Customer Reviews

To Kiss a Texan (Texas Brothers Trilogy)

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4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
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Ok, so the plot is a bit over the top. The average woman is not going to relate to our heroine based on what she's been through - but she will relate to the feeling of being used and abused and betrayed and generally misunderstood by the world in general. And that's where our heroine shines. She is smart and strong and is not waiting for a man to rescue her - though she desperately needs it. Our hero is [typically] looking for anything but love. However, he finds Allie and can't seem to help himself. These two bond and even though they're unsure of life and where it will lead, they treasure that bond. They are true to it. The plot is above and beyond, the characters and larger than life, but who cares? It works. Now I'm going to read the rest of the series.

In 1868 near Denton, Texas, Civil War veteran Weston McClain feels his world has collapsed. He still suffers nightmares from the war and his ranch is failing. However, the worst blow is the rejection of his fiancee Angela Montago, whose wealthy and influential family refuses to allow her to wed a poor Yankee.

Though he knew he never loved Angela, Wes remains disappointed, frustrated, and bruised from the beating the Montago clan gave him. He decides to free a wild woman traveling inside a cage as part of a preacher's show. The formerly caged Allie fears humans as the Indians who once captured her totally abused her. Wes manages to escort Allie to his home where his family showers love and compassion on her. She begins to return to humanity. As Wes and Allie fall in love, he still has an economic crisis and his own demons to overcome before the duo can find a lasting happiness together.

TO KISS A TEXAN is an appealing western romance that makes Native Americans and Civil War veterans seem more like real people rather than noble savages. Allie is a great character, struggling to regain her humanity. Wes also is an intriguing player who still deeply suffers from Civil War syndrome. The secondary good guys soften the tension with humor and authenticity, but in contrast the villains never feel genuine. Still Jodie Thomas scribes a refreshing Americana romance that sub-genre fans will find entertaining and unique.

Harriet Klausner

From the first page, Jodi Thomas drew me into her story. I'm a sucker for kindness, and TO KISS A TEXAN definitely has it, yet it is a story that boils over with promise but holds little excitement.

Wes McLain has lost everything: his money, his dreams, and his spoiled, rich fiancee. Her bodyguards have beaten the hope of marriage and the illusion of love right out of Wes McLain. Wes has given up on all female attachments until he spots the little creature inside the wooden cage. A small, dirty creature meant for display and entertainment. If it cost him everything, including his life, Wes would not allow this caged woman to suffer one more degradation.

Allie Catlin is a victim to man's cruelty. Allie watched her parents' slaughter, then suffered under the powers of slavery, and finally endured the brutality of religion gone amuck. Now she covers her face, whimpering, would she be the next victim to this mad man entering her cage? She listened, he whispered, and he raised his hand slowly . . . and so the first meeting of Wes McLain and Allie Catlin happened.

This book has definite strengths. Wes is appealing. His honesty, strength, and kindness make him an admirable match for the reserved, cautious Allie. The story itself is nicely paced and Allie's abuse and background provide plenty to keep the story going, but with this author's talent, I wanted just a little more. Yes, Thomas lets her reader see the stars, but I wanted to reach out and touch them.
Grade: B

MaryGrace Meloche
Reviewer for: Romance Designs

Wes is not a man of love until he finds the one thing he cannot live without, Allie. I loved every pulse-pounding moment of it. I was up until five a.m.turning page after page, mezmorized by the story. THIS IS A MUST READ!!! Best romance novel I have ever gotten my hands on. Also it is very easy to think of something to this effect happening to you! In my opinion, this is Jodi Thomas's best work yet. Her work is so detailed that you can practically be the air surrounding the two lovers. Exellent book.

This books was nearly impossible to put down!You feel so dreadfully sad for the inhumane abuse Allie has had to endure, and you are so happy that Wes is protecting her. Many authors, however, can make a reader feel sorry for a woman -- the exceptional thing about this book is that I felt sorry for Wes, too. This was the first time I ever felt sorry for a male character -- it just made my heart ache to see how hard Wes was trying to give Allie what she wanted, despite how difficult it was for him. As she begins to discover things like kissing and gentle touching, she realizes she really likes them, but she has no idea what these things do to Wes or what they usually lead to. Being the eternal gentleman, Wes never forces anything on her, despite how miserable he is. Her naivete can be a great source of comic relief sometimes, while at other times, it makes your heart bleed.After reading Jodi Thomas' first book in this trilogy, I couldn't wait for this one to be published. And I was certainly not disappointed! It was great to see what happened to Adam and Nichole, while seeing Wes find love for himself.Now I am looking forward to the next book to see what happens to Daniel.

This was a start and read until the last page for me last night.

How anyone who has any compassion at all not rate this book as brillantly written is beyond me.

Jodi deals with the abuse of a girl who watched her family and "tribe" killed who fends for herself after the loss of her brother. The Texas Ranger turns her over to a preacher who uses her for his self gains monetarily as a savage as well as selling her for men's pleasure.

I don't like to tell the story when I write my opinion so just let me say that the McLean brothers are all in this book (another reason I liked it so well.). We all know how caring they are and Jodi brings a child into the storyline which is always enjoyable.

There ia suspense, old west gun fights, borderline life and death all in this wonderful book. For me, there was also a big surprise in the plot.

You will be pleased reading this whether you have ever read a book by Jodi or if this is your first.

It is part of a triolgy but as stated above, it can stand alone.

A poignant tale of how true love can see you through anything. I've became a fan of Ms. Thomas upon reading THE TENDER TEXAN. She never disappoints her readers.

The novel was okay, but not the best. The hero, Wes, was an okay hero. What I loved about him is that he protected the heroine, Allie. I didn't like that he valued women who put on make up to look better than what they look like naturally. He liked for his women to have a curvous body, blond or black hair, above all else to be beautiful, and tall to look him in the eye. Always comparing Allie to his ideal women. The heroine would never measure up to his ideal women; since she had brown hair, barely reached his chin, and was frail looking even look like a women. Its not like he is either ideal men all women want. I felt they were wrongly paired to even be considered a perfect match for each other. He was so immature in the beginning of the story and started to become an mature adult towards the middle of the novel. The last factor to why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 stars is that he been with women of the night. In the novel it stated he been with few women, but they were willing women. I fully understand men in romance novels will always be experinced meaning they will not be virgins. But, it makes no sense to say he has had sex with willing women and then have him pay for sex. That is contradicting yourself. This novel is like one time novel that you just read once and never again. It is better to get from the libeary or friend to loan it you, than buying it. Cause I'm so regreting buying this.

I received the book timely, the condition was as expected and all went well. I would definitely purchase more products.

Jodi Thomas is hands down my favorite author. I am impatiently awaiting the release of her next novel. I have been reading all of her western historical fiction and love the series. I've started to collect all of Jodi Thomas series books.