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Texas Heat

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A well written 2nd installment in the Texas series. We are updated on all the lives of the characters, but this book is a focus on Maggie and those living at Sunbridge. Maggie spent most of her life trying to get a little attention and love from her father, but never felt she measured up. She was left feeling that way until she finds out he left her the beloved home Sunbridge. She quickly moves back to Texas with son Cole in tow, and also invites Riley to learn about his history. Cole and Riley are rivals in every phase of life, but must learn to rely on each other as true family members. Maggie does alot of soul searching, and takes a hard look at the way she has lived her life.

Fern Michaels continues her journey deep in the heart of Texas with this second novel in the Coleman family saga. Though we still follow Billie Ames Coleman Kingsley from time to time, this novel is more focused on Billie's eldest daughter, the headstrong and passionate Maggie. Now the mistress of the family spread Sunbridge, Maggie has her hands full with an ungrateful son at odds with his Amerasian cousin, her struggle to overcome her demons and attempting to re-establish some sort of connection with her daughter, Sawyer, whom she abandoned to Billie when Sawyer was an infant. Add to the mix a forbidden love for Maggie, a shocking accusation that places the Colemans against the law and loads of good old-fashioned family conflict and you have a wonderful second novel for Michaels' TEXAS series. Readers will not be disappointed!

Texas Heat is the second book in the series of 4. This is a continuation of Texas Rich. Again as I said in my review of Texas Rich (the first book) I thoughly enjoyed reading this book as well as all the others in this series. #3 is Texas Fury and #4 is Texas Sunrise. You really must read all 4 to get the whole story about this family. You won't be able to put them down.

Fern Michaels outdid herself on the Texas series of books. They are all so great. Have read the whole series & they were so great that I kept them all to reread again someday. The books are a must read for everyone. I can't say enough about them. If you want to sit down & fall in love with a whole family than get these books.

There's plenty of action and interaction in this book about the wealthy Coleman family of Sunbridge Ranch near Austin, Texas. The featured character is Maggie, who has taken over the family ranch and is striving to win back the affection of her two children, Sawyer and Cole, both of whom she has neglected during their early years. Maggie's sister Susan and her Aunt Amelia are having marital problems and Maggie offers to let them stay at Sunbridge while they work out their plans for the future. She also invites her deceased brother Riley's son to come and stay at the ranch in order to learn more about his father's side of the family.

As a resident of Texas for over 30 years, I found that Michaels' description of tumbleweeds and winter snow storms in the Austin area was, if not innacurate, at least unlikely. It also seemed that difficult problems are solved with a wave of the author's pen, without much foundation. Despite these flaws, the book moves rapidly and manages to keep things interesting throughout. This is the second book in a 4-part series, but the author does a good job of filling in the background from the first book, so it can be read out of order.

Vegas Heat was just wonderful. Fern Michaels writes another great one. Loved it & couldn't put it down once I started it. What a wonderful way to spend a day. Just great!

I have found the Texas series interesting for light reading, but like most people, I want a minimum of 'poetic license' about my home! After reading the last book 'Texas Sunrise' first, then the first two in the series, I feel certain Ms Michaels' research for these books did NOT include the briefest glance at a map. My mind kept giving me those "say what?" feelings as the terrain, topography, flora and weather of central Texas were ill-represented. If she wanted these stories set in North Dakota, she could well have said so. It was distracting to say the least, to read about a December snowfall that is unheard of in that area. The real topper was, however on page 500 of 'Texas Heat' when she places Austin in the Texas Panhandle...only about 600 miles off course....
I wonder how the Japanese, Hawaiians, and New Yorkers accept the descriptions of their homes?

Enjoyed this book very much. It is a 4 book series and you must read them all. It starts with a family and traces the lives of the beginning family thru children, grandchildren, etc. It shares the loves, hates, joys and hardaches of all. A true to life story in continuation.

Great read. Part of the Texas series. Fern Michaels keeps your interest throughout this book as well as the series. With each new book, the character development is strong, the relationships and family experiences expansive and real, and your desire to learn more about the family, their ability to overcome obstacles, and their magnificent story of success increases. Only problem with the order - AMAZON did a terrible job of getting all four pieces of my order to me. The shipment arrived in pieces, not on time for a XMAS delivery, and in this case had to be shipped, re-shipped, and re-shipped and....I was charged multiple times for the same non-delivered item.

this was a most enjoyable read, as was the rest of the Texas series by Fern Michaels.