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New York Times BestsellerWildly popular award-winning blogger, accidental ranch wife, and 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Pioneer Woman Cooks, Ree Drummond (aka The Pioneer Woman) tells the true story of her storybook romance that led her from the Los Angeles glitter to a cattle ranch in rural Oklahoma, and into the arms of her real-life Marlboro Man. Read more
Publisher : William Morrow Paperbacks
Publication date : February 14, 2012
Edition : Reprint
Language : English
Print length : 352 pages
ISBN-10 : 006199717X
ISBN-13 : 74
Item Weight : 8.8 ounces
Dimensions : 5.31 x 0.79 x 8 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #268,044 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #709 in Love & Romance (Books) #1,398 in Women's Biographies #3,029 in Memoirs (Books)
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Format: Paperback
First off: I read MANY romance novels. Most of them have a good degree of heat. This true story is written with one's children in mind and the fact that they may one day read what Mom has written. I would have written it the same way and some things only need to be implied and I'm good with my imagination anyway. That said: I loved this story. It's so sweetly wonderful. It's romance of the highest degree. It's Clark Gable and Carole Lombard caliber. The stories are at times sadly poignant and other times quite hilarious. If something could go wrong for Ree then it did! She and her cowboy reminded me of Lucy and Ricky on more than one occasion. Lucy getting into a tight situation and Ricky standing back and silently watching. Okay; Ricky Ricardo would get pretty excited and the Marlboro Man is calm and collected. This book skips around and months may not be covered but the overall feeling is that time passes and life moves ahead. It's not disjointed at all; but flowing. Ree Drummond is very honest about herself. She knows her weaknessess and sets out to better herself on a continual basis. Rather like the rest of us in the human race! The romance parts: great. The family parts: sweet and sometimes not so. The ranch life: tough but in a way that makes me cheer that there are ranchers out there who do what they do so we can eat. They love their land and know it's value is beyond money. Thank god for them. I recommend this book highly. It's an easy read and left me with a smile in knowing there are families out there like the Drummonds.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2012 by CMarie
Format: Kindle
I really enjoyed this book. It is a great love story and it brought back so many memories of when my husband and I were dating. I laughed until I cried so many times while reading this book that I lost count. I loved the part when her mother knocked on the truck window at 2 a.m. in the morning to ask if it were Ree in the truck. First, what mother would casually stroll up to a strange truck parked in her driveway at that time of the morning dressed in her nightclothes and knock on the window? Wouldn't most of us just phone 911? There was a very cold night when my husband and I were dating that we sat out in his truck in the driveway until odd hours of the night. We had the motor running to keep the heat going and that means the running lights were on (keep in mind that we were in our thirty's.) My father attempted to come out of the house several times to bring the garbage to the street for the next morning's trash collection. Each time he opened the door, the lights blinded him. He finally just gave up and went to bed. We still, to this day, laugh about that incident. Ree Drummond tells a story about how they both got food poisoning from lobster while on their honeymoon in Australia. Oh! How I laughed! My husband and I traveled to Boston a few years ago and we ate lobster. I had this idea that if I ever ate lobster, it would be in Boston. I had a reaction to the lobster and was violently ill for most of the night. I remember lying in bed willing the impending stomachache to just go away (we've all been there.) The longer I lay there, the worse it got until finally (I'll leave out the details) I couldn't pretend any longer. My husband was so scared that he prayed the entire night. I felt so sorry for the people in the hotel suite next to us. I am certain; their stay was not pleasant thanks to me. My husband wanted to take me to the hospital but I was so sick, I could not move. I have to say, it wasn't funny then, but reading about the Drummond honeymoon made me cackle aloud! Ree is a down to earth woman to which we can all relate. She does not pull any punches and tells you like it is with humor. Anyone who loves a love story will enjoy this book. It is about meeting Mr. Right and falling hopelessly in love. It is a great read. [...]
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Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2011 by Donna McBroom-Theriot
Format: Kindle
Ree Drummond is well known for her successful cooking program on the Food Network, for her wonderfully practical and delicious cookbooks, her fascinating and useful blog, her talent as a photographer, her work in homeschooling and, at least in my view, for her incredibly handsome and attractive husband. Now we get to read the true story of how Ree met and married "Marlboro Man" her real life, oh-so-sexy husband. This very enjoyable book is a quick read because you can't put it down. I found myself reading late into the night wanting to find out what would happen on the sometimes rocky road to the altar. Ree is open and honest but charmingly discreet about their dating and about the family crisis that threatens to blow up all her well made plans for a lovely wedding. While we know there are problems in her parents marriage (they eventually divorce), we don't know what the root of the problems is. Her discrete handling of this difficult family tragedy is respectful and tasteful. In this day of Hollywood journalism and way too much information about almost everyone, it is refreshing to be able to read a story that respects the real life characters and their intimate lives. We truly feel the pain of the individuals involved without having to intrude upon their private lives. While Ree does not discuss her religious beliefs it is clear that she is grounded in "good, old-fashioned values" and that those values have held her in good stead through out her many career and life changes. Originally planning to only stay in Oklahoma for a short time before starting law school in Chicago, Ree shares her self doubt and worry and the challenges of breaking up with a long time boyfriend back in Los Angeles and then quickly deciding to marry her cowboy and live on a ranch. We can see her grow in confidence (sometimes) and maturity as she faces and deals with the changes that life in small town Oklahoma presents. This book was a joy to read the whole way through. I have to admit that I wanted to know more about Ree and Marlboro Man (she never tell us his name but it is easy to find on the internet). Buying one of her cookbooks (I now have both) lead me to this charming autobiography and now I hope she will combine her many blog posts and continue her story in more books about her life with the VERY handsome Marlboro Man and their four children.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2012 by Jo Ann G
Format: Kindle
Very engaging and endearing, with good humor and sensitivity for both characters and readers... Ending just seems to cut off a tad too abruptly (since we know it's a true life, ongoing story), with no follow up or volume(s) to blend where and how the Pioneer Woman transitioned from her new world with new baby, to learning more about her ongoing changes to ranch life and how she became a successful ranch wife and mother, multifaceted businesswoman, etc. Knowing it's a continuing story, but without having formerly known about or followed Ree Drummond's blogs over the years, is there more story augmented or documented somewhere that can be shared with readers for this gap? Perhaps I just missed something in my search... Enjoyed this very much, but hope to find a bit more to the story of her new life before picking up with her blogs and other types of books... Love the recipes, television series, etc... This woman's story of surprising strength in challenges and hardships, blending with love, family and femininity, is definitely heartwarming.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2014 by Blizz
Format: Hardcover
Wonderfully fun,sweet and 'clean' contemporary/cowboy/romantic comedy. I love romance stories.Especially,when they are clean but have strong physical attraction between the leads.Humor and fun is a HUGE plus for me,and this book had it all.Ree is totally endearing and her Marlboro Man is definitely 'swoon-worthy'! What a sweet,fun[LOL,FUN]exciting[as in sparks flying passion],courtship they had. I totally loved reading their story,and this book is going on my list of favorites. I thought the book was excellently written,and such a fun read that when I wasn't lol,to myself I had a huge grin.Since it reminds me so very much of my own courtship with my late hubby of 30 years,her writing and her story felt very real/genuine to me,and I am another that seems to have unfortunate/embarassing incidents happen,so I could sooo relate! Thank you so much Mrs.Drummond for sharing your wonderful story,and for sharing the passion of you and your Marlboro Man,yet managing to keep it a nice clean read. You proved that it can be done.May you and your hubby always love kissing each other,as my hubby and I did. Hopefully, if you ever find yourself with enough free time,you will start writing some cowboy,romantic-comedy fiction.There just isn't enough cowboy romance novels out there, that are clean reads without being full of religious proselytizing/god-talk! Highly recommended! I read my library's copy, then purchased my own copy!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2014 by C. Hall
Format: Kindle
I enjoyed reading Ree's story about how her life took an unexpected turn when she met and fell in love with her Marlboro Man. I love stories where people fall in love with the person they least expect. This is a charming and funny tale of a young woman at a crossroads wanting her life to go one way until she meets an unlikely cowboy who takes her life in a completely different (and rural) direction. Ree is honest about her hesitation about living the country life. My favorite parts were reading about her breakdowns into histrionics- something she insists never happened before. Either she doesn't want to admit that she is prone to fits every once in a while (I'd love to hear from her family on this) or her hormones really did get the best of her! Either way, I really enjoyed this book. I could feel the love and passion this couple had and it warmed my heart. They weren't without some challenges so it wasn't all smooth sailing. I was glad it wasn't all giggles and butterflies. There is some grit to the story too. My only complaint was that the story ended abruptly. I wanted more. I guess I can console myself by fixing one of the delicious recipes at the back of the book. I read the Kindle version of the book so that was a nice surprise. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants an easy read on a snow day or rainy day indoors.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2014 by Heights Girl
Format: Hardcover
My only "problem" with Ree's book is that I now dream of Marlboro Man nightly. I hear his voice, smile thinking of his chuckle, imagine his strong arms sweeping me off my feet . . . but I digress (don't let me get to "that kiss!"). Not being a big reader, I mostly read books of current political interest or books on topics surrounding Christian thought. However, I had become so addicted to just reading Ree's recipes and recipe blogs that I did not let myself read any of her blogs about her romance with Marlboro Man until the book came out. I only own a few books that are light reading -- children's books to read aloud to my grandkids, The Chronicles of Narnia, and Jan Karon's delightful Mitford series (which I believe caused me to dream about falling in love with a gentle-spirited Episcopalian priest). I was CHARMED by this book! Could hardly wait to get home each evening to fall into its pages and laugh out loud at Ree's on-going struggle to figure out how to wear her black high heeled boots into the world of this handsome, quiet rancher. For those who still love the feel of a book in their hands and the look of a book on their shelf, this one is a winner to own! The jacket is just so fun to look at and the book has a beautiful binding. I love that she was able to tell their story with passion and yet keep it appropriate for younger readers. It is a sweet, funny, touching, pure, breathless love story that reminded me of how love stories "used to be."
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Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2011 by Debby Jayne
Format: Kindle
I'm new to the world of blogs, a late bloomer you could say, and I only discovered Ree's blog by accident last fall. And then I found out she now as a Food Network show. So I'm hooked and I've been trying to read her earlier posts as time will allow. Her writing style is hysterical and so down to earth. Yesterday I decided bite the bullet and by her book for my Kindle. I couldn't put the darn thing down. What makes the story so special is that although it reads like its a fictional sitcom, you know its REAL - you know this actually happened to Ree. I'm about the same age and still single, and although its been 15+ years since she met Ladd, its refreshing to read how a real romance should play out. And what's even better - she is not graphic, not in the vulgar sense, so this is a great read for teens to grandmas. I highly recommend this for teen girls especially - there aren't many good relationship examples out there and its good for them to learn they do NOT need to get into bed on the first date and that good things are worth waiting for. Thanks, Ree, for sharing you story!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2013 by Dploessl1971