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In this second book of the Wyoming Sky series, we get to know more about Josh and his family.
Josh loves the mountains and climbing and he's the last resort of the Rangers when they can't find a missing climber. It's helping the Rangers that he mets Sierra Moore, a photographer lost in the blizzard. But when they meet, she isn't lost nor scared and even less in danger and that appeals to Josh in a way that he can't explain. But things get a little complicated and they need to come together in order to move forward because someone is out there, lurking in the shadows waiting to move...

I liked this one much more than the first. Not only I found Sierra and Josh more likeable and credible in their story, the suspense factor was more pronounced and well developed. I'm starting to warm to the family togetherness as well, especially because something new is on its way besides the last brother's story.
Can't wait to read the rest about this wonderful family. ( )

Very good book with a good blend of romance and suspense. Josh is very much at home in the mountains and when the rangers ask him to find a missing hiker, he heads right out. Finding Sierra wasn't hard, she wasn't lost at all. She is a photographer and had simply gotten involved in what she was doing and forgotten to check in. She's a bit wary of Josh when he shows up but it isn't long before she comes to trust him. She's glad to have him on her side when a stalker shows up.

I really liked both Sierra and Josh. Sierra has grown up as a loner. Her parents never married and were more interested in their own lives. She spent her childhood in boarding schools, never quite fitting in. Thanks to her parents and a couple bad relationships, she doesn't believe in love at all, that men will say whatever they need to in order to get what they want. She has decided to concentrate on her career as a photographer and has come to the Tetons to get some nature shots. She is also trying to get away from a man who became too intense in his pursuit of her. She got so involved in her photography she never thought about notifying the rangers until Josh showed up to "rescue" her. Once she got over the fright of a strange man invading her space, she couldn't help but notice his good looks and the attraction zinging between them. I liked the immediate connection they had. It made it much easier for Sierra to go to the ranch with Josh when she found that threatening note in her car. I loved seeing Sierra's surprise at how easily she was welcomed at the ranch and how quickly she felt part of them. I really loved seeing her excitement at all the things she was being exposed to. She had such a great time taking photos of the cattle roundup I could almost see the pictures myself as she described the scenes. When she and Josh went back up on the mountain to take more pictures I loved her reaction to the sights and her joy in everything she saw. She felt herself falling for Josh but she was afraid to trust those feelings. And when her stalker showed up and put everyone in danger, she couldn't deal with the guilt. She felt that because of the mistakes in her past and what had happened that she didn't deserve to have a good life. It takes some work for Josh to convince Sierra but the result was worth it.

Josh is the middle brother and a bit of a loner himself. He loves his family, but sometimes he has a need to escape. Josh has always felt at peace on the mountain. Because he knows it so well, the rangers call on him when they need help finding missing hikers. I loved seeing him head right out, his concern evident. His surprise when he found Sierra perfectly well and unaware that she was "missing" was great. Once he convinced her that he wasn't a threat, they got along very well. Josh was drawn to her beauty and her joy in what she was doing. When they started their hike off the mountain he was quickly impressed by her skills. He didn't really want to part ways with her once they got to the ranger station and was happy when she finally accepted his invitation to stay at the ranch. I loved seeing him draw her into their circle and make her feel at home. He had never felt anything before like what he was feeling now and he wants a chance to explore it. When he found out about Sierra's stalker his protective side came out and he was determined that she stay where it was safe. I had a great time seeing him try to get closer to Sierra and getting delayed by his dad. When Josh and Sierra went on their hiking trip I loved the way that he told her so much about his past and plans for the future. He wanted her to be part of it but he didn't want to rush her either. His fears for her when they were attacked brought home to him how much he cared. When it was all over, the scene when she tried to leave was so moving, as Josh showed her just how much he understood her and wanted her in his life.

The suspense part of the book, seeing Sierra has she tried to escape her stalker was well done. It started with just a hint of what was going on, and then expanded to include things from his point of view. As the book went on and his obsession grew I got very invested in seeing how it would turn out.

I loved the whole Conway family. They were such an important part of the whole story, from their first welcoming of Sierra to the ranch to Big Jim's machinations to keep her from leaving. The love they have for each other is obvious. Their teasing was hilarious, but never mean. I loved the way that they took right to Sierra, making her part of them without any trouble. I also loved the way she fit in with them so well, right from her first comment to Big Jim about her being the "fool hiker" who got lost. I want to read Quinn's and Jake's stories as soon as I can get to them. ( )

Josh by R.C. Ryan
ISBN: 9781455502431
Josh Conway lives on the ranch with his brothers, father, and grandfather and they have 2 females who do the domestic for them. He is also a top notch climber and has been known to help the officials by going up into the mountain to help rescue people who are lost.
His mother had disappeared when he was younger, with no clues. He finds calm on the mountain on his ledge. He gets summoned and is able to find the woman photographer, Sierra Moore and ends up bringing her back to the house. Things occur that made her stay a bit longer and the cops are called in.
She stays even longer and capture ranch life with her camera. Even witnessed the roundup and was able to help the women on the ranch to a girls only day out on the town at the salon.
With the threats no longer a problem Josh and Sierra plan to spend some time on the mountain getting to know one another better and she wants to again capture the snowfall with her camera.
The wildlife are extraordinary and I loved hearing about the different colors of the sun rises and sets and the descriptions of the flowers, plant life, etc
Things don't go as planned for their trip and others have to come to the mountain to help...
Loved how the family life is portrayed as hard working and caring people.
Love that this is a series with the other brothers having their own books. ( )