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Teagen McMurray would ride to hell and back to protect his land. He'd certainly never felt that way about a woman. Not, at least, until Jessie Barton showed up with her three little girls, desperate for a place to stay. Suddenly he found himself proposing marriage, telling himself it was only to protect her and her children.
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Posted October 8, 2008
In 1856 Hill Country Texas Teagen McMurray feels lonely as he runs Whispering Mountain Ranch. His brothers are married (see TEXAS PRINCESS and TEXAS RAIN) and his sister is away at school. However while he wants the love of a good woman, he also admits he enjoys the quietness of the spread.----------------- With the death of her rescuer and jailer husband Eli, Widow Jessica Barton flees Chicago with her three preadolescent daughters to escape the ¿incarceration¿ her in-laws plan for their late son¿s daughters. Leaving behind Barton Bookstore to Eli¿s avaricious family, she heads to Whispering Ranch and Eli¿s friend Teagan. The four females make it to the ranch where Teagan takes them in. He persuades his guest to marry for the sake of her kids. She agrees but both hide from the other they want more than a marriage of convenience as each is in love her from the time she read his letters to Eli back in Chicago and him from the moment the fearsome horde invaded his life and heart.------------- Though the theme has been used quite often, this is an enjoyable pre Civil War Texas romance as the lonely rancher and the frightened widow find love. Filled with passion and courage (trademarks of Ms. Thomas Texas tales), TALL DARK AND TEXAN is a warm historical.----------------- Harriet Klausner
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Posted May 22, 2012
another wonderful romance about the mcmurray caln. this time it teagen, the oldest and the most gruff. jessie barton was married to a drunk that owned a bookstore which she ran. he died and his mother threw jessie and her three daughters out into the cold. she had been writiing to teagen since he sent the first order for books to her. he thought he was writing to her husband. when she has no where to live, she goes from chicago to texas to see if teagen will take her in. he does but doesn't realize he will lose his heart to jessie and her three daughters. her former mother-in-law comes to texas to claim the girls, so teagen marries jessie so she can keep them. this is more action packed romance from jodi thomas. don't miss this whole series. it's great!
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.if you are one of those people who dont like to read series of books, then this is one of the books for you. Pick up this book and its like you already read the first two books, you can do this with any of her books in this series, but since I read them all, I would really recommend that you read the series...
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Posted February 3, 2012
Yeah,its another winner from Jodi. A young mother trying to save her daughters from grasping in-laws hoodwinks our Texan into taking her in. Is he mad when he find out. You bet. Does he get over it ? Seriously? This is a romance at its best.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Jodi Thomas is a great story teller. I am reading all her novels. I have read 7 and have not been disappointed.
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Posted October 26, 2009
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If you liked the other Whispering Mountain books you'll like this one. It has all the bits needed for a good historical romance.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.The wait for this visit to Whispering Mountain was worth it. You just knew Teagan's story would be filled with his personality. How great of Jodi Thomas to match Teagan with his softer version of tenacity, grit and determination. As usual, there was great chemistry and passion to blend with the action. I loved this story as much as Texas Rain and Texas Princess. Jodi never lets me down. I am so looking forward to Sage's story...with Roak!
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Posted November 22, 2008
Finally, Teagan gets his chance at love. This is a sweet and touching family love story. Jodi's books get better and better, and I have read them all.<BR/><BR/>I did not want this book to end. Write faster, Jodi.
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Posted November 17, 2008
I loved this book. It has humor, suspense, drama, romance - and very touching moments. I realize I missed the first two about Teagan's brothers! I plan to get both of those soon. <BR/><BR/>I hope there is a book in the making with Sage and Roak as the leads. It appears the stage has definitely been set!
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Overview
Teagen McMurray would ride to hell and back to protect his land. He'd certainly never felt that way about a woman. Not, at least, until Jessie Barton showed up with her three little girls, desperate for a place to stay. Suddenly he found himself proposing marriage, telling himself it was only to protect her and her children.