Another series I'm reading completely out of order! Fortunately the author wove in enough of the backstory and plot that I didn't feel lost. Molly and Donny have a rough background, yet their loyalty to each other keeps them going. Molly's grit and determination are admirable, and she throws herself into working on the ranch and learning all she can. Her brother struggles with being an invalid, and the doctor has some methods of inspiring him that Molly disagrees with. The bickering, fighting, and immature behavior and thoughts of all three main characters were a bit off-putting. I didn't connect with the emotions of the characters in this book, but it was an interesting read and showed how the times were changing with medicine and the introduction of automobiles.

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I think the idea behind this series - of a gruff, single, elderly ranch owner advertising for an heiress - is pretty clever. And this author has made it really fun to read by having very unique heroines answer the ad! I thoroughly enjoyed the first book, but this one was even better for me because I loved the interactions and the storyline between the doctor, the "heiress," and her brother. Even though just about everyone did things that drove me batty, I was happy to go along for the ride on their journey and see them all grow and have a happily ever after together!