Of Peaks and Prairies

Of Peaks and Prairies

by Vivi Holt

My Review

I would say this is every woman’s nightmare being forced to marry a man you can’t stand who has nothing going for him. What a start to what looks to be an outstanding series. This is one story that the author weaves you a wonderful plot of being on the run with danger all around you as you travel across the plains with Indians who just might want a piece of your skin along with your husband and stepfather hot on your trail.  This is one author that always gives you an exciting read as you set on the edge wondering what will take place next. This is a story that will keep you up late at night as you get so caught up on all the twists and turns. It was so nice to get an update on the past characters that you have come to love as well as new ones you will love.

My heart went out to Genevieve losing her whole family and having to live with the evil stepfather who did not care for her. Her life was hard and rough which made her strong. She is such a sweet lady who gives so much of herself only to have herself be given away in marriage to a man even more evil then her stepfather. I cheered for her when she ran pushing her the whole way as my heart was in my mouth a time or two when things got a little hairy wondering what the outcome would be.

Thomas is a man’s man with his honorable cowboy ways you are going to fall for him right away. From the first look he was taken in by Genevieve even when he knew he shouldn’t he still wanted her. He is a driven man trying to make his father proud. I wish I would know if he was but I am guessing that will come along as the series goes on. His life hasn’t been the easiest either not being the number one son always trying to do what was needed but just never good enough. His men come first and then his cattle. He overcomes every turn with class as he tries to get his cattle to their new home.

I loved the pull and tug of war between these two. This is a story about learning to trust, giving ones heart as the author puts together a wonderful story that will keep you turning the pages. This was a thrilling exciting read I could not put down. I couldn’t wait to see what would happen next. It is really a wonderful heartwarming read that makes you wish you could be part of it. These characters become family as you watch them try to do the best they can. This is one author who pulls you in making you smile and almost cry. You are so going to love this author and her stories. Come pick up one of her books and be taken back to the west where not everything is as it seems with man who knew how to be men giving back to the land and their women.

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Summary

Genevieve Waters-Ewing is married.
She's married to a man she doesn't love, and didn't agree to marry. The scoundrel dragged her to the altar, and now everything is going to change. In a split second decision, she runs away, and stows aboard a chuck wagon that's leaving on a cattle drive, heading north to Montana Territory. She doesn't know where she's going, or what she'll do, she only knows one thing - she has to escape from Fort Worth, Texas.
Thomas O'Reilly's finally got the chance to prove himself to his Pa. After finding gold in Montana Territory, he travels to Texas to buy a herd of longhorns to take back north with him, where demand for beef is high. Everything is going his way until he discovers a beautiful, young woman asleep in the back of his chuck wagon.
A woman on the trail is bad for business, especially in a group of rough and rowdy cowboys. Will she ruin everything he's worked so hard for? Or will she be the one thing he really needs?
Follow their journey, from Texas to Montana Territory, where challenges lurk around every corner, and love is forged in the heat of battle.

"Wonderful! Vivi Holt pulls at your heart strings and then some!" - Kit Morgan, Bestselling Author

*Please note : This book continues the story of Bill and Sarah Hanover, from The Strong One (Cutter's Creek #2)