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Texas 1866, John Bandera, a rancher who under guise of ranch partner Price McDaniel, has been corresponding with Emily Russell for 6 years. Suddenly Emily shows up on his ranch, expecting to marry John's partner Price! The story of how Emily falls in love with John, while still under the impression that her "love" is the missing Price, is a story of awakening love and trust. Very sweet story.
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Plot & Themes

Time/era of story    -   1600 to 1899 Struggling with whom?    -   Uncle Virgin, dramatically devirginized    -   Yes Inner struggle subplot    -   Yes Struggle with...    -   feelings growing up in a different culture Hidden Identity/Secret Motive    -   Yes If one lover chases another...    -   they alternate Family focus?    -   Yes Family, hating    -   Yes

Main Male Character

Profession/status:    -   police/lawman Age/status:    -   20's-30's Sex makes him    -   mature    -   sensitive

Main Female Character

Age/status:    -   20's-30's Profession/status:    -   unemployed Effect of sexing    -   a better lover    -   blissful Unusual characteristics:    -   Very shy

Setting

United States    -   Yes The US:    -   West Desert?    -   Yes Farm/Ranch?    -   Yes Farm/Ranch:    -   ranch Small town?    -   Yes

Writing Style

What % of story is romance related?    -   80% How explicit is the sex?    -   descript of kissing    -   touching of anatomy Focus of story    -   equally on him and her How much dialog    -   roughly even amounts of descript and dialog

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