A Montana Family: Big Sky Country (Harlequin Superromance No. 1008) [Paperback]

Roxanne Rustand (Author)

Book Description

Series: Harlequin Superromance | Publication Date: September 1, 2001

Set against the magnificent background of Montana comes the saga of the Maxwells—one of the state's most influential ranching families.

Dr. Jolie Maxwell—oldest of the Maxwell sisters—doesn't expect a royal welcome from her family when she finally comes home. But her brother's in serious trouble with the law, and her father's health is failing. They need Jolie.

The townsfolk also need Jolie—they haven't had a local doctor in years. However, they're not happy about having another Maxwell in their midst. In fact, one of them will do anything to drive her away.

Coolness from her family, hostility from the townspeople and the very real threat of danger make Jolie appreciate the friendship of her new neighbor, Matt Dawson—and his two young children. Although, when it comes to Matt, friendship is only part of what Jolie wants.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A delectable Superromance--sympathetic main characters, a sizzling romance and a thoroughly entertaining plot...fast-paced, with plenty of mystery and thrills." -- Astrid Kinn, Romance Reviews Today

"Rustand has penned a book with humor, heart and soul. I eagerly await her books, for each is an adventure." -- Pamela James,Old Book Barn Gazette

FOUR STARS: "Interwoven storylines, strong secondary characters and tender passion makes Roxanne Rustand’s A MONTANA FAMILY a top-notch romance." -- Pamela Cohen, Romantic Times magazine

From the Publisher

Set against the magnificent background of Montana comes the saga of the Maxwells--one of the state's most influential ranching families.

Dr. Jolie Maxwell--oldest of the Maxwell sisters--doesn't expect a royal welcome when she finally comes home. But her young brother is in serious trouble with the law, and her father's health is failing. They need her.

The townsfolk also need her--they haven't had a local doctor in years. However, they're not happy about having another Maxwell in their midst. In fact, one of them will do anything to drive her away.

Coolness from her family, hostility from the townspeople, and a very real threat of danger make Jolie appreciate the friendship of her handsome new neighbor and his young children. Though when it comes to Matt Dawson, friendship is only part of what Jolie wants.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (September 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373710089
• ISBN-13: 978-0373710089
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #243,378 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tangled relationships -- Very highly recommended, September 11, 2001

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C. Penn "WordWeaving" (Greenville, SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Montana Family: Big Sky Country (Harlequin Superromance No. 1008) (Paperback)

It took sixteen years for Dr Jolie Maxell to move back to Paradise Corners, Montana. Her family's appeal to move closer and the death of a patient caused her to reevaluate her priorities and stimulated the change of location. As she watched her patient Wendell Hill die with no money but a plethora of mourners, Jolie had realized there would be few to mourn her if she passed. Such a realization caused her to seek her family, despite the many years of troubling relationships. What she found was animosity on the part of her hometown, suspicion and rumors abounding. Her brother's in huge trouble and her father's trying to ignore a serious heart condition. She also found the dream she thought would never be hers.

Building contractor Matt Dawson came to Paradise Corners seeking relief from a questionable Chicago neighborhood for his children. Four years ago his wife passed away from cancer. She'd been his love, his inspiration and his dream come true, and her passing left both him and the children bereft. Having had one beautiful relationship, Matt doesn't expect another to come his way, although the children could really use a mother. But when his daughter becomes ill, Matt finds himself relying on Jolie for more than just medical care.

A multi layered plot lends A MONTANTA FAMILY by Roxanne Rustand complexity and charm. The secondary characters, including a sheep guarding llama and puppy afraid of dust bunnies, bring a bit of humor to a tale filled with deep, intense emotion. The secondary human characters neatly tie the novel to the other parts of the miniseries without bogging down the pace of the plot, allowing the novel to read well as a stand alone, or part of more complex work. Further, the hero and heroine are well-balanced, believable characters living with ordinary challenges and extraordinary circumstances. The hero's daughter's diabetes also lends realism, both propelling the plot and creating an interesting secondary plot line. Very highly recommended.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fast-paced and fun, October 9, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: A Montana Family: Big Sky Country (Harlequin Superromance No. 1008) (Paperback)

I loved the characters, the plot, and the lovely setting. Don't miss this memorable romance.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You can't judge a book by its cover, October 9, 2001

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Lynnette Kent (Fayetteville, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Montana Family: Big Sky Country (Harlequin Superromance No. 1008) (Paperback)

... Ms. Rustand has written a generous, exciting romance with believable characters you can't help caring about. A reader looking for an emotional, satisfying novel with which to while away an autumn evening won't do better than A MONTANA FAMILY, regardless of which state is on the cover.