Reviews for Rancho Diablo

The average rating for Rancho Diablo based on 2 reviews is 5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2008-10-17 00:00:00 Alan Armstrong This is one of my absolute favorites by Anne Stuart. I loved the relationship between Izzy and Luke. Plus it's one of her western romances (I'm a big, huge fan of westerns, whether it's historical or contemporary). The combination is magic in this book. Izzy ran off from home as a young woman, running from her feelings for Luke and her family's expectations, and her fears that she could never live up to them. Now she is back to claim her heritage, and to hide from an ex who happens to have some criminal intentions for her, but has to put up with Luke to do it. Luke has suppressed feelings for this girl who is nominally his stepsister for a long time, and doesn't think much of her flighty ways. He doesn't want her to get her hands on an inheritance he doesn't think she deserves. Also he has trouble keeping his hands off her. This book has the wonderful dialogue and back and forth between the hero and heroine that makes Anne Stuart's category romances sizzle for me. Readers who are a little afraid of her dangerous heroes in the mainstream books would like this one. Luke is a good guy. Very down to earth, hardworking, if a little sarcastic. He's also very sexy and masculine, and knows just how to deal with Izzy, in all the right ways. Izzy is one of those girls who 'did it' but didn't really see what the fuss is about. Well, Luke is the guy to show her exactly what she was missing. He's also irresistible to me because it's pretty clear how desperately in love with Izzy he's been for years, but didn't feel it was right to seduce her or claim her for his own. He's also pretty angry that she ran away from home where she was safe, and got herself in some trouble. Let's just say if you like Alpha heroes who aren't over the top, I think you'd like Luke. Although the love scenes are not explicit, they are fiery to me, because of the well-described attraction and emotional connection between Luke and Izzy. Anyone who knows me, knows how much I adore Anne Stuart. To me, this is one of her best books. Give it a read.

Review # 2 was written on 2019-06-19 00:00:00 Constance Dangelo "Rancho Diablo" is the story of Isabella and Luke. Oh how I adored this book! A second chance romance between star crossed lovers- an impetuous heroine and a brooding hero. From impersonating cousins, love filled diaries, interfering but lovable caretakers, betraying wills, money grabbing cousins to dying horses, super sexy lovemaking, ultimate confessions and groveling- this book had it all! It made me laugh, tear up like a baby and smile in glee all throughout the book. I absolutely could not help but root for this couple- who were so obviously in love, had such good chemistry but were stubborn as hell and pain in each other's asses. There is a reason Ms Stuart is in my all time favorite authors- her ability to write flawed yet loving characters who are made for each other, have insane witty banter and whose lovemaking burns up the sheets- never fails to impress me. Like the perfect combination of Diana Palmer and Linda Howard, yet with the unique Anne Stuart magic. And the epilogue- EVERYONE got their happy ending!! Loved it. SWE/Unsafe 4.5/5