The Rancher's Daughters

by Yvonne Jocks

Book Overview

There are so many things that a girl shouldn?t do, and for a teacher, there are even more. Miss Garrison is learning them all by doing them. No sooner has the hapless beauty escaped scandal in her... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0843946938
• ISBN13: 9780843946932
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Leisure Books
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Simply Captivating!

I have to admit when I first picked up the book The Rancher's Daughter: Behaving Herself I was excited about the read but it was a little slow to get into. Audra was testing my nerves as well as Jack's! But as I kept turning the pages I learned why she was the way she was and I felt her pain and shame over the terrible scandal.Indeed Jack was one of the best gamblers that I have ever read and for Audra's sake I kept praying that he would stop his horrible ways. As page 50 turned into a 100 then to 150 we saw Jack change from gambler who dabbled with the whiskey bottle to a gentleman all for the sake of the schoolmarm.It was great watching Audra blossom in front of my eyes, growing from the shy girl who didn't want to cause *another* scandal to a woman who couldn't and wouldn't resist Jack's charming ways.The ending was too perfect! Behaving Herself was a great way to start the series and I will definitely be keeping an eye out for Yvonne Jock's novels!

Gamble on Yvonne Jocks For a First-Rate Read!

A scoundrel like Jack Harwood was nothing but trouble to a respectable girl's good name and reputation. Gambling and alcohol were but a small sampling of his sinful vices. And Audra Garrison, her fine name already in question back home in Wyoming, must protect her public appearance at all costs. And that meant staying away from Jack Harwood. Especially since lady teachers had ever so many more rules to live by - and the eyes of the community watching her every move. Any involvement with the likes of Mr. Harwood would surely spell disaster to her name and possibly her teaching career. But Jack Harwood was oh so tempting!Jack couldn't help himself. The lovely little schoolmarm had his attention and suddenly leaving Candon, Texas wasn't quite so pressing an urge. But with all those rules in place and Audra so aware of what was and was not acceptable behavior for a lady of her position, how could Jack manage to convince a respectable girl like Audra to gamble on a man such as himself? Suddenly, Jack is surprised to find he is willing to change his ways and risk all for the schoolmarm who had won his heart.Yvonne Jocks has written an engaging novel with warm, wonderful characters her readers will give their hearts to. "The Rancher's Daughters: Behaving Herself" is a fine start to her "Rancher's Daughters" series. I'll surely be watching eagerly for the rest of the series. Nicely done, Ms. Jocks.

Loveable Hero

Behaving Herself gave an excellent view of life in year 1900 showing the importantance of keeping ones reputation above spectulation, the effects of reform which move gambling and drinking from the saloons to backrooms and barns, and the sad state of racial relations. I especially enjoyed the rules for teachers. Dispite what ever good deeds the gambler did, he was looked down on because of his chosen way of life. Audra had already learned the importance of preserving her reputation. No matter how she tries to stay on the right path, unexpected things pop up that could distroy her reputation.Jack comes to her rescue again and again even though he thinks he just wants her to break free of her restrictions. Add to that a stern aunt who seems to just be waiting for her to slip up. The gambler Jack was witty and loveable enough to tempt a saint but Audra firmly clings to societies rules no matter how she begins to feel about Jack. I look forward to the future books about her sisters.