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When a group of grateful prospectors offers to give fellow prospector Low Down her "fondest wish" in return for her nursing them through a smallpox epidemic, they are stunned when she says she wants a baby. What she gets, however, is a husband she doesn't want, a husband who doesn't want her, and a family--and eventually a love--she never even dreamed of. Funny and touching, this riveting romance, in classic Osborne fashion, takes an outwardly independent but inwardly fragile heroine, pairs her with a hero smart enough to realize her worth, and lets them find each other despite a host of almost insurmountable obstacles. This rewarding read will not disappoint the author's many fans. Osborne, the reigning queen of this type of Western romance, lives in Colorado.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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"Wit, style, and class. Maggie Osborne is a storyteller who consistently delivers all three."
--NORA ROBERTS

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3.0 out of 5 stars Had So Much Potential/Male Lead Ruined It, Mar 17 2004

By	Romance Addict - See all my reviews

This book had so much potential! I love the premise - forced marriages is one of my favorite plots. However, the forced marriage in this book was in doubt in my mind. I never saw the reason for it, which put this whole book on shaky ground for me. I also did not like the hero in this book. First, he unfairly blamed Louise for the marriage. Second, he never did anything great or wonderful to make Louise fall in love with him. Overall, he was rather boring and at times annoying. I never found myself cheering for the main characters to stay together. In the end I wish Louise had packed up her bags and found herself a real man. Another reason I really disliked this book was the villification of Philadelphia. She was a young woman who was wronged by the hero. Instead of letting that story lead to some poignant moments and difficult decisions, the author villified her. One bright note in the book is the main heroine Louise. She was strong and smart, and she learns to value herself. I always like books with strong heroines. Overall the book is not bad, but it is not great either.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A very sweet story with, Feb 28 2002

By	Isobel "isobel3" (NJ) - See all my reviews

characters that you like immediately. How Ms. Osborne managed to create a female lead that was so unattractive to start and then became so well loved and desired is the gift of her pen. If you enjoy books that tell a beautiful story and fill that story with much detail about their lives and their surroundings, then Maggie Osborne is the one for you.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A BOOK TO BE TREASURED!, Dec 30 2001

By	"lethe2" (Freeport, New York USA) - See all my reviews

This was a wonderful book. I loved Low Down Louise and Max and Livvy, Gilly, and all the rest - even Philadelphia, who provided such a terrific counterpoint to Louise. This is my favorite, so far, of Ms. Osborne's stories and the 4th one I have read. It truly is a heartwarming story with a great cast of characters.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another Good Osborne Book
I have read several Maggie Osborne books and I was looking for another good one. Again I was not disappointed. Read more

Published on Jun 30 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Read it twice in a row!
I read the book so fast the first time, I had to read it again. The characters are well written. You fall in love with Low Down and gain much respect for Max. Read more

Published on April 6 2001 by L. Garrido

4.0 out of 5 stars If you don't read this it would be a LOW DOWN dirty shame
Maggie Osborne's book, Silver Lining, was mentioned at a recent writer's symposium as having GREAT HOOKS (single opening or ending lines that just draw the reader in and make them... Read more

Published on Mar 11 2001 by Leah M. Brown

5.0 out of 5 stars Silver Lining Shines.....
This is the first (hopefully many more to follow)Maggie Osborne that I have read and it is truly wonderful. Read more

Published on Jan 9 2001 by Ree Mancini