Texas Blue (A Whispering Mountain Novel Book 5)

I love to read Jodi Thomas books. All of them!

The story of Emily and Lewt was very well developed with strong characters and an interesting story line. I especially liked the ending! Even with all the twists and turns in their relationship the ending brought them together.

I was thrilled! Having read the original 4 Whispering Mountain books on the McMurray children and loving those, I was unaware that Jodi had years later turned her writing back to the ranch W.M.. I had thought while finishing the originals she had built such rich, full characters, and deep storyline there was a myriad of ways she could continue. Ultimately, she chose to go with the 3 little girls Teagan, the eldest McMurray, had taken in alongside their mother Jessica he married. Texas Blue gives you a glimpse into all 3 girls' status, as they have grown into young ladies who are of marrying age. As they are heirs to the best horse Ranch in Texas and largely socially isolated, the family is left with their Uncles trying to find acceptable potential husbands. Emily, the eldest, hasn't wanted anything to do with any man, (even shying from Teagan until ultimately worshipping her 'Papa'). She cares about the horses and Ranch only. Since she would rather die than spend a week playing prim & proper for upper crust, and all the real family chaperones are away, she sees nothing wrong with getting her friend to take her place among the suitors while she stays with her horses. At the same time, a friend of her family /Texas Ranger/chaperone who has been told he will never even see the ranch, let alone be allowed to meet the girls. He may be a nice guy, but no gamblers without recommendations allowed. He decides when an opportunity presents itself, and he's (+) he is the better man, to take one suitors place. I liked this story being based on the ranch and in the same characters' lifetime. There's ALWAYS going to be action, romance, laughter, and tears wrapping yourself up in a Jodi Thomas novel.

I really liked this one because Lewt was a strong but quiet and gentle hero with a vulnerable side from being unwanted and dirty as a child. He didn't think he was worth much and was dreamiu when he reached for a McMurray woman. Little did he know the ranch hand chick was one when he fell for her. There was some action and sweet talking. And thier dark hallway make out in the missionary was so hot I could picture it in a movie scene! But this was still a clean sweet end to a gentle.littlw romance.

This is another of Jodi Thomas's wonderful books about the old westerns back in the 1800's. These books are for pleasure reading and not historical reference books. I never checked one thing about this book. It was exciting, romantic, and humorous. I have no doubt that Jodi did her research

Jodie Thomas is without equal in her writing of historical western romance. I have every book available through Kindle. I just wish all her books were in the e-book format, I sure would buy all of them. Texas Blue is just another example of a book with a characters that you care about, and actually wish you could meet. The story was so well written, it was difficult to put down. I only hope that there will be another chapter to the Whispering Mountain series. I can think of one in particular being what happens to Duncan in relationship to Anne. So, as a big fan Jodie, please consider another chapter in this series. And, if possible, have more of your books put into e-book format for Kindle.

like the writer

When Lewton Paterson took a chance to find something his life was lacking by joining a group headed to Whispering Mountain, you had to know Jodi Thomas was about to deliver another heart-warming story. And that she did. I have never been disappointed in any of this author's works. She has you laughing one minute and sighing the next. We can only hope the 'magic' of Whispering Mountain continues on with many more stories in the future.

Features Emily, one of the three adopted McMurray daughters

this is a good but not great read i have loved the whispering mountain serious this is book 5 the last one and its a real shame jodi didnt get all the characters 2 show up in this book. i enjoyed the new character lewt. all in all it was a nice simple story just not as good as the others in the serious.

Gret book, one of her best.