On the Rocks Large Print
Love cowboys? We got 'em with twist! Shots erupt. Annie is stuck in a crossfire. Cowpunchin' turns to adventure. Good lookin' men come out in force and laughter abounds if only the dry gulchers would stop trying to kill them all. "[Following is the official OnlineBookClub.org review of "On the Rocks" by Barbara Neville.] On the Rocks is a...Western set in an intriguing... The greatest strength of this book is its narrator, Roxanne Rockefeller, a profane, feisty cowgirl. Neville has created a genuinely fresh and well-developed character in Roxanne, a young woman who rides out in her best riding finery, complete with guns, a knife... and grenades. as it stands, On the Rocks launches into a page-turning adventure... Over the course of this book, Roxanne explores, and meets a variety of people with diverse backgrounds, but these characters are united by their shared genuine love for the cowboy lifestyle. The great joy of this book is watching these characters go about their travels, interact, converse, and reflect upon what they want from life." "I loved it! The characters are charming, the story is interesting, and I can't wait to see what happens next."-Jesse "It is a really good story, and I adore the characters. Barbara has a talent for this." -Millie Roxanne Rockefeller is a straight shooter who kicks butt, admires tight jeans, and loves life. On the Rocks introduces her as a young cowhand working the last of the fall roundup on a new range, gathering cattle and enjoying the quiet country. Just as the job is about to wind down, things get maybe a bit too exciting. Annie and her equine companions trot us through a rollicking character driven western action adventure with an intriguing plot twist. Her story is for lovers of all things western and cowboy life in particular as she explores a vast and beautiful land. On The Rocks is a thrilling ride through wildlife filled mountains and prairies with an assortment of boon and not so boon companions, both animal and human. Soaring vistas and grandiose themes draw the reader into a nostalgic and surprising world. What starts as a good paying job in new country turns into an amazing odyssey.