That Mysterious Texas Brand Man (World's Most Eligible)

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Summary: Couldn't put it down
Review: I brought this book on a recent trip to Dallas, and I found myself picking it up every free moment I had. Maggie Shayne has created a man who is admirable, vulnerable, and sexy in the form of Marcus and a woman who is intelligent, capable, and passionate in Casey, and they are a facinating couple to read about.

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Summary: Page turner
Review: I read a lot of romance novels and this is one to treasure heart and soul. A perfect book and a perfect author

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Summary: Starts off good, dragged down by annoying heroine...
Review: Marcus has been raised to be a crime-fighting vigilante. Casey Jones is a nosey reporter. When Casey's beautiful sister Laura is the victim of a stalker, Casey becomes desperate and appeals to the "Guardian" (Marcus's crime fighting alter-ego) for help. Can Marcus apprehend the bad guy in time?

Okay, first off, I loved the character of Marcus. He was cute, funny, and responsible. But the heroine Casey Jones was just irritating. And lets not forget her limp dishrag sister Laura. These two made "Mysterious Texas Brand Man" a real drag. (Why oh Why did Laura refuse to confide in her sister? This was just silly! And what happened to them going to the police? Dumb, dumb, dumb!)

While I enjoyed the idea of a crime-fighting vigilante as a hero, the author didn't fully explore this idea. Instead this subplot is tossed aside in favor of a stalker/revenge filled hero, and a sappy plain vanilla happy ending.

Overall, merely an average read. I've definitely read worse....But expect more from the author. Oh...And why the original guardian didn't invest in a bullet proof vest, I still don't know!