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Madison's Children (Harlequin Superromance) (The Belles of Texas)

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Madison Belle,the Belle daughter raised in Philadelphia is now living at the High Five Ranch in Texas. Circumstances have left her with a heart-breaking physical problem that casts a shadow on her attitude. Her life changes when she finds 3 runaways in the barn,and the oldest is pregnant. Thinking she is helping them she gives them money as she believes their sad story. Now she discovers the truth and meets Constable Walker(father to the 2 youngest),and so begins a much different chapter in her life.
When Walker's ex-wife shows up very pregnant,many challenges face not only Walker and his 2 children,but also Maddie who has become a very important part of their lives. What news does his ex bring? What does she really want now from him? Is there any future for Maddie and Walker?
If you haven't read this one by Linda Warren I highly suggest you obtain a copy-it is filled with many emotions that will have you sharing tears right along with Maddie,uncertainty with Walker,and the turmoil the children have faced and continue to. Yes,there is happiness also for this Belle sister too,that's another reason Linda is an auto-buy or read for me,she interweaves so much in her writing to make each book special.

Madison's Children is very heart warming and heart wretching read.

I think that Madison and Walker's tale is something that could happen every day. A woman who loses her ability to have chilren, and a father who struggles with the responsibilities of single parenthood. The one thing I do like about the story is that it shows Madison and Walker make a strong couple, that they do need each other, and that without the other, they aren't as strong. They are stronger together.

I did enjoy reading about their struggles through their relationship, as well as the roadblocks that were cast in their way.

I do recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a good story showing the strenght of family.

In High Cotton, Texas Philadelphian Madison Belle finds two kids hiding in the barn on her family's High Five ranch. She learns from the cowhands that teenage Ginny, tweener Georgie and infant Haley are the children of local constable Walker. Although the kids want to run way to their mom Trisha in Lubbock, Madison calls Walker to retrieve his children.

Already attracted to Walker, Maddie decides to assist the beleaguered single dad with his brood. The older two children have had issues since their mom ran off with Tony. As Walker falls in love with Maddie and she with him and his three offspring; their mom comes home claiming she is carrying his child.

The Belles of Texas (see Caitlyn's Prize) is an enjoyable romance starring two individuals with issues to overcome. Madison is healing physically and unsure she can deal with three children in need of nurturing and mothering. Walker distrusts women since his wife deserted him and the kids. Both know the children's needs come before their desire. Although Trisha is unbelievably over the edge with the kids, fans will relish this tale as she has rights that love might not be able to overcome.

Harriet Klausner

A good read. Dealt with some rather heavy issues that I wasn't expecting (and which I won't spoil). The romance developed well and the characters were great. Tied up a bit too quickly, but I definitely recommend it.

The book is just ok as far as romances go. Plot's been done, the setting's been done, the characters as well. Even though I love to find an original plot in a good book, I am ok with the old tried and true....as long as it's put together well. The heroine was almost too sweet, had the book not ended I would've had a cavity. So again, this one was just o.k. The first book in the series was actually better.

Oh my goodness! This book made me cry it was so sweet. How often is it that children get a second chance to have a whole family. Add the romance of Maddie finally finding someone to love her as well and you have a sweet romance. I thought this series was easy reading. I had to read all three books after reading Caitlyn's prize. I just had to know what happened to Madison & Walker. I was not disappointed.

Another great read from one of my favorite authors. She keeps the mind wondering how and never disappoints! Getting ready to start Skylar next!

Having read all but one of Linda Warren's Kindle books, I can assure you that Ms. Warren is an author worth reading. MADISON'S CHILDREN is another example of her skill at creating stimulating dialogue, laced with humor, emotion, drama, and realism. The story line of MADISON'S CHILDREN kept me turning the pages, even when it was late and I needed to turn out the lights and go to sleep.

Ms. Warren skillfully creates each character as a unique individual. As in real life, you can see a flaw or two in each, but, as is usual in real life, even those normally characterized on the villain side of the scale have redeeming good qualities. If you like real life people on display read a Linda Warren book.

Most of Ms. Warren's works are stand alone novels; however, CAITLYN'S PRIZE, MADISON'S CHILDREN, and SKYLAR'S OUTLAW are actually a trilogy. Although you can read them as stand alone works, I highly recommend reading them in sequence. One story picks up exactly where the previous story ends. The only problem is that you will want to set aside enough time to read three page turners one right after the other.