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Fern (Seven Brides Series)

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Madison Randolph (given up for dead by all but brother George), has been estranged from his family for years. All his life, his cruel father regarded his love of books as a weakness and tormented him unmercifully. Never cut out to be a rancher, Madison leaves home to escape his feelings of inadequacy.

Year later he becomes a successful Boston lawyer. He has everything he has ever wanted but somewhere deep down he has never forgotten the family he left behind. When his brother Hen is falsely accused of murder he sees his chance to go home and prove his worthiness by proving Hen's innocence. Old family resentments the "Flower Woman" as different from him as night and day, seem to stand in his way.

Fern, the pants wearing beauty, hiding behind a dark secret, needs this proper gentleman as much as he need her. Together they bare their souls and heal each others hearts. With Ferns help Madison finds his place in his family. This is the second book in the Seven Brides Series. I recommend reading them all.

Even though I found the heroine a little irritating, it was understandable, considering her past. The hero was intriguing, especially since he was only mentioned in the first book of this series. Some aspects of the story felt a little loose...but for the most part, I really liked it.

This story contains graphic love scenes.

This is book six of the series of Seven Brides and as always I argue with the characters, asks questions that cannot be answered and of course no one can interview the writer, which I'd love to do since question after question enters my mind and sometimes slow down the reading. I love that this author not only has strong but sensitive characters ready to fight for what he believes, but equally strong female characters that will defend with their last breath those they love. It goes against my nature to copy a synopsis, but instead I share what I feel when I read any authors book. I love each and every book in this series but still want to sit in the authors brain for a day to see where all this comes from :-). Read the book/books and I know you'll love them.

I loved the book. Leigh Greenwood is an excelent author and his books are very moving. {I am a hospice volunteer and have lots of downtime while sitting with my patients, so I read.) The only problem with the book is it was so captivating that I didn't want to put it down and read it cover to cover. Excellent!

This story took place in Kansas and brings the missing Madison into the picture. He comes back to defend his brother Hen, who is being tried for murder. He has been in Boston, where he attended school and became a lawyer for his friend Freddie.

Iris is determined not to like anyone with the name Randolph. She wants Hen to hang for the murder of her cousin Troy. Immediately she does her best to get under Madison's skin.

There is a lot of fire and sparks to this story as these two set aside their differences and begin a friendship. Iris is very much a tomboy and Madison is very proper.

The Pro's: It's set in the older western times of the US so I love reading about that time period.

The book has it's funny moments.

It is very good in parts.

The characters are well developed.

You get to see your favorite brothers in action again.

The Con's: After enjoying Rose so immensely there was something that never really did "catch" me with the second one.

Sometimes the plot seemed overly contrived, such as when she eavesdrops on something and runs from a party.

Rose was different in this one. She had changed. Not in a bad way but one sort of missed the old, tell it like it is and showing such strength and wisdom.

There were a few other parts that were hit or miss with me as well. When the four brothers ride together at the end of the novel, I laughed and it was funny because it seemed like an overly done theatrical trailer. I didn't hate it but it was almost too much.

I did enjoy this one, it was just so vastly different than the first that I can't say I loved it with the same passion. I still can't wait to read the rest of the series. This is such a great time period to read about.

Couldn't put it down! Start with reading "Rose", then you can understand and fall in love with the Randolph clan. As a person who grew up on the south side of Chicago, I never would have imagined reading a series such as this. Leigh Greenwood is a phenomenal writer. I find myself lost in his novels. Wait until you get to Lily! It's absolutely hilarious and so full of heat! I can't wait to read Iris!

This was a really great book. Fern is 2nd in the Seven Brides series. Rose was the first book. Both books were wonderful. This book has a murder mystery that plays right along with the romance. Fern & Madison have a cat & dog fighting relationship at first that quickly turns into a very dear romance. Fern has been dressing in men's clothes for years & finds it hard to believe that there is a beautiful woman under those clothes. She has low self-esteem but it's fun watching Madison change her mind. Rose & George from book 1 play a big part in this book. It was neat seeing Madison reunited with his family. Highly recommended.