Dakota Born

I tend to go more for the historical or sci fi genre, but I received a few Macomber boons as hand me downs from a co-worker. While not my favorite author, I actually find myself enjoying these Macomber books. This one was a fairly enjoyable read for me. i liked how Lindsay stood for herself and broke herself away from her noncommittal boyfriend to get a new start in this town.

Her attempts to revitalize this small town felt realistic. You could tell she was genuinely trying, and I was cheering her on, though I felt the romance part was a bit cliched. I found the non-romance parts to be more interesting and fun to read, to be honest. I also liked the ending where her ex tries to woo her back, but she stands firm. You go girl! Overall a show more satisfying, entertaining and light read, after this I was actually eager to read the next book in this series. show less

Lindsay Snyder is trying to break off a dead end relationship and her friend Maddy is getting job burnout. It’s the perfect time for a vacation. Since Lindsay’s grandmother’s house is vacant and on the market in Buffalo Valley, ND and needs to be checked up on they decide to use that as a destination. The town is dying and just lost their only high school teacher. If they can’t get a replacement the school will fold and more people will leave. Lindsay has good memories of her visits there. When she gets home and has another confrontation with the boyfriend, she decides that a year in ND might be just what she needs and applies for the job. Gage Sinclair is a local farmer who is immediately attracted to Lindsay but leery of show more getting involved in case she leaves. Lindsay’s is the main story in the book but 3 other romantic relationship are also followed and each is covered fairly well. I look forward to the next book about Maddy. show less

Dakota Born by Debbie Macomber
Dakota series #1. Small town romance.
Buffalo Valley, North Dakota is a small and dying community. Lindsay Snyder wants a change in her life. After visiting the small town and getting a job offer, she moves to Buffalo Valley, with a new beginning in her soul. Her attitude and freshness impacts the town and soon the general attitude changes from ambiguity to hope.

Several overlapping families and couples as the story moves forward and the hope is spread around town.
Some of the pieces were problematic and more generic norms than in actuality but remembering this was written prior to 2000, and taking a step back, I found the story hopeful and charming.

A story about a "Southern City Girl" who moves to a small farming town in North Dakota. The town is on the brink of extinction and she is able to turn it around and breathe new life into it. At the same time she is able to uncover some of her roots and accept somethings about herself. A good story overall, I thought that I wasn't going to like it but within 50 pages I was hooked, I can't wait for the rest in the series.

1990's North Dakota, Buffalo Valley is dying. But Lyndsay takes a teacher's job anyway, living in her late grandmother's house and determined to unlock her grandmother's secret and trying to stay away from attractive Gage

The town of Buffalo Valley, North Dakota is fighting hard to survive. When their High School teacher retires, it feels like a death blow. Gage Sinclair and the others on the town council know that without a new teacher, their town will wither up and die. So when Lindsay Sinclair decides that Buffalo Valley--a place she remembers from her childhood vacations--would be the perfect place to go to escape from her screwed up love life, she is quickly welcomed. But despite the enthusiasm of the townspeople, Lindsay still feels like an outsider. Will Gabe and the others in town be able to convince her to stay?

A sweet romance story, those of the midwest/farm background will readily identify with it.

Enjoyable read. Good build of characters.