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Wild West #1
King's Fancy
Kingston Ramsay needs a good woman, even if he doesn’t know it yet.
Building a life in the wild west can get mighty lonely for a man who has vowed to never fall in love again.
Lonely days. Lonely nights. Lonely bed.
Lucky for him, he has friends who are determined to help him out. While King agrees to hire a housekeeper, his compadres decide he deserves more - a beautiful wife, ready and able to fill those lonely hours with all the excitement he can handle.
Not telling King about his surprise…might have been a mistake, for when Fancy arrives, she isn’t exactly what they bargained for when they arranged for a mail-order bride for their friend.
Half-starved and homeless, Fancy Grace is ecstatic for a chance at a family of her own. In her estimation, Kingston Ramsay, the man who has chosen her, is the epitome of perfection. She can’t believe her good fortune and is determined to make him the happiest of men…until she learns the truth.
Kingston didn’t choose her, he thinks she is there to make his bed, not warm it.
Determined to make the best of her bad situation, Fancy sets out to prove she can be exactly what King needs. She might not be a beauty, but she has plenty to offer the right man. Sparks fly in this battle of the sexes when these two strong-willed individuals clash. King is forced to reevaluate his definition of perfect when he learns a valuable truth - sometimes true beauty can only be discerned when looking through the eyes of love.
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Hotter than Hell Yeah!, Sable Hunter’s Wild West is a series where cowboys are king, yet their women can bring them to their knees. Full of adventure and heart-tugging emotion, these books have enough sensual heat to start a Texas wildfire. Holding out for a hero? Look no further, meet seven men you’ll never forget: King, Boone, Clay, Gentry, Domino, Jericho, Reno, and Joss.
Building a life in the wild west can get mighty lonely for a man who has vowed to never fall in love again.
Lonely days. Lonely nights. Lonely bed.
Lucky for him, he has friends who are determined to help him out. While King agrees to hire a housekeeper, his compadres decide he deserves more - a beautiful wife, ready and able to fill those lonely hours with all the excitement he can handle.
Not telling King about his surprise…might have been a mistake, for when Fancy arrives, she isn’t exactly what they bargained for when they arranged for a mail-order bride for their friend.
Half-starved and homeless, Fancy Grace is ecstatic for a chance at a family of her own. In her estimation, Kingston Ramsay, the man who has chosen her, is the epitome of perfection. She can’t believe her good fortune and is determined to make him the happiest of men…until she learns the truth.
Kingston didn’t choose her, he thinks she is there to make his bed, not warm it.
Determined to make the best of her bad situation, Fancy sets out to prove she can be exactly what King needs. She might not be a beauty, but she has plenty to offer the right man. Sparks fly in this battle of the sexes when these two strong-willed individuals clash. King is forced to reevaluate his definition of perfect when he learns a valuable truth - sometimes true beauty can only be discerned when looking through the eyes of love.
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Hotter than Hell Yeah!, Sable Hunter’s Wild West is a series where cowboys are king, yet their women can bring them to their knees. Full of adventure and heart-tugging emotion, these books have enough sensual heat to start a Texas wildfire. Holding out for a hero? Look no further, meet seven men you’ll never forget: King, Boone, Clay, Gentry, Domino, Jericho, Reno, and Joss.
338 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 11, 2017
About the author
Sable Hunter
98 books1,359 followersSable Hunter is a New York Times, USA Today bestselling author of over 60 books in 11 series. She writes sexy contemporary stories full of emotion and suspense. Her focus is mainly cowboy and novels set in Louisiana with a hint of the supernatural. Sable writes what she likes to read and enjoys putting her fantasies on paper. Her books are emotional tales where the heroine is faced with challenges. Her aim is to write a story that will make you laugh, cry and swoon. If she can wring those emotions from a reader, she has done her job. Sable resides in Austin, Texas with her two dogs. Passionate about all animals, she has been known to charm creatures from a one ton bull to a family of raccoons. For fun, Sable haunts cemeteries and battlefields armed with night-vision cameras and digital recorders hunting proof that love survives beyond the grave. Welcome to her world of magic, alpha heroes, sexy cowboys and hot, steamy to-die-for sex. Step into the shoes of her heroines and escape to places where right prevails, love conquers all and holding out for a hero is not an impossible dream.
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January 4, 2020
This was a nice mail order bride story. And Fancy is what made the book so good. King was such an a$$ that I wanted to kick him in the nuts for most of the book. Fancy has lived a very hard life but hasn't let it get her down. She's smart, kind, funny and she works hard. The only problem is that she's so plain looking.
King wasn't expecting a bride but his friends decide to order him one and hope for the best. This does not turn out well. It also made me so angry at the friends that they would play with the life of a woman this way. She left everything to come to them and do they notice or care? King is not pleased to see her and he lets everyone know. He really says and does some cruel things and poor Fancy just takes his crap likes she's done all her life. There were a few plot holes King slowly gets pulled in by Fancy and her good soul and he can't resist her. He didn't score any points with me in the way he handled that, in fact I lost all respect for him.
If you don't mind a hero with his head up his rear this is actually a fun little story. I liked it for the most part but the hero kinda dampened my enthusiasm.
Safety
King wasn't expecting a bride but his friends decide to order him one and hope for the best. This does not turn out well. It also made me so angry at the friends that they would play with the life of a woman this way. She left everything to come to them and do they notice or care? King is not pleased to see her and he lets everyone know. He really says and does some cruel things and poor Fancy just takes his crap likes she's done all her life. There were a few plot holes King slowly gets pulled in by Fancy and her good soul and he can't resist her. He didn't score any points with me in the way he handled that, in fact I lost all respect for him.
If you don't mind a hero with his head up his rear this is actually a fun little story. I liked it for the most part but the hero kinda dampened my enthusiasm.
Safety
March 21, 2022
2.5 Ugly Duckling Stars
I’m still on the arranged marriage/mail order bride kick and am a sucker for a cowboy named King. It’s like when I see a PNR with a H named Lucian… I can’t not click. 🤷♀️Ironically, as with my last read… we have a Robin Hood theme and a H & h that takes almost 30% to meet. (after the prologue)
King’s Fancy is a second-chance, ugly duckling, unwanted mail order bride romance between King and Fancy. In the prologue, the mc’s have a chance encounter as kids in NYC where they spend the day playing Robin Hood. Then, it picks up 18 years later. The beginning drags, but the story picks up once they reunite. (neither recognizes the other)
Fancy has had a terrible life. She was an orphan turned indentured servant and recently bought her freedom. Things start to look up when she’s informed that a Texas man (King) selected her as a bride. She’s described as quite ugly, so she assumes that her groom read an article where she saved children in a fire. What she doesn’t know is that the man in charge of bride program HATES King and purposely switched the request for the pretty bride for her.
Meanwhile… King is a grump. He returned from the war to find his fiancée married to his brother. He’s looking for a male cook, but his men decide to play matchmaker and enter him in the bride program. We know of the trainwreck coming, but both are blindsided when the truth comes out.
Fancy is sweet but VERY door-matty. She’s lonely, desperate for love, and has no self-confidence, so she just takes all his crap with a smile. King is jerky but not abusive or cruel.
Potential issues- This isn’t really historically accurate or totally PC. There’re mentions of oriental moves, mullatto, they are ex-confederate soldiers. There’re savage Injun’s running about… Stinky Rodiguez the cook, and mention of masters and slaves vs. gentlemen and ladies. IMO, there wasn’t any malice present. I think this is just outside the author’s wheelhouse and she didn’t do much research or consider that parts could be off-putting to readers. The sex scenes read more contemporary with his big cock and “Fuck baby”-s.
Bottom Line- Ok read, but no feels. I skimmed some and almost DNF’ed early on. King was a jerk which I liked. I wish Fancy would’ve had some grit and pushed back… even a little rather than always being accepting.
I’m still on the arranged marriage/mail order bride kick and am a sucker for a cowboy named King. It’s like when I see a PNR with a H named Lucian… I can’t not click. 🤷♀️Ironically, as with my last read… we have a Robin Hood theme and a H & h that takes almost 30% to meet. (after the prologue)
King’s Fancy is a second-chance, ugly duckling, unwanted mail order bride romance between King and Fancy. In the prologue, the mc’s have a chance encounter as kids in NYC where they spend the day playing Robin Hood. Then, it picks up 18 years later. The beginning drags, but the story picks up once they reunite. (neither recognizes the other)
Fancy has had a terrible life. She was an orphan turned indentured servant and recently bought her freedom. Things start to look up when she’s informed that a Texas man (King) selected her as a bride. She’s described as quite ugly, so she assumes that her groom read an article where she saved children in a fire. What she doesn’t know is that the man in charge of bride program HATES King and purposely switched the request for the pretty bride for her.
Meanwhile… King is a grump. He returned from the war to find his fiancée married to his brother. He’s looking for a male cook, but his men decide to play matchmaker and enter him in the bride program. We know of the trainwreck coming, but both are blindsided when the truth comes out.
Fancy is sweet but VERY door-matty. She’s lonely, desperate for love, and has no self-confidence, so she just takes all his crap with a smile. King is jerky but not abusive or cruel.
Potential issues- This isn’t really historically accurate or totally PC. There’re mentions of oriental moves, mullatto, they are ex-confederate soldiers. There’re savage Injun’s running about… Stinky Rodiguez the cook, and mention of masters and slaves vs. gentlemen and ladies. IMO, there wasn’t any malice present. I think this is just outside the author’s wheelhouse and she didn’t do much research or consider that parts could be off-putting to readers. The sex scenes read more contemporary with his big cock and “Fuck baby”-s.
Bottom Line- Ok read, but no feels. I skimmed some and almost DNF’ed early on. King was a jerk which I liked. I wish Fancy would’ve had some grit and pushed back… even a little rather than always being accepting.
July 9, 2022
3.35*
I kept wavering between 3 and 4 so this is appropriate.
I kept wavering between 3 and 4 so this is appropriate.
January 2, 2020
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3.5 stars rounded up
King (the man with his head up his ass), and Fancy (the girl used to getting the shit end of the stick).
There's a nice progression from King belligerently resenting her and planning for her to leave, to him noticing that she's actually pretty and wanting her, to him realizing that he feels a lot more for her than just lust. They also find that they have quite a bit in common.
We open with a sweet prologue where King and Fancy meet as kids and have a lasting impact on each other.
The main story starts with King and his friends (the confederate soldiers under his command) returning from the civil war. None of them return to the homes they remembered. For some they were destroyed, and for King there was his brother and fiance stabbing him in the back.
So off the friends go to make a new life out west (Texas). And they do.
Fancy had a much harder life than King. Orphaned young she has spent her days in indentured servitude and near starvation to one jackass after another. Finally having a bit of luck she ends up being a mail order bride for King that his friends set him up with.
He is NOT pleased. For one, she looks like something the cat dragged in. Waaay too skinny, ugly ill fitting clothes etc. For another, he is dead set against marrying ...EVER.
But Fancy, while very disappointed, is not surprised by the rejection and manages to fit in as the 'housekeeper'.
There's a villain who has a pathological dislike of King, and there's some snooty towns people. But all of King's friends like Fancy a lot.
After the half way mark, things start to go more Fancy's way. They don't actually meet til 27% and it doesn't go well, to say the least!
Even though Fancy is used to being treated poorly she's no doormat.
This book was written in 2017 and although there are all of King's bachelor friends for more books, this is still the only book in the series. Hope SH writes more!
Safety is surprisingly good
3.5 stars rounded up
King (the man with his head up his ass), and Fancy (the girl used to getting the shit end of the stick).
There's a nice progression from King belligerently resenting her and planning for her to leave, to him noticing that she's actually pretty and wanting her, to him realizing that he feels a lot more for her than just lust. They also find that they have quite a bit in common.
We open with a sweet prologue where King and Fancy meet as kids and have a lasting impact on each other.
The main story starts with King and his friends (the confederate soldiers under his command) returning from the civil war. None of them return to the homes they remembered. For some they were destroyed, and for King there was his brother and fiance stabbing him in the back.
So off the friends go to make a new life out west (Texas). And they do.
Fancy had a much harder life than King. Orphaned young she has spent her days in indentured servitude and near starvation to one jackass after another. Finally having a bit of luck she ends up being a mail order bride for King that his friends set him up with.
He is NOT pleased. For one, she looks like something the cat dragged in. Waaay too skinny, ugly ill fitting clothes etc. For another, he is dead set against marrying ...EVER.
But Fancy, while very disappointed, is not surprised by the rejection and manages to fit in as the 'housekeeper'.
There's a villain who has a pathological dislike of King, and there's some snooty towns people. But all of King's friends like Fancy a lot.
After the half way mark, things start to go more Fancy's way. They don't actually meet til 27% and it doesn't go well, to say the least!
Even though Fancy is used to being treated poorly she's no doormat.
This book was written in 2017 and although there are all of King's bachelor friends for more books, this is still the only book in the series. Hope SH writes more!
Safety is surprisingly good
March 10, 2022
I read this a long time ago and really liked it but am disappointed to realize some of the undertones in this. Was really disappointed when I realized that King was a Confederate soldier & the way Native Americans are playing into the 'savage' stereotype. Overall 3.5/4 stars but lowered it to a 2 because why is there a need to make him a Confederate soldier? Like, he just as easily could have been a Union soldier looking for a new start in Texas. And this wasn't published like 20 years ago so there really isn't an excuse for King to be that.
Edit: LMAO this was published in 2017, I swear some of these authors are ridiculous with their Historical Romances
Edit 2.0: wanted to revise my sentence “ the way Native Americans are playing into the 'savage' stereotype.” Because the way it reads sounds sketchy to my own ears, almost like it’s absolving the author of the responsibility of making their own choice in this characterization/depiction. I think a better way to say it is, the author wrote Native Americans in a super stereotypical light, specifically the imperialist idea that they were savages. In retrospect, it didn’t even need to be written in to the story because that plot line went absolutely nowhere if I’m remembering correctly and served literally no purpose.
Edit: LMAO this was published in 2017, I swear some of these authors are ridiculous with their Historical Romances
Edit 2.0: wanted to revise my sentence “ the way Native Americans are playing into the 'savage' stereotype.” Because the way it reads sounds sketchy to my own ears, almost like it’s absolving the author of the responsibility of making their own choice in this characterization/depiction. I think a better way to say it is, the author wrote Native Americans in a super stereotypical light, specifically the imperialist idea that they were savages. In retrospect, it didn’t even need to be written in to the story because that plot line went absolutely nowhere if I’m remembering correctly and served literally no purpose.
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September 6, 2020
My favorite of the year!
This story pulled my heartstrings in every direction. Been crying, laughing, annoyed and giddy as i read this. Not to mention that i appreciate the simplicity, positive attitude, faith and determination of the characters. Fancy and King are awesome in their own ways, opposite yet explosive together. I fell in love with them both even though i want to give King a beating for treating a lady that bad! His prejudice is so bad he can't see the goodness and beauty of Fancy right away but when he did he is shameful with want and craving for her. The intimacy that they shared was written in taste, wanton yet romantic. Love this story! Definitely deserving a 5 star. How about stories of the other gentlemen? Thanks Sable!
This story pulled my heartstrings in every direction. Been crying, laughing, annoyed and giddy as i read this. Not to mention that i appreciate the simplicity, positive attitude, faith and determination of the characters. Fancy and King are awesome in their own ways, opposite yet explosive together. I fell in love with them both even though i want to give King a beating for treating a lady that bad! His prejudice is so bad he can't see the goodness and beauty of Fancy right away but when he did he is shameful with want and craving for her. The intimacy that they shared was written in taste, wanton yet romantic. Love this story! Definitely deserving a 5 star. How about stories of the other gentlemen? Thanks Sable!
March 9, 2022
Fancy was so cute! I loved her as a heroine. She was like an optimistic and happy version of Lo Down from Silver Lining by Maggie something. It was a little hard hearing about how ugly each guy found her, but she became pretty to everyone through her personality. Love that Maid Marion got a happy ending with her Robin Hood.
I hope the author continues on with the series. I would love a book about Reno.
I hope the author continues on with the series. I would love a book about Reno.
March 1, 2021
I love the trope of an actually ugly heroine, but the way this was written was like a fan fic. All the women were mean to the heroine, the dialogue was so over explainy, the language was anachronistic like, "fuck, baby" during sex. And the sex was ridiculous. Blinding lights, screaming, and a big dick. Right. Masculinity at it's finest.
March 13, 2018
I don't really like old fashioned books but this was good. I'm going to definitely read the next one when it comes out. I need to know what happens with all the other characters.
December 6, 2021
The racism in this book is so incredibly blatant I thought I was reading something published in 1930, not 2017.
Here, the MMC who we're supposed to root for reveals that he has a half brother who's mother was an enslaved woman.
Look! A mammy stereotype!
You mean ... She's white? I would exactly call a sexual relationship between an enslaved person and an enslaver a relationship, I would call it rape because that's what it is.
Also, back to 'Not between a gentleman and a lady'. From the MMC, who was raised by an enslaved woman had a child with her enslaver. The MMC, who's half brother and best friend's mom was an enslaved woman???? He is literally saying the woman who raised him and his half brother ISN'T A LADY IN THE WAYS THAT COUNT?? BECAUSE SHE WAS ABUSED BY HER EMPLOYER?? WHAT???
“You and your fancy-ass Oriental moves.”This is page 14!!!
King kept a protective eye on Jericho as they moved on down the trail. He’d been watching over him his entire life. Most didn’t know it, and you couldn’t tell by looking, but Jericho was a mulatto. His mother was Mattie, the mammy who’d raised King from a baby. No one ever said who sired him, but King was highly suspicious that he and the young man shared a father. Only Mattie knew for sure, and he didn’t know if she’d ever confided the truth to her son or anyone else, for that matter.
Here, the MMC who we're supposed to root for reveals that he has a half brother who's mother was an enslaved woman.
Kingston considered the thought for a moment, then dismissed it. “Mattie wouldn’t leave, we’ve always treated her like family. She runs the whole household, nobody tells Mattie no about anything.”
Look! A mammy stereotype!
"Damn Injun’s signaling for help.” “He’s gonna need it.” King yanked his rifle from the scabbard, standing to his feet in the stirrups to see over the next rise, scouting the area. There were too damn many places a man could hide in this hill country. “We’re taking him in, I refuse to lose another calf or pig to this conniving thief.”
"I don’t like this. We’d made peace with these bastards, agreed to live and let live. Why would they start stealing from us now?"
During this horrific time, the Comanches had pushed the white settlements back almost a hundred miles. The tribes around the ranch weren’t part of the raiding parties, but Indians were Indians.
Reno and Boone exchanged looks, both knew what happened to white women in the hands of the Comanche.
“They’ve got Stinky Rodriguez cooking for y’all."
Such relationships had existed between some masters and slaves, but not between a gentleman and a lady. And he could not deny that Fancy Grace was a lady in every way that counted.
You mean ... She's white? I would exactly call a sexual relationship between an enslaved person and an enslaver a relationship, I would call it rape because that's what it is.
Also, back to 'Not between a gentleman and a lady'. From the MMC, who was raised by an enslaved woman had a child with her enslaver. The MMC, who's half brother and best friend's mom was an enslaved woman???? He is literally saying the woman who raised him and his half brother ISN'T A LADY IN THE WAYS THAT COUNT?? BECAUSE SHE WAS ABUSED BY HER EMPLOYER?? WHAT???
August 30, 2024
5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for being a great love story!!
New author for me, her storytelling was great, looks like the story was actually edited before publishing (hard to find lately) and was a cowboy western story that was very steamy (even harder to find). There were actually curse words, which wasn’t a bad thing for me because it came across as how I would assume the cowboys would naturally speak at that time.
The Robin Hood scene was done very very cutely. I was hooked in wanting to find out how they would realize who each other was in the end.
The pace of the romance was done in a slow motion for the hero, while the heroine had love at first sight for the hero.
The heroine was definitely a people pleaser, tried to find the good in every situation and never acted nasty. And there were plenty of occasions when she could/should have snapped back at people. And the girl could cook up a storm! Every mealtime I read about left me more and more jealous that I can’t prepare anything close to her feasts.
The only negative I could say…. Damn, people were mean to the heroine Fancy! She had red hair, was starving skin and bones so didn’t look attractive as a skeleton. I was just shocked at strangers being so free to berate another’s looks so openly. But once her new friends started to defend her and she filled out, it got better.
The other Eh moment was that the hero resisted Fancy for so long, was very rude to her along the way and once he realized that he loved her, he didn’t need to grovel. Because the heroine was such a forgiving ray of sunshine, she immediately forgave him (she was just so excited to finally have someone to love)
Anyway, lots of feels and emotions in the writing. I look forward to the next story once it’s written.
New author for me, her storytelling was great, looks like the story was actually edited before publishing (hard to find lately) and was a cowboy western story that was very steamy (even harder to find). There were actually curse words, which wasn’t a bad thing for me because it came across as how I would assume the cowboys would naturally speak at that time.
The Robin Hood scene was done very very cutely. I was hooked in wanting to find out how they would realize who each other was in the end.
The pace of the romance was done in a slow motion for the hero, while the heroine had love at first sight for the hero.
The heroine was definitely a people pleaser, tried to find the good in every situation and never acted nasty. And there were plenty of occasions when she could/should have snapped back at people. And the girl could cook up a storm! Every mealtime I read about left me more and more jealous that I can’t prepare anything close to her feasts.
The only negative I could say…. Damn, people were mean to the heroine Fancy! She had red hair, was starving skin and bones so didn’t look attractive as a skeleton. I was just shocked at strangers being so free to berate another’s looks so openly. But once her new friends started to defend her and she filled out, it got better.
The other Eh moment was that the hero resisted Fancy for so long, was very rude to her along the way and once he realized that he loved her, he didn’t need to grovel. Because the heroine was such a forgiving ray of sunshine, she immediately forgave him (she was just so excited to finally have someone to love)
Anyway, lots of feels and emotions in the writing. I look forward to the next story once it’s written.
August 4, 2024
From Rags to Riches... or Something Like It
This book is like a bad rom-com, but with less rom and more com. Our heroine, let's call her Twiggy (because she's probably as thin as one), has had life hand her a lemon after lemon. She's the poster child for "unlucky in love" - except she hasn't even had love to be unlucky in. Then comes a ray of hope in the form of a newspaper ad. Turns out, hope is a cruel mistress because this "happily ever after" turns into a "happily ever after... not."
Our hero, on the other hand, is a grumpy grump with a face that could curdle milk. He's the kind of guy who would order a steak and complain it's too beefy. So, when Twiggy, with her sunshiny disposition and questionable fashion sense, lands on his doorstep, he's about as thrilled as a cat being forced to wear a tutu.
But here's the twist: This isn't your average Cinderella story. There's no fairy godmother, no glass slipper, and definitely no prince charming. Instead, we get a story about finding love in the most unexpected places - like in a grumpy man's stomach after he's devoured her homemade apple pie. It's a tale as heartwarming as a bowl of cold porridge, but somehow, it works.
So, if you're looking for a book that will make you laugh, cringe, and maybe even shed a tear (from laughing so hard), then this is it. Just don't expect a happily ever after that sparkles. This one's more of a warm, fuzzy glow kind of ending.
This book is like a bad rom-com, but with less rom and more com. Our heroine, let's call her Twiggy (because she's probably as thin as one), has had life hand her a lemon after lemon. She's the poster child for "unlucky in love" - except she hasn't even had love to be unlucky in. Then comes a ray of hope in the form of a newspaper ad. Turns out, hope is a cruel mistress because this "happily ever after" turns into a "happily ever after... not."
Our hero, on the other hand, is a grumpy grump with a face that could curdle milk. He's the kind of guy who would order a steak and complain it's too beefy. So, when Twiggy, with her sunshiny disposition and questionable fashion sense, lands on his doorstep, he's about as thrilled as a cat being forced to wear a tutu.
But here's the twist: This isn't your average Cinderella story. There's no fairy godmother, no glass slipper, and definitely no prince charming. Instead, we get a story about finding love in the most unexpected places - like in a grumpy man's stomach after he's devoured her homemade apple pie. It's a tale as heartwarming as a bowl of cold porridge, but somehow, it works.
So, if you're looking for a book that will make you laugh, cringe, and maybe even shed a tear (from laughing so hard), then this is it. Just don't expect a happily ever after that sparkles. This one's more of a warm, fuzzy glow kind of ending.
March 2, 2023
The heroine deserved better
Some stuff was good but some stuff not so.
The heroine was a sympathetic person even if her misfortunes were a bit much. The story with the coin was a nice touch.
The narration was dragging and I skimmed through some parts like some descriptions ment mostly to add a buildup or sex scenes that were frequent in the other half. The ending was somewhat underwhelming. The H acted like a jerk and I would like for the heroine to stand up for herself earlier.
Overall I liked the concept of a plain heroine getting her hunk but at the same time I felt a little disappointed.
Some stuff was good but some stuff not so.
The heroine was a sympathetic person even if her misfortunes were a bit much. The story with the coin was a nice touch.
The narration was dragging and I skimmed through some parts like some descriptions ment mostly to add a buildup or sex scenes that were frequent in the other half. The ending was somewhat underwhelming. The H acted like a jerk and I would like for the heroine to stand up for herself earlier.
Overall I liked the concept of a plain heroine getting her hunk but at the same time I felt a little disappointed.
April 15, 2020
Had potential
Story line was good but the use of the f bomb was in appropriate for the era or time setting of the story not sure why the author feels the need to ruin a good story with trash language.
Story line was good but the use of the f bomb was in appropriate for the era or time setting of the story not sure why the author feels the need to ruin a good story with trash language.
April 23, 2020
Cheesy and predictable in places. But an easy enjoyable read. I didn’t think I’d like that fancy is quite ugly but it was a nice ugly duckling to swan situation. Skim read the end because it was shockingly explicit... would of been five star if it ended as well as it started.
March 10, 2024
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2.5
Ebook
Summary: When an unexpected mail order bride shows up at his ranch, Kingston Ramsay takes offense to her presence before injuring himself and finding himself trapped under her care.
Stats: HR western, M/F, open door, part of a series but can stand alone.
Notes: Ho boy. This wasn’t great. The plot wanders through the many goings on of the MMC’s friends (who presumably all have their own books later on) and generally hinges on random turns, the writing is clunky and leans heavily on expository narration and over-writing. The characters were one note. Add to all of that a former confederate MMC - and a lot of general racism (or racism adjacent) kind of stuff.
OTT and Spoilery Content Notes:
2.5
Ebook
Summary: When an unexpected mail order bride shows up at his ranch, Kingston Ramsay takes offense to her presence before injuring himself and finding himself trapped under her care.
Stats: HR western, M/F, open door, part of a series but can stand alone.
Notes: Ho boy. This wasn’t great. The plot wanders through the many goings on of the MMC’s friends (who presumably all have their own books later on) and generally hinges on random turns, the writing is clunky and leans heavily on expository narration and over-writing. The characters were one note. Add to all of that a former confederate MMC - and a lot of general racism (or racism adjacent) kind of stuff.
OTT and Spoilery Content Notes:
March 16, 2022
Spoilers
Let me start with this; To call this man a “hero” is to call shit stake.
Shit isn’t stake, is it?
How about we call him a heartless pig?? “King” doesn’t suit him. It’s waaaay off, very misleading and out of his damn league. So, my point?
Fuck him!
Yes. I said it. And no(!) I’m not taking it back. Seriously, who rates his more than 2 starts? And that’s being nice. Not that this book needs nice, it needs a rude awakening.
How about this for a hero?
Offending her about everything (but mostly about her appearance), using, using and uuuusing in all ways including sexually the heroine that is abused, hungry, and unsure of the future?
This bastard isn’t a hero.
The heroine is embarrassing how spineless she is. Literally no spine, no self respect, no decency, no nothing. Gross. He treats her like absolute shit, worse than anything, and she asks to be kissed… 🤢🤮
Yeah, my feelings are very obvious.
I guess we should be thankful he likes at least her body right?? To keep her around enough to find her replacement.
Let me get something straight; This is a historical ‘romance’ (God forbid) and he ruins her and has NO intention of ever marrying her. Making that clear to her was never a priority as long as he was wetting his dick.
Seriously guys, who in their right minds rates this more than 2 starts? And two stars go for the sex scenes, which weren’t the best but I have to say something nice… at least try.
The writing? Bad. Not only because of the characters because it. Was. Draaaaaagging. How much can a book drag? Especially having those main characters? I liked better the secondary characters. It to mention the modern phrasing and wording choices. It’s historically inaccurate in many ways.
I’m disgusted, shocked and enraged by this books and its ratings.
That’s all from me.
I do not recommend for you waste your time and money. Absolutely not! But it up to you.
Let me start with this; To call this man a “hero” is to call shit stake.
Shit isn’t stake, is it?
How about we call him a heartless pig?? “King” doesn’t suit him. It’s waaaay off, very misleading and out of his damn league. So, my point?
Fuck him!
Yes. I said it. And no(!) I’m not taking it back. Seriously, who rates his more than 2 starts? And that’s being nice. Not that this book needs nice, it needs a rude awakening.
How about this for a hero?
Offending her about everything (but mostly about her appearance), using, using and uuuusing in all ways including sexually the heroine that is abused, hungry, and unsure of the future?
This bastard isn’t a hero.
The heroine is embarrassing how spineless she is. Literally no spine, no self respect, no decency, no nothing. Gross. He treats her like absolute shit, worse than anything, and she asks to be kissed… 🤢🤮
Yeah, my feelings are very obvious.
I guess we should be thankful he likes at least her body right?? To keep her around enough to find her replacement.
Let me get something straight; This is a historical ‘romance’ (God forbid) and he ruins her and has NO intention of ever marrying her. Making that clear to her was never a priority as long as he was wetting his dick.
Seriously guys, who in their right minds rates this more than 2 starts? And two stars go for the sex scenes, which weren’t the best but I have to say something nice… at least try.
The writing? Bad. Not only because of the characters because it. Was. Draaaaaagging. How much can a book drag? Especially having those main characters? I liked better the secondary characters. It to mention the modern phrasing and wording choices. It’s historically inaccurate in many ways.
I’m disgusted, shocked and enraged by this books and its ratings.
That’s all from me.
I do not recommend for you waste your time and money. Absolutely not! But it up to you.
April 18, 2021
3.5 stars for this mail order bride romance
I absolutely LOVED Fancy the heroine. She was so sweet and kind and optimistic - just a total ray of sunshine but not only that, she was resilient in a way so many heroines are not. She has had such a rough childhood - sold into indentured servitude, yet this has not embittered or soured her and she continues to give people the benefit of the doubt despite meeting so many horrible employers.
I shed a tear for her at several points and I felt so bad for her that she ended up with King the supposed hero! He was not good enough for her! I wanted Reno or Boone (or even Jericho!) to turn around and say they would marry her every time that nasty horrible King bundled her into a wagon to send her back from where she came.
I get that he was supposed to start off mean and resentful but this guy had SO MANY wake up calls, it was ridiculous. Poor Fancy tumbled from one dangerous situation to another! Every time, King had his heart thudding in his chest and realized she meant something to him but the next moment he was telling her she'd have to go. I got so heartily sick of him!
The final straw was when he started sleeping with her with absolutely no intention of marrying her. All of his men were disgusted by this selfishness and so was I. Poor Fancy believed his intentions were honourable and despite another brush with death supposedly jolting him out of his stupidity, I was done with him.
I absolutely LOVED Fancy the heroine. She was so sweet and kind and optimistic - just a total ray of sunshine but not only that, she was resilient in a way so many heroines are not. She has had such a rough childhood - sold into indentured servitude, yet this has not embittered or soured her and she continues to give people the benefit of the doubt despite meeting so many horrible employers.
I shed a tear for her at several points and I felt so bad for her that she ended up with King the supposed hero! He was not good enough for her! I wanted Reno or Boone (or even Jericho!) to turn around and say they would marry her every time that nasty horrible King bundled her into a wagon to send her back from where she came.
I get that he was supposed to start off mean and resentful but this guy had SO MANY wake up calls, it was ridiculous. Poor Fancy tumbled from one dangerous situation to another! Every time, King had his heart thudding in his chest and realized she meant something to him but the next moment he was telling her she'd have to go. I got so heartily sick of him!
The final straw was when he started sleeping with her with absolutely no intention of marrying her. All of his men were disgusted by this selfishness and so was I. Poor Fancy believed his intentions were honourable and despite another brush with death supposedly jolting him out of his stupidity, I was done with him.
April 13, 2020
King’s Fancy (Wild West Book 1) by Sable Hunter is an old west romance involving a mail-order bride. Ms. Hunter created complex characters in Kingston Ramsey and Fancy Grace. They come from opposite ends of the socio-economic levels. King’s family were southern gentry while Fancy was an orphan who had to fend for herself. She lived in poverty. Both characters are flawed. In King’s case, his flaw pertains to betrayal and a broken heart. Vowing not to open himself up to future heartache, King decides to swear off women. He throws himself into building his ranch in the west. Fancy’s flaw is the development low self-esteem from the cruelty and harsh living conditions she endured. Fancy imagination safeguards her and helps her to carry on. King’s men are loyal to him but want to see him happy. They order a mail-order bride. Unbeknownst to Fancy, she was never the selected bride. She is used as a tool of revenge. Realizing that his revenge plan is not working Jubal stalks the ranch and kidnaps Fancy with intent to kill her. Will he succeed? Will King come to her rescue? Will Fancy and King find happiness?
The dialog was well done. I enjoyed the banter between the two lead characters drew me into each scene. Likewise, her use of descriptive language painted vivid scenes making the reader feel they were right there in each scene. The scene with the wild cat wherein Fancy was trapped in a cave seemed so realistic. The same is true when the lead characters faced off in arguments. It provided insight into these two lead characters while creating romantic tension.
The dialog was well done. I enjoyed the banter between the two lead characters drew me into each scene. Likewise, her use of descriptive language painted vivid scenes making the reader feel they were right there in each scene. The scene with the wild cat wherein Fancy was trapped in a cave seemed so realistic. The same is true when the lead characters faced off in arguments. It provided insight into these two lead characters while creating romantic tension.
March 17, 2021
Both Fancy and King trapped in an inconvenient situation because of his good intention meddling friends. What Fancy wants is somewhere to belong while love is the last thing King expects to give. This is a low angst searching-for-love story. A bit tiring of King's adamant in refusing her to stay and Fancy's too ccommodating doormat personality. The big revelation is underwhelming. Later parts turn into erotica and no input to the plot. As for the writing style, some of the modern use of words kind of putting me off.
Notes: other characters background for future reference:
Kingston Ramsay: Comes from a rich family in Tennessee. Now the owner of a ranch calls Ransom, situated in Waco, Texas.
Jericho: a bastard child. King's half-brother, mother names Mattie - a house worker in King's old household. Protective and loyal to Kingston, hints that he is illiterate (not yet confirmed).
Boone: Son of a whore. No family left.
Reno: He and his brother fought the opposite of the war. Reno determined to find his missing brother.
Gentry: An Englishman, son of a duke. Been to law school.
Clay: the repressed reverend
Dominic: the ranch's doctor
Ace: a 13-years old boy caught stealing a pig, his family had been massacred and his sister Amelia had been kidnapped by the Indians. Now staying in the ranch.
Notes: other characters background for future reference:
Kingston Ramsay: Comes from a rich family in Tennessee. Now the owner of a ranch calls Ransom, situated in Waco, Texas.
Jericho: a bastard child. King's half-brother, mother names Mattie - a house worker in King's old household. Protective and loyal to Kingston, hints that he is illiterate (not yet confirmed).
Boone: Son of a whore. No family left.
Reno: He and his brother fought the opposite of the war. Reno determined to find his missing brother.
Gentry: An Englishman, son of a duke. Been to law school.
Clay: the repressed reverend
Dominic: the ranch's doctor
Ace: a 13-years old boy caught stealing a pig, his family had been massacred and his sister Amelia had been kidnapped by the Indians. Now staying in the ranch.
June 26, 2021
Excellent story
When I read reviews I want this list of questions answered so that I can know if a book should be to my liking. Since these questions aren’t usually answered in reviews I figure it’s my job to do so.
Happily Ever After? Yes
Does the hero treat the heroine badly in the beginning? Yes
Does the heroine treat the hero badly in the beginning? No
If the answers for 2 or 3 are yes, then do they make appropriate amends for their bad behavior? Yes
Is this book Christian? No
Are there sex scenes in this book? Yes
If there is sex, are the sex scenes explicit? A little, it’s nowhere near erotica but there are descriptive sex scenes
Is the heroine a virgin? Yes
Is the heroine sexually assaulted? No
Is the hero a virgin? No
Is there non-romantic drama (as in a kidnapping, murder, feud, or other intrigue that isn’t centered on romance)? Yes
Is the end satisfying? Very
Is the book “icky” to modern ideals or sensibilities? (As in, a 15 year old marrying a 30 year old was acceptable in 1815 but might make a modern reader uncomfortable) No
*I usually hate books where our hero is unkind to the heroine but this book was different. I can’t lay my finger on why - Perhaps it was the heroine’s reaction and that the hero wasn’t trying to humiliate her. He was more like an injured bear lashing out in pain instead of specifically trying to hurt the heroine.
When I read reviews I want this list of questions answered so that I can know if a book should be to my liking. Since these questions aren’t usually answered in reviews I figure it’s my job to do so.
Happily Ever After? Yes
Does the hero treat the heroine badly in the beginning? Yes
Does the heroine treat the hero badly in the beginning? No
If the answers for 2 or 3 are yes, then do they make appropriate amends for their bad behavior? Yes
Is this book Christian? No
Are there sex scenes in this book? Yes
If there is sex, are the sex scenes explicit? A little, it’s nowhere near erotica but there are descriptive sex scenes
Is the heroine a virgin? Yes
Is the heroine sexually assaulted? No
Is the hero a virgin? No
Is there non-romantic drama (as in a kidnapping, murder, feud, or other intrigue that isn’t centered on romance)? Yes
Is the end satisfying? Very
Is the book “icky” to modern ideals or sensibilities? (As in, a 15 year old marrying a 30 year old was acceptable in 1815 but might make a modern reader uncomfortable) No
*I usually hate books where our hero is unkind to the heroine but this book was different. I can’t lay my finger on why - Perhaps it was the heroine’s reaction and that the hero wasn’t trying to humiliate her. He was more like an injured bear lashing out in pain instead of specifically trying to hurt the heroine.
December 15, 2023
"I'll have sex with you but won't marry you" plotline at the end soured the whole experience. It's the sorriest excuse to have ever been born in real/fictional world. The worst was that the woman didn't even know and understand that the hero was still unwilling to marry her. Ughhh! I had a mind to dnf. Only because I was too close to finishing, I took a long break and continued. Ended up hating it.
Things I was willing to forgive- all the forced convenient coincidences, independent woman till adulthood suddenly becoming spineless- taking no stand for herself when she is taken advantage of, not leaving, instead coming back when she keeps getting kicked WTF, men being callused and apathetic whenever she talks about her tragic past, those loud pathetic prayers to make her character even more unrealistic and annoying, her being all learned and ladylike yet hardworking but expecting no pay. I am unwilling to believe that an indentured servant in the past who won her freedom with much hardship would be okay going back to being treated as a slave. In hopes of getting over Silver Lining book hangover, I would have forgiven all these things except for that mistress plot. Nope. Just no. Respect is more important than love any day. Forget the writing which is bad but expected, it's the lack of proper time and attention to plot that has me so riled up.
Things I was willing to forgive- all the forced convenient coincidences, independent woman till adulthood suddenly becoming spineless- taking no stand for herself when she is taken advantage of, not leaving, instead coming back when she keeps getting kicked WTF, men being callused and apathetic whenever she talks about her tragic past, those loud pathetic prayers to make her character even more unrealistic and annoying, her being all learned and ladylike yet hardworking but expecting no pay. I am unwilling to believe that an indentured servant in the past who won her freedom with much hardship would be okay going back to being treated as a slave. In hopes of getting over Silver Lining book hangover, I would have forgiven all these things except for that mistress plot. Nope. Just no. Respect is more important than love any day. Forget the writing which is bad but expected, it's the lack of proper time and attention to plot that has me so riled up.
April 12, 2020
The book starts with a seven-man Southern troop returning home to Tennessee in the wake of the Civil War minus four of their comrades. As they march across the South they find much missing and gone. Kingston Ramsay arrives to find a party going on at the Mansion that was his home celebrating the marriage of his younger brother Winchester to King’s fiancé. Breaking his brother’s jaw brings fat consolation and the gang under King’s leadership decide to head West. With the troops otherwise engaged Indian raids and rustling are rampant in the hill country south-west of Waco, Texas.
The parallel story of King’s childhood encounter with a homeless girl continues with her exploitation by employers. This being a romance we are about to discover how they miraculously meet up again. And when they finally connect it gets rather hot and heavy and so does the profanity. The book follows the traditional romance formula. The author is too busy describing the couple’s sexual encounters to let us know how Ace’s sister Amelia was returned to him.
The parallel story of King’s childhood encounter with a homeless girl continues with her exploitation by employers. This being a romance we are about to discover how they miraculously meet up again. And when they finally connect it gets rather hot and heavy and so does the profanity. The book follows the traditional romance formula. The author is too busy describing the couple’s sexual encounters to let us know how Ace’s sister Amelia was returned to him.
April 16, 2020
I like complex characters--characters who have layers to them. Unfortunately there are none to be found in this book. Just about all of the characters are caricatures. Fancy, the heroine, is a female version of Oliver Twist who became annoying with the number of times she said she was ugly. King's men, although they all had different backgrounds, were indistinguishable from one another. If you were to pick dialogue in any part of the book, you wouldn't be able to tell which man was speaking unless you were told. And the neighbors were nothing but caricatures of snobs.
I also like when authors let readers figure things out for themselves. Ms. Hunter kept writing things like ..." Jericho asked, confused. She shouldn't have to say he was confused. That should be evident in what he said and/or in his actions, but the author many times added these unnecessary details. The dialogue was sometimes boring as well since it was rehashing things that the reader already knew.
That being said, I still stuck with the book to the end since the plot kept it moving at a pretty good pace.
I also like when authors let readers figure things out for themselves. Ms. Hunter kept writing things like ..." Jericho asked, confused. She shouldn't have to say he was confused. That should be evident in what he said and/or in his actions, but the author many times added these unnecessary details. The dialogue was sometimes boring as well since it was rehashing things that the reader already knew.
That being said, I still stuck with the book to the end since the plot kept it moving at a pretty good pace.
May 5, 2020
I haven't read a Sable Hunter book in a while so I grabbed King's Fancy when it came to my attention. Wow! Ms. Hunter has impressed me all over again. The characters in this book are outstanding. King and his friends return to his home expecting a warm welcome from his family and his fiance. Instead they arrive during the wedding of his brother to his fiance. King heads to Texas with his friends to build their own ranch. Fancy has been on her own since she was a child. She's had a hard life but she's always hopeful. When she posts to become a mail order bride she's excited that someone finally wants her, only to find King doesn't really want her, his friends were only trying to make him happy. King and Fancy's story is loaded with drama, humor, spice, action and suspense. I loved this story from cover to cover and can't wait to read my next Sable Hunter book. King's Fancy is book 1 of the Wild West Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
July 24, 2020
"King's Fancy" is the first book in the Wild West series and I really enjoyed it. Fancy Grace is used to disappointment in her life, she was orphaned and lived on the streets fending for herself. So when she finds out that someone wants her, even as a mail-order bride, she could not be happier. Kingston Ramsay comes from a family with money but when he came home from the war, he found his fiance was marrying his brother, so he and his friends take off to build a new life. His friends think they are helping him out by ordering him a bride, but Kingston doesn't see it that way, and he is actually a total jerk (for lack of a stronger word) to Fancy. I wanted to take him out behind the wood shed and teach him a lesson about how to treat a lady. But Fancy tries her best to help all that she can until the time comes for her to go back home. Will Kingston send her back or will he wake his fool self up?
I have never been a big fan of old west books but this one was really good, and I cannot wait to read more in the series!
I have never been a big fan of old west books but this one was really good, and I cannot wait to read more in the series!
March 10, 2022
Repetitive. How many times can you say the h is ugly. How many times can people mention it to her or within her hearing. Was post war Texas the beauty capitol of the world? The author made it sound like she belonged in a circus freak show.
How many times do we need to hear the zero hero say he'll never love again because his girl married his brother. Grow up King. You were gone a long time. Crapola happens. In addition it's not nice to break your brother's jaw. Especially on his wedding day. Send him a note of apology and wish them well.
Last but not least. I know the word fuck has been around for centuries. It can be used as a verb, a noun or an adjective. However It was not commonly used in this time period of history. When it pops up it tends to throw you out of the story and it popped continually.
By the end of this book I never wanted to hear the words fuck or ugly again. If only that were possible. Not sure if I'll read Reno's book but I do applaud the author for taking the story over to a whole other genre. Interesting twist. I'll think on it.
How many times do we need to hear the zero hero say he'll never love again because his girl married his brother. Grow up King. You were gone a long time. Crapola happens. In addition it's not nice to break your brother's jaw. Especially on his wedding day. Send him a note of apology and wish them well.
Last but not least. I know the word fuck has been around for centuries. It can be used as a verb, a noun or an adjective. However It was not commonly used in this time period of history. When it pops up it tends to throw you out of the story and it popped continually.
By the end of this book I never wanted to hear the words fuck or ugly again. If only that were possible. Not sure if I'll read Reno's book but I do applaud the author for taking the story over to a whole other genre. Interesting twist. I'll think on it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 25, 2022
2.5 stars rounded up.
What I like about this book
-The heroine, Fancy
She has been through a lot. She is an orphan
and lived in the streets when she was a child. She was also abused when she worked as a servant. She does seems a little too optimistic and naive at times but all she wants is a home, a place where she belongs. She is so selfless that sometimes people take advantage of her. I was rooting for her happiness throughout the book.
-The side characters
This book has a lot of side characters and I had a hard time keeping up with them at first, but I liked the way the author potrayed their friendship.
What I don't like about this book
-The hero, King!!
Forgive me for the bad pun but I do not fancy King at all!
I don't think he deserves the heroine at all. Honestly, I was wishing Reno would end up with Fancy instead.
What I like about this book
-The heroine, Fancy
She has been through a lot. She is an orphan
and lived in the streets when she was a child. She was also abused when she worked as a servant. She does seems a little too optimistic and naive at times but all she wants is a home, a place where she belongs. She is so selfless that sometimes people take advantage of her. I was rooting for her happiness throughout the book.
-The side characters
This book has a lot of side characters and I had a hard time keeping up with them at first, but I liked the way the author potrayed their friendship.
What I don't like about this book
-The hero, King!!
Forgive me for the bad pun but I do not fancy King at all!
I don't think he deserves the heroine at all. Honestly, I was wishing Reno would end up with Fancy instead.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 18, 2020
Really Dissapointed in Kings Fancy
So sorry to give a bad review. Wish I had known this book had explicit sexual content. I know some women and men like that, but I don't. If you are like me, don't read half way through this book and then discover that's the way the rest will be.
To the author-I wish you had finished your story without the graphic sex, because you are a decent writer. I was really starting to enjoy the story. Now I will never find out about Fancy and King. So sorry you feel that is vital to a great love story. A lot happens behind closed doors in real life, but you know when people are really in love.
So sorry!
So sorry to give a bad review. Wish I had known this book had explicit sexual content. I know some women and men like that, but I don't. If you are like me, don't read half way through this book and then discover that's the way the rest will be.
To the author-I wish you had finished your story without the graphic sex, because you are a decent writer. I was really starting to enjoy the story. Now I will never find out about Fancy and King. So sorry you feel that is vital to a great love story. A lot happens behind closed doors in real life, but you know when people are really in love.
So sorry!
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