Violet (Seven Brides Series) - Softcover

When Jeff Randolph goes to the Wolfe School to check up on his mischievous nieces, he meets his match in the housemother, Violet Goodwin. From the moment they are thrown together, they clash-- and Jeff delights in flustering her. She insists he return in two weeks so she can report on his nieces' progress and Jeff does as she asks, grumbling all the while that he has a bank to run and can't waste his time. When he barges in on Violet, he finds himself under quarantine confined with a bunch of girls-- and Violet. Even after the quarantine is over, circumstances keep bringing them together and Jeff is forced to admit to himself that he has feelings for Violet. Despite her intelligence and independence-- not to mention her beauty-- Jeff tries to fight his attraction. She's a Yankee and he can't possibly fall in love with a Yankee... or could he? Charged with the care of sixteen young girls while she waits for her claim dispute to be settled, Violet has her hands full. Then Jeff-- owner of the biggest bank in Denver-- joins them and Violet's life turns upside down. She can't believe the way she fantasizes about Jeff, but it's hard to deny the man's physique is impressive. She hardly notices he's missing an arm-- but he won't let anyone forget that he's not whole, least of all a Yankee woman. Their attraction to each other is strong, but they are on opposite sides of the fence when it comes to their opinions about the Civil War. And Jeff seems to have these ridiculous ideas about women-- he thinks only a Southern woman could make a good wife! But even with all his faults, Violet can't help losing her heart to Jeff. Driven to prove he is as good as anyone else, Jeff's demons keep him from being the warm, loving man that Violet knows he can be.The Seven Brides series continues to get better with every book! Leigh Greenwood is an amazing storyteller! Fans of the series will be thrilled with Violet! Once again, Leigh Greenwood brings us endearing characters and a love story that touches the heart! Jeff and Violet's story is truly special! Violet is wonderfully written and filled with the familiar faces of favorite characters! Reading a Leigh Greenwood book is like going to a family reunion-- filled with love, laughter and an occasional brawl! Few writers capture the spirit of the west and the people who tamed it as well as Leigh Greenwood. Each book in the Seven Brides series is unique and entertaining!Kristina Wright -- Copyright © 1994-97 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved -- From Literary Times