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atlantiareads's review
2.0
“McKettrick’s Luck”, is the first in one of Linda Lael Miller’s series about the continuation of the McKettrick family. I haven’t read the previous books, and you don’t need to read the previous books. I mean there is really nothing that continues from those books into this book.
This was my first Linda Lael Miller book, and to be honest I didn’t really see what everyone likes so much about her books. I mean there is a possibility that it was just over exaggerated, but I still didn’t feel that usual connection I get when I read some of my favorite authors. I do plan to read more of Linda Lael Miller’s books, because I can recognize that I maybe just didn’t like this particular book.
It starts out with Cheyenne coming back to her childhood town of Indian Rock, where she plans to buy part of the McKettricks land. She brings her mother and her younger disabled brother with her. Jesse is the gambler; he is also the wild boy in the family. He doesn’t see the point in getting a job, because he makes so much money playing poker. “McKettrick’s Luck” was pretty much just sex, lies, and then comes love. In that order, and with very little character development.
This book was kind of slow, and it seemed like the author didn’t feel much of a connection to the characters. I couldn’t feel the passion that I usually feel when reading a romance book, the passion that is there when the author truly enjoys writing the book. I did like the relationship between Cheyenne and her mother, and the relationship between Jesse and Mitch. But that was pretty much it.
Some of the other reviews I have seen were of people who have read all of the McKettricks books before this one, and they stated that “McKettrick’s Luck” was not one of their favorites. I think that if you want to read this book than you should, but if you were wondering if it was good, than maybe you should just pass…, because it just wasn’t worth it for me.
This was my first Linda Lael Miller book, and to be honest I didn’t really see what everyone likes so much about her books. I mean there is a possibility that it was just over exaggerated, but I still didn’t feel that usual connection I get when I read some of my favorite authors. I do plan to read more of Linda Lael Miller’s books, because I can recognize that I maybe just didn’t like this particular book.
It starts out with Cheyenne coming back to her childhood town of Indian Rock, where she plans to buy part of the McKettricks land. She brings her mother and her younger disabled brother with her. Jesse is the gambler; he is also the wild boy in the family. He doesn’t see the point in getting a job, because he makes so much money playing poker. “McKettrick’s Luck” was pretty much just sex, lies, and then comes love. In that order, and with very little character development.
This book was kind of slow, and it seemed like the author didn’t feel much of a connection to the characters. I couldn’t feel the passion that I usually feel when reading a romance book, the passion that is there when the author truly enjoys writing the book. I did like the relationship between Cheyenne and her mother, and the relationship between Jesse and Mitch. But that was pretty much it.
Some of the other reviews I have seen were of people who have read all of the McKettricks books before this one, and they stated that “McKettrick’s Luck” was not one of their favorites. I think that if you want to read this book than you should, but if you were wondering if it was good, than maybe you should just pass…, because it just wasn’t worth it for me.
readwithty's review against another edition
5.0
This was my first Linda Lael Miller book, and I could not stop thinking about this book. In fact, I read this book years ago, and still think about it to this day.
aerwen's review against another edition
3.0
This was great read, but sadly after having read 3 previous Linda Lael Miller books, it was VERY predictable. The typical story of the hardworking girl moving into her tiny town she left years ago, dreading who she might see. She runs into her old crush/boyfriend, whom she hates dearly, but somehow falls in love again. She can't control her desires and they fall madly in love after both trying hard to ignore their undying feelings. The book ends happily ever after. A typical western romance/fairy tale, but captivating nonetheless.
atlantiareads's review against another edition
2.0
“McKettrick’s Luck”, is the first in one of Linda Lael Miller’s series about the continuation of the McKettrick family. I haven’t read the previous books, and you don’t need to read the previous books. I mean there is really nothing that continues from those books into this book.
This was my first Linda Lael Miller book, and to be honest I didn’t really see what everyone likes so much about her books. I mean there is a possibility that it was just over exaggerated, but I still didn’t feel that usual connection I get when I read some of my favorite authors. I do plan to read more of Linda Lael Miller’s books, because I can recognize that I maybe just didn’t like this particular book.
It starts out with Cheyenne coming back to her childhood town of Indian Rock, where she plans to buy part of the McKettricks land. She brings her mother and her younger disabled brother with her. Jesse is the gambler; he is also the wild boy in the family. He doesn’t see the point in getting a job, because he makes so much money playing poker. “McKettrick’s Luck” was pretty much just sex, lies, and then comes love. In that order, and with very little character development.
This book was kind of slow, and it seemed like the author didn’t feel much of a connection to the characters. I couldn’t feel the passion that I usually feel when reading a romance book, the passion that is there when the author truly enjoys writing the book. I did like the relationship between Cheyenne and her mother, and the relationship between Jesse and Mitch. But that was pretty much it.
Some of the other reviews I have seen were of people who have read all of the McKettricks books before this one, and they stated that “McKettrick’s Luck” was not one of their favorites. I think that if you want to read this book than you should, but if you were wondering if it was good, than maybe you should just pass…, because it just wasn’t worth it for me.
This was my first Linda Lael Miller book, and to be honest I didn’t really see what everyone likes so much about her books. I mean there is a possibility that it was just over exaggerated, but I still didn’t feel that usual connection I get when I read some of my favorite authors. I do plan to read more of Linda Lael Miller’s books, because I can recognize that I maybe just didn’t like this particular book.
It starts out with Cheyenne coming back to her childhood town of Indian Rock, where she plans to buy part of the McKettricks land. She brings her mother and her younger disabled brother with her. Jesse is the gambler; he is also the wild boy in the family. He doesn’t see the point in getting a job, because he makes so much money playing poker. “McKettrick’s Luck” was pretty much just sex, lies, and then comes love. In that order, and with very little character development.
This book was kind of slow, and it seemed like the author didn’t feel much of a connection to the characters. I couldn’t feel the passion that I usually feel when reading a romance book, the passion that is there when the author truly enjoys writing the book. I did like the relationship between Cheyenne and her mother, and the relationship between Jesse and Mitch. But that was pretty much it.
Some of the other reviews I have seen were of people who have read all of the McKettricks books before this one, and they stated that “McKettrick’s Luck” was not one of their favorites. I think that if you want to read this book than you should, but if you were wondering if it was good, than maybe you should just pass…, because it just wasn’t worth it for me.
kountrythyme's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you to April for sending this to me. Loved it. Perfect balance of drama and romance.
kairosdreaming's review against another edition
4.0
This is the first in a series about the modern McKettrick men. Cowboys by birth, there is a whole range of series about this rather large family tree but it isn't necessary to read all of them in order to enjoy any one certain book. This one was pretty good in my opinion.
Jesse has always been the wild one of the group. Living it up as a trust fund baby he mostly spends his day playing cowboy or playing poker. But a new interest has caught his attention in the form of Cheyenne Bridges. She wants some land he owns and is determined to change his mind about selling it (and her boss is determined to play dirty). He strings her along as he's interested in her, but will he be able to resist her when she starts doing her best to change his mind?
Jesse was a good character. He was fun, not totally perfectly, and generally just a scoundrel while still being kind. Cheyenne made a good balance for him as she's a workaholic and more serious. It was definitely the opposites attract kind of relationship but still steamy. The side characters were also good. I liked Cheyenne's family and the McKettrick line always has quite a few unusual people. They really add to the novel instead of distracting from it. My only complaint was that the antagonists were pretty tame. It seemed like they could have caused a little more trouble than they did.
For a plot this one was kind of weak in action, but it was still a decent read. Miller has a nice way of writing and you can easily get enveloped in her characters and stories. You should know though, that this is a romance, and as such contains all the writing that that entails. I'll leave your imagination to figure the rest of that out. I do think that this book probably could have had some scenes cut out. It was longer than necessary and as such, the pacing drug at times.
Overall though it was a good romance. Just what I like for a lazy evening at home.
McKettrick's Luck
Copyright 2007
367 pages
Review by M. Reynard 2011
Jesse has always been the wild one of the group. Living it up as a trust fund baby he mostly spends his day playing cowboy or playing poker. But a new interest has caught his attention in the form of Cheyenne Bridges. She wants some land he owns and is determined to change his mind about selling it (and her boss is determined to play dirty). He strings her along as he's interested in her, but will he be able to resist her when she starts doing her best to change his mind?
Jesse was a good character. He was fun, not totally perfectly, and generally just a scoundrel while still being kind. Cheyenne made a good balance for him as she's a workaholic and more serious. It was definitely the opposites attract kind of relationship but still steamy. The side characters were also good. I liked Cheyenne's family and the McKettrick line always has quite a few unusual people. They really add to the novel instead of distracting from it. My only complaint was that the antagonists were pretty tame. It seemed like they could have caused a little more trouble than they did.
For a plot this one was kind of weak in action, but it was still a decent read. Miller has a nice way of writing and you can easily get enveloped in her characters and stories. You should know though, that this is a romance, and as such contains all the writing that that entails. I'll leave your imagination to figure the rest of that out. I do think that this book probably could have had some scenes cut out. It was longer than necessary and as such, the pacing drug at times.
Overall though it was a good romance. Just what I like for a lazy evening at home.
McKettrick's Luck
Copyright 2007
367 pages
Review by M. Reynard 2011
pkrebs's review against another edition
3.0
Her books are good, but every intimate scene in every book is almost exactly the same. A little diversity would be a good thing.