Brave the Wild Wind

Johanna Lindsey

Book 1 in the series:Wyoming

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'Brave the Wild Wind' by Johanna Lindsey follows the story of Jessie Blair, a tough and independent young woman who runs a ranch after her father's death. Her life is turned upside down when her estranged mother returns as her guardian, accompanied by a handsome stranger named Chase Summers. Despite their initial animosity, Jessie and Chase find themselves attracted to each other, leading to a tumultuous relationship filled with passion, misunderstandings, and family secrets. Set in the Wyoming territory, the book explores themes of love, family dynamics, and self-discovery through the engaging interactions between the main characters.

The writing style in 'Brave the Wild Wind' is described as captivating and engaging, with a blend of romance, action, and emotional depth. The author, Johanna Lindsey, brings the western background to life as Jessie and Chase navigate through their complex relationship, facing challenges, dangerous situations, and surprising revelations about their families. The book is praised for its rollercoaster romance, well-developed characters, and the ability to keep readers entertained and invested in the story.

Characters:

The characters are complex, with Jessie portrayed as a strong, tomboyish female and Chase as a reluctant but caring male figure.

Writing/Prose:

The prose is descriptive and layered, effectively capturing the setting and emotional struggles of the characters.

Plot/Storyline:

The story revolves around a strong female lead managing her family's ranch, facing challenges from her estranged mother and romantic conflicts with a family friend.

Setting:

The setting is a vividly described Wyoming ranch that reflects the historical context and challenges of Western life.

Pacing:

Pacing is inconsistent, with engaging moments contrasting with slower, less captivating sections.

BLUE Parker saw her coming a mile away, trotting along on that big-boned Appaloosa she’d come home with last year. A mean-tempered horse if there ever was one. But then, Jessica Blair was pretty feist...

Notes:

The story is set in Wyoming and focuses on a strong female character named Jessie.

Jessie was raised by her father, who taught her to despise her mother.

After her father's death, Jessie has to deal with her estranged mother as her guardian.

Chase Summers is introduced as Jessie's mother's stepson who complicates her life.

Jessie struggles with her identity, feeling more like a man than a woman due to her upbringing.

Jessie has a complicated relationship with her Indian friends who treat her well.

The book includes themes of family conflict and battling societal expectations.

Readers have mixed feelings about the romance, finding the hero and heroine often at odds.

Despite the turmoil, Jessie and Chase eventually reach a happy ending.

The book is part of a series, which intrigued some readers to read it in order.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings may include themes of physical abuse, parental abandonment, and cultural tensions.

Has Romance?

The book contains a significant and central romance storyline between Jessie and Chase.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

As wild as the Wyoming frontier and a terror when spurned, Jessie Blair is furious when she over hears Chase Summers refusing her hand - and vows to seduce the handsome drifter out of spite.Enraged by Jessie's arrogance yet haunted by her beauty, Chase is irresistible drawn to the headstrong miss - and into her troubles with the land-hungry villains who murdered her father. For his pride insists he tame the fiery temptress who toys with his emotions. And his passion won't be sated until the sensuous young hellion becomes a woman in his arms.

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About the Author:

Johanna Lindsey is one of the most popular authors of romantic fiction, with over sixty million copies of her novels sold. World renowned for her novels of "first-rate romance" (New York Daily News), Lindsey is the author of forty-three previous bestselling novels, many of which have been #1 New York Times bestsellers. Lindsey lives in Maine with her family.

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