Series:
Montana Mavericks: Lassoing Love (Book 5)
A Cradle for Christmas?
Happily single Dante Sanchez is not looking for love. When
he meets seven-months-pregnant Eloise Taylor, he knows he should run, not walk,
in the other direction. But the local teacher is dazzled by the fiercely
independent Eloise -- maybe even enough to reconsider his dedication to
bachelorhood? Between her wealthy family's disapproval and her own reluctance
to commit, their relationship is a risky proposition. However, there's a baby
on the way who just might need them both…
Terrific book. I loved Dante and Eloise, who feel real
enough to be your child's teacher or a local businesswoman's association member.
Eloise left Bronco shortly after she turned eighteen. The daughter of one of
the Taylor patriarchs, she became frustrated with her father's attitude toward
women and working, so she set off to live life the way she wanted. Now the
owner of a successful marketing firm, the pregnant Eloise has returned to
Bronco to raise her child. Her reappearance was dramatic, got tongues wagging,
and illustrated the archaic attitudes of the older Taylors.
Dante is a third-grade teacher whom his students love. Handsome
and charming, he is happily living a single life and isn't looking to settle
down any time soon. But from the moment he spotted Eloise, he was irresistibly
drawn to her.
I loved the first meeting between Eloise and Dante. While
unexpectedly coming to her rescue, Dante was on the receiving end of a lengthy
and revealing monologue as Eloise vented her frustration with her family. I
loved his patience, understanding, and amusement as he listened to her vent. Neither
expected the strength of the pull toward each other.
I enjoyed watching Dante and Eloise spend time together. Underneath
their growing friendship is an attraction neither can deny. I loved watching
Dante get more invested in Eloise and her upcoming baby. His surprise at his involvement
was sweet, and seeing his anticipation was fun. Eloise, too, gets closer to
Dante, but she has trust issues thanks to her previous relationship and resists
the possibility of an actual relationship. She finds it difficult to believe
that Dante's interest will last. I kept my fingers crossed that Dante could
break through her fears. The ending was fantastic, and Dante's big moment was
sweet.
I enjoyed the demonstration of the differences between the
Taylor and Sanchez families. The Thanksgiving dinners were a vivid example and
an eye-opening experience for Eloise. I like watching the Taylor patriarchs get
pulled kicking and screaming into the 21st century.
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