CHANCE MORGAN: CHIEF
MAVRICK WILD, Stacey Kayne, Harlequin Historical, 2008
Chance Morgan is a cowboy and ranch owner in the
THE LOOK: Well over six foot, broad shoulders and muscular from a life of breaking wild horses. “He whipped back, spraying water across the sky and revealing golden blond hair. Drops of water trickled down handsome features to his sharp jaw. His head tilted back as he raked his fingers through his hair. She spotted a tiny scar hidden beneath his chin. A scar she’d given him accidentally.”
LEADING LADY: Cora Mae Tindale. Wide soft dark eyes, long ringlets of red drives Chance Morgan to distraction. “She sure hadn’t turned out anything like her starchy, whip-thin mother. He couldn’t keep his gaze from roving the tight yellow bodice hugging full breasts. The gentle dip at her waist and prominent flare of her hips left no doubt that a man would find a soft, warm landing in her arms.” Cora Mae is running from her mother, who had orchestrated her rape, to force her into marrying a man she hated. She did the only thing she could think of, run to the only person she ever trusted, Chance Morgan.
BOTTOM LINE: It had been twenty years since Chance Morgan has seen his step-sister. Now all grown up Cora Mae appears on his door-step. Chance hated everything about Cora Mae’s mother. Now with Cora Mae under his roof, old feelings and distrust mingle into a bundle of confusing emotions and suspicion for Cora Mae’s motive for coming back into his life. He knows she’s lying and hiding the true reason behind her unexpected visit to Wyoming. Still, in the silent of the night, he holds the ribbon she gave him as he rode off to war as a boy. Now faded and tattered it reminds him of the little girl he left to her mother’s conniving devices and of his growing attraction and love for Cora Mae, woman.
After an argument:
“Cora Mae?”
“What do you want?” she spat.
“You left your basket.” He eased onto her chest of drawers, not about to take another step into her room.
“Should I dump it out, so you can search the contents?”
“I want to apologize for what I said. I didn’t mean it.”
“Yes, you did. You’re a man of few words. No doubt you choose them carefully.”
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March 13th, 2008
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March 13th, 2008 at 7:59 am
I think it’s that their so tough. They have to be to survive in the harsh conditions around them. But then we imagine how needy they are for softer things, love and comfort, the right woman. If you saw 3:10 to Yuma with Russell Crow and Christian Bale, I think Christian Bale’s character was a little too tough. He wasn’t the romantic hero for me in any way. Another type of hero, yes. Romantic, no.
March 13th, 2008 at 8:21 am
They’re rough and tough, and in order to survive, they had to be very dominant. It’s an extremely masculine role, and for me, I’m always attracted to extreme masculinity contrasting to my girly-girl femininity.
But the real kicker is when the super masculine, rough and tough cowboy has a soft side that he only shows to and for his woman. That’s the deal sealing heart stealer.
March 13th, 2008 at 10:47 am
I agree with you LC ***when the super masculine, rough and tough cowboy has a soft side that he only shows to and for his woman***. It is the romantic idea that such a tough man has a soft side and that only the right woman can access it. Plus cowboys are rugged and sexy and just plain fun to look at. =)
March 13th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
The allure of Western men is their bold way of charging through life and the women who stand beside them. Then, again, there is Stacey Kayne who can bring these heros to life like no other.
March 13th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Hey, I know that cowboy! *g*
Hi Lee! What a fun portrayal of Chance—Thanks!
For me, the draw of cowboys and westerns in general is the portrayal of live in its barest form—man (and woman) against the wild, taking charge and forging ahead to build a better life for themselves with little more than sheer tenacity and brute strength
On the romance side, nothing makes my heart flutter like watching a big, burly, tough-as-nails cowboy being brought to his knees by the gentleness of his lady…if she’s not carrying her bullwhip of course 
March 14th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
Chance is hot! I looooove cowboys, their strength, their bodies, their bravery, their self-assuredness, did I mention their hot bods?
I’ve read all of Stacey’s books and she really knows how to bring the characters to life and make you fall in love with them. Looking forward to reading tons more.
Lindsey