McKETTRICK'S LUCK

McKettrick's Luck

by

Linda Lael Miller

7/12/2009

Like his celebrated ancestors who tamed the wilds of Arizona, Jesse McKettrick's Indian Rock ties run deep. The Triple M Ranch is in his blood, along with the thrill of risk. But with his land at stake, Jesse won't get involved in Cheyenne Bridges's scheme-- despite the temptation she brings.

Cheyenne grew up in Indian Rock and left its painful memories behind to become a self-made woman. Now her job is to convince Jesse to sell his property. Jesse's not the kind of man Cheyenne could ever forget, but he's too wild and dangerous for a woman committed to playing it safe. Yet sparks of attraction fly, tempting Cheyenne to lay it all on the line for the passion she sees in Jesse's eyes.

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*** (3 Stars) I had high hopes for this book/series, especially after just having read the “Montana Creeds” trilogy. However, I thought this book just didn’t measure up (it was written 2 years before the Creed series). I don’t know if it was because the basis of the story takes place around the corporate world (which I have no interest in) or if it was missing the sarcasm and snappy humor (not to mention the smokin’ hot love scenes) of the Creed boys….er…men, but I finished the book feeling like something was missing. The story, if judged by itself, was pretty good.

I did the two-day read and felt things moved along quickly, but I think I can honestly say that I didn’t really even like the two main character all that much. Jesse McKettrick is wealthy, lazy, and spends most of his time at a poker table. He doesn’t even WANT a job, for pete’s sake! And Cheyenne, the heroine of the story, is deceitful and weak. I don’t often say this, but I think if we were able to check in with these characters on down the road…say in 5 years, they will be divorced and much happier apart. Ha! I am in no hurry to read books two and three in this series…and that just bums me out.