Nevada is home to Hope Gardener, its rugged, majestic beauty a balm for the aches of her heart and spirit. But the cattle ranch she owns and loves is dying, thanks to the worst drought the area has ever seen. Hope needs a miracle or she will lose the land that has been in her family for generations. And then, the miracle appears on horseback. Rio is the stranger who rides into the Valley of the Sun. A loner, a gentler of horses, a cowboy out of time, an anachronism in the modern-day West, he brings with him a tantalizing promise of salvation: a reputation for finding water in any desert. As a woman alone in a harsh and unforgiving place, Hope knows the dangers of trusting such a free spirit. But now she has no choice. A man who makes dreams real, who is as wild and unpredictable as the wind that propels him across the vast and open western landscape, Rio has never had a dream of his own to follow. Yet he finds something in this extraordinary lady whose passion tempts him to defy his own rules and stay. Suddenly two independent souls must confront the perils and the truths that reside in the deepest, most closely guarded corners of their hearts . . .as in the midst of adversity they search for a beautiful dream big enough to hold them both.
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This Elizabeth Lowell novel is an expanded edition of her 1983 classic. Though the romance genre has shifted significantly since this was written, Beautiful Dreamer is a timeless treasure that relies on rock-solid character development and exquisitely descriptive language.
Hope Gardener's Nevada ranch is dying from an extended drought and a sinking water table. Rio is an intriguing stranger who offers his skills to help discover a hidden well that could save her ranch. As their symbolic search for a well progresses, so does their struggle to find hope in their developing relationship. Rio is a "brother to the wind" whose natural state is to travel and breathe life into other people's dreams. Hope, of course, is a ranch girl, whose own dreams tie her to her land.
Though plot devices come knocking on the door with the subtlety of the Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes crew, it somehow doesn't seem that annoying. Hope is strong and optimistic without being an airhead, and Rio is just the right amount of tall, dark, handsome, and troubled without being emotionally stunted. --Nancy R.E. O'Brien --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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"I'll buy any book with Elizabeth Lowell's name on it." -- Jayne Ann Krentz
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I like western romance novels, and nothing comes close to Beautiful Dreamer. The plot line is refreshingly original, the characters are believable and have won a place in my heart. Elizabeth Lowell paints the west so vividly. I've read several other of Lowell's books, and this is undoubtably my favorite. I really wish there were more books like this. Thanks!
I like western romance novels, and nothing comes close to Beautiful Dreamer. The plot line is refreshingly original, the characters are believable and have won a place in my heart. Elizabeth Lowell paints the west so vividly. I've read several other of Lowell's books, and this is undoubtably my favorite. I really wish there were more books like this. Thanks!
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The hero (Rio) in this book is one of my favorites. Although he struggles with his past and his own pain, he his strong, sexy and givng. What I like about this book is that Rio and Hope don't waste thier time fighting all of the time. You can feel thier care and feelings for one another. Hope is strong and independant without being abrasive. The love scenes in this book are sensual without being filthy. I HIGHLY recommend this book!!!! You won't be sorry!!!!
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Not a bad story. This is the story of Hope Gardner who lives in the Valley of the Sun. This is her heritage and the land she loves more than anything else in life. She has modeled to make money to drill for a new well. But no one thinks she can find water on her land. Especially the lecherous neighbor who has been after her for years.
Along comes Rio who is part Native American and who is no longer a dreamer but he can find water if it exists. But can he do it without loosing his heart to Hope and finding he has dreams after all.
You spend a lot of time listening to the philosophy of the Native Americans and looking into the sole of the main characters but it is a heartfelt romance.
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A well-crafted story
This was a well-crafted story about a man with a gift for finding water and a woman who believes in him and his gift. Read more
Published on Mar 16 2003 by Mary
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langhorne
I enjoyed this book very much. Still new to romance novels I have trouble witht he abrupt endings. I want more than happily ever after. Read more
Published on Feb 10 2003 by C. Glover
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Amazing!
I absolutely loved this book. It was my first Elizabeth Lowell book, but it definitely won't be my last. Read more
Published on Nov 22 2002 by Aimee
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A favorite in my bookshelf...
"Beautiful Dreamer" is a really good book. I like that Hope was strong, and also realistic without letting go of her dream. Read more
Published on Oct 15 2002 by fedora_girl
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A Beautiful Story
Hope has dreams for her ranch...big dreams. But they can never come true without a reliable source of water. Read more
Published on Sep 29 2002 by Holly Fuhrmann
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One of my favorite E. Lowell books.
I liked this book! The characters are so much more memorable than those in EDEN BURNING and DESERT RAIN. (Don't waste your time reading those two. Read more
Published on Mar 20 2002
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One little quibble
I love Elizabeth Lowell's work. Her emotional intensity is phenomenal, particularly her ability to convey the pain of the characters when it seems like their deep and deathless... Read more
Published on Feb 26 2002
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A Re-make of a 'Valley of the Sun'...
Beautiful Dreamer by talented storyteller Elizabeth Lowell is actually a remake of 'Valley of the Sun. Read more
Published on Jan 2 2002 by Victoria Taylor Murray
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A quick, satisfying read--
I don't regularly read the roamnce genre, but I do have a sofft spot for cowboys, and this is a quick, very satisfying story, with likeable characters and good story. Read more
Published on Nov 1 2001 by Martha E. Nelson
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Very romantic!
I enjoyed this one! I found it to be a tear-jerker. A fast read.
Published on Aug 23 2001 by J. Bourne
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