Ties That Bind (A Family Bond) (Harlequin Special Edition) [Paperback]

Ginna Gray (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Silhouette (May 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373243952
• ISBN-13: 978-0373243952
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,938,571 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! Out of tragedy comes love and family, May 12, 2001

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C. Penn "WordWeaving" (Greenville, SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ties That Bind (A Family Bond) (Harlequin Special Edition) (Paperback)

The triplet brothers couldn't be more different, bound only by the commonality of their birth. The men learn of each other at the age of thirty-five, each holding a jagged, pie-shaped wedge that fits together for form a silver medallion leading to their common heritage. The Rocking R Ranch in Clear Water, Montana had been in their family for four generations. For the last fifty years or so the ranch belonged to Seamus Rafferty, who had thrown his daughter off the ranch and disinherited her. His daughter, their mother, died alone of cancer after giving her children up for adoption.

When lawyer Edward Manning notifies the triplets of the Seamus' death, they are shocked to learn they benefit from the will. But Seamus manages to reach out even from beyond the grave to exact his revenge on his daughter's children. The triplets only stand to inherit the Rocking R Ranch if they can live on the property for a year, along with Seamus' stepdaughter Willa Simmons.

Seamus' shocking treatment of his grandsons equals his cruel treatment of Willa. Disappointed that she wasn't a son who could inherit the ranch, he withheld his love and approval. Willa learned to run the ranch as well as her stepfather, and he promised that she would inherit. Consequently, Willa's devastated that Seamus didn't keep his promises to her. Angry and disillusioned, Willa resents the intrusion of the brothers, especially Zach, who's commanding presence replaces her own leadership on the ranch. Despite the magnetism between them, Willa refuses to yield to the growing attraction. As danger threatens, however, all the family members of the Rocking R Ranch learn the value of the ties that bind.

Ginna Gray pens a terrific story with THE TIES THAT BIND, weaving danger and intrigue into a fascinating tale of love and family. The depth of characterization and the smooth flow of the plot line demonstrates Gray's powerful story telling. The author manages to keep one step ahead of the reader, adding unexpected twists that lend the novel a startling originality. As each member of the family learns to trust the ties that bind them together, readers will love the multi-faceted characters and storyline. Very highly recommended.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent setting, but wildly implausible, October 15, 2008

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Barbara L. Lemaster "Bibliophile" (Pompano Beach, Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ties That Bind (A Family Bond) (Harlequin Special Edition) (Paperback)

I read this book in a couple of hours and while I love the Montana setting, the characters and the situations they get into are wildly implausible. The story concerns a set of triplet brothers who aren't aware of each other's identity until adulthood. The loner of the three, Zach, is a real cowboy. The three men head to Montana where they find their real father, who then promptly dies and leaves them his entire working ranch.

This upsets the heroine of the novel, an abrasive woman named Willa, who's lived all her life on the ranch and expected to inherit it herself. She now is forced to share with Zach, his brothers, and their respective families.

Asking if Zach and Willa will eventually get together is a bit like asking if the sun will shine tomorrow. Willa is supposed to be strong and tough but she often comes across as abrasive and angry; Zach is more level-headed. The scene where cowgirl Willa gets a makeover courtesy of Zach's sisters-in-law is hysterical.

Honestly, it's not great literature like "Pride and Prejudice" but it's a fun read nonetheless.