Green Calder Grass [UNABRIDGED] (Audio Cassette)

by Janet Dailey (Author), Kate Fleming (Narrator)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
Trodding the familiar terrain of the western romance with practiced skill, veteran novelist Dailey returns again to the Calder clan and its Triple C Montana ranch. Ty Calder has recovered from the kidnap/shooting that ended Calder Pride, and he and Jessy are joyfully expecting twins. Jessy, a cowhand's daughter, grew up on the ranch and shares a love for the land with Ty and Ty's father, Chase. The one obstacle to the family's continued prosperity is a 10,000-acre parcel of government land that lies within the ranch boundaries; negotiations for clear title are stalled in political wrangling between cattlemen and environmentalists. Jessy's nemesis is Tara, the glamorous daughter of rich industrialist E.J. Dyson, who was Ty's first wife. When Dyson suffers a fatal heart attack, a distraught Tara begs Cat, Ty's sister, who was once close to her, and Ty himself, to attend the Texas funeral. Reluctantly, Ty goes and falls victim to Tara's machinations to recapture his love machinations that include Tara wangling herself an invitation to visit the ranch. Meanwhile, Jessy's twins are born, ex-convict Buck Haskell (once Chase's best friend) reappears and tensions build between Ty and Jessy he resents cowhand Ballard's attentions to Jessy; she distrusts Tara. Tara's continued presence in their lives is the source of rumors and suspicions culminating in tragedy and great opportunities for a sequel. While some characters are stereotypes, the villain is well disguised and Jessy is a strong role model for readers. After a slow scene-setting start, Dailey turns out a page-turner.
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From Library Journal
Jessy Nile Calder's happiness is complete: she can count marriage to Ty, the man she loves; a large extended family; a successful ranch to help run; and twins on the way. But a shadow falls on her perfect bliss when Tara, Ty's unscrupulous ex-wife, comes back to Montana and the Triple C with marriage on her mind that is, remarriage to Ty. Suspicion, dissension, and jealousy run rampant as Tara's schemes not only do their damage to Jessy and Ty's marriage but threaten the Calder empire as well. Passion, vengeance, and an unexpected danger from the past add to the mix in a story that, while bittersweet and slightly melodramatic, continues the ongoing Calder saga in fine style. Calder fans will be waiting. Dailey (A Capital Holiday) is noted for her many contemporary romances. She lives in Branson, MO.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Sound Library; Unabridged edition (July 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0792729404
• ISBN-13: 978-0792729402
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 4.9 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,307,566 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A Great Disappointment, August 19, 2002

By	Gayle Greene (CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Green Calder Grass (Hardcover)

When I finished this book with its depressing ending, I couldn't help but think that the sole purpose of this novel was to set up the scenario for Dailey's next Calder installment. As a reader, I felt used.

Most people read romance novels because they enjoy seeing relationships develop and they like happy endings (something we frequently don't get in real life). This novel was devoid of both these elements.

Forewarned is forearmed: The tale is interesting enough, because Dailey is an accomplished wordsmith, but the conclusion will not put a sigh on your lips or a smile on your face.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars What a disappointment!!!!!, November 14, 2003

By	M. Nix "Joyfully Reviewed" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Green Calder Grass (Hardcover)

Maggie and Chase's story was one of the first Janet Dailey books I ever read and I loved it so much!!! When Janet Daily killed off Maggie in Stands a Calder Man I swore I would never read her books again. Then Calder Pride came out and instead of buying it I got it at the library and read it and was pleasantly suprised. I was so excited when Green Calder Grass came out that I bought it as soon as it was on the shelf. Well, Ms. Dailey, you suckered me again. I can not believe that Ty died in this book. Talk about no romance! This time I'm sticking to my guns. I will never read/buy another Janet Dailey book again!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, August 6, 2002

By	Anne Louise Newbern (Nashville, Tn.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Green Calder Grass (Hardcover)

I was so excited about buying this latest book since I had read all of the Calder books and enjoyed them very much. However, I was so disappointed that the love story between Jessy and Ty Calder ended the way it did. Ty dying left me feeling that I wished I had never read it. I like to read a book and feel good with the ending. This one left me feeling depressed. Jessy spent all her life in love with Ty and was left alone again at the end. There was just nothing left at the end to say this book, Green Calder Grass was enjoyable reading.