Reviews - Trouble Brewing in Thunder Creek
4.0 out of 5 starsFilled with true love, suspense ... and some great home cooking!
By Michelle Fayard on December 2, 2015
Format: Kindle Edition
When I read the first two titles in the Thunder Creek series, shortly after they were published, Lorraine Nelson instantly hooked me with her trademark ability to create characters so real and likable you’re drawn right into their lives. Her dialogue is every bit as compelling too. I recently received the remainder of the series as a gift and was delighted to see that Ms. Nelson continues to weave in suspense and drama and—like a good Julie Garwood novel—a solid foundation of love and family into her plots. The warmth, love, humor and family bonds are tangible, and this is a great winter—or any time—read, filled as it is with tons of home cooking, true love and family, not to mention scenes of the Canadian West and ranching life. The plot line will keep you speeding through the pages, and the story is told from the rare point of view of the parents—albeit still-young, in-their-40s parents. This is a wife and mother whose anguish is all too real: is Winnie’s son guilty of stalking and kidnapping Zakia, the spouse of her husband’s son, Luke? Will Lucas and Winnie’s new relationship be able to stand the strain of the accusations? I’m heading over right now to read book No. 4 in the series!
good story, October 11, 2012 By David Ramsey "djjramsey" (michigan)
This review is from: Trouble Brewing in Thunder Creek (Thunder Creek Ranch) (Kindle Edition) rouble Brewing in Thunder Creek
Any who follow this series, know Lucas Senior and Winnie. The story unfolds at 2/3 mark of the last book. Zakia explains what is going on and Winnie not wanting to believe the worst in her oldest son goes on the defense. Any who do not follow, this one gives enough back story to get caught up. The story reaffirms the love between Lucas Sr. and Winne. You get to know there characters very well and you feel the grief of a mother. Winnie being a Manning in marriage and her son accused of doing some awful things, is very torn. As a wife, to support her husband and his family and as a mother to protect her son. Lucas shows his undying love for her and that sex is not just for the young! They have their share of fun in the story. Along the way we see the story again but from a different light. A little slow in parts but you want to see what happens to Roy (Winnie's son) and his true involvement in the kidnapping mystery.
I really like these Thunder Creek Ranch books. This one is a book with a lot of back story. I know some readers hate that, so be for warned. Now if you haven't read the series it is one that gets you caught up to speed. Not my favorite but I loved seeing the relationship between Winnie and Lucas. You understand that they are true mates, in every sense of the word and there undying love for one another. Over 18 lots of really good sex scenes! But a good story too! Thanks for the read Ms. Nelson!
5 Stars! July 4, 2012 A NIGHT OWL REVIEWS BOOK REVIEW
* Reviewed by: S Siferd
After experiencing the terror of Zakia's stalker kidnapping her, we find ourselves drawn into more of the drama. Just when we think everything will be alright for this family, the unbelievable happens. Winnie's son Roy is arrested for the kidnapping and attempted murder of Zakia.
Can you imagine finding out your son or daughter were the one casuing the trouble for everyone? The thought of having to choose who to side with.... your child or your family would be enough to drive anyone crazy. No one should ever have to make that choice. But Winnie is as strong as they come. She hides her shame from the family, though she feels like a traitor. She believes in her son and wants what is best for everyone involved. Even if it means losing her husband and new family.
When Lucas becomes ill, the family circles the wagons. Lucas helps Winnie find strength in herself and in her place in the family.Reminding her, Roy is an adult and his faults are his own. Deep down, she knows the truth. But admitting it is an entirely different matter.
Trouble Brewing in Thunder Creek gives us a better view of this family we met in Zakia and the Cowboy. We learn more about the unique dynamic of their relationships and what drives them to be who and what they are. Every page takes us deeper into their hearts and minds without cluttering anything up with fluff. This is the REAL deal! The Manning family is one of the most believable families I have ever read about. They're honest, hard-working, loyal and they love each other with every fiber of their being. Exactly how I have always imagined ranch families to be.
High praise once again for Lorraine Nelson and a huge thanks for letting us into the lives of the Manning family! Lorraine's books are everything a great Romance should be! Her plots always flow easily without hiccups along the way. There are no sagging middles here. She really knows what follow through means and she delivers! If you like your heroines as believable as the heroes are HOT...this series is for you! Can you think of a better way to spend some time in the Canadian Mountains?
While this series does revolve around the Mannings, her books do not need to be read in order of publication. The only thing readers will get lost in are the stories of these hot ranchers and their strong, beautiful wives.
Seriously Reviewed, February 12, 2012.
Story: 7/10 Presentation: 7/10 Total: 14/20
Review: In this second installment of the Thunder Creek series we learn more about the older Mannings, Lucas and Winnie. It is a more in depth story of how they met and their life together. This continues from Zakia and The Cowboy immediately following Zakia's kidnapping and the imminent arrest of Leroy Williams.
Leroy is actually Winnie's son. A scoundrel to the highest degree, he is charged with kidnapping and currently sits in jail awaiting trial. Claiming he is innocent, Winnie believes him. A mother's love will transcend even the most damning evidence. Who could blame her?
The love she has for her son starts to put a strain on her relationship with her husband, Lucas. Though they love each other deeply, we see the turmoil they both feel and it is heart wrenching. They are both torn between protecting their children and maintaining their marriage at the same time. To say it is a difficult situation is putting it mildly. The stress eventually takes its toll, but this family will not give up. The love they share is infinite and enables them to get through anything together.
Being the second book in this series, I am glad I had the opportunity to read the first one. Though it isn't necessary to read them in order, it does help. Either way, once you arrive in Thunder Creek you won't want to leave. This family is full of hard working, hard loving, no nonsense people. Their world revolves around family and they will do anything to protect each other.
Lorraine Nelson has given us a real ranch family. She shows their humor, heart and determination in every aspect. She even manages to make you feel a bit of compassion for Leroy, and he is truly no good. Lorraine captures the true essence of a mother's love and shows us there are no boundaries to it. We have Zakia protecting her children and Winnie protecting her son, yet these women never clash. Winnie is filled with insecurity of her place in this family because of her son's crimes, but the family emphasizes she will always be accepted. It wasn't her fault, it was Leroy's. It is a wonderfully well written book from all points of view.
Come on in, put your feet up and rest a spell. Winnie loves visitors and there's always room for one more.
The next book in this series is Covert Mission and I cannot wait to read it!!
The TBR Reviews, 3 Stars, reviewed by Brutally Honest, January 22, 2012
This is 3rd in a series, yes I’ve read them all. I recommend reading them in order because they kick some serious ass. I’ve fallen for Ms. Nelson’s series and when I got my hands on the new book I was practically drooling.
Winnie is...very domestic, yes, that’s the word I’d use. She’s sweet and I did like her character. Her son, Roy, stalked and tried to kill Luke’s family. Lucas is a forty something year old ranch owner who is in love with Winnie. He rather reminds me of Harrison Ford. (Who I would take home at any age! *wink* Email me Harrison, lol.)
I love the fact that the story plays out just before Roy’s trial, which we know from the
2nd book that he escapes. The story overlaps in a very interesting manner. The romance is a blend of heat and elegance. They had this underlying sweetness that really gave the characters that much more depth.
So, why not 5 shiny stars? There was a lot to be fixed about Trouble Brewing in Thunder Creek. First is the scenes. Some were rushed, others slow and then there are several scenes that were so boring I was tempted to skip over them. Ms. Nelson wrote a lot of domestic scenes, cooking and spending time with the boys. It should have been trimmed so it wouldn’t hinder the flow so drastically. Parts of the book were more outlines; there was no fleshing out
and little details. I can’t help but wonder why this book took such a downward turn when the first two in the series were fantastic! The action was tame. There wasn’t suspense or edge of your seat scenes like the first two. This needed another intense look by an editor; I think that would have solved half the problems.
Trouble Brewing in Thunder Creek was a good read but certainly not a favorite. If you liked the first two in this series you’ll enjoy this one.
By Michelle Fayard on December 2, 2015
Format: Kindle Edition
When I read the first two titles in the Thunder Creek series, shortly after they were published, Lorraine Nelson instantly hooked me with her trademark ability to create characters so real and likable you’re drawn right into their lives. Her dialogue is every bit as compelling too. I recently received the remainder of the series as a gift and was delighted to see that Ms. Nelson continues to weave in suspense and drama and—like a good Julie Garwood novel—a solid foundation of love and family into her plots. The warmth, love, humor and family bonds are tangible, and this is a great winter—or any time—read, filled as it is with tons of home cooking, true love and family, not to mention scenes of the Canadian West and ranching life. The plot line will keep you speeding through the pages, and the story is told from the rare point of view of the parents—albeit still-young, in-their-40s parents. This is a wife and mother whose anguish is all too real: is Winnie’s son guilty of stalking and kidnapping Zakia, the spouse of her husband’s son, Luke? Will Lucas and Winnie’s new relationship be able to stand the strain of the accusations? I’m heading over right now to read book No. 4 in the series!
good story, October 11, 2012 By David Ramsey "djjramsey" (michigan)
This review is from: Trouble Brewing in Thunder Creek (Thunder Creek Ranch) (Kindle Edition) rouble Brewing in Thunder Creek
Any who follow this series, know Lucas Senior and Winnie. The story unfolds at 2/3 mark of the last book. Zakia explains what is going on and Winnie not wanting to believe the worst in her oldest son goes on the defense. Any who do not follow, this one gives enough back story to get caught up. The story reaffirms the love between Lucas Sr. and Winne. You get to know there characters very well and you feel the grief of a mother. Winnie being a Manning in marriage and her son accused of doing some awful things, is very torn. As a wife, to support her husband and his family and as a mother to protect her son. Lucas shows his undying love for her and that sex is not just for the young! They have their share of fun in the story. Along the way we see the story again but from a different light. A little slow in parts but you want to see what happens to Roy (Winnie's son) and his true involvement in the kidnapping mystery.
I really like these Thunder Creek Ranch books. This one is a book with a lot of back story. I know some readers hate that, so be for warned. Now if you haven't read the series it is one that gets you caught up to speed. Not my favorite but I loved seeing the relationship between Winnie and Lucas. You understand that they are true mates, in every sense of the word and there undying love for one another. Over 18 lots of really good sex scenes! But a good story too! Thanks for the read Ms. Nelson!
5 Stars! July 4, 2012 A NIGHT OWL REVIEWS BOOK REVIEW
* Reviewed by: S Siferd
After experiencing the terror of Zakia's stalker kidnapping her, we find ourselves drawn into more of the drama. Just when we think everything will be alright for this family, the unbelievable happens. Winnie's son Roy is arrested for the kidnapping and attempted murder of Zakia.
Can you imagine finding out your son or daughter were the one casuing the trouble for everyone? The thought of having to choose who to side with.... your child or your family would be enough to drive anyone crazy. No one should ever have to make that choice. But Winnie is as strong as they come. She hides her shame from the family, though she feels like a traitor. She believes in her son and wants what is best for everyone involved. Even if it means losing her husband and new family.
When Lucas becomes ill, the family circles the wagons. Lucas helps Winnie find strength in herself and in her place in the family.Reminding her, Roy is an adult and his faults are his own. Deep down, she knows the truth. But admitting it is an entirely different matter.
Trouble Brewing in Thunder Creek gives us a better view of this family we met in Zakia and the Cowboy. We learn more about the unique dynamic of their relationships and what drives them to be who and what they are. Every page takes us deeper into their hearts and minds without cluttering anything up with fluff. This is the REAL deal! The Manning family is one of the most believable families I have ever read about. They're honest, hard-working, loyal and they love each other with every fiber of their being. Exactly how I have always imagined ranch families to be.
High praise once again for Lorraine Nelson and a huge thanks for letting us into the lives of the Manning family! Lorraine's books are everything a great Romance should be! Her plots always flow easily without hiccups along the way. There are no sagging middles here. She really knows what follow through means and she delivers! If you like your heroines as believable as the heroes are HOT...this series is for you! Can you think of a better way to spend some time in the Canadian Mountains?
While this series does revolve around the Mannings, her books do not need to be read in order of publication. The only thing readers will get lost in are the stories of these hot ranchers and their strong, beautiful wives.
Seriously Reviewed, February 12, 2012.
Story: 7/10 Presentation: 7/10 Total: 14/20
Review: In this second installment of the Thunder Creek series we learn more about the older Mannings, Lucas and Winnie. It is a more in depth story of how they met and their life together. This continues from Zakia and The Cowboy immediately following Zakia's kidnapping and the imminent arrest of Leroy Williams.
Leroy is actually Winnie's son. A scoundrel to the highest degree, he is charged with kidnapping and currently sits in jail awaiting trial. Claiming he is innocent, Winnie believes him. A mother's love will transcend even the most damning evidence. Who could blame her?
The love she has for her son starts to put a strain on her relationship with her husband, Lucas. Though they love each other deeply, we see the turmoil they both feel and it is heart wrenching. They are both torn between protecting their children and maintaining their marriage at the same time. To say it is a difficult situation is putting it mildly. The stress eventually takes its toll, but this family will not give up. The love they share is infinite and enables them to get through anything together.
Being the second book in this series, I am glad I had the opportunity to read the first one. Though it isn't necessary to read them in order, it does help. Either way, once you arrive in Thunder Creek you won't want to leave. This family is full of hard working, hard loving, no nonsense people. Their world revolves around family and they will do anything to protect each other.
Lorraine Nelson has given us a real ranch family. She shows their humor, heart and determination in every aspect. She even manages to make you feel a bit of compassion for Leroy, and he is truly no good. Lorraine captures the true essence of a mother's love and shows us there are no boundaries to it. We have Zakia protecting her children and Winnie protecting her son, yet these women never clash. Winnie is filled with insecurity of her place in this family because of her son's crimes, but the family emphasizes she will always be accepted. It wasn't her fault, it was Leroy's. It is a wonderfully well written book from all points of view.
Come on in, put your feet up and rest a spell. Winnie loves visitors and there's always room for one more.
The next book in this series is Covert Mission and I cannot wait to read it!!
The TBR Reviews, 3 Stars, reviewed by Brutally Honest, January 22, 2012
This is 3rd in a series, yes I’ve read them all. I recommend reading them in order because they kick some serious ass. I’ve fallen for Ms. Nelson’s series and when I got my hands on the new book I was practically drooling.
Winnie is...very domestic, yes, that’s the word I’d use. She’s sweet and I did like her character. Her son, Roy, stalked and tried to kill Luke’s family. Lucas is a forty something year old ranch owner who is in love with Winnie. He rather reminds me of Harrison Ford. (Who I would take home at any age! *wink* Email me Harrison, lol.)
I love the fact that the story plays out just before Roy’s trial, which we know from the
2nd book that he escapes. The story overlaps in a very interesting manner. The romance is a blend of heat and elegance. They had this underlying sweetness that really gave the characters that much more depth.
So, why not 5 shiny stars? There was a lot to be fixed about Trouble Brewing in Thunder Creek. First is the scenes. Some were rushed, others slow and then there are several scenes that were so boring I was tempted to skip over them. Ms. Nelson wrote a lot of domestic scenes, cooking and spending time with the boys. It should have been trimmed so it wouldn’t hinder the flow so drastically. Parts of the book were more outlines; there was no fleshing out
and little details. I can’t help but wonder why this book took such a downward turn when the first two in the series were fantastic! The action was tame. There wasn’t suspense or edge of your seat scenes like the first two. This needed another intense look by an editor; I think that would have solved half the problems.
Trouble Brewing in Thunder Creek was a good read but certainly not a favorite. If you liked the first two in this series you’ll enjoy this one.