Texas Rain
A Whispering Mountain Novel
by Jodi Thomas
In this slow-paced, meandering romance
about life in the rolling hills of Texas during the mid-1800s, we
are introduced to rugged Ranger Travis McMurray and his close-knit
family, all residents of Whispering Mountain. Texas Rain is
the first in a trilogy of stories about Whispering Mountain. Travis
meets a beautiful horse thief, Rainy Adams who, in addition to wearing
a wig and faking an accent, lies about her name, intentions, and background.
Naturally someone this intriguing entices him to cross the state in
search of her, despite his devastating leg injury caused in a shoot-out.
At 374 pages, Texas Rain takes its time in telling the story. Thomas provides plenty of descriptive
details about the land and its residents, in addition to propelling the central romance forward. Throughout the
book, characters offer observations and insights into love - the kind of comments that make you put down the book
for a minute and think about the intuitive wisdom packed into those few words.
The story is engaging, though unchallenging, as the author gives obvious clues about how each subplot will
resolve itself. Both Travis and Rainey have limited experience in matters of the heart, so readers must agonize
over their miscommunications and missteps in the mating process. In addition, Rainey carries emotional baggage
from her troubled past that threatens to impede her future happiness. In contrast to the murderous violence of
early Texas, which is sometimes described in explicit terms, the sweet romance at the center of the story leaves
much to the imagination. |
The Book |
Berkley Books/Penguin Group |
November 2006 |
Mass Market Paperback |
0425212793 |
Romance - Historical (1854) |
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Excerpt |
NOTE: Mild Sexual Content, Some Violence |
The Reviewer |
Leslie Halpern |
Reviewed 2006 |
NOTE: Reviewer Leslie
Halpern is the author of Reel Romance. The Lovers' Guide to the 100 Best Date Movies
and Dreams on Film. Coming Soon: A Writer's Guide to Fearless Interviews. |
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