Charming Jo
Author: Laura Drewry
ISBN: 0-8217-7859-5
Zebra Historical Romances
www.lauradrewry.com
No self-respecting cowboy would let himself be bossed around by a woman. But Levi Travers never claimed to be respectable. . .
With a ranch to run, a sister to watch over, and a fence that needs building before roundup, Joanna McCaine hasn’t time for anything but work. And the only interest she has in men at the moment is finding one desperate enough to swallow his pride and come work for her.
Travers has a way with women; a “way†that usually involves charming them out of their corsets. But his new lady-boss doesn’t even wear a corset. She’s heard the stories about him and has made it perfectly clear that she can’t be charmed.
Of course, that was before he defended her honor, before he saved her from a mad bull, and long before he ever kissed her. Or she kissed him.
The reviews are in for Charming Jo:
“. . .a “charming†story. . .Jo is a terrific, strong heroine. . .† Jill Brager, RomanticTimes (www.romantictimes.com)
“I liked the story, it made me smile. This is always something I look for in a book. I found this book to be excellent light reading, holding my attention and easy to read. Keep up the good work. I gave your book an excellent review at our last meeting.† Lynda, reader in California
“Jo is an absolutely fantastic heroine. . .A redeemable bad boy, Levi is perfect. . .Combining humor and passion with a moving plot, Charming Jo will not only grab your interest but charm you as well right out of a good night’s sleep. Laura Drewry has as a winner with Charming Jo. † Debby Guyette, www.singletitles.com
“Charming Jo is a fun historical romance, set in the old west, that will enchant readers with a simple story and great characters. Drewry gives readers a wide range of characters from the sweet damsel to the saloon owner with the dance hall girl with the heart of gold. Her attention to these details gives the story a rich life that readers will enjoy. Drewry has also given readers a fiery conflict between Jo and Levi that adds to the romantic tension and makes the story all the sweeter† Tracy Zappala, historicalromancereaders.com & Romance Designs,
“Charming Jo definitely charmed this reader. . .There’s something about how Ms. Drewry creates, how she writes that captivates the reader. Maybe it’s the sense of kindness and compassion underneath the outer formidable layer she gives her heroine. Maybe it’s how she ingrains in the hero the need and desire to respect the heroine. Maybe all that and more. I don’t know. I only hope she doesn’t try to change the recipe. Her style and vision are simply charming.† Connie, Once Upon A Romance
“Drewry makes CHARMING JO stand out from the pack with her quick humor. Neither the characters, nor Drewry takes anything too seriously, providing the reader with plenty of smiles–and giving us the strong sense that although Levi and Jo may be ugly ducklings to the rest of the world, for each other, they are the perfect swan. If you’re looking for an enjoyable read and more than a few grins, CHARMING JO is a great choice.†4 Stars - Rob Preece, BooksForABuck
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Sounds interesting I’m always looking for a new author to read.
on September 19th, 2006 at 4:20 pm