Sweet Cherry Ray

Came across this author while looking for something more romantic and less about graphic sex, lust and vulgarity, that seems to be so prevalent in many Historical romances these days. With mixed reviews, I decided to try it and really enjoyed it! Instead of the child some reviewed Cherry as, I found a very pleasant, intelligent but pleasantly innocent 19 yo who has a refreshing if slightly naive personality. Actually, I felt she fit the era really well in her fun loving, happy innocence but with a confidence in herself and abilities. She knows what she wants and when she first meets Lobo, she knows he's what she wants and doesn't hesitate to go after him despite her pa's warnings to stay away, when he suddenly appears in town. Is Lobo another outlaw? The whole town thinks he is and he's not talking, so Cherry sets out in her innocent, sneaky fashion to try and learn more about him. Of course he catches her and drags her home by the scruff of her neck to her famous, ex- Texas Ranger pa, telling her she's gonna get herself in trouble she doesn't understand. Her pa gives her a talking to about the reason he keeps her dressed as a boy instead of the beautiful young women she is. There are some local outlaws that frequent their town of Blue water and her pa is afraid what will happen if the outlaws see her for the truly sweet, pretty young woman she is. While Cherry understands her pa's reasoning & goes along with always hiding her true self, she also resents it because outlaw or not, Cherry Ray wants Lobo for her very own. She believes that can never happen if he can never see her for the woman she is but as a boy. Lobo is all too aware of Cherry's sexuality and finds her penchant for mischief very distracting from his purpose in coming to town. He's committed and set on his purpose but realizes he's becoming too distracted when he finds himself constantly finding Cherry where she shouldn't be and trying to keep her out of trouble and safe. He finally tries to show her how easily she can be caught but it pretty much backfires on both of them. For me, it's a very entertaining, suspenseful, funny and romantic story. I'd recommend it to anyone who is looking for good storyline and romance but not for those who prefer the graphic sex and lust. This definitely has the romance and desire with some hot kisses and plenty of temptation that pulls you in but the rest is left for the readers own imagination. Will definitely read more of this author's books!

Awesome book!!! Love Marcia's sense of humor. I have all of her books and have read them all several times. When I need a good book, I always look up Marcia McClure!

I've had this book, probably since it came out for Kindle. It took a long time for me to read it. This was marvellous! I have not read many books by this author but I will definitely be reading more. This is about Lobo McCoy and Sweet Cherry Ray. Cherry' s father was a retired Texas Ranger, owned a ranch. He had trouble keeping Cherry out of trouble. A lot of excitement. I so enjoyed reading this and look forward to reading more by this author. I recommend this story.

I always read the 1 & 2 star reviews first and decided to get it anyway. I have read several of this authors books and have yet to be disappointed. If Cherry Ray would of been 30 instead of 19 it would be a different story. I enjoyed this book and found it to be a sweet clean refreshing book. Alto I could of done without the dried up wolf and the maggots.

I enjoyed Cherry's personality- I thought she was innocent but fun and spunky. I love that she said what she was feeling. It was a nice change from a lead character who is afraid to share what they are thinking. I thought that the chemistry was real between the two leads, and my only complaint was that it was too short! Another great book by Ms. McClure! I may let my 13-year-old read this one a little sooner than some of the others (but still not quite yet). There is great kissing but not quite as passionate as some of her other fabulous books.

This was a quick, fun read. The characters were delightful and witty. I liked the humor, the romance, the stupid troubles that came up, and the setting.This is the first book I've read by Marcia Lynn McClure and I look forward to reading others.Warnings: Steamy kissing, talk of saloon girls and what they do, gun fights/killingI would let my 15 year old read this book.

Very romantic, old fashioned western romance. Sometimes I want to read something romantic, not complicated, entertaining and mostly romance. I've read few books by this author and was very pleased. Romance is passionate (yet clean), the story is simple (maybe even predictable) but enjoyable and sweet. I call it a "fairy tale for women". And sometimes there is nothing better than a good fairy tale, isn't it?

In all of Marcia's books the women are tough. But none of them seem as tough and curious as Cherry Ray! Despite being tough she is optimistic and makes you want to relive being young again. She also makes you think on dreams of being Annie Oakley.

This was a well written, entertaining story. the heroine is the daughter of a former ranger. one day, she sees a handsome, mysterious, stranger ride Into town, and for the first time is fascinated by a man. The story was a fun, light hearted story, with plenty of action and storyline to keep one interested. Recommended.