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Paris Garrett, sister to the famed Garrett brothers, has run away from home, slipping past her vigilant brothers in a feat of sheer luck. With her brothers on the lookout for her, she makes her way toward her somewhat vague future – performing at an opera house. Although her brothers had forbidden her from performing at the family-owned opera house, Paris is sure she knows what’s best for her, and she pursues her mission with verve and a complete disregard for her own safety.
Her beloved father had always encouraged her to walk the stage, never mind that her real love and talent was for songwriting, and she intends to fulfill his dream – whether it kills her or not, and in this case, it just might.
Joshua Grant has been forced to quit his enjoyable job of Sheriff in order to take care of his recently deceased uncle’s opera house. Whether he wants to or not, he must fulfill the terms of his uncle will – which are a peculiar nuisance to say the least. Joshua feels that he owes his uncle at least that much, especially since taking ownership of the opera house will prevent his underhanded cousin from inheriting – which is exactly what his uncle didn’t want.
However, to meet the terms of the will Josh must marry, and soon. His prospects are slim, and he really has no idea who could possibly fit the bill to become his wife. That is, until Paris Garrett waltzes into town and causes a huge ruckus. Josh is wise enough at first to realize that the eccentric, beautiful and entirely too naive songwriter is not someone he’d want to spend the rest of his life with – but as they are thrown together more and more, Josh’s feelings get the best of him, and he decides to kill two birds with one stone and marry her anyway. Never mind the fact that Paris has vowed never to marry anyone!
Author Beth Ciotta has created a fun and lively read in LASSO THE MOON. Readers will fall instantly in love with the honorable, and sometimes confused, hero and be able to commiserate completely with the ditzy, but daring, heroine. This western-themed historical, set in 1877, was just the ticket to quench my thirst for a fast-paced, funny, fantastic historical.
Reviewed by Janean Nusz
for The Road to Romance
February 16, 2006
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