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Another Dawn

Book 2 in the series:Coleman Family Saga

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'Another Dawn' by Sandra Brown is the second installment in the Coleman Family Saga series, set in the rough and rugged Territory of Texas in the 1890s. The story revolves around the characters Banner Coleman and Jake Langston, the offspring of Lydia, Ross, and Ma Langston from the previous book. The plot unfolds with 18-year-old Banner's disrupted wedding ceremony, leading to a series of events filled with love, lust, suspense, and complicated relationships. The writing style is described as engaging, with a blend of romantic fantasy, vividly depicting the Old West with its challenges and envious relationships.

Characters:

Characters range from complex and flawed to naive and dramatic, adding layers to the relational dynamics within the story.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is characterized by fluid prose with emotionally charged dialogues and dynamic pacing.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around the emotional complexities of Banner and Jake amidst a backdrop of love and family tensions, highlighted by a significant twist.

Setting:

The narrative is set in the late 19th century Texas, characteristic of the Western genre, enriching the story's romantic and dramatic contexts.

Pacing:

Pacing is dynamic, featuring a gradual build that shifts to rapid emotional and dramatic developments.
She felt every bit a bride as she stood at the back of the church, out of sight behind a flower-bedecked screen, and gazed at the people who had given up a Saturday afternoon to come see her marry Gra...

Notes:

Another Dawn is the second book in the Coleman Family Saga by Sandra Brown.
The story is set in the Texas Territory during the 1890s.
Primary characters in this book are Banner Coleman and Jake Langston.
The book opens with Banner's wedding interrupted by gunfire.
Jake Langston tries to comfort Banner after her wedding is disrupted.
The narrative style shifts from calm to intense drama throughout the book.
There are intense emotions of love, jealousy, and sorrow faced by the characters.
The story features numerous steamy romantic encounters.
Many readers found Banner to be an annoying character, while they loved Jake.
The ending contains a major twist that left some readers heartbroken.
The book mixes themes of romance, family, betrayal, and survival in the Wild West.
The age gap between Jake and Banner is noted by several readers to be around 16 to 20 years.
Despite mixed reviews, many readers consider Sandra Brown a wonderful storyteller.
The book is not necessary to read the first book in the series to understand the story.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include depictions of violence, sexual content, and emotional trauma resulting from complex relationships.

Has Romance?

Yes, Another Dawn contains a substantial amount of romance that is central to the plot.

From The Publisher:

In 1800s Texas, an innocent young woman must learn to love again after a painful betrayal . . . but the seeds of greed and desire harvest a scandal when she falls for the toughest cowhand in the west.Betrayal ruined Banner Coleman's wedding day - and on her wedding night she was a jilted bride. But now, her innocence and pain have touched the heart of Jake Langston, a close family friend. Grappling with emotions that surprise them both, Jake and Banner are caught up in a scandal that could shatter a friendship and a family. But theirs isn't the only affair stirring up trouble in this rough cattle town. Twenty years ago the seeds of greed and desire were sown, and now the Texas landscape will once more reap the wild harvest of a man's hunger and a woman's enduring love.

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