I've been off western-historical romances for a long time, but I'm so happy I finally dragged this out from under my TBR pile. Full of action, strong characters, and plenty of passion, this didn't disappoint. I actually loved the Wild West setting and how--instead of just being an excuse to have heavily armed cowboys around--it was an essential part of the story.

Only His is a very satisfying western romance that captures the excitement, danger and epic scale of a young woman's journey west to be reunited with her brother. It's also my first Elizabeth Lowell book and I'm very much looking forward to checking out more of her books!

3'5 estrellitas

I love Elizabeth Lowell's writing sooo much.

A book I read and carried around with me until a ruthless purge of my romance novels. Elizabeth Lowell remains one of my favorite authors but I definitely like her older stuff better. This is one of the good ones. First in the "Only" series, it introduces us to the Moran family. Willow was from a comfortable Northern family but the Civil War left her family plantations ravaged. Her five brothers had already left before the war started so she's trying to track down the only one whose location is known. Caleb Black is the man recommended to her as being the best man to guide her to her brother, but he has his own agenda. His sister had been impregnated by a man he believes is that same brother. Misunderstandings ensue, especially since they are desperately attracted to each other but he believes that Willow is her brother's wife. Luckily, it all comes out in the wash and they live happily ever after.

"neither choice had been bearable, so she had walked away, leaving both choices behind."

I know I said I didn’t like the “I thought you were a whore!” plot line but I am a LIAR! Caleb is a mega hunk, thank you Elizabeth Lowell

I read Caleb and Willow’s story when it was first published in 1991 and for me it has withstood the test of time. It’s wonderfully written and beautifully told. Willow’s love for her horses, Caleb’s clever seduction of Willow, the old west setting and ruthless gunslinging outlaws combined with a great love story = a heck of a good read full of adventure!