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The Men Of Medicine Ridge

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Both stories are about young women who find love in their innocence. And about men who refuse to completely compromise these young women's virginity. Yes, this is a very powerful emotional balance.

As these were billed as The Men of Medicine Ridge, I was waiting to see if they knew each other. Never did find out.

Mack Killian has been raising his siblings and Natalie Brock, an orphan taken in by the Killian family, have a very strong attraction. Mack has lost the sight of one eye from a bull goring and Natalie helped strengthen his will to pull through.

He can't see taking on a wife and saddling her with his responsibilities. But his two brothers and sister actually do love Natalie. Almost as much as he does. Which, of course he won't give into his love.

Yea! Natalie somehow wins in the end --- you will love these stories. Finally, the ladies are not tramps.

Gil Callister is in need of a secretary for his brother, John.
When he asks Kasie why she wants the job. [I love her answer] "Because John is a dish!"
He is also fascinated by her odd character references. "A Catholic priest, a nun, a Texas Ranger and a self-made millionaire with alleged mob ties."

And then he finds out that she and her brother were named for this mercenary - K.C. Kantor [what a story]
Kasie actually turns Gil's life upside-down. His secretary claims not to know how to use a computer. His nanny does not like baby-sitting. And Kasie just does not like doing taxes. And she has a fear of flying. Wait till you find out how the group resolves itself - especially when Gil sees his brother kiss Kasie.

D.P. has given us a couple of real men, although Mack was a bit of a tom-cat. And these two women are worthy of being definitely female [not a pair of alley-cats]

There is enough emotional tension without the bed hopping to make fantastic romance - this is what some of us dream of finding.
Decent guys!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED with no reservations -- definitely a keeper for those of us with high ideals.

I have to start out by saying that I loved this book. Both stories were great! I have re-read them a hundred times. I really loved the story of Mack and Natalie. I loved the fact that he was blind in one eye AND that Natalie was the only person that could get him through the rough times. Finally, we get a woman charcter that is just as strong, if not stronger than the male lead. The line, "Every woman's dream until he opens his mouth" was a great line. I think of that phrase when I think of this story. Although I can't believe she didn't punch him in the face when he was saying those horrible things to her in front of everybody on the street. The second story was great also. I loved the fact that it was a more buisness type story. When he was going through her refrences...I cracked up. There is a lot of sadness in "Circle of Gold". I kinda found it hard to believe that this woman had so much tragedy in her life, but that's what makes it a good book. (Escape from reality for a little while) I think the first story was more believeable than the second but I would recommend this book to anybody.

This book is a combination of 2 previous books. They are "Wedding in White" and "Circle of Gold". They are both really good stories. It's a keeper for me. There is a good review of Circles of Gold under that book so I won't mention what it is about. Wedding in White is about Mack Killian and his 2 brothers and his sister. Their parents are dead and he has been responsible for them for a number of years. He is only in his 20's himself. There is an orphan (named Natalie) that came to live with her aunt, which was right next to the Killian Ranch. Natalie becomes a part of their family. When she is 17 her "boyfriend" is killed in an accident and Mack comes to comfort her. He has hidden his desire for her since then as he felt she was too young to shoulder all the responsibility he had and he felt that a wife was added responsibility for him. But now she is 23 and his desire is becoming more apparent. He is saying and doing things he has never done before. She is liking it because she has always loved him too. There is some tense moments and even betrayal but then Natalie moves away and is involved in an accident. Mack is called because she has no other family. What will happen?????? Guess you'll have to read and find out. I have gone back and re-read it several times already. I just thought they were great stories.

I am half way done with this book and have to leave it at home or I find myself trying to sneak a read at work.
Can't wait to read the next in the series.

I enjoyed this book! It is two different stories in one book! The first is about a rich cattle rancher named Mack, and a pretty young woman named Natalie, who is going to be a schoolteacher! At major life changing times, in their life, Mack and Natalie have always been there for each other! But things start to change when Natalie finally becomes old enough for Mack to date, Natalie is a young woman Mack can hardly resist, and Natalie and Mack fall in love!

I also enjoyed the second story about a man named Gil, who is part owner of a wealthy cattle ranch, with his brother John. John encourages a pretty young secretary, named Kasie, who is looking for a job, to work for him and his brother Gil. Gil interviews Kasie and gives her the job! Gil's two little girls really like gentle Kasie! Kasie has secrets in her past, that makes her keep her distance, and Gil doesn't trust women, because of his past, but he finds it is hard to resist sweet Kasie, who thinks it is a sin to wear her hair down! Gil and Kasie fall in love!

I really love these two wonderful stories, and as always I fall in love with all of Diana Palmers handsome, wonderful rancher cowboys!

I was not disappointed by this book at all. Diana Palmer makes the premise work just about every time. If you like Diana Palmer's books, try this one, too. You'll be sure to like it.

This book was very good. It was in good shape and I enjoyed it very much.

First story is about a young woman who has secretly loved the hero for years. But as for the hero he is determined not to love her but deep down he really does. I cried along with the heroine at one point it was so sad. It is a bit bitersweet because of what the hero's sister assumes has happened between her boyfriend and the heroine. And you can just feel the hero's hear breaking when everything is revealed. Truly a terrific story.

Second story is about a secretary who falls in love with the hero's children and then falls for the hero who does not want to love again, does he change his mind? Of course! I really liked the part were the hero's brother is trying to make him admit his feelings for the heroine by giving her a kiss just when the hero is walking through the door,whew talk about tempers!

I've read most of DP's books; some I've loved & read over & over again; some were so boring that I just had to skip-through.... I'm sorry to say that I had to skip-through the first 2/3 of the first story in this book -- Wedding in White. It was not as sensual or gripping as some of her better works. Only the last 1/3 of the story was gripping, and I would give about 2.5 stars for this story....
What was worse was the second story in this book -- Circle of Gold. It just didn't make any kind of sense! There were just so many contradictions in this story that made me believe that DP must have written this one while she was dozing-off, and I can't believe that anyone who has the least bit of analytical mind would give this story more than a 1 star!