Margot's Lawman

Debra Kayn
Sisters of McDougal Ranch
Publisher: Carina Press
Release Date: February 13, 2012

From the publisher:

It's hard to keep a secret in the small town of Pike, Montana, but veterinarian Margot McDougal and sheriff Roy Lee Hanson managed to keep their relationship on the sly for months. Margot cares for Roy Lee, but the last thing she needs is to worry about local gossip while she's busy running her clinic and dealing with the loss of her beloved father.

Roy Lee can't wait to tell the world that he loves Margot. He respected her decision to keep their affair quiet—until now. It's time for everyone to know Margot is his gal...especially Ryan Martin, her new assistant. He's formed an attachment to Margot and Roy Lee is sure the city boy's unexplained appearance in Pike means he's up to no good.

Margot just wants to help Ryan fit in, and Roy Lee's jealousy soon drives a wedge between them. A wedge that only increases when Margot is roped into Ryan's secret, too...

IMO:

What happens when you mix two stubborn people, as passel of sisters, the new man in town and a hog named Harley?

A great romp through life in a small town!

Veterinarian Margot McDougal is the oldest of the McDougal grils in Pike, Montana and Sheriff Roy Lee Hanson is the love of her life.  But not everything on the path of love is smooth.  Margot has a secret, and though it's not hers to tell, it could tear their relationship apart.  Roy Lee and Margot grew up together, but it's a piece of his family's past that Margot holds the key to.

I liked the story by the time I got a couple of chapters in-it seemed a little stilted at first and the characters were more people on the page who hadn't formed in my imagination.  By the time Margot's sisters join the story the whole family was tumbling around in my head.  And the fire hose revenge had me falling over with laughter!

All in all I would recommend the story to others.  It makes a great winter evening or summer beach read...