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Rawhide ‘N Roses: A Western Romance Anthology
WESTERN ANTHOLOGY: In what other western romance will you find angels, petticoat patrols, time-travel, and roller skating? None. That’s just one of many reasons “Rawhide ‘N Roses” is such a treasure. Stories about chasing love cross-country to Yellowstone; taming wild horses and wounded hearts; falling in love with beautiful Indian healers; experiencing the sparks of first love; and gun-totin' fast-ridin' wedding-dress-wearin’ brides, make for one rootin’ tootin’ rodeo of an anthology!
It’s great to find so many sweet western novellas in one book. With this many authors you’d think there would be repetition or monotony. Not so in “Rawhide ‘N Roses.” Each author has stamped their story with their own unique brand. For the most part, this collection of short stories boasts tales that are rounded out just as beautifully as their full-length counterparts. A couple of them have endings that are more abrupt than others, but each story presents a unique time and place coupled with a heart-felt romance. Of particular note were “A Gentle Touch”, “Stable Hands, Stable Hearts”, and “Gunslinger’s Angel”. But they were all fun and unique. In fact, this anthology has as many flavors as Baskin Robbins but they all come together to make a yummalicious triple-scoop sundae. So what could be better than kickin’ up yer spurred heels on a lazy porch swing and diggin’ in? Giddyup y’all!
Sofia St. Angeles