Rating:  Summary: Drew: The Cowboy Series Review: I felt that whoever wrote the introduction to this book on this website has obviously never read the book or they'd know that Drew is a girl...short for Drucilla. Furthermore, those of you who have written bad reviews on this book don't seem to know that Leigh Greenwood is not a woman, but a man. His books are even more exceptional for this alone. There aren't many men who are able to dive in a woman's mind and seek out not only her emotions so completely but those of other characters as well. I thought that this was a fantastic book. Mr. Greenwood has created yet another fearless heroine, just as he did in the other Cowboy books as well as in the Seven Brides series (which I'm reading all over again because they were so expertly written). Thank you Mr. Greenwood for a job well done!
Rating:  Summary: Skillfully Told Story that Holds You in Its Grip Review: In a recent interview, Leigh Greenwood said that it just about killed him to write three books (this one included) in quick succession. Despite the stress, when came to writing the next installment of his series, "The Cowboys," he has surpassed his already considerable skill as an author and given us one fantastic story! So apparently, he writes well under pressure.If you are a writer who aspires to become a published author I suggest you read "Drew" very carefully. The admonishment for all writers to "show, don't tell" is demonstrated, if you are unclear on the meaning of the concept. Greenwood doesn't say, "Drew felt angry and betrayed," he shows it by crafting one of the most powerful scenes I have ever read, where markswoman Drew just about shoots the hero's clothes right off his body! Not only are we taken into the heart and soul of both the central characters, but we also are immersed in the culture of the mid to late 1870's and to know more about the itinerant wild west shows which toured the United States during that time. But I don't want to forget that Leigh Greenwood also writes with a sense of humor. There are moments when I just had to chuckle. I've read all of his "Seven Brides" and "The Cowboys" series: Greenwood's characters and stories are memorable, because they are about human beings struggling to come to terms with life and love. I'm not sure I can convey the depths of feeling that reading this book generated for me, other than to admit that perhaps I identified with Drew, who could be described as an early feminist: a woman who struggled to maintain her independence at a time when society wasn't all that supportive of strong women. This book is a "keeper!"
Rating:  Summary: Another winner for Leigh Greenwood Review: Leigh Greenwood has written yet another fine historical romance. This time about a girl 'cowboy'. His stories are always lively and deal with old fashioned morality, which just suits me to a T, though frankly, I am a little intimidated by a woman who can shoot a gun and ride a horse....at the same time. And she hits what she aims at. You'll like Drew. Go back and read all of Leigh Greenwood's books. He's a really good author. I recommend everything he's written.
Rating:  Summary: Another winner for Leigh Greenwood Review: Leigh Greenwood has written yet another fine historical romance. This time about a girl 'cowboy'. His stories are always lively and deal with old fashioned morality, which just suits me to a T, though frankly, I am a little intimidated by a woman who can shoot a gun and ride a horse....at the same time. And she hits what she aims at. You'll like Drew. Go back and read all of Leigh Greenwood's books. He's a really good author. I recommend everything he's written.
Rating:  Summary: Drew Review: Simply the Best in the "Cowboy"series so far! A real insite to the characters lives and will have you anticipate the others to come. Still able to understand wihtout reading the other books in the series but once you see "inside" the character Drew you will not be able to read just one. I have read several books by this author and am amazed at the ability to bring characters to life. A must in the romance department!
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