This story revolves around the two younger brothers of Nicolas MacKinnon, Alex and Adrien, who find themselves in love with two sisters, Karin and Katherine. The plot follows the brothers as they pursue these two very different ladies while also trying to make a living for themselves. Readers mention that the outcome of the relationships in the book will surprise you. The book is set in a mix of settings, from Medieval Scotland with time travel elements to a prairie town in the USA a couple of hundred years later. The characters are described as strong and flawed, with the male characters struggling in their personal relationships despite being successful in their work lives.

Characters:

Characters exhibit a mix of strength and weakness, with the female leads often outshining their male counterparts in decision-making.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style blends angst and humor, creating an engaging yet sometimes discomforting narrative.

Plot/Storyline:

The storyline revolves around complicated relationships and personal missteps, with themes of love triangles and family struggles.

Setting:

The setting reflects a historical backdrop of the gold rush, contributing to the story's conflicts.

Pacing:

The pacing is a mix of engaging emotional scenes and slower, reflective moments.

Notes:

The hero is initially in love with his fiancée's sister.

There's a disturbing scene with a saloon gal described as ugly.

The hero acts selfishly and has romantic issues throughout the book.

A drunken letter mistake leads to a major twist in the story.

The heroine gets attacked by a bear while running away from the hero.

The story is character-driven with themes of unrequited love and struggle.

There are strong female characters, especially Katherine, who is resilient.

The setting shifts from medieval Scotland to a prairie town in the USA over time.

Readers note the lack of chemistry between the main characters.

Coffman’s writing is described as engaging and emotional, pulling readers into the characters' struggles.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Includes themes of emotional abuse and unrequited love which may be triggering for some readers.

Has Romance?

The book contains elements of romance but focuses heavily on interpersonal conflict and character flaws.

implied steam level

From The Publisher:

Texas beauty Katherine Simon has never stopped loving her childhood sweetheart, even after he returns from the war to marry her own sister and then abruptly leaves on a quest for gold

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For All The Right Reasons

Elaine Coffman

Book 2 in the series:Mackinnon