Catch a Dream

By Mary Jane Meier

When rancher Zack Burkhart finds Meg Delaney stranded alone in Yellowstone, he offers her a place to stay. After being dumped by her ex-fiance, Zack's Idaho ranch seems like a blessing -- and the tall quiet rancher with rough hands and a soft touch makes Meg's heart sing.Common sense tells her to return to Chicago and leave Zack to her fantasies.But sometimes you have to throw your heart on a line -- to catch a dream...

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0451409752
• ISBN13: 9780451409751
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Onyx Books
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

fast-moving plot and entertaining characters

I happened upon Catch a Dream in the local library. The plot moves quickly, and I love the characters, particularly Meg and Zack's son Robby. There are funny scenes and sad scenes, and all in all, I was thoroughly entertained. Since it's an older book it may be hard to find, but I think you would enjoy it.

Believe in fairy tales

Cinderella and Prince Charming move over, here come Zack and Meg. She's an unlikely heroine, having just been in trouble with the law, and left down-and-out and stranded by her finace. He's a reluctant hero with a wounded heart. They desperately need each other, even though outside forces and their own fears conspire to keep them apart. This book will make you believe that dreams can come true. Don't miss it! This is contemporary romance at its finest.

Catch a Dream will catch your heart strings

Zack Burkhart is one of the most appealing heros I've had the pleasure to meet in the pages of a book. He's rugged, sexy, and thinks outside the envelope--my kind of man.Meg Delaney is a fun heroine who doesn't take herself too seriously. She's had a lot of hurt in her life, but it doesn't make her maudlin, it instead makes her determined not to repeat old mistakes.The subplot/subromance of the mother-in-law and ranch hand was almost as fun to read about as the the romance between Meg and Zach. I loved seeing slightly older characters portrayed with fully functioning sex drives.This is a great summer read. Get yourself an iced tea, a lounge chair and a sunny back yard or beach and enjoy yourself.If this book isn't a RITA finalist for the year 2001, I'd wonder why.

Very highly recommended

Mary Jane Meier chooses to write about the most unlikely combination, an ex-con and a llama rancher, resulting in the memorable romance TO CATCH A DREAM. In addition to a wonderful love story, Meier also includes an interesting theme of mystery and danger, making TO CATCH A DREAM resonant with nuances. Her grandmother advised Meg Delaney to come to these mountains with her boyfriend. So when Meg finally convinced Edward to take some time off for a trip to the Rocky Mountains, she looked forward to the opportunity to spend some quiet time together.Immediately upon arrival, Edward wanted to return to work to clench a big money making deal, despite the fact he and Meg have been apart for four months. Further, Meg thought that Edward believed in her innocence, despite her four month prison term. Now she realizes he has never understood what she had done, or why. When her fiancé leaves Meg stranded in Yellowstone, a chance encounter promises to change her life forever. Edward departs in the wake of her resignation of her job as game designer for his company, and their broken engagement, leaving Meg stranded without appropriate camping gear, money or identification. Zack Burkhart had witnessed Edwards angry departure. Seeking a lost llama, Zach is in need of quiet time away from the ranch. A lawsuit following the death of his beloved wife has left him drained. Not that he thought the time away from his llama ranch would help. Soon, however, he finds himself playing rescuer to Meg, rather than seeker of a lost llama. Zach eventually convinces Meg to come with him to his ranch. Five-year-old Robbie immediately takes to the young woman, even sharing his memories of his mother with her. Winona, Zach's mother-in-law, is less taken with Meg. Her harsh methods of ridding Zach of women have become legendary, such as sharpening knives while watching the scheming females, and soon Meg finds herself at the brunt of the Sioux woman's ill will. These secondary characters, and others, lend the novel tremendous depth and richness. The reader can't help wondering what Meg could have done to earn jail time and what happened to cause Zack's wife's death. Further, Robbie and Winona add intriguing elements, further engaging the reader's heart and humor. Indeed, Meier's marvelous characters and fast paced plot create an original and daring novel that the reader won't want to put down! Very highly recommended.

Catch a Dream

Great debut for author, Mary Jane Meier. Set in the rugged mountains of Yellowstone Park and Idaho, this romance novel centers around the relationship of modern "mountain man" and a beautiful but insecure high tech computer game wizard.Intrigue and humor complement the love story, and in the end, love conquers all.Excellent story line and solid, effective writing.