Why, yes, I am lumping three Linda Lael Miller books together for a second time. I'm doing this because the three books form a trilogy and I feel like they belong in the same review.
So without further ado, synopsis for McKettrick's Luck (from amazon.com):
The first installment in Miller's new trilogy features the present-day descendants of the heroes from her earlier McKettrick novels; fortunately, the new generation fills in admirably. Cheyenne Bridges makes a reluctant return to her hometown of Indian Rock, Ariz., her job hinging on whether she can persuade her high school flame Jesse McKettrick to sell some of his land for her employer's condo development deal. Jesse, a confirmed bachelor and committed poker player, refuses outright to sell his land—at the same time he refuses to acknowledge the feelings that Cheyenne stirs up in him. Miller's ability to bring a cast of characters to life is on full display here, as Cheyenne must decide whether to use whatever means necessary to get Jesse to sell the land or surrender to the hunky rancher and join his team. Though her plot twists are somewhat predictable, the veteran romance author doesn't disappoint in her sizzling love scenes and fine sense of place.
Synopsis for McKettrick's Pride (from amazon.com):
The only wide-open space Rance McKettrick wants to see in his future is his hometown in his rearview mirror. The down-to-earth ex-rancher is determined to make a fresh start with his two young daughters—and leave his heartbreaking loss and family's successful corporation far behind.
He sure doesn't need Indian Rock's free-spirited new bookstore owner Echo Wells confusing his choices—and raising memories he'd rather forget. But her straightforward honesty and reluctance to trust is challenging everything Rance thought he knew about himself. And when their irresistible attraction puts their hearts on the line, Rance and Echo must come to grips with who they really are to find a once-in-a-lifetime happiness.
Synopsis of McKettrick's Heart (from amazon.com):
In the third in Miller's McKettrick Men series, Keegan, divorced from his cheating wife, meets Molly Shields, a literary agent who gave up for adoption the son she had by a married man, when Psyche Ryan, the adoptive mother of Molly's son Lucas, summons Molly to Indian Rock, Arizona. Widowed Psyche has terminal cancer and wants Lucas to be raised in her home by his biological mother. Molly jumps at the chance. Keegan, Psyche's lifelong friend and executor of her estate, wants to raise Lucas and doesn't trust Molly, so he is appalled when Psyche imposes the requirement that Keegan and Molly marry. Love and blazing sex ensue in this satisfying romance.
General review of this series:
I love Linda Lael Miller's books. She creates characters who you can really care about. Sound cheesy? Why yes, it is. That's the best part about romance novels, isn't it?
My favorite book in the series was the second, McKettrick's Pride, about Rance and Echo. Horrible names, yes, but truly lovable characters. Simply put, the opposites attract element in this book hooked me from the beginning. The minor characters in this book also made it a richer experience for me.
My favorite character in the series was Jesse from McKettrick's Luck. He was just my favorite romance hero type. Bad boy turned good with a heart of gold. And a cowboy. Read the book. I promise you'll understand what I mean.
My least favorite element of the series was the story in the third book. I found Keegan's affections switching from one woman to another confusing. His devotion to Psyche was sweet, but it made it hard to focus on the love story between Keegan and Molly.
Overall, this was a great series full of fun characters and lots of steamy romance.
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