When her fiancé and her parents won't support her dream to be a doctor, despite her successfully finishing medical school, Katherine Donahue leaves New York and heads west to Craig, Colorado, hoping to set up a medical practice there. While most of the men in town don't seem interested in a female doctor, some of the women seem open to the idea--but Kate doesn't know if that will be enough to sustain her practice. When a local cattle rancher is enraged by her rejection of his advances and her seeming interest in Lucas McCurdy, a sheep farmer he's already disputing with, Kate finds herself the topic of gossip that could further hurt her chance at being a doctor. And while she's vowed to never marry, she can't ignore the feelings she has for Lucas. After all she's sacrificed and after she's gotten to know and care for many of the women in town, though, Kate can't stand the thought of giving up her career.
Excellent historical romance! Kate was a great character--strong and determined but not abrasive and overbearing. I really liked seeing how she faced the problems that arose in the story. And Lucas was so kind and just so supportive of her; he was a terrific leading man. There were also several secondary characters whom I was delighted to meet and hope will become the protagonists in other books by the author. This was a sweet story with some depth to it that made it highly enjoyable.
4.5 stars.
I read a copy of the book via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
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