BOOK REVIEW- McKETTRICK'S CHOCE by Linda Lael Miller

When news arrived that there was trouble back in Texas, Holt McKettrick left a mail-order bride and his family on the spot. And he never looked back. He just prayed he'd be in time to save the man who had raised him as a son and keep his best friend from the gallows. He knew he'd encounter rustlers, scoundrels and thieves, but he'd never expected to find a woman like Lorelei Fellows.

Setting fire to her wedding dress in the town square probably wasn't the best way to stand her ground. But Lorelei had had enough. She was sick of men and their schemes. All she wanted was to stake her claim on her own little piece of Texas. And with Holt McKettrick as a neighbor, things were beginning to look up. The man was a straight shooter with a strong will, a steady aim and a hungry heart.  
AMAZON 4.5 STARS


This was a pretty good story, with lots of action, really good main characters and some interesting secondary people and their stories too.

First off, I really liked that stubborn, brave and sometimes foolish Lorelei.  What she lacked in some everyday skills she made up with pure gumption.  Even afraid/terrified she launched herself into the fray.  More than one person wanted to wring her neck upon occasion although most of the people also admired her never-give-up attitude. 
Her father was NOT one of those people; it was sad how little he valued her.  He could be terrifying in his attempts to control her but even afraid she stood toe-to-toe with him. 
The wedding dress roast was so Lorelei (and funny too) and it was just the first time that Holt had the desire to wring her neck. And of course it was the first of many along with his unwelcome desire for her.  He really enjoyed making her mad and then watching the fireworks.   

Holt had quite the unusual upbringing but he also ended up having a whole lot of people who cared about him.  John helped raise him when he ran away from home and Tillie became his adopted sister.  That whole line of the story was interesting and John and Tillie added so much more to the story.  They were easy to like.  
Holt was fierce, stubborn and completely loyal to those he cared about. 
He also had that never give up attitude, something he had in common with Lorelei.  Although that is not something either would admit to. 

Wow, Holt had so much to deal with and that isn't even the part where he was trying to save his friend Gabe from hanging.  Ever time he got working on it, something else came up as well.  He actually did a pretty good job considering how much more was added to his plate.  It was good that he had extra help too though.  
It made me smile when as Holt and Lorelei traveled along, more people got added to the story and their adventure.  It's  a relief to be able to say though, that it was done in a way that did not confuse the story.  

Is there a H.E.A. for Holt and Lorelei? Yes, but they had to fight their way through outlaws, Comanche's, harsh conditions but most of all their own stubborn, "I don't want to be hurt natures. "