Kathie DeNosky - Reviews

A Rare Sensation
February 2005

...a tale of buried secrets, awakening passion, and love between a man and woman that’s breathtaking.

Dynasties: The Ashtons

Spencer Ashton couldn’t take it anymore so he left his wife, Sally, and their two children, Grant and Grace high and dry. Years later history repeats itself as Grace leaves her children Ford and Abigail in the care of her brother, Grant. Now that Abigail and Ford are adults, Grant has decided it’s time to confront Spencer and find out why he left and never contacted them. So Grant along with his niece, Abigail, travel to Napa Valley, California intent on confronting Spencer Ashton.

Dr. Abigail Ashton is enjoying the trip to Napa Valley even if it is under strained circumstances. Her Uncle Grant wants to have a face-to-face chat with his father and Abigail wonders what her grandfather will think about her. One morning while Abigail is heading to the Louret stables she spies a cowboy walking out with a lame horse. Instincts kick in and Abigail goes into doctor mode telling the man just exactly what she needs to tend to the horse. He balks at first until Abigail informs him that she is the vet and to get the stuff. Then she gets a look at the cowboy and her insides turn to mush. Before her stands the handsomest cowboy she’s ever seen.

Master harvester for Louret Vineyards and part-time rodeo cowboy, Russ Gannon likes the ladies. However, he’s unprepared for the gut punch he receives when he first meets the redheaded beauty, Abigail Ashton. Even though he has a thing for redheaded ladies, Abigail is much more than that. She’s intelligent, witty, and downright adorable. Russ would like nothing more than to take her to his bed, but he sees her innocence shining through and therefore decides on friendship. Of course, that’s easier said than done especially after they share a kiss that’s hotter than spicy chili. How in the world is he supposed to keep his hands off her now?

The more time Abigail and Russ spend together, the more heated the embraces. When Russ asks Abigail to attend a rodeo with him for the weekend, the two of them alone – separate beds of course – Abigail accepts knowing full well something could happen. And something does! Something profound, magical, and beautiful. However, soon after Russ breaks it off with Abigail and breaks her heart. Will this be the end of their budding romance?

Get ready for the ride of your life when you read A Rare Sensation. Kathie DeNosky weaves a tale of buried secrets, awakening passion, and love between a man and woman that’s breathtaking. Abigail is book smart but doesn’t put on airs. She’s a down home kind of gal who loves horses and the outdoors. Russ might only have a high school education, but he’s got street smarts and can grow a grape like a gardener grows vegetables. He’s also sensitive and caring, even if he is “slower than molasses in January.” Russ is the kind of hero every woman loves…noble, sexy, and has a smile that could melt butter. His reasons for dumping Abigail seem perfectly normal to him. What intelligent woman would want a simple cowboy with no home of his own? Hmm…let’s see. Her name is Abigail Ashton and she’s got a fiery temper to go with that head full of luscious red hair. Together these two heat up the pages with their passion and their love for one another. Make no mistake about it…its love between the sexy cowboy and the beautiful vet.

A Rare Sensation, the second book in the Dynasties: The Ashtons series, continues on with the storyline perfectly and gives readers another glimpse into Spencer’s life as well as those he abandoned. I look forward to the next story in this exciting new series from Silhouette.
Robin Peek, Writers Unlimited Reviewer

Abigail Ashton has spent most of her life trying to convince herself and everyone else that she's not like her tramp of a mother. Russ Gannon hasn't had an easy life either. Orphaned at 15, he's made his way in the world, earning his keep with the only two skills he has: riding bulls and growing grapes. Russ' promises force Abby out of her protective shell to discover the love she was destined for in his arms. Kathie DeNosky continues the Ashton's Dynasty with A Rare Sensation (4). The story is filled with loads of internal conflict from both characters; that, and a sensuously driven plot keep the pages turning.
Angela Keck, Romantic Times

"A Smoky Mountain Christmas"
Getaway
with Stella Bagwell and Annette Broderick

December 2004

...an enchanting anthology

From three very talented authors comes an enchanting anthology that readers are going to absolutely fall in love with. In Getaway, readers meet three women who are all traveling to different locations to celebrate the holiday season. The women introduce themselves to each other and soon become fast friends. As their respective flights are called, each woman promises to meet back at the airport and tell how their Christmas went.

Kathie DeNosky's Smoky Mountain Christmas is a charming story about a woman who learns that Christmas is meant to be spent with those you love -- like family and friends -- from a man who loves the holiday. Lucas and Megan are bewitching characters and their story is superb. I love to read stories where two people who are total opposites -- a mountain man and a city girl -- find a common ground...love.

For a delightful intermission during the hustle and bustle of the holidays, pick up your copy of Getaway today. It's truly one for the keeper's shelf and it brings home the true meaning of Christmas.
Robin Peek, Writers Unlimited Reviewer

Megan believes her grandfather's secluded cabin is the perfect place to escape the season's merriment and regroup after losing her boyfriend and her job. Her "Smoky Mountain Christmas" quickly goes from lonely to sizzling when she meets rugged Lucas McCabe. DeNosky celebrates an old-fashioned country Christmas with a heart-stopping hero and a vibrant heroine.
Susan Mitchell, Romantic Times

Baby at His Convenience

July 2004

...a romantic romp with wit, passion, and exciting characters.

“If you want a baby, now is the time to have one.” Not exactly the words Katie Andrews thought she’d hear at the age of thirty-four, but there they are. All the women in her family go through early menopause and the doctor fears Katie is no different. So all Katie has to do is to find a suitable sperm donor and get impregnated. Unfortunately, in Dixie Ridge a good man is hard to come by. Either they’re married, too old or too young. Maybe she should just bite the bullet and visit a sperm bank. Of course, that idea falls right out of her head when she falls into the lap of Jeremiah Gunn. Oh my!

Roaring into town on his big Harley, ex-Marine Jeremiah Gunn just wants peace and quiet. Jeremiah’s never really paid much attention to the pretty waitress, Katie, until she falls into his lap…literally. Her soft body against his sends all kinds of ideas flitting through his mind, most of them revolving around him and Katie in a bed amidst tangled sheets. He couldn’t be more shocked or excited when Katie asks him to help her have a baby. Oh man! What red blooded man can resist that?

Jeremiah can’t figure out what Katie is up to and even though he’s flattered he just can’t do it. And he doesn’t think Katie can either. She reminds him of a shy filly all skittish and ready to run. Jeremiah decides to help her make the right decision and to wait for the right man to come along. He tells Katie he’ll help her have a baby - but it will be done the old fashioned way - by making love. In a million years, Jeremiah never expects Katie to agree. This one choice sets things into motion that neither one of them planned on.

Ladies, get ready to turn up the air conditioner. Kathie DeNosky’s Baby At His Convenience is a romantic romp with wit, passion, and exciting characters. Jeremiah is a tall drink of water that looks way too sexy in his tight-clad jeans and sitting on that Harley of his. My heart went pitter pat the first time he took Katie for a ride on his bike. Katie is a shy, sweet girl with a smile that lights up a room. She’s also a woman who knows her own mind and once she’s made a choice, sticks by it. Together Katie and Jeremiah spark a flame that burns brighter the closer they get to their ultimate goal…a baby. The secondary characters are colorful, energetic, and downright funny at times as they play matchmaker. Sometimes in a small town, secrets never stay that way for too long.

Kathie DeNosky has written another winner as far as this reviewer is concerned. Baby At His Convenience has it all - engaging characters, clever dialogue, and lots of romance. Go out and grab your copy today. It’s definitely not to be missed.
Robin Peek, Writers Unlimited Reviewer

1/2 STARS
Katie wonders if her sudden attraction to the silent stranger at her diner has anything to do with her doctor's ominous warning that if she wants children, she'd better start having them soon. Jeremiah Gunn is handsome, but he's not very friendly. Jeremiah had hoped coming to Piney Knobb would help him accept his new and unwelcome civilian status. The last thing he wants is romance, but he's attracted to Katie. Kathie DeNosky weaves her magic yet again, and the results are spellbinding. Baby at His Convenience (4.5) is a witty and entertaining story of love between characters who do not fit the standard cookie-cutter mold.
Angela Keck, Romantic Times

Remembering One Wild Night
January 2004

...one book you will remember.
The third book in the Texas Cattleman's Club: The Stolen Baby series.

Kathie DeNosky has written another great story that keeps you entertained. It had me wondering who would want to hurt Natalie and take her precious baby, Autumn, from her. I could feel the pain that Travis felt about not knowing about his baby when she was born. You could also feel the fear that Natalie felt when she was scared that someone was going to get Autumn. But as much as I loved the main characters, I also loved Mose. Mose is Travis’s housekeeper and he is such a riot. Ms. DeNosky always has a way of making her secondary characters just as loveable as the main ones. So if you love, babies, cowboys and romance you need to get to a copy of Remembering One Wild Night, because it will be one book you will remember.
Lydia Funneman, Writers Unlimited Reviewer

Sexy cowboys, a baby, intrigue, rekindled romance and true love. Where can you get all of that? Right in the pages of Kathie DeNosky’s latest creation, Remembering One Wild Night. We discover who the ‘Jane Doe’ is that landed in Royal and we learn more about Travis as well. There are a lot of emotions throughout this tale. Travis’ shock to discover he had a daughter and the immense pain he felt that Natalie kept Autumn from him. The fear Natalie had at the possibility of losing her baby and the endless desire that Travis and Natalie feel for each other. There is also a tremendous ‘feel’ of family and loyalty in the pages of Remembering One Wild Night. The bond that the men of the TCC have together, the connection that Travis (though he’ll deny it) has with Mose, his housekeeper, and the love that brings Travis, Autumn and Natalie together, is very rich and inspiring.

Remembering One Wild Night is another Kathie DeNosky tale that readers can love form start to finish. Be sure to get her latest cowboy as soon as possible!
Tracey West, The Road to Romance

REMEMBERING ONE WILD NIGHT starts off with a bang and just keeps them coming. Travis and Natalie are intriguing characters with some history, not to mention a daughter. I loved watching their interaction, both of them fighting the strong sexual pull they felt each time they were together. And let's not forget Autumn. Now that little girl would steal anyone's heart including her daddy. Interlaced in this sparkling romance is a thread of danger woven into the story perfectly. Why did someone try to kill Natalie and take her child? Can Travis find out before it all comes to a head?

Author Kathie DeNosky proves once again why she is a fast growing commodity in the world of romance. REMEMBERING ONE WILD NIGHT with its multifaceted characters, fast paced story, and passion on every page is definitely one for the keepers shelf. I look forward to the next installment of the Texas Cattleman's series but more importantly I can't wait for Ms. DeNosky's next book.
Robin Peek