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With his rugged good looks, vast wealth and family name, hell-raiser Hutch Carmody is still the golden boy of Parable, Montana. But he's done some growing up—making peace with his illegitimate half brother and inheriting half of Whisper Creek Ranch, which should have been all his. These days,... read more
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Characters edit
- Hutch Carmody: Rancher, owner of Whisper Creek Ranch, Slade's half-brother. Madison calls him "Cowboy Man." He has dark blonde hair and blue green eyes.
- Kendra Shepherd: Owner of a real estate company, adopted mother of Madison. She has pale blond hair and blue eyes.
- Slade Barlow: Hutch's half brother, former sheriff and owner of the Windfall Ranch
- Joslyn Barlow: Slade's pregnant wife, Kendra's partner (as well as childhood friend).
- Tara Kendall: Friends with Joslyn and Kendra, owns a farm
- Shea Tarrington: Slade's teenage stepdaughter.
- Callie Barlow: Slade's mother, owner of a hair salon.
- Opal Dennison: Live-in housekeeper for the Barlows, helped raise Joslyn
- Madison Rose Shepherd: Kendra's four-year old adopted daughter. She has coppery red hair with gray eyes.
- Boone Taylor: Sheriff, a widower with two sons who live with his sister.
- Griff Taylor: Eldest son of Boone.
- Fletcher Taylor: Youngest son of Boone.
- Brylee Parrish: Hutch's ex-fiancee.
- Walker Parrish: Brylee's brother.
- Casey Elder: Walker's friend
- Beth Marston: Madison's friend.
- Daisy: Madison and Kendra's puppy.
- Lucy: Tara's puppy.
- Leviticus: Hutch's dog, found on the road to his home.
- Jasper: Slade's dog
- Jeffrey Chamberlain: Kendra's ex-husband.
- Martie Wren: Runs the animal shelter.
- Alva Shepard: Kendra's grandmother.
- Callie Barlow: Slade's mother.
- Treat McQuillan: Deputy sheriff.
- Amy Jo Dupree: Brylee's friend.
- Walter Beaumont: New pastor that has captured Opal's eye.
Setting & Locations edit
Parable, Montana
- Butter Biscuit Cafe: Popular local diner
- Whisper Creek Ranch: Carmody family ranch
- Windfall Ranch: Slade's ranch
- Boot Scoot Tavern: Local bar and hangout venue
First Sentence edit
A FINE SWEAT broke out between Hutch Carmody’s shoulders and his gut warned that he was fixing to stumble straight into the teeth of a screeching buzz saw.
Table of Contents edit
Chapters 1 - 19
Series & Lists edit
This is book 2 of 5 in Parable, Montana. (standard series)
Preceded by Big Sky Country, and followed by Big Sky River.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Linda Lael Miller (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: HQN Books
Country: Canada
Publication Date: July 31, 2012
ISBN: 978-0373776610
Page Count: 384
Publisher: HQN Books
Country: Canada
Publication Date: July 31, 2012
ISBN: 978-0373776610
Page Count: 384
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Links to Supplemental Material edit
- Linda Lael Miller: Author's website
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