Colter's Wife has always held a special place in my heart because I believe it is the first of my novels that fully conveys my love of the magnificent American West -- the breathtaking landscapes, the excitement and danger of the frontier, and the passionate, strong-willed people who built lives in an untamed land.
Set in Wyoming Territory, it tells the story of Kinyan Holloway, who has no idea how she's going to survive when her husband is killed in a range accident. Kinyan is torn between the Sioux world where she was raised and her responsibilities to her children and their heritage -- the largest ranch in the Territory.
Into her life rides a scarred stranger who's fast with a gun. Benjamin Colter has tried to put vengeance behind him, but the past seems destined to catch up with him. What he wants now is Kinyan Holloway -- and her ranch -- but he can get them only if he defeats a deadly rival and agrees to become a father to three children who want more from him than he's able to give.
Mona A. (roadqueen1340) from BELLEVILLE, PA wrote on 3/16/2006...
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Wonderful story in the same vein as "Lonesome Dove". This hero is the strong, silent, hurting type that every woman wants. He's deadly with a gun, says what he means, means what he says; the heroine is part Native American and her spirit can't be broken. Her three kids are typical kids: the boys get into all kinds of mischief; the little girl is so sweet even when the hero snarls at her for small infractions because he hurts too much because she reminds him of his dead daughter. The love scenes are wonderfully written and the final ending scenes are "happy ever after". This book will stay with you long after you've read it.
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Judy W. (Bitzer) from PEARLAND, TX wrote on 4/11/2007...
A great story of the old West, set in Wyoming Territory.
Set in Wyoming Territory, it tells the story of Kinyan Holloway, who has no idea how she's going to survive when huer husband is killed in a rance accident. Kinyan is torn between the Sioux world where she was raised and her responsibilities to her children and their heritage---the largest ranch in the territory.
Into her life rides a scarred stranger who's fast with a gun. Benjamin Colter has tried to put vengenace behind him, but the past seems destined to catch p with him. What he wants now is Kinyan Holloway---and her ranch---but he can get them only if he defeats a deadly rival and agrees to become a father to three children who want more from him than he's able to give.
Sharon S. (SharonS312) from CRYSTAL CITY, TX wrote on 2/13/2007...
Dear Reader,
Colter's Wife has always held a special place in my heart because I believe it is the first of my novels that fully conveys my love of the magnificent American West -- the breathtaking landscapes, the excitement and danger of the frontier, and the passionate, strong-willed people who built lives in an untamed land.
Set in Wyoming Territory, it tells the story of Kinyan Holloway, who has no idea how she's going to survive when her husband is killed in a range accident. Kinyan is torn between the Sioux world where she was raised and her responsibilities to her children and their heritage -- the largest ranch in the Territory.
Into her life rides a scarred stranger who's fast with a gun. Benjamin Colter has tried to put vengeance behind him, but the past seems destined to catch up with him. What he wants now is Kinyan Holloway -- and her ranch -- but he can get them only if he defeats a deadly rival and agrees to become a father to three children who want more from him than he's able to give.
Enjoy!
Joan Johnston
Linda F. from GLADBROOK, IA wrote on 2/4/2007...
Set in Wyoming Territory. About a woman who's husband is killed and how she survives.She was rasied in Sioux world and trying to raise her children on a ranch by herself.
A very good book.
Mae N. (Skippyfool) from CHARLOTTE, NC wrote on 1/5/2007...
Dear Reader,
COLTER'S WIFE has always held a special place in my heart because I believe it is the first of my novels that fully conveys my love of the magnificent American West - the breathtaking landscapes, the excitement and danger of the frontier, and the passionate, strong-willed people who built lives in an untamed land.
Set in Wyoming Territory, it tells the story of Kinyan Holloway, who has no idea how she's going to survive when her husband is killed in a range accident. Kinyan is torn between the Sioux world where she was raised and her responsibilities to her chidren and their heritage - the largest ranch in the Territory.
Into her life rides a scarred stranger who's fast with a gun. Benjamin Colter has tried to put vengeance behind him, but the past seems destined to catch up with him. What he wants now is Kinyan Holloway - and her ranch - but can get them only if he defeats a deadly rival and agrees to become a father to three children who want more from him than he's able to give.
Enjoy!
Joan Johnston
CAROL K. (AVONLADY) from COMMERCE CITY, CO wrote on 11/16/2006...
Set in Wyomint Territory, it tells the story of Kinyan Holloway, who has no idea how sh'e going to survie when her husband is killed in a range accident. Kinyan is torn between the Sioux world whre she was raised and her responsiblities to her children and their heritage the largest ranch in the Territory.
Tammi S. (tjloony) from STATESVILLE, NC wrote on 10/23/2006...
Set in Wyoming Territory is the story of Kinyan who has no idea hows the going to survive when her husband is killed in a range accident.
American west at its best
Deborah H. (mooshudeb) from PERU, IN wrote on 10/22/2006...
It tells the story of Kinyan Holloway, who has no idea how she's going to survive when her husband is killed in a range accident. Kinyan is torn between the Sioux world where she was raised and her responsibilities to her children and their heritage-the largest ranch in the Territory. Into her life rides a scarred stranger who's fast with a gun. Benjamin Colter has tried to put vengeance behind him, but the past seems destined to catch up with him. What he wants now is Kinyan Holloway-and her ranch-but he can get them only if he defeats a deadly rival and agrees to become a father to three children who want more from him than he's able to give.
Jean S. (JeanBean) from FRAMINGHAM, MA wrote on 9/13/2006...
Set in Wyoming Territory, it tells the story of Kinyan Holloway, who has not idea how she's going to survive when her husband is killed on a range accident. Kinyan is torn between the sioux world where she was raised and her responsibilities to her children and thier heritage-the largest ranch in the Territory.
Into her life rides a scarred stranger who's fast with a gun. Benjamin Colter has tried to put vengeance behind him, but the past seems distined to catch up with him. What he wants now is Kinyan Holloway-and her ranch-but he get them only if he defeats a deadly rival and agrees to become a father to three children who want more from him than he's able to give.
Janet K. (jlk007) from LEWISVILLE, TX wrote on 9/7/2006...
Set in Wyoming Territory, it tells the story of Kinyan Holloway, who has no idea how she's going to survive when her husband is killed in a range accident. Kinyan is torn between the Sioux world where she was raised and her responsibilities to her children and their heritage---the largest ranch in the Territory.
Into her life rides a scarred stranger who's fast with a gun. Benjamin Colter has tried to put vengeance behind him, but the past seems destined to catch up with him. What he wants now is Kinyan Holloway--and her ranch--but he can get them only if he defeats a deadly rival and agrees to become a father to three children who want more from him than he's able to give.