The Courtship of Cade Kolby [Large Print] [Paperback]

Lori Copeland (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1999

KOLBY'S COME BACK...
Cade Kolby is trouble and Zoe Bradshaw knows it. But she still feels the fire they once shared--before Cade left her and their one-horse Kansas town to become the most feared bounty hunter in the territory. Now Zoe needs him to deal with his late sister's orphaned children. So she sends him a message. . .and Cade Kolby comes home.

. . .TO A READY-MADE FAMILY
Cade would like to settle down, but every quick-draw with a grudge in the vicinity is gunning for him. The last thing the charming, road weary gunslinger needs hanging around his neck is a troublesome quartet of kids, their pet tarantula. . .and Zoe Bradshaw, the proud, pretty miss he used to be sweet on, who now feels qualified to raise his sister's young'uns.

But the local townsfolk know what's best for their returning hero and the lady he once left behind--even if Cade and Zoe don't. And any subterfuge their meddling neighbors can devise is fair game-as long as it reunites two reluctant lovers. . .and four adorable imps who desperately need a daddy.

KOLBY'S COME BACK...
Cade Kolby is trouble and Zoe Bradshaw knows it. But she still feels the fire they once shared--before Cade left her and their one-horse Kansas town to become the most feared bounty hunter in the territory. Now Zoe needs him to deal with his late sister's orphaned children. So she sends him a message. . .and Cade Kolby comes home.

. . .TO A READY-MADE FAMILY
Cade would like to settle down, but every quick-draw with a grudge in the vicinity is gunning for him. The last thing the charming, road weary gunslinger needs hanging around his neck is a troublesome quartet of kids, their pet tarantula. . .and Zoe Bradshaw, the proud, pretty miss he used to be sweet on, who now feels qualified to raise his sister's young'uns.

But the local townsfolk know what's best for their returning hero and the lady he once left behind--even if Cade and Zoe don't. And any subterfuge their meddling neighbors can devise is fair game-as long as it reunites tworeluctant lovers. . .and four adorable imps who desperately need a daddy.

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

When bounty hunter Cade Kolby returns to his small Kansas hometown to make arrangements for his late sister's four young children, he finds them in the care of the fiery Zoe Bradshaw, the woman he'd loved and left to "follow the gun." Of course, he hadn't intended to be gone for 17 years. The problems and inevitable conflicts resulting from the situation are predictable, but the appealing children (although Missy's lisp does become distracting), the nonstop pace, the lively humor, and a few unexpected, and rather serious, events will keep Copeland's (Angel Face and Amazing Grace, Fawcett, 1997) fans nicely entertained. She lives in Springfield, Mo.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Lori Copeland lives in Springfield, Missouri, with her husband. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 394 pages
• Publisher: Wheeler Publishing (February 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1568956274
• ISBN-13: 978-1568956275
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,458,485 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

My husband and I live in the beautiful Ozarks. Our three sons, Randy, Rick and Russ live nearby so we get to enjoy our five grandchildren on a weekly basis. James, Joe, Josh, Gage and Audrey. Naturally I dote on the grandchildren! We also enjoy our many friends from our church and RV club.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars OFFBEAT - DIFFERENT - BUT THE SAME, January 31, 2003

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M. Hartmann "abayyan" (Milan, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Courtship of Cade Kolby (Avon Romantic Treasure) (Mass Market Paperback)

Must offer a comment or two about the characters --- first when Cade left he was about sixteen years old -- no guy knows his own mind at that age.

Zoe [icky name]Bradshaw was definitely at fault and supported by Cade's sister, Addy. But she did marry and made the best of the life she decided to live. And I can understand why she figured that Cade should give Addy and John's children to her.

Ah, therein begins a very well written story with a lot of great supporting characters. They make reading the story well worth it. I do not go for the heroine being older than her man but who am I to restrict the author.

Zoe had a lot of resentment and feelings of betrayal to work through but it did not stop her from being an excellent mother to the children -- ten year old Brodie -- six year old Will -- eight year old Holly and five year old Missy. Her fault, her secret should have been shared with Cade.

It appears that the one to be feared was elderly Aunt Latitia, John's aunt. She was adament about family raising the children.

Chalmer Winslow, a man of 65 years, was called "Pop" by everyone [I think] and was sheriff of Winterborn, Kansas - 1885.
A gently scheming man who knew how to make people think that they had an idea first. He had an ingenious plan to get Cade and Zoe married.

Cade planned on riding out of Winterborn as soon as he found a family to take the children. Some how he kept getting delayed - but still figured he had time to leave before the killer, Hart McGill could track him down. A bounty hunters' life was very unstable.

You just fall in love with the children and Cade's capitulation to them and can understand his reawakened love for Zoe. I got the impression that he was shattered when Addy told him that Zoe had married. Loved the decision of the children to call Cade, "Uncle Pa".

I fell in love with the townspeople as they proved that they would be willing to protect their own. I chuckled when the older ladies started to carry guns and when Cade finally realized that the people were watching his back in anticipation of McGill's showing up. These people filled out the story with such gentle humor even Sawyer Gayford who wanted "credibility" after Laticia practically ran him down.

Cade was the town's famous native son and he lived up to both of his reputations as helper, caregiver and bounty hunter.

Ah, I don't want to give away all the little twists and turns that make this such an intigueing story but you will definitely love the way it ends.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED and should be shared.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, July 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Courtship of Cade Kolby (Avon Romantic Treasure) (Mass Market Paperback)

My friends enjoyed this more than I did. I am sure that they would give it 5 stars. I liked it but would not read it again. I guess I have a hard time with the guy being gone for 17 years and still claiming that he has always loved her. Pooh! I don't believe it. He COULD have come back. He COULD have written. He just did not love her enough. I did like Cade, but I just couldn't believe him.