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The Texan's Touch (Texas Brothers Trilogy)

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If you like historical western romance novels, then you must read this one. I was immediately captivated and tore through the book in essentially one sitting. Excellent character development, great story line, good pace. This book is another one of those "just one more chapter, then I'll go to sleep" reads. Endearing characters you miss after you end the book. Fortunately though, this is the first of three in a series and despite the fact that it is midnight, I will begin "The Texan's Kiss" tonight. I just hope that my copy of "To Wed in Texas" (the 3rd in this series) will arrive in the mail before I finish! I'm glad to have discovered Jodi Thomas and look forward to exploring her other novels.

Jodi Thomas does an excellent job of using the conflicts of the Civil War to show the human side of both the men & women who fought it and the commonalities, emtions and sense of getting on with life for those who survived it. There is no good or bad side -- only the human side of life and love.

During the final weeks of the Civil War, the Gray Shadows sneak into a Union encampment and kidnap Dr. Adam McLain so that the physician can treat one of their wounded soldiers. Adam quickly realizes that the soldier under his care is actually a female masquerading as a man. In spite of knowing that he will probably be killed by his captives, Adam works on the wounded soldier. The next morning, his patient, Nichole Hayward allows him to return to his unit.

A few months after the war is over, Adam returns to his family's Indiana farm. However, he knows nothing will ever be the same for him. His fiancee, whose family made a bundle during the conflict, has become a wealthy snob, who expects Adam to snub his two beloved brothers. However, Nichole soon arrives and Adam finds himself attracted to his former patient. Adam is so worn out from the horrors of the war that he just may go through the motions of marrying his fiancee as opposed to running away with the woman he loves.

THE TEXAN'S TOUCH is a terrific tale that shows the healing power love grants to assist individuals in recovering from the traumas of war. The lead protagonists are a wonderful duo and the support cast adds much authenticity to the moving novel. The fabulous story line could have been a classic if Adam's fiancee was a friendly, down to earth girl, causing Adam real guilt to deal with if he breaks off from her. Still, the post Civil War romance is a winner and the audience will wait anxiously for Jodie Thomas to relate the tale of Adam's older brother.

Harriet Klausner

Adam and Nichole's story was the last of the McLain books I read of the three brothers but at the top of the list for favorites. Melt my heart. Adam and Nichole were a perfect match for one another. I loved how feisty Nichole was and how she interacted with all the brothers. It was fun watching them become a family and the respect the brothers came to have for Nick, as well as truly liking her almost from the beginning. There were a number of funny scenes that made me chuckle between Nick and the brothers, especially the ones were the brothers tried to make Adam jealous. You could tell Nichole was made to be part of this family almost from the beginning. These were two wonderful, passionate characters and the supporting characters were an added bonus. Another keeper and one I won't soon forget.

Absolutely LOVE Jodi Thomas books. This was my 7th book from her & probably my favorite so far. This is the first in a 5 book series & it was a terrific start. I have to admit that at first I was a bit confused & I kept re-reading the back cover & double checking online to make sure this was the first in the series because I felt like I walked into the middle of a movie but it didn't take long to understand & then it was just superb from there. Nichole has probably got to be one of my favorite female characters out of the hundreds of books I've ready & the McLain brothers are a real treat & Jodi sure knows how to make you anticipate the rest of the series. I can't wait to read more so off I go to read the next but without even finishing the series I already know I can say that I HIGHLY recommend this series. Don't pass up a Jodi Thomas book if you are ever given the opportunity because it would be a true loss.

Jodi Thomas is a wonderful historical western writer. Her McLain Family Saga is heartwarming to read as the three brothers are so close and care about the other when in need.
This was Adam's story and what an excellent one it was. I read it all the way through not even stopping when it was so storming. I have more of Jodi's writings to read. They are good books without bad language that I enjoy.

I bought this book party because it had so many positive reveiws. This is the second book that I have read by this author and both times I was very disappointed. I just don't feel any connection to the characters, the plot is not interesting and it I had to push myself to finish the book. It seems like ideas and subplots are introduced that go no where. And so many things are put into the book, that it is confusing and crowded. I really can't figure out what everone else is seeing that I don't. I have read many western romances and these just dont stack up. I have one more book by this author that I already bought so I'll read it and see if it holds my interest.

I have read all the Texan Brothers Trilogy series and loved them. Jodi Thomas is one of my favorite authors.

i have read jodi thomas and loved her. this story is lacking the spark that is her trademark. i do not recommend this one!

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