Long, Tall Texans: Emmett

I made it as far as 14%. Most obnoxious characters I've seen this early in a book. Emmett is a HUGE jerk! His oldest son was too. After the son let Melody's cat out of her apartment, I couldn't go any further. I didn't read the second book because I didn't like the first one. I don't like to leave a bad review because I could never write a book myself, but if I can't go any further in a book, I'm going to say why.

The information Amazon gives on this book is incorrect. It is 25 years old and more like 180 pages than 384. It is a typical series romance for the time. Not Palmer's best effort.

I enjoyed this story very much. The emotions and conflicts of blending families together was written well. I would recommend this uplifting read!

I can understand those who had problems with this book...anyone who has been through family problems, either as a child or as a parent, might identify too much with the characters to be comfortable with the story.
I enjoyed the story even though I had a difficult time comprehending how Emmett jumped from jerk to Mr. Wonderful in the story. Guess a knock on the head can work wonders. There is also a spot where a cat is turned loose by a vengeful child...spoiler alert - it is returned.
This publisher is notorious for renaming and republishing every so many years. Knowing this I am cautious and read the samples...if it sounds familiar, I pass. The other downside to the author is by dragging up early works - a reader gets a poor opinion of the writer’s skill...the sample at the end of this work is a key example of this. After reading it, there is no way I would pick up that novel or others - if I were not a fan of Diana’s current novels. I think I have read high school stories with better skills than the sample exhibited. Diana should really object to it being attached to this story.
In closing, I would recommend this book, but not if you have past family issues - it might hit too close to home.

Great Book and great read! I like the books written by Diana Palmer. She writes great stories. I especially like the ones about Jacobsville and there abouts. Great read!

Really enjoyed the western by Diana Palmer. She is one of my favorite authors. I have read many of her stories? I will recommend this story and author to my reading friends and family.

It was as usual the same as most of the books and was old story not a new release

Read this book for a second time and loved it as much as the first time. It's a funny one. Will probably read it again.

In my opinion the worst story she ever wrote, the usual pattern guy in his 30's and a girl just out of teens. Barely a hint of a plot mainly chapter after chapter practically phonographic.

It was down to earth and funny. The kids were adorable. Some of the things that came out of their mouths was hysterical!Enjoyable