Texas Lily (Too Hard To Handle, Book 1)

Patricia Rice

Jun 2011 · ePublishing Works!

About this ebook

Lily Porter is newly a widow with a child to raise and a cattle ranch to run in the Texas frontier aflame with violence, and where a woman is to be seen not heard.

She needs a man to stand up for her land.

His name is Cade. Part Apache brave and part Mexican grandee, Cade has a past and a secret. But he possesses the power and passion to command all in his path.

Lily welcomes Cade into her struggle against treachery and terror—and discovers a love worth risking everything to keep.

AWARDS:
4 ½ stars – Romantic Times

REVIEWS:

"Ms. Rice is in her element as she gives us a recipe for romance... one delicious read." ~Romantic Times

TOO HARD TO HANDLE, in series order
Texas Lily
Texas Rose
Texas Tiger
Texas Moon

Ratings and reviews

I Could Not Put It Down! This book would not usually classify as a fast read, having over 350 pages, but I classify it that way because I couldn't put it down once I started it and finished it in a day. The story of Cade and Lily was so fascinating that the time just flew by and the whole cast of characters caught and kept your interest from beginning to end. Let me just say that the hero, Cade , was by no means perfect; he could come across as the typical arrogant alpha male,but the peeks that Ms. Rice would give at his inner yearnings for home and family, and also a lack of desire to kill; well this made him a very intriguing man. The story takes place while Texas was still part of Mexico, and about a year or so before Texas became a Republic free from Mexico and not a part of the United States. The historical background adds plenty of action and color to the story, but make no mistake, this is a love story. Romantic and physical love; love between parents and children; and love for close friends as well as the loyalty to same. There are so many memorable moments in this book, but many of my favorite revolve around little 3 year old Serena. Let her and all the other characters populating this wonderful story take you on an unforgettable journey.

could not put it down

An enjoyable read

About the author

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Patrica Rice is married to her high school sweetheart, has two children and is a firm believer in happily-ever-after. Her emotionally-charged romances have won numerous awards, including the RT Book Reviews Reviewers Choice and Career Achievement Awards. A native of Kentucky and New York, and a past resident of North Carolina, Patricia Rice currently resides in St. Louis, Missouri. Visit her website at www.patriciarice.com