This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
The Vigilante’s Bride
Bethany House (August 1, 2010)
by
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Robbing a stagecoach on Christmas Eve and abducting a woman passenger is the last thing Luke Sullivan expected to do. He just wanted to reclaim the money stolen from his pa, but instead ended up rescuing a feisty copper-haired woman who was on her way to marry Sullivan’s dangerous enemy. Emily McCarthy doesn’t take kindly to her so-called rescue. Still, she’s hoping Providence will turn her situation for good, especially when it seems Luke Sullivan may just be the man of her dreams. But Luke has crossed a vicious man, a powerful rancher not used to losing, and Emily is the prize he’s unwilling to sacrifice.
If you would like to read the first chapter of The Vigilante’s Bride, go HERE.
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MY REVIEW:
As I’ve said before, I have a weakness for books featuring cowboys, whether contemporary or historical. I do love a good book set in the ‘Old West’ so The Vigilante’s Bride was a perfect choice for me. When I saw the absolutely gorgeous cover (both front and back), this book would have jumped right off the shelf into my hands if it hadn’t been sent in the mail for me to review. Yes, I would buy this book solely by its cover. Thankfully, the content more than met my expectations.
Characterization of both Luke and Emily was excellent. I loved the many contradictions of Luke’s personality, an honorable, tender, and caring man who was nevertheless unafraid to do whatever necessary to provide for and protect those in his care. And sweet, spunky Emily, forced to travel west to marry an unknown man, then kidnapped on Christmas eve, yet she jumped right in to provide help where needed and quickly made herself indispensable. The romantic tension between them was perfect with plenty of spats and sparks that kept the story lively.
The Vigilante’s Bride had all the necessary components for a great read – lifelike characters both good and bad, plenty of drama and conflict, humor, a good romance, and a spiritual message. In my opinion, The Vigilante’s Bride would make a perfect Hallmark movie.