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Customer Reviews
Rating:  - Good book
I thought Sierra City was a very good book. Gerri Hill did a wonderful job with the characters. I felt myself wanting to see them succeed. I would recommend this book, it was a good read.
Rating:  - Pretty scenery riddled with cliches and convention; possibly 2.5 stars
Nothing blew me away about this book, but nothing severely annoyed me either. Pretty average to below average, really. Some cool scenery (typical of Gerri Hill), interesting occupations (Chris is a park ranger/search and rescue and Jessie is a mystery author who always kills of the mother in her books), a little bit of SAR (search and rescue) action in the mountains (like a dramatic blizzard rescue). The supporting cast was generally amusing or interesting. There was a hunting-impaired cat to be endearing. Also the relationship develops with enough stops, starts and obstacles that there's a hint of realism.
Overall the book tripped over cliches a bit too much for my taste and felt practiced and formulaic, and the solutions were pretty pat, even to complex emotional issues and traumas. You wanted good things for the characters, but there was a lot about the conversations and set-up in many instances that was just less than fresh-feeling, and sometimes I just didn't believe reactions and motivations: they were sold too softly. Also there was a ton of wine and beer consumed in this book, and sometimes I wondered if these characters were flirting with alcoholism. Certainly not Gerri Hill's strongest offering, but provides enough to be entertaining for a couple of afternoons, with some escapism and a happy ending. At least for her fans.
If you're looking for something new and interesting, this is probably not the book for you. If you've read very little lesbian fiction you'll probably be entertained.
Rating: - Another Winner From Gerri Hill
I have never read anything from Gerri Hill that I didn't like, and this book was no exception.
Rating: - Why Did I Wait So Long To Read It???
Although Gerri Hill is one of my most favorite authors, Sierra City sat on my shelf for a long time before I decided to tackle it. What was I thinking? What excuse did I have for ignoring it for so long? I don't know, but I'll never do it again. This was a fantastic book with a great story, lovable characters, and a memorable setting. I'm sorry I waited so long to enjoy it.
Chris McKenna is a search and rescue forest ranger who has recently relocated to relatively-untouched Sierra City from the busy Yosemite National Forest. Her goal was to get back to a simpler life and to leave the hustle and bustle of thousands of tourists behind. Chris is a big fan of author Jessica Stone and has fallen in love with her cover photo, but she doesn't have much of a love life otherwise. As Chris starts getting to know her new community, she meets the reclusive Annie Stone and they become fast friends. Chris discovers Annie's estranged daughter is Jessica Stone and subsequently gets mixed in more than she can (almost) handle.
Jessica Stone has spent many years writing successful novels in which the mother always meets an untimely and grueling demise. This stems from her hatred of her own mother, a hatred she can't seem to move past despite seeing countless therapists over the years. She is finally convinced to go back to Sierra City and confront her mother. Posing as someone else, the novelist rents a cabin next door to Chris. Chris recognizes Jessica from her picture, but also respects her need for privacy and doesn't say anything to Anna. Chris and Jessica begin to fall in love, but there seem to be many roadblocks keeping them apart.
Time, open communication, and undeniable love finally bring these two women together in a compelling story with many different levels of complexity. Once I picked up this book, I couldn't stop reading until it was done. This is a masterpiece that will forever remain in my personal collection.
Rating: - a book that you can't put down
It's a book that I've read at least 3 times now.
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