Kid Quinter was fed up with his family. He had purchased his own ranch and worked hard to make it prosperous. He refused to go with his brothers when they came after him that night. He had just returned from a cattle drive, he was tired and hungry, and it was storming. His (un)intelligent brothers knew they could not return to their mother without Kid—their oldest brother (28). They knocked him out with a board, hogtied him and took him home.

Ms. Lauri Robinson did a great job telling this story. The fact that this is book one of “The Quinter Brides” thrilled me. I love series. If the others (there are four more brothers) are similar, this will be a fantastic set of books—destined for the keeper shelf.

This book is set West of Dodge City in Kansas in 1880. Her historical highlights are well developed and interesting. The interaction between the newly married couple was potentially explosive. She created a spellbinding storyline that I couldn’t read fast enough. Then I was sad when it ended. Her characterizations were so dramatic it was as though I was looking at these people. Robinson’s comedic relief was welcomed but it didn’t overpower the sensuality of the couple.

I loved this book and cannot wait for the rest of the stories. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes romance with a splash of comedy.

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Mildly sensual

Reviewer: Brenda Talley
January 15, 2009