As a girl, she had worshipped Garrett Coltrane, her father's stable hand,
from afar. But all too soon, the hard-working cowboy left the Randall's
renowned Arabian farm and the rodeo circuit for a better life. Katy,
badly injured in an accident and no longer willing to ride, returns to her
father's farm after college to run the breeding operation. When Garrett
returns a successful businessman, her childish infatuation matures into a
woman's love. She readily accepts his proposal after a brief courtship
believing he returns her feelings.
Garrett Coltrane married a woman he believed would be his partner . . . in
business and in life.
Garrett's tragic and lonely youth was salvaged when Katy's father gave him
a job. But he knew he wanted more. His determination and drive led to
his successful consulting business. When he met up with Katy again, the
quiet and reserved young woman appeared to be the perfect compliment to
his burgeoning business and a natural mate for his chosen life.
Both got something they weren't expecting: Katy a husband who didn't love
her, and Garrett a wife that was anything but docile. From the wedding
night on, their wills clash as they struggle to find common ground and a
salvation for the marriage.
Despite the old publication date, this novel still tells a wonderful story
in vintage Krentz style. Both Katy and Garrett must come to terms with
the wrong assumptions they made about the marriage and find a way to make
things work. The reader cheers them on as they discover things about
themselves and their spouse that offer hope.
My only complaint would be the initial lack of communication between the
couple. Today, men and women should not rush into marriage without fully
understanding their expectations and their depth of feeling.
Communication is the key for a healthy relationship and a strong marriage.
On occasion, I wanted to shout at Katy and Garrett to just speak and not
rely on the other's ability to mind-read for understanding.
In all, an enjoyable read.
Beverly Kuhn
