A Calder at Heart
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4.4 • 41 Ratings
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
In a tale perfect for fans of Yellowstone, the legendary New York Times bestselling author brings America’s frontier to vivid life in a saga of love, hope and endurance in 1919 Montana, as the end of the Great War, the looming start of Prohibition, and reignited rivalries put a small town on the brink of a seismic shift. Now in mass market for the first time!
“Dailey keeps the pace brisk with dangers both natural and man-made, and her battle-scarred protagonists are easy to root for.” – Publishers Weekly
Battle-scarred and emotionally ravaged by the loss of his wife and children to Spanish flu, former US Army Major Logan Hunter heads to Blue Moon to salvage whatever peace he can near the only family he has left. Not only does the Calder clan embrace him, but patriarch Webb Calder helps Logan secure a prime piece of ranching property. Yet settling into his new home is fraught with challenges, especially since Logan’s land borders the rival Dollarhide spread, stoking the battle between the families anew and pitting Logan against an adversary who stirs him like no other . . .
From her first encounter with Logan Hunter, Dr. Kristin Dollarhide feels an instant connection to the sorrow in his beautiful eyes. As a former military MD, Kristin is no stranger to the devastating effects the war has left on hearts and minds—including her own. Despite her instinct to steer clear, Kristin is powerfully drawn to the handsome widower. Until the raging conflict takes a tragic turn, threatening all hope for their future . . .
The epic tale of the settling of the American West comes to vivid life in this inspiring saga of love, hope and endurance.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In Dailey's intense third Calder Brand romance (after Calder Grit), love ignites between a WWI veteran and a frontier town doctor. U.S. Army Maj. Logan Hunter accepts distant cousin Webb Calder's offer to start anew in 1919 Blue Moon, Mont., after the death of Logan's family from the Spanish flu. There, Logan meets Dr. Kristin Dollarhide, who saw her own share of horrific battle injuries while aiding U.S. troops in France. The pair are drawn to each other, but their families are caught in an ongoing land feud. Logan's determined to avoid the escalating feuding and embrace peace, angering Webb, who also has his eye on Kristin and relentlessly pursues her. Things grow even more complicated when Kristin's half brother, Mason, returns to town, roping the locals into a liquor smuggling operation. Tensions run high as Webb learns of Logan's interest in Kristin and Mason's dangerous scheme heats up, leading to the possibility of bloodshed. Dailey keeps the pace brisk with dangers both natural and man-made, and her battle-scarred protagonists are easy to root for. Series fans will be well pleased.
Customer Reviews
A Calder at Heart
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley and I am voluntarily reviewing it.
While this is a part of a series, you don't have to read the prior ones to fully understand and connect with these characters.
This book has SO MUCH going on. It truly was a magical get-away for me. Going back it Montana just after World War 1 to a time of hardship, struggle and despair.
I loved having a strong female lead. Kristin Dollarhide served as a doctor during the war. She comes back home to serve as the town's doctor as the prior one was killed in a road accident. She struggles with PTSD. Major Logan Hunter comes to Montana after serving letters to family of his dead soldiers. He has one last letter to deliver. He does have a distant relative in the area. Webb Calder invites Logan to Montana to live after Logan discovers his parents along with his wife and children died of the Spanish Flu while he was off fighting in the war.
This book is written in a multiple POV format. Not only do we get the two main love interest but that of family members and various other people. There was a minor love scene with barely any details (if that bothers you it was really only a sentence or two that you could skip over.)
I would definitely recommend this story to anyone. It was one that you could get lost in.
EXCELLENT
A Great story.
I loved all of the characters.
Fabulous writing and story telling.
Please read the Three books in this series, very entertaining.
LADY PEPPER
FREEPORT NEW YORK
AUGUST
2023