The Rancher Takes a Bride

The Burnett Brides, Book 1

By: Sylvia McDaniel

Narrated by: Robin Rowan

Eugenia Burnett wants grandchildren. This cunning widow is determined to find wives for her brood of handsome sons.

Rose Severin, speaks to the dead or at least she pretends to until she can earn enough money to make her way to New York and become a famous actress like her mother. Travis Burnett is resolved to rid the frontier town of imposters like Rose. But Eugenia thinks the fiery Rose is just the woman for her obstinate son. She schemes to keep Rose at the family ranch where Travis soon realizes that the supposed spiritualist is more than just a pretty swindler.

©2000 Sylvia McDaniel (P)2013 Sylvia McDaniel

Can you tame a grumpy cowboy?

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Yes, if they were into western romance without gunfire and explosions.

What aspect of Robin Rowan’s performance would you have changed?

Robin has a gentle whisper toned voice that made the female character sound a little like a simper, the male character voice was good but more strength of emotion in the story would have been good.

Do you think The Rancher Takes a Bride needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No, Travis finally made the right choices at the very end and I could not go through that stubbornness and stupidity again.

Any additional comments?

Sorry, I couldn't relate to these characters and didn't like either of them. The story was good but it's hard to get into a story about characters you dislike.

Entertaining

Any additional comments?

Overall, the narrator did a good job allowing the listener to distinguish between each character who was speaking. The Rancher Takes a Bride is an entertaining western romance with enjoyable characters and an engaging storyline!

A bit dull

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I liked the beginning of the book but the story was very slow and dragged out. The couple spent the entire book being at loggerheads with one another and I found their constant bickering and mistrust to be repetitive and monotonous.

Have you listened to any of Robin Rowan’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have not listened to any of Robin Rowan's other performances but I would happily listen to another based on her narration of this book. I liked how she did different accents, including French and she was able to do male voices convincingly.

Any additional comments?

I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.

the rancher takes a bride

I liked the way the plot wound around ,leaving you wondering what would happen next .The narration was fine and well spoken

A wonderful experience

Where does The Rancher Takes a Bride rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is the first audible book for me. I received a complimentary copy from the author. I love to read but I spend way too much time on the couch reading. I listened to this story while I was out walking. It sure made the exercise so much more tolerable. I definitely loved this story. It was easy to get lost in it.

What other book might you compare The Rancher Takes a Bride to and why?

I read a lot of westerns and love them all. Too hard to compare.

What about Robin Rowan’s performance did you like?

Wow!!! She sure did a fantastic job. As mentioned earlier, this is my first audible book. I just thought someone read to you. Her inflictions for the different voices was amazing. I was very impressed with her ability.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I would it to exercise with (as I hate to exercise!) it sure made the time fly by and got me motivated to walk so I could listen to more of the story.

Any additional comments?

This was a fantastic book to start with. I just adored the story.

Love the story

The story is great. The performance was good. Only struggle was getting used to a softer man's voice from the narrator. But didn't take away from the story.

HOOKED ON THIS AUTHOR!

THE RANCHER TAKES A BRIDE is the first book in the Burnett Brides series. It would be best to read them in the order of release.

This was the first book I have “read” from this author and I am hooked! I loved it! When I first started reading romance books way back when I was a teenager – those old bodice rippers with Fabio on the front of most of them – the westerns weren’t like this!

Rose/Desiree is no shrinking violet waiting for someone to tell her how to live her life. She has a plan. She kept me giggling as she worked to get through to Travis so that she could get on with her life. Of course, I was also cheering as they worked towards her finding out that that life plan could be changed to include him.

Note: while I was given this book as an Audible gifted copy, my opinions are my own and are given freely.


Title: THE RANCHER TAKES A BRIDE
Series: Burnett Brides #1
Narrator: Robin Rowan
Length: 8 hours, 52 mins
Category /Genre: Historical Romance
Recommended for: 18+ due to sexual content
Listenability: NSFW
Received from: Sylvia McDaniel (as a gifted Audiobook)

Pride can blind you to the Truth

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a good love torn story. I love old west stories especially set in Texas!!

What did you like best about this story?

I like Rose's strength and honest conviction! She endured Travis' narrow unrelenting distrust and saw the man he really was and could be. She tried to do good for everyone she came in contact with and to face her fears to rescue and console. She is a lady without all the adornments.

Have you listened to any of Robin Rowan’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This is the first book I have listened to narrated by Robin Rowan, I enjoyed her portrayal of the characters!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I wouldn't say I had an extreme reaction to the book. There were several instances that made me laugh and some that made me want to slap Travis and tell him to get off his "high horse".

Any additional comments?

I enjoyed this story of love catching even the most "stubborn" man unaware. That believing and protecting your family blindly may lead to unexpected awakenings. Now I will have to get the next book in the series, as well as print edition!! Great read!!

predictable

The story seemed to keep repeating and there was not much to the plot. Rose was so forgiving of everything.

Interesting Historical Love Story

This is the first book I have read by this author. It had a good balance of story and romance. I enjoyed that there was an appropriate amount of sex in the story and that wasn't over done. In my opinion too much sex ruins the story. I know many publishers require a set number of sex scenes, they need to rethink that. Let the authors decide. This was well done.