The Maxwell Family is
one of the most famous ranch families in the romance genre, with
several books in a western series that are interesting, sexy and
well-written, which is unique in a present era of vampire hunters and
Matrix-type futuristic romances appearing to be so popular. Once again
Mr. Greenwood allows his readers to enjoy the American West and
provides handsome rugged men and strong, beautiful and willful women
that were historically important in building America.
In Texas Loving Mr. Greenwood brings aristocratic England together with
the American West for a rip roaring story that touches the heart. The
youngest of the Maxwell children, Eden is one of those tough, strong
and willful Texas beauties. She has never seen anything past the Broken
Circle Ranch in Texas until she is part of the family that returns for
a visit to England with her British grandfather. When Eden arrives in
England, she is in awe and realizes that she has so much freedom in
comparison to the strict society rules of the aristocracy. Upon the
families arrival trouble begins almost immediately as old wounds are
opened by the illegitimate side of the family arriving for a visit.
Eden finds the dynamics interesting to watch, yet her feelings and
heart begin to become involved, making her uncomfortable as she watches
her cousins Patrick and Edward Davenport interact with their family and
hers. It is the heir to the Davenport title, Edward that Eden seems to
come in to more contact with during her visit. She sees this handsome
aristocrat as the only hardworking family member, yet he seems to be
looked down upon by all, even his current fiancé, because of his
hard work on the estate, which is confusing to Eden who thinks living a
life of leisure is a waste. As Eden and Edward begin to experience a
spark of deep friendship and desire, a secret is revealed that topples
Edward's world and breaks Eden's heart, as she is the one that reveals
the secret.
Upon her return to Texas, she tries to put Edward out of her mind, but
when he suddenly shows up at her brother's ranch as a ranch hand, new
challenges are produced for both of them; especially when a big horse
race is coming up and Edward wants to race his horse against Eden's.
While Edward still harbors a bit of resentment for Eden because he
feels she destroyed his life, he still is drawn to this wild and free
beauty who knows more about horses and life than he does. As he learns
Texas, he begins to learn about Eden even more and the desire leads
them into a passion as hot as the State of Texas. But when Eden's life
is in danger and other strange happenings begin to happen on the other
Maxwell ranches, it brings Edward and Eden even closer. Edward wants
nothing more than to win this horse race, but will he come to realize
that he may want Eden more?
The blend of the two countries, together with passion under the Texas
heat and stars makes this an extremely interesting read for those
romance readers who enjoy an excellent western romance.
Publisher: Leisure
Historical Romance (March 2008)
Reviewed
by Beverly,
Beverly Romance Books
