Sybil’s Review of Keegan’s Lady by Catherine Anderson
Historical Romance from Avon
I purchased Keegan’s Lady because xina rec’ed it. I had stayed far away from Mz Anderson’s disability of the week books but omg I loved this book. I think this was before she found her nitch, because unless you count rape or alcoholism there isn’t a disability to be found. You know that is a lie, Ace’s check is paralyzed.
I loved Ace. Ace is the fairy tale all hero’s are based on. Alpha in the all the ways that can kick ass and take names but beta enough to know when to hold a girl and let her cry.
yes lets all sigh
I really don’t have a bad thing to say about this book. I didn’t get the whole “Keegan’s Whore” thing after she had married him. I have always thought once you said “I Do” people forgave little things like offering up yourself for a roll in the hay so the guy doesn’t hang your brother.
And what does one say about Patrick? I mean paddy, paddy, paddy, he needed AA before there was an AA. If I wasn’t some what familiar with alcoholic behaviors, I would have thought the shift of before drunk paddy to drunk paddy to be too much. But really I thought it was handled pretty well.
And Keegan’s men? Happy sigh again, this is a book that so needed a cynsterlike series but from what I can see there aren’t any. Where in the hell is Stephanie Laurens when you need her.
So my question to you guys, if there is really anyone suffering through my ramblings, does Catherine Anderson have any other westerns along Keegan’s Lady lines? I don’t have issues with the disability of the week books but I find it funny there is like a disability for every brother and can’t see reading that with a straight face. That probably makes me a bitch but well.
If you haven’t read this and you like westerns, it is a must. And if Xina rec’s something to you, read it, she rocks. I even think it has been re-released. I like it so much that if I see it in Walmart I will buy it. This used copy looks like it has seen better days.
Grade: A
Wounded by Vengeance: Caitlin O’Shannessy survived years of abuse at the hands of her alcoholic father. Now he is dead….leaving the strong, courageous miss with a Colorado ranch, an unwavering devotion to her brother, a lasting mistrust of men….and an adversary.
Healed by Love: A man of honor, Ace Keegan returned to No Name intending to avenge his stepfather’s murder. But when his calculated anger damages the good name of his dead enemy’s daughter, Ace vows to make amends by marrying the flame-haired Caitlin. For secret pain, insecurity and cruel innuendo cannot dim the proud spirit of the woman they wrongly call “Keegan’s whore.” And Ace is determined to nurture with patience and love the light his lady Caitlin guards in her damaged heart….until it blazes with the power of a thousand suns.
Hi sybil…Glad you liked Keegan’s Lady. I love that book.
Another western by Andersen that I liked is Simply Love. And I think Annie’s song is a western, although it might be a historical regency set in England.
Anyway, they are both good, at least I thought so, although Annie’s song has the heroine with a disability…she is deaf, but it’s still good.
xina
I loved this book too. I don’t know what on earth happened to the Catherine Anderson I used to read and love. When she switched to contemporaries, her writing changed drastically. I held out as long as I could since I did love her westerns, but after almost succombing to sugar overload on Only by Your Touch, I haven’t been able to read her since.
I’ve read two CA’s so far and haven’t been able to stomach either for the sweetness.
But this one sounds good. I may have to give it a try.
Oh do shout if you do! This is my only one so far, I have the sequel ;). BUT love love loved it.
I so want to reread this book. I blame C2. That is all… just thought I would share. yw