Wyoming Tough

Wyoming Men, Book 1

By: Diana Palmer

Narrated by: Phil Gigante

Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

A cowboy through and through, ranch owner Mallory Kirk knows what it means to put in a full day’s work. But does his new cowgirl? He has his doubts that Morie Brannt will be able to pull her own weight, even if the petite young woman does seem to have a lot of spirit. As they spar over events at the ranch and a past that threatens their hopes for the future, sparks begin to fly, and Mallory can’t help but notice Morie in a new light. But is this tough Wyoming man ready to love?

©2011 Diana Palmer (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Nobody tops Diana Palmer when it comes to delivering pure, undiluted romance. I love her stories." ( New York Times best-selling author Jayne Ann Krentz)

Loved Morie's gumption. Enjoyed Phil's narration.

Morie wanted more for her life and became a ranch hand. She was strong, eager to learn, and so sweet. Her kindness helped in the long run. Mallory was protective of his heart, but this made him easily mislead. I had a bit of a time warming up to him as he was thick-headed, but his feelings were strong enough to see clearly when truly needed. I enjoyed this story.

The narration by Phil Gigante was entertaining as he did the different vocalizations, male and female, well that I could distinguished who was talking most of the time. He contributed very much to my enjoyment of this story.

This is my unsolicited review.

Enjoyable

Would you listen to Wyoming Tough again? Why?

Yes and now what to read the next one in the series

What was one of the most memorable moments of Wyoming Tough?

When Morie saddled up Canes horse

An enjoyable listen.

I enjoyed this book but don't think it is one of Diana Palmer's best efforts. The characters were likeable and the story engaging but the plot was rather light and somewhat predictable.

loved it!!!!

Already downloading the next book in the Wyoming series. Diana Palmer is a great storyteller.

the Cover GOT me! wink. wink.

Where does Wyoming Tough rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I love listening to book, really enjoy a story that take place in Wyoming or Montana. Great listen. ranking ... depends on what you are speaking of ... if you are a lover of all things cowboy ...that will be a great one for you.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Morie Brannt ... she's a spitfire ... love that kind of character.

Which character – as performed by Phil Gigante – was your favorite?

Morie or Mallory ... but I really enjoy this style

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

the visuals you get from Phil's narrating. just his style of reading ... brings you there in your mind ... brighten all your senses.

There's just something about Diana Palmer....

Morie Brannt is looking to prove to herself and her parents that she can be more than just a piece of ornamentation on her Father's ranch...so she sets off on her own looking for a job, with few clothes and little money. She finds herself in Wyoming, working for the Kirk brothers...where she's drawn to big, surly Mallory Kirk. Or course, Mallory is suspicious, smart assed, thinks Morie is a gold digger, and he's totally drawn to her.


But Mallory has this girlfriend he hauls around everywhere with him that is determined to make herself the next Mrs. Kirk, and she just doesn't like it that Morie is getting so much of Mallory's attention, so it doesn't take her long to orchestrate it so that Morie looks like she's exactly like what Mallory THINKS she is...only Mallory doesn't want to believe it.





Sound convoluted? That's because it IS! LOL, and tropey. But gah, I loved it. There is just something about a Diana Palmer that draws me in ~ her big, surly heroes ~ you already know how they're going to act and react, you already know how they're going to paint the heroine, and I STILL find myself hanging on every word. Oh, and Phil Gigante narrated this, so YEAH, I totally hung on every word! Even while I wanted to smack the crap out of both Mallory AND Morie, I loved it! : ) And yup, I'm not listening to Book 2, Wyoming Fierce, the 2nd brother's book. Crack, I tell 'ya.

female voice was BAD

I struggled to finish the audio as the female voice was hokey and grating. I will avoid this narrator in future audibles if he performs the female role.

HO hum~ Another Heroine with a SECRET~ 3 STARS

PLOT: rich Mallory Kane notices the new hired hand lovely Morie~

Standard wealthy Palmer heroine who gets her first JOB on Mallory Kanes Cattle Ranch. Morrie is lovely and innocent and is very attracted to sexy boss Mallory but at his side is Gaeli his nasty lady friend who lets NO one stand in her way. Typical Palmer fare but she has lost the abusive HERO thank God~ this one drags a bit going over and over characters from her previous books. Morie finally is fired after Gaeli plants evidance she stole. and the Hero finally has his eyes opened ~ WE need more passion here Diana and less going endlessly how inept Morie is. I have to give this one 1 star for performer~ Phil is a wonderful reader but when he tries to imitate a FEMALE voice it makes me cringe ~ romance audio is better with female readers~ hint hint hint~ BETTER than some of Diana's later novels~ I give this one 3 stars for over all story, 1 star for MALE voice trying be female and 3 stars for over all ~ and where is the Passion Diana?? you seemed to have forgottent that. and how about RELEASING SOME OF HER EARLIER TITLES??? HINT HINT HINT~ THOSE ARE HER VERY BEST STORIES ANY WAY~

It was a okay read

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Have a woman read the females parts and have a little more loving, sexual situation.

If you’ve listened to books by Diana Palmer before, how does this one compare?

I have listened to other books by Diane Palmer, liked the other books way better. I loved the way we were introduced to ranch life, the cowboys day to day life.

What three words best describe Phil Gigante’s performance?

He did the male voices very good, the females not so good.

Was Wyoming Tough worth the listening time?

I liked the book okay, I guess so, it helped with the passage of time. I enjoyed reading about ranch life.

Any additional comments?

I am glad that I didn't use a credit or cash on this book. I got it from the Romance Package. A good cowboy romance, without the heat. Good for someone who like sweet romance, without a lot of sex.

Superb Writing

I wish the entire series was in Audible escapes. I would love to read more of this author's work. Fantastic story from cover to cover!