I think Garwood is an advocate of women's rights. Particularly, women in matrimony. 
 Now, I've only read 3 of her books, so pardon me if I do not have the authority to make sweeping statements about her writing, but this review is merely a precipitate of my thoughts and nothing more. I have realised that in all her 3 books, the plot, characters and conflict tend to be similar. Entertaining, no doubt, but one can hardly turn to Garwood for suspense and surprise. 
 Yet again, we see another story that reminds me of, oh, I don't know, The Prize, and Honour's Splendour. My sypnosis will be a spoiler to not one, but all 3 books, so beware. 
 (view spoiler)[Beautiful but mistreated woman meets devastatingly handsome husband-to-be in uncommon courtship and slightly hostile circumstances. For some strange reason they are forced to marry each other, though both are, in God's name, secretly pleased (*yawn*). There is always a travelling scene, the night-camp scene, etc. When they reach the husband's home, husband treats wife as chattel; wife is too stubborn and hot-tempered to be pushed around so easily. Wife and husband get into arguments, but realise that they actually love each other. Husband finally realises that he should treat wife with more respect and as an equal, NEVER realising that this relationship should exist in all matrimonial relationships, and not just theirs alone. Hmmph. Masochist. (hide spoiler)] 
 Problem is, I don't remember the names of the characters in each book as I usually would in most books I've read. What I see is reading different permutations but essentially similar copies of the same alpha man and woman. Not to say that the books, by themselves, aren't entertaining and engaging - Garwood's way with words could pull of essentially similar plots in so many beautiful and elegant ways. If you can enjoy the above storyline very much, then Garwood is for you. 
 However, what really rattles me with regards to the plot is the initial way of how the hero treats the heroine. I don't doubt his animalistic lust after the heroine, but how on earth he is able to expect unquestioned devotion and absolute obedience is beyond my comprehension. No doubt I am aware of such expectations existed during those times, I MAKE MYSELF CLEAR - but seeing it on paper, in such perfect settings - perfect guy, perfect girl, perfect home, perfect horses and sheep, blah blah - seems kinda awkward. Even after 3 books, I seem skeptical that sustained impatience, annoyance and irritation, as well as love/lust can coexist, in those circumstances and setting penned by said author. 
 I wanted a nice, enjoyable read, and Garwood was the first author that came to mind. With Garwood, you can expect your few hours of reading time to be well-spent, but if you were expected to be knocked off your feet by the plot, I suggest you give this one a pass.