Deeanne Gist
is one of the authors that I read when I'm in the mood for a good, well-written
book. In the past, I've read a few of
them in DTB form, with the exceptions of Beguiled and Love on the Line.
Billy is a
female doctor that has fought hard to establish herself. While at Chicago's World Fair, she ends up
with a position helping out in the Women's Building. One of her patients, however, isn't so sure
he wants her help.
Hunter is a
Texas Ranger who is doing this tedious guard job to make connections and
reflect well on his superiors. He is
drawn to Billy, but there's no way he wants a wife who is a doctor, and
especially not one that expects him to stay home and keep house! They come together to make a better life for
some of the children in the slums, but it's not as certain whether they will be
able to see eye to eye on matters of the heart.
While I
enjoyed this book, I'll warn you that it's not all sunshine and roses. The reality of tenement and jail conditions
is heartbreaking as well as some of the pictures. Hunter's "ailment" in the beginning
was throwing me for a loop. So were the detailed descriptions that went with
it. Just seemed like the first
interaction between a female doctor and a big, strong man would be more
critical. Instead, it felt like he was
at the doctor for a serious cold.
I also found
parts of the ending to be on the long side.
The epilogue is pretty long, and while I appreciate an author's note at
the end, all I can say is "WOW" at the amount of historical
information crammed into it.
Overall,
this was a well-written book and worth my time.
Being on the prudish side, there were a few kissing moments when I had
to skim a little bit to avoid blushing, but most people wouldn't have an issue
with those parts. Good Book!
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