Montana Woman

by Rosanne Bittner

Book Overview

From the ashes of bloody Lawrence, Kansas, where she was forced to kill a man to save her own life, Joline Masters knew her destiny lay on the American frontier. Joining her fate to that of Clint... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0553283197
• ISBN13: 9780553283198
• Release Date: February 1990
• Publisher: Fanfare
• Length: 386 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.

Customer Reviews

really good story and characters

The only thing I would have changed was what happened to Moose and Spirit. Other than that I found myself rooting for Joline and CLint. I also like the fact that Joline loved and respected her animals.

A Wonderful, Wonderful Story

I have not read Embers of The Heart yet. This book has taught me about history as well as provided an exciting story. I like the fact that there is little sex in her books thus far and very few curse words. I highly recommend this as a book to pick up to read for enjoyment.

An absolutely wonderful 2 book saga about 2 sisters...

I read "Embers of the Heart" first being drawn to it because no one writes books in the civil war genre like Rosanne Bittner! As I expected, it was outstanding. (see my review at that site.) I wasn't interested in this "sequel" "Montana Woman" for the obvious illusion the title gives of this "macho" woman, or "mountain woman" For whatever reason I decided to read it anyway and although it was totally different from EOfTheH story in both characters and plot, it was excellent. I wish I had read this one first because the Embers book fits better after it although they do stand independently. Our heroine, Jo Masters, is a fiesty female, emotionally and physically very strong yet attractive and appealing. The vision of this petite gal "pushing oxen" along is a riot but it works. The respect and friendships she develops with the people esp the men in the book is wonderful. No object of hanky panky or stay in the kitchen stuff here. The hero is tormented and he actually needs her healing friendship more than anything. A minimum of [physical] scenes but a maximum of friendships, affection, bonding, human behavior and relationships.. We've always known the pioneers in our country must have been strong and this reflects that. This book even puts things into perspective about the indian/ white man relationships. I usually skip descriptive stuff..A sky can only be so blue, a tree only so green, etc...but Bittner's writing is so incredible that in this book you "see" and feel the beauty of the west as the trek cross country reflects the changing landscape and the inherent problems. You rejoice in Jo's love of animals and her pain of parting with them to survive. If you want a fast, enjoyable love story with warm fuzzies for a rainy afternoon this isn't it. But if you want a really good book that shows people at their worst and their best,and gives you new insights in the process, this is awesome..I can't recommend it highly enough. And then go for "Embers", it has angst too but the love story has more warm fuzzies. Enjoy.

Montana Woman

This book starts with a wonderful description of the Lawrence, Kansas Massacre - one of the bloodiest incidents in the history of our nation. Roseanne Bittner skillfully portrays the survivor of such a terrible horror - the desolation, the desire to run, the ambivalence about love. I love this book and would recommend it to all.

A Great Read!

Of all Roseanne Bittners books,this is definetly one of my favorites! The courage that Joline shows in the wake of all the tragedy that befalls her is amazing!I first read this one about 6 years ago,and I keep reading it over and over when i need a book!Its a keeper!