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Summary: the separation was too long
Review: Although I liked the characters, for the most part, they were infuriating in their stubborness about staying apart. I felt that the author dragged out the separation too long just to draw out the tension. It just didn't feel real to me.I also hated the love scene because it made it seem as though any other way to make love, aside from the "missionary position" isn't normal.
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Summary: the separation was too long
Review: Although I liked the characters, for the most part, they were infuriating in their stubborness about staying apart. I felt that the author dragged out the separation too long just to draw out the tension. It just didn't feel real to me. I also hated the love scene because it made it seem as though any other way to make love, aside from the "missionary position" isn't normal.
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Summary: Is this Dakota or Alaska?
Review: As much as I enjoy Macomber's stories, I and my friends who read Dakota Home found ourselves confusing the characters in the Alaska series (bartenders, in particular) with the ones in Dakota. In spite of that, her characters are warm, caring people whom one would dearly love to know personally. Just be warned if you've read the Alaska series lately, as I had, you may get a bit confused. And if you haven't read the Alaska series, read it!
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Summary: Another great trip to Buffalo Valley
Review: Debbie MacOmber has scored another hit with this sequal to her first book in this series "Dakota Born". Since the marriage of Lindsey and Gage Sinclair there's been a lot of progress in Buffalo Valley. Best friend Maddy has taken over the town grocery, spiced it up a bit and spiced up life a bit too by beginning a rommance with town recluse Jeb McKenna. Other characters introduced in the first book are seen once again. Bob and Merrilly (with her reason for leaving so often), Rachel, Sarah, Joanie and newcomer Margaret Clemmens make for a great read. The small town that was about to dry up and blow away has renewed life. This book brings home the need to preserve small town America. Can't wait for "Always Dakota" the next book in this fine trilogy. If you have ever read MacOmber you will find this is another well written book in her traditional style. If you have not read anyting by her get this book and find yourself reading a great story.
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Summary: Dakota Home
Review: Even the person with the least amount of self-esteme can find fulfillment and love....if one should believe this book. I did enjoy it. It promised to hope to anyone, no matter what their circumstances. This book continues the story set in DAKOTA BORN, so I would recommend reading this as it is meant to be....as the sequel. Jeb McKenna, crippled from a farm accident, finds his stubborn match in Maddy Washburn, newcomer social-worker-turned- store-owner in the dying town of Buffalo Valley, North Dakota. It was nice to see how Macomber had continued to develop characters that had been introduced in DAKOTA BORN. She also left just enough hanging at the end DAKOTA HOME to make a reader wish to run out and get the third book, due out soon.
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Summary: I've got to break the 5 star trend, I'm afraid...
Review: Everytime I read a Debbie Macomber book I wonder why I don't read more of them. I enjoy her easy-going style so much. With over 100 books to her credit, it's difficult to read them all but I am sure going to try! Jeb McKenna is a North Dakota bison rancher who had lost a leg in a farming accident four years earlier and has been somewhat of a recluse ever since. His sister has tried a ploy to get him to meet a newcomer to town, Maddy Washburn (friend of Lindsay Snyder Sinclair, heroine from the first book) who has just moved to the tiny town of Buffalo Valley, North Dakota after having been somewhat responsible for a terrible tragedy in her job as a social worker back in Savannah. Maddy and Jeb are attracted to each other but Jeb feels that he is totally unworthy of a woman such as her. But when a blizzard forces Maddy to take refuge at Jeb's house for several days, all that changes. Debbie tackles the difficult issue of the mechanics of Jeb making love to Maddy wearing his prosthesis in a delicate and realistic manner. I am absolutely falling in love with this hero and in the fictional town of Buffalo Valley which reminds me a lot of the little North Dakota town where my father was raised. She has kept me up past 2 AM now three nights in a row (first with DAKOTA BORN and now with DAKOTA HOME). I highly recommend this series which will conclude with ALWAYS DAKOTA in May.
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Summary: What a hero!
Review: Everytime I read a Debbie Macomber book I wonder why I don't read more of them. I enjoy her easy-going style so much. With over 100 books to her credit, it's difficult to read them all but I am sure going to try! Jeb McKenna is a North Dakota bison rancher who had lost a leg in a farming accident four years earlier and has been somewhat of a recluse ever since. His sister has tried a ploy to get him to meet a newcomer to town, Maddy Washburn (friend of Lindsay Snyder Sinclair, heroine from the first book) who has just moved to the tiny town of Buffalo Valley, North Dakota after having been somewhat responsible for a terrible tragedy in her job as a social worker back in Savannah. Maddy and Jeb are attracted to each other but Jeb feels that he is totally unworthy of a woman such as her. But when a blizzard forces Maddy to take refuge at Jeb's house for several days, all that changes. Debbie tackles the difficult issue of the mechanics of Jeb making love to Maddy wearing his prosthesis in a delicate and realistic manner. I am absolutely falling in love with this hero and in the fictional town of Buffalo Valley which reminds me a lot of the little North Dakota town where my father was raised. She has kept me up past 2 AM now three nights in a row (first with DAKOTA BORN and now with DAKOTA HOME). I highly recommend this series which will conclude with ALWAYS DAKOTA in May.
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Summary: Definite 5 star book
Review: Have you ever read a book that was so good a second away from it was too long? Dakota Home is one of those books. The second book in the Dakota trilogy is nothing less than five stars. Maddy, Lindsay Snyder Sinclair's best friend, has moved to Buffalo Valley to make a new home. She meets Jeb McKenna, the town loner. Maddy wants to befriend Jeb but he tries everything to avoid her until Maddy is caught in a blizzard and calls him for help. While being trapped in the storm together for a few days at Jeb's ranch (without electricity) Jeb and Maddy become lovers. Afterwards Jeb realizes he made a mistake in becoming lovers with Maddy because even though he has feelings for her he doesn't think he is the right man for her. They each try to change their feelings for each other while fighting those feelings. Dakota Home is a great sequel to Dakota Born. Even though it is the second book in the trilogy it stands on it's own so if you haven't read Dakota Born you won't be lost. Ms. Macomber refreshes your memory as to the characters and their background. All of the characters in the first book are in Dakota Home and their stories continue. All of the characters are such ordinary, everyday people that the book is very believable and entertaining at the same time. I was especially drawn to Brandon and Joanie. Their story was very touching and well written. It was very easy to sympathize with them. I would have liked to seen more of them in the book. Dakota Home is a quick read that will hook you from the start and leave you wanting more!
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Summary: I Just LOVE These Books !!!
Review: I have decided after I finish this series to read ALL of her books !! She is such an awesome writer. You feel like the people are real and you can relate to them. I am starting on the third one now !!!
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Summary: Dakota Home
Review: I just finished the book today, and I just loved it! It is the second part of a trilogy by the author, and I got so immersed in the characters that I hated for the book to end. The main story with Maddy and Jeb was fantastic, as were the other stories, mostly Buffalo Bob and Merrily. The writing reminds me of Nora Roberts, and from me, that is the BEST PRAISE I can give to any author. I most highly recommend the books,(Dakota Born if the first book), and I am anxiously waiting for the sequal in May of 2001.
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