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Rogue Stallion (Montana Mavericks - Book 1)

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The Players: Sterling McCallum, 35, was an ex-military, plain clothes detective working in Whitehorn, Montana under Sheriff Judd Hensley.

He is a loner, he thinks, and for some reason the sheriff seems to think he should be helping -

Jessica Larson, 25, who has just become the Social Services Director. She has spent most of her life in Whitehorn and still dealing with the emotional trauma of being attacked by Sam Jackson's brother.

Now they are dealing with an abandoned baby, Jennifer, 2 weeks old, who was left on the doorstep of the Kincaid Ranch. Many think that this is the illigitmate offspring of Dugin Kincaid. He swears not.

Jeremiah Kincaid is Dugin's father and supports him in turning the child over to social services. Dugin is to be married to Mary Jo Plumber and is afraid this will turn her from him.

The young boy, Keith Colson is in trouble with the law again and McCallum is determined to find out the problem that is driving Keith.

It is finally worked out that Keith will work for Maris Wyler [2] She is now a widow and running her deceased husband's ranch now renamed No Bull Ranch.

Oh yes, we have a murder mystery involving a Floyd Oakley found dead at the Kincaid Ranch during Dugin and Mary Jo's wedding.

And would you believe no PMS - pre-marital sex [will probably turn some off from reading it] The plot deals with the trauma of domestic abuse and how Sterling and Jessica handle it in the course of their work and their own lives. Some secrets are revealed - I really liked Sheriff Hensley - Sterling McCallum is a hunk - Can't wait to read more about the Kincaids, with Maris's story up next in The Widow and the Rodeo Man.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - Looks like it will be a hot set.

STERLING mCcALLUM, EX NAVAL INTELLIGENCE, MILITARY LIFER, IS NOW A SHERIFF IN HIS SMALL HOME TOWN. AN ALCOHOLIC MOTHER AND UNLOVED CHILDHOOD HAVE LEFT HIM A TAD ANTISOCIOL AND VERY ANTI WOMEN. ENTER jESSICA, THE SOCIOL WORKER WHO HAS A HEART OF GOLD...AND WHO ALONG THE WAY WAS RAPED AND ABUSED AND TRUSTS EVERYONE...EXCEPT MEN. SHE AND MCCALLUM WORK TOG ON A A COUPLE OF TOUCHING CASES AND AFTER SOME TWISTS AND TURNS AND MISUNDERSTANDINGS FALL IN LOVE. IT'S A CUTE STORY WITH PITHY DIALOGUE.IT'S A QUICK, CUTE PREDICTABLE READ IF U RUN ACROSS IT......BUT DON'T BOTHER SEARCHING IT OUT.

This is NOT the original book from the Montana Mavericks series. Well.. I guess it is but it has been edited and parts of the on-going storyline for the Montana Mavericks series have been taken out. If you are looking to replace your original Montana Mavericks books or get them on your kindle you will be disappointed since it appears they are being re-edited.

I've now read 14 Diana Palmer books...and I can easily say that most of them follow the same formulatic premise. First off, is there ANY Palmer book where the woman isn't a virgin (or had her virginity taken from her by a bad guy)? These simpering virgins can never stand up for themselves & if they ever attempt to do so, it's with a completely lame comeback or attempt. Second, ALL of the leading men have some sort of social issue...surly, cranky, jerky doofuses - but somehow the virgin always falls for the jerk...no matter how poorly he talks to her or treats her. Can anyone say "Doormat"? ARGH! For once, I'd love to see Palmer try something new...use her writing skills to write a strong female lead and a non-jerk man. She's a good writer....it's just too bad it's often wasted on rehashing the same old thing.

I am glad that Diana Palmer was included in this series. The story was just as I would expect from her.

I strongly recommend the Montana Maverick Series. I hope to get the complete series. All the authors have made me want to take a trip to Montana.

This is a great book that kicks off the Montana Mavericks series from a variety of authors about a little town in Montana that is packed with lots of humor, action, and romance.

Pretty much love all of the books in this series, they are fun to read.