"An engaging romance"

The lashing her abusive former husband Rodney gave to Sonora Sunset sent Molly Wells over the edge. Unable to sit idly by while he badly hurt the helpless steed, Molly steals the horse. She travels across Oregon to Jake Coulter's Lazy J Ranch due to his reputation as far away as the Portland area as a horse whisperer.

Jake has doubts that she owns Sonora Sunset, but cannot ignore the steed's injuries. He also notices how Molly deeply cares about the horse. As Jake provides kindness and nurturing to Sonora Sunset he begins to fall in love with Molly. She reciprocates, but fears a relationship after the hell that Rodney put her through. She also is afraid that if Rodney catches up to her, he will go after Jake too.

SWEET NOTHINGS is an engaging romance that focuses on mental and physical healing of humans and horses through tenderness and affection. The story line is fast-paced as love blossoms between the lead characters and a matchmaking horse. Though the obviously brilliant Rodney going after Molly and Sonora Sunset adds suspense, the subplot seems unnecessary since this worm's devious plans were coming together and included a perfect escape if needed. Still the charming key couple and a warm support cast make Catherine Anderson's rendition of A Whisperer's Tale something worth shouting about by relationship drama fans.

Harriet Klausner

Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted December 21, 2001