than a long distance relationship. Still, becoming a single mother is daunting, so when she spots Mason’s Wife Wanted ad on the Internet one night, she’s ready for a few laughs. She’s quit her job, given up her nice apartment and undergone all the preliminary appointments to prepare for artificial insemination. Right, so she’s taken matters into her own hands. Regan Anderson can’t wait any longer to meet Mr. Who knew one city girl and three wayward brothers could put up such a fight? Not only must he find a wife-and get her pregnant-or forfeit the ranch his family has prized for generations, he must also convince his three brothers to marry, too-before the year is up. Mason Hall, Navy SEAL, knows all about difficult assignments, but his current mission is one for the record books.
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