The Dance Hall Wife

Brides of Little Creede Series, Book 2

By: CiCi Cordelia

Narrated by: Alan Taylor

Cat...

Cat Purdue has come a long way from the days when her father used her as partial payment for a gambling debt to a ruthless man. Reacquiring the saloon Father had lost and turning it into a successful restaurant is only the beginning of her drive for success.

Frank...

Unable to reconcile the new, sophisticated Catherine Purdue from the saloon girl he once dallied with and foolishly spurned, Frank Carter finds himself blocking his growing attraction with sharp words and sarcasm. But when the Carters’ old nemesis escapes prison and comes back to Little Creede for vengeance, Frank’s only thought is to protect Cat, as well as his family.

A pair of hearts...

Determined to lead separate lives yet bound together by danger and their growing desire, Frank and Cat will leave their mark in the new state of Colorado.

©2018 Cheryl Yeko & Char Chaffin (P)2018 Cheryl Yeko & Char Chaffin

The Dance Hall Wife

I enjoyed this second story in the Brides of Little Creede series, I liked the characters and their tale was interesting.

The narration was good.

The Dance Hall Wife

This is my 1st experience with this author CiCi it was really enjoyable.
Alan did a great job narrating this story .

It was an enjoyable listen.

This was a fun story set in the “old west.”

The characters are interesting with warm interactions among the Carter family. Frank’s interactions with his nieces is a contrast to his interactions with Cat. He is very slow to admit the depth of his attraction and love for Cat. His mouth has little filter; every time he comes close to realizing his true feelings his unruly mouth ruins the moment.

The narration was well done.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

I really loved this one!

HE thought she was a saloon girl, available for a price. SHE thought he was the south end of a north bound mule! One of them was right! Now two years later she’s in a a bind, AND she’s in danger! His solution is a marriage of convenience, a business arrangement, at least that’s what he proposes because he knows those are the ONLY terms there’s a chance in hades she’ll accept! Delightfully written, action filled, entertaining and engaging, “The Dance Hall Wife” is the delightful second offering in the Brides of Little Creede series. The plot, THIS plot is swoon worthy romantic AND beautifully heated! It’s also smooth flowing, easy to follow, action packed, and held my interest in a vice grip! I LOVED everything about Frank and Cat’s story! As with the first book, the character development is brilliant! The more I get to know these ingeniously developed characters, the more I grow to love them, and the more understanding and admiration I have for what they had to endure to simply survive in 1880 Colorado! No spoilers, you’ll see what I mean as you listen! The narration is excellent and beautifully brings the story to life! I enjoyed every minute of this one, and I can’t wait to continue on with the series! Five stars!

Pretty good, but...

I found I liked this book, but not as much as I liked the first book In the series. This book centers around the oldest Carter brother Frank and his love for the saloon singer/restaurant owner Katherine. Frank is a very gruff and hardcore alpha male. Both Carter brothers came across like this to me, but Frank was just "extra"! He, (from a previous time), while on a visit to the saloon/whore house, sleeps with Kat and takes her virginity although he can't remember. Because he doesn't remember that she was a virgin he treats her with little respect. The thing is, he fell for her the first time he saw her but thinks she is selling herself to the owner of the saloon. Kat has never been with any other man and she has become the owner of the old saloon which she has turned into a respectable restaurant.

Frank never really comes to understand or remember that he is the only man Kat has been with. He never really gets why she is so upset with him and can only see from his point of view. When Kat is hurt by the old owner and Frank realizes he may lose her, he finally understands that he loves her "enough" to let her pass go. That's what I have the problem with! She was never the loose one in the relationship, and He never comes to that conclusion! I enjoyed the story and the performance, but Frank kind of fell short with coming up to par!