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Summary: A must read for any woman!
Review: This book is wonderful. It makes you laugh and cry. Wolfe is the perfet man for Jesse. Elizabeth Lowell makes the reader believe that they are part of the story. One you've read this book, you must read all of them.
Rating: 
Summary: Good Ole Western Fun
Review: This novel was my favorite from the Only series. The character of Wolfe was pretty compelling, and Jessi's reticence was believable though a bit overdone at times.Another reason why I liked this novel best was because of the fact that Wolfe's character was the most consistent throughout the series. Reno and Whip were really fun, easy-going flirts and jokers in the other books (especially in Only Mine), but as soon as each respective character took the starring role they became all moody and emotionally traumatized. The worst case of Jeckyll-Hyde syndrome I've ever read about. This is not really a criticism, but why do all the men in the Only series have the exact same moves? It's like they all got together and shared sex tips. A tad creepy. Perhaps Lowell should imagine some new sex scenarios. One final observation, aside from Jessi, all the female leads seem too similar. Scenarios are the same - accusations of harlotry later revealed to be false, and so on. If it weren't for the different physical descriptions, I probably couldn't correctly differentiate the characters if given paragraphs about their personalities.
Rating:
Summary: Good Ole Western Fun
Review: This novel was my favorite from the Only series. The character of Wolfe was pretty compelling, and Jessi's reticence was believable though a bit overdone at times. Another reason why I liked this novel best was because of the fact that Wolfe's character was the most consistent throughout the series. Reno and Whip were really fun, easy-going flirts and jokers in the other books (especially in Only Mine), but as soon as each respective character took the starring role they became all moody and emotionally traumatized. The worst case of Jeckyll-Hyde syndrome I've ever read about. This is not really a criticism, but why do all the men in the Only series have the exact same moves? It's like they all got together and shared sex tips. A tad creepy. Perhaps Lowell should imagine some new sex scenarios. One final observation, aside from Jessi, all the female leads seem too similar. Scenarios are the same - accusations of harlotry later revealed to be false, and so on. If it weren't for the different physical descriptions, I probably couldn't correctly differentiate the characters if given paragraphs about their personalities.
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Summary: My favorite of the series!
Review: This one goes on the keeper shelf for sure! What a terrific love story between two people who have cared for each other for years but come from such different worlds that a marriage shouldn't work. I read the reviews that said Wolfe was mean and abusive to Jessi, and I can only think that those readers lack the common sense to see that he is only *acting* that way to protect Jessi from the kind of life he leads. Truly bad men do not have the love and support of dear friends like the Blacks and Morans, but they (and any astute reader) know what a special man Wolfe is. Love makes real men do stupid things sometimes - why should a well-written romance hero be any different? Any reader who's looking for a great adventure and satisfying conclusion should stick it out with Wolfe like Jessi does.
Rating:
Summary: Scorching hot!
Review: While this book was good, I felt that it could have been a lot better. Jessi sort of traps Wolfe in a marriage of convenience to escape the horrors of the marriage and child beds. Wolfe takes her to America and is as hard on her as he can possibly be because he wants her to agree to an annulment. Both characters had large problems. Jessi had terrible misconceptions about marriage and sex that were all from her mother's experience. It is hard for me to believe that she had not seen one good marriage as a different example. Wolfe, despite having known and desired Jessi for a long time, was convinced that she was not the right wife for him and would not make it as a frontier wife. He should have known better, and should not have made the effort to help her. One would think that if he desired her so much that he would want to keep her and would do everything in his power to make sure that she got along out west. It just seems that the reasons each character has for doing what they did do not ring true or even logical. However, other than these frustrating flaws, the book was alright. Jessi was very humerous and determined and kind. Wolfe was so studly and sexy that I wanted him for myself. In the end, everything turned out alright and it was very sweet, but I think it could have been better. I do though, think that it is vital to the series and recommend it if one is moving on to Only You which was just superb.
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Summary: Not as Good as Expected
Review: While this book was good, I felt that it could have been a lot better. Jessi sort of traps Wolfe in a marriage of convenience to escape the horrors of the marriage and child beds. Wolfe takes her to America and is as hard on her as he can possibly be because he wants her to agree to an annulment. Both characters had large problems. Jessi had terrible misconceptions about marriage and sex that were all from her mother's experience. It is hard for me to believe that she had not seen one good marriage as a different example. Wolfe, despite having known and desired Jessi for a long time, was convinced that she was not the right wife for him and would not make it as a frontier wife. He should have known better, and should not have made the effort to help her. One would think that if he desired her so much that he would want to keep her and would do everything in his power to make sure that she got along out west. It just seems that the reasons each character has for doing what they did do not ring true or even logical. However, other than these frustrating flaws, the book was alright. Jessi was very humerous and determined and kind. Wolfe was so studly and sexy that I wanted him for myself. In the end, everything turned out alright and it was very sweet, but I think it could have been better. I do though, think that it is vital to the series and recommend it if one is moving on to Only You which was just superb.
Rating: 
Summary: horrible-abusive-terrible
Review: Wow, I've been a fan of Elizabeth Lowell because she writes such strong female characters and it's the usual "he took her again and again and she bagan to like it." The main male character, Wolfe Lonetree [give me a break, we get it, he likes to be a loner] married a woman and then proceeds to verbally and physically abuse her for 3/4 of the book. It's all okay because after verbally humiliating her in front of people, he says sorry. Please, spare me. Plus, the female character internalizes the abuse "My Lord Wolf has given me so much and I've given him nothing." This book made me cry. It's horrible.
Rating:
Summary: Scorching hot!
Review: Wow, what a book! EL always writes delicious romance with spicy love scenes, and this one has to be one of her best! She makes the reader (and poor Jessica and Wolfe) wait it out, but the reward is worth it. If you like steamy lovemaking (and it is love here, folks :) that is also tender and fun, give this book a try.
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