Customer Reviews

Dear Penelope

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There wasn't anything wrong with this book. I liked the premise, I loved the name (Sebastian--ooh! la! la!), the writing was good. But, overall, the book for me was just fluff. It was a pleasant diversion for a few hours, but nothing that I will remember or make this one a keeper. I thought the idea that Seb was her protector was good, but I felt Lucy lacked something. I just couldn't get into her. And when her family showed up, it reminded me of the Darling family when they descended on Andy Griffith in Mayberry. Anyway, this book is an okay read. But, I doubt if it is one that will make its way onto very many keeper shelves.

I have loved all of the Sharon Ihle books that I have read on Kindle. When I ran across one in paperback that wasn't on Kindle I broke down and bought it. What a hoot!! The dialog was fun, the letters to Dear Penelope had me laughing and the non-traditional hero became one of my favorites. Light, funny, easy to read and kept my attention. Can't beat that with a stick.

The characters seemed to come to life - Really enjoyed the story, so much so, that I couldn't put it down!

"A fantastic western romance

In 1896, Lucy Preston arrives from Kansas City to Emancipation, Wyoming only to be rescued by Sebastian Cole from a goring by a rampaging bull. When her fiancé fails to meet her at the train station, Lucy strolls to Charlie's Bakery owned by her future husband. However, to her shock, Charlie's worker turns out to be his fiancé Cherry................. Lucy leaves the bakery in shock and heads to the only other location she knows about besides the station, Sebastian's Pearly Gates Saloon. She quickly persuades Seb to hire her at his saloon and begins an advice column Ask Penelope for the local newspaper. When her family demands her return to Kansas City, she asks Seb to marry her in a marriage of convenience. Though he does not trust women, both want more as their attraction to one another is very strong and turns to love, but she has one secret from her beloved that once revealed could end their relationship she is DEAR PENELOPE............... Highly regarded Sharon Ihle provides a fantastic western romance starring two wonderful individuals who readers will adore. Especially enlightening is the heroine who wants to be loved, love back, and yet maintain her independence. In her two personas the feisty Lucy makes the tale, but the letters to and responses by Penelope are what truly refresh the plot. Fans and reviewers will be writing to praise Ms. Ihle for a fine unique tale." Harriet Klausner