Wild Rose Pass

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Pub Date 08 Apr 2020 | Archive Date 15 Apr 2020

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Cadence McShane, free-spirited nonconformist, yearns to escape the rigid code, clothes, and sidesaddles of 1880s military society in Fort Davis, Texas. She finds the daring new lieutenant exhilarating, but as the daughter of the commanding officer, she is expected to keep with family tradition and marry West Point graduate James West.  

 

Orphaned, Comanche-raised, and always the outsider looking in, Ben Williams yearns to belong. Cadence embodies everything he craves, but as a battlefield-commissioned officer with the Buffalo Soldiers instead of a West Point graduate, he is neither accepted into military society nor considered marriageable.  

 

Can two people of different worlds, drawn together by conflicting needs, flout society and forge a life together on the frontier? 


Cadence McShane, free-spirited nonconformist, yearns to escape the rigid code, clothes, and sidesaddles of 1880s military society in Fort Davis, Texas. She finds the daring new lieutenant...


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While this book had good main characters, and good history of the times, it was just okay for me. I have to say that the author did their homework when it came to the foods, natural trees and fruits just to name a few things. But it also seemed to almost be too much details for me. There was also an overuse of the words, "sneering, snickered, snickering." It's like it kind of jumped up at me time and time again. That sure distracted me from the story.
Now, on the positive side, I did like both Ben and Cadence. It wasn't hard to have empathy for Ben when you look at all he'd been through. Plus the emotional part of his longing to belong to a family. He was lonely and so tired of now belonging anywhere. Never really welcomed and always feeling like he was on the outside looking in. Even with all of that I liked that he hadn't turned bitter and his compassion often showed up.
Cadence had some growing up to do and was often immature. But she was the only child of the commanding captain, so I get it. But she was also compassionate, loving, and intelligent. Well, when she wasn't doing stupid stuff a time or two. It still doesn't rule out the rest of her good points.
Other people who play a big part in the story are not only Cadence's parents but also James and Mariana. James was one nasty piece of work. His main concern was himself no matter what it cost others. Mariana is a little girl who makes you care about her and what her future will be.
The story ends with an unexpected twist, a H.E.A. for several people. Also a couple of recipes from the story are included as well.

"I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

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From the opening line to the end, the author paints a vivid picture of the old west. I appreciate the time and effort that must have gone into the research for this book. And while historical, Wild Rose Pass brings the characters alive.
Lt. Ben Williams has been shaped by his sometimes-horrendous past. But through these difficulties, somehow he has managed to maintain his heart and humanity. Ben longs to belong. To be part of a family. He fights his own lack of self-worth and perceived insults and grows throughout the novel.
Cadence McShane is trying to be the woman everyone thinks she should be. Marry the man chosen for her. Live a stifling life as an army officer's wife. Something in her screams for adventure and more. When these two meet he’s something forbidden and she’s someone unreachable.
When the man who everyone thinks is perfect for her reveals his true colors, Cadence rebels against her father’s wishes. Filled with danger not only from their surroundings, Ben and Cadence attempt to navigate through the complicated social mores of the day.
Wild Rose Pass is a study of life, injustice, hatred, and prejudice of the past. But mostly about how family, friends, and fighting for the rights of self and others not only grow us as people but assist in the redemption of others.
I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading more by this author.

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This was a very interesting read as a detailed research of the time period was evidenced in the descriptions of faun and fauna and their significance to a person in 1880’s America. There are even recipes of dishes that may have been served in this time period. The romance itself was pretty low key since it was more a meeting of ideals than emotional angst and drama. This was more steeped in reality with the prejudice and difficulties of life in this time period than an escapist fluff read.

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First let me say, I don’t usually read western romance, but this one hooked me from page one, a real page turner and I loved every moment of it!
Wild Rose Pass is an exciting tale of romance, second chances, and the rough & tumble Texas history set in frontier Times. Vivid details, which is something I love in a story. I enjoy being immersed in the details and the story so I feel like I am there with the detailed characters. This books fills the bill on all fronts. The details of customs/culture and mine-set of the day were spot on giving the tale historical resonance. Wild Rose Pass is an exhilarating western with high-stakes adventure and very satisfying ending. If you like tales of frontier days and western adventure, pick up this book today. You’ll love it.

Bonus - Recipes included of which I intend to try each one.

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Very well researched, interesting story with great characters. I enjoyed this one immensely. Thank you publisher and netgalley for this arc in exchange of an honest review.

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I really enjoyed this book! I'm a little disappointed in how the publisher chose to sell the book. It is about so much more than two star-crossed lovers who society frowns upon.

The author gives us a rich look into what the West was like following the Civil War. We get views into the restrictions women faced when they lived within the military society, from having limited access to peers, or any other function outside of "marrying well".

We get a view of how dangerous the West really was for people to immigrate to and try to live on in the Rodriguez family, whose plight is a central part of what I believe truly highlights the morality of Cadence and Ben. It is their mutual belief in doing what is right - and tending to those in need - that first draws them together. Not that Ben isn't "that handsome, mysterious man", but that wasn't what drew Cadence towards him. It was his honesty and willingness to help others.

I actually found the "love triangle" they try to hint at rather interesting as it was the furthest thing from one. It really highlighted how society can force expectations on us to marry "the right one" in their views, even though in the background, that person is showing their true nature in ways that made my lips curl back in revulsion.

There is an undercurrent of how deep the affection is between Cadence and her parents. Though her father tries to deny her from "having a job", she and her mother finds way to organize a compromise. The love between the three of them was one of my favorite aspects of this book.

I won't get into too many other details, other than to say I really enjoyed this book. I was in yet another one of my "book funks" and ended up finding this one a page turner I could not put down. I was actually disappointed it ended when it did. I would've enjoyed quite a few more chapters.

I rate this book a 4.5/5. It's just reaching for a 5, but I think since it ended so abruptly, it doesn't quite hit that sweet spot for me. Would definitely be interested in reading more from this author.

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I enjoyed reading this book. It had an interesting story which kept me reading . I read it in one day . The characters were strong and courageous. There was plenty of facts that I learnt about the Wild West. It was nice at the end to be given the recipes and I will try them especially the gingerbread. I thoroughly recommend that you read this book.

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