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Poor Lucas Garrett! So many women; so little time. All the other adult men have gone West seeking gold and Lucas is the only man left in a town full of ladies. You have to feel sorry for the man; Lucas is welcome at any table in town, his laundry is done (for free) and women vie to be his paramour. So what can possibly be the problem? Lucas is tired -- he needs a vacation from so many demands on his, um, energy. When I started reading, I was sure this was just some man's fantasy dream -- put to paper.

So, Lucas seeks out his best friend in the world - Priscilla Wentworth - the most prim and proper lady in town. If Lucas and Pris can convince the town's ladies that he is unavailable, because he is courting Pris, then Lucas can get some much-needed rest. Frankly, I burst out laughing that any man could consider Lucas' life to be a problem. Lucas' mother is delighted when she hears, while Priscilla's mom is horror-stricken.

Now, Pris wants something out of this arrangement; she wants a husband. Unfortunately, marriageable men are in short supply. When Lucas drags his heels on his part of the bargain, she tells him that she just wants 'candidates.' She is capable of making the choice herself. Antics with a couple of these candidates are laugh-out-loud funny.

Have you ever read a one-joke book? This is a bit similar. There is lots of humor throughout the book but Lucas' and Pris' desperation gets old after awhile. There is constant angst about their feelings for the other person and the interior talking gets repetitive. Things finally move to a new level when Pris gets a legitimate wedding proposal from an established, older man.

There's another issue I had with this story; the author goes to considerable trouble explaining how morally upstanding Pris is. However, it is Pris who asks to try out Lucas' 'services.' That jarred a bit. But that was nothing compared to my eye-popping response to what Pris is wearing (and where she was) during the Epilogue! I think her behavior is a bit more modern than the time in which it occurred.


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The Last Man in Town An Avon Romantic Treasure Susan Kay Law 9780380804962 Books Reviews

I was really looking forward to this book, after hearing how highly recommended it was.
Unfortunately, I made the mistake of thinking this was a 'serious' historical romance novel. Instead, what we get is a.... Adulterous hero, 'tortured' by being the only 'available' bachelor in town. And heroine, Priscilla, so prim and proper she came off as a caricature. This is really a book on the 'lighter side' of reading.
While doubtless, this novel will appeal to some, I found the adulterous hero... Well, a bit on the icky side, and the prim heroine, while amusing, grated on my nerves. The dialog, as well, seemed too modern for an "Historical" novel.
I would recommend this novel to those who are looking for a light humorous read. Readers looking for serious Historical should look elsewhere...
Lucas Garrett was living every man's dream. Laundry done, good home cooking, and all the, um, tender, loving care he could handle. Only. . . he was tired of handling it. The demands of being the last man in town proved to be overwhelming and exhausting. He needs a way out. So he turns to Pricilla Wentworth, his best friend from childhood and the only one he can trust to get him out of this predicament. If they can convince the man-hungry females that his "engagement" to the very upstanding, proper Pricilla is for real, maybe Lucas can get some rest.
In the meantime, Pricilla has one condition of her own. In return for saving Lucas's neck, he must find her suitable candidates for a husband. Not an easy task, since all the men but Lucas have left town, following the rumors of a huge gold strike out west. She regrets not pursuing the matter of marriage while the iron was hot, especially since prospects are now so slim.
But while he is busy avoiding entanglement and she is chasing it, they discover feelings for one another that had never complicated their relationship before. Can he let go of the fear of losing his best friend if he complicates it with his heart? Is she better off playing it safe with a steady, established older man, giving up the dream of Lucas?
Ms. Law presents readers with an original theme and characters with spunk and sparkle. Way to go!
Maple Falls had become a town almost exclusively inhabited by women. Every healthy man had ventured west to California, seeking his fortune in the Gold Rush. But there was one healthy, good-looking, virile man left in town - Lucas Garrett, owner of the town's general store. Now, Lucas loved women. And he found it hard to say no to them. But lately he had been saying yes so much, he was just plain exhausted! And he never got to sleep alone anymore. Heck, he never got to sleep at all anymore! So he sought help from his longtime best friend, the trustworthy and proper Priscilla Wentworth. Priscilla agrees to his request, to pose as his betrothed to keep all the hungry ladies away. But she does want one thing in return - for Lucas to find her a husband. Reluctantly, he agrees. Although he's uncertain just where he will find a suitable man for the lovely Pris. But once their relationship starts heating up, Lucas may begin to consider himself the most suitable candidate.
This was my first read by Susan Kay Law, and although I'm not usually drawn to stories set in the Old West, I did enjoy this one. It was a well-written, light read infused with humor. I liked the characters of Lucas and Priscilla and their love scenes were quite sensual. The story is basically about how these two fall in love and get together, without much in the way of subplots. It's worth the time, especially if you're looking for an enjoyable, light reading experience.
Poor Lucas Garrett! So many women; so little time. All the other adult men have gone West seeking gold and Lucas is the only man left in a town full of ladies. You have to feel sorry for the man; Lucas is welcome at any table in town, his laundry is done (for free) and women vie to be his paramour. So what can possibly be the problem? Lucas is tired -- he needs a vacation from so many demands on his, um, energy. When I started reading, I was sure this was just some man's fantasy dream -- put to paper.

So, Lucas seeks out his best friend in the world - Priscilla Wentworth - the most prim and proper lady in town. If Lucas and Pris can convince the town's ladies that he is unavailable, because he is courting Pris, then Lucas can get some much-needed rest. Frankly, I burst out laughing that any man could consider Lucas' life to be a problem. Lucas' mother is delighted when she hears, while Priscilla's mom is horror-stricken.

Now, Pris wants something out of this arrangement; she wants a husband. Unfortunately, marriageable men are in short supply. When Lucas drags his heels on his part of the bargain, she tells him that she just wants 'candidates.' She is capable of making the choice herself. Antics with a couple of these candidates are laugh-out-loud funny.

Have you ever read a one-joke book? This is a bit similar. There is lots of humor throughout the book but Lucas' and Pris' desperation gets old after awhile. There is constant angst about their feelings for the other person and the interior talking gets repetitive. Things finally move to a new level when Pris gets a legitimate wedding proposal from an established, older man.

There's another issue I had with this story; the author goes to considerable trouble explaining how morally upstanding Pris is. However, it is Pris who asks to try out Lucas' 'services.' That jarred a bit. But that was nothing compared to my eye-popping response to what Pris is wearing (and where she was) during the Epilogue! I think her behavior is a bit more modern than the time in which it occurred.