Reviews
Reviews for Chance’s Return
“In the heart of Wyoming near Jackson Hole, an unlikely connection sparks between Chance, a weathered cowboy carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders, and Casey, a gentle librarian seeking healing of her own far from her Midwestern roots. Their blossoming romance promises a fresh start, but their tragic pasts threaten to keep them separated. Bound by heartbreak, Chance and Casey must confront their pasts and decide if they’re willing to risk everything for a chance at love. Will they find the strength to overcome the obstacles that stand in their way, and can either of them truly let go of the past to commit to a future together on the ranch? This sweet romance, set against the majestic backdrop of the American West, is a captivating tale of second chances and is a must-read for anyone who believes in the enduring power of love.”
-Karen C. Whalen, author of the Sea Oats Beach cozy mysteries and The Dinner Club Murder Mysteries
“Set on the North Star Ranch near the Teton Mountains in Wyoming, CHANCE’S RETURN is a story about second chances for people who don’t even know they’re looking for them. The characters are vividly drawn, especially the young widow Casey Girard and her sad little boy, Jamie, both trying to learn how to live without their much-loved husband and father, and Chance McCord, the washed-up rodeo star and eldest son of the North Star Ranch who, like the Prodigal Son, has returned to his boyhood home only because he has nowhere else to go. The supporting characters – Jamie, Aunt Billie, Justin and Kyle McCord, even the various ranch hands and the trail horse Buckwheat – add important layers to Casey and Chance’s story.
That’s not to say the plotline is unique; it isn’t. But the tender and sensitive way Ms. Kubash handles it, with lots of soul-searching and maternal guilt on Casey’s part because of her intense physical attraction to a handsome, rugged man not her departed husband, and Chance’s stubborn refusal to allow her into his heart and life because he’s no longer the man he once was, is unique and intensely believable. There are secrets in the McCord family, of course, and Casey is the kind of eternal optimist who feels that if everyone would just come out and talk about those secrets, everything would be fine. But, as is always true, life is never that simple.
I love books that are set in the west, and Ms. Kubash’s vivid descriptions of the magnificent Teton Mountain storms, the surrounding mirror-like lakes and forests, the explosive sunrises and sunsets, and the fields of wildflowers filled with riotous color in spring are breathtaking. She integrates those descriptions into the story seamlessly, almost as if they’re characters themselves, and not once did I speed-read through a description but instead savored it, sometimes more than once.
I’m very glad to give CHANCE’S RETURN five stars.”
-Rosetta D. Hoessli, author of Whispers Through Time and Tip the Piano Man
Reviews for Will o’ the Wisp
“Will o the Wisp is an entertaining romantic suspense. Great plot and characters.”
“This was a different kind of love story as it had a little suspense which made it a better read. A
little zing for your buck, if you will. Liked it a lot.”
“This is a well written book that hooks you on the first page. It has enough suspense to keep you
turning the pages. If you like romantic suspense you will love this book. I loved that it had rescue
horses in it.”
“The author did a beautiful job of weaving mystery, romance, and a hint of the paranormal into a
tale brought to life in the Smoky Mountains.”
Reviews for The Haunting of Laurel Cove
“I really enjoyed this book. I loved the mystery of the cottage in the woods. The ending was a
surprise too. I found it well written and an enjoyable and suspenseful read. I also loved the
setting as well.”
“This well-written novel drew me in from the beginning and wouldn’t let go. The cold-case
mystery was skillfully juxtaposed against the present-day conflict, and there were some twists
and turns I did not expect. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys mysteries, ghost
stories, or romances.”
“It’s a quick page-turner (I finished it in one day) that left me guessing until the end.…the true
villains in this novel aren’t ghosts at all. It’s a story about secrets and family, trust and trauma.”
“The author did a beautiful job of weaving mystery, romance, and a hint of the paranormal into a
tale brought to life in the Smoky Mountains.”