Tales of Tender Western Hearts: A Historical Western Romance Collection by Madeline Thornton

This is a collection of 6 Western romance novels. They are rated as follows:
A Path to Love's Redemption by Madeline Thornton

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
This story is heart-breaking in the fact that Isaac could easily replace Lucy's sister for Lucy. Isaac is abusive to Lucy emotionally, and is even occasionally abusive to his family members and the men he hired on his ranch. Isaac is not out of the grief stage of anger, yet. His family forces him to apply for a mail-order bride, because his sister-in-law is due soon and won't be able to take care of his daughter. He should have just hired a nurse, he would have been better off than abusing Lucy and his ranch. This story tended to run on and became tedious at points.

The Rose of the Frontier by Aurora Hansen

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

This is sort of a fairy tale Western romance. Outlaw is the good guy and the mayor is the villain. The only positive thing about the town was the sheriff was not part of the corruption of the town's politics. After reading this story, I'm sure the author likes to run on about unimportant things to the story or plot. Otherwise, the story is good, but with a bit more editing, it could have been great.

Her Rocky Trail to Happiness by Carol Colyer

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Martha's relatives arrange a marriage for her in California after her grandmother dies. They hire Ronnie a gentleman going to California to pay off his brother's debt to escort Martha and her sister to a town near where his brother lives. It is a journey filled with adventure, dangers and intrigue. Martha falls in love with Ronnie along the way and decides not to marry her supposed fiance. My surprise in all of this is that such a dumb plot turned out to be such a good story. 

Love's Lost and Found by Madeline Thornton

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

This is an unusual take on amnesia romance, but it works. Ericka gets to know who Sam is without all the baggage that comes from all the bad choices we make in our lives. Sometimes fate creates a situation to make it possible for love to bloom. This story leaves you wondering if things would have been different if Sam hadn't had that accident.

Healing the Nurse's Heart by Aurora Hanson

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Maddie escapes a bordello after being conned into becoming a mail order bride. This is human trafficking 19th century style. She runs to the next town over and finds work as a caretaker for the town's apothecary's mother. Ben & Maddie affections grow for each other as she takes care of his mother. The only problem is that Ben is engaged to the mayor's daughter. This story is full of political intrigue and spoiled brat. The climax is exciting and keeps the pages turning til the very end.

A Heart as Untamed as Thunder by Carol Colyer

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Maddie falls for Carter through a mail order service. When these two meet, they have an immediate connection. As Maddie helps Carter protect the stallion in the wild mustang herd, they learn to overcome their differences. This story has an excellent story to tell and is filled with horses, cowboys and those who protect and exploit the land.