This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
Over The Edge
Bethany House (August 1, 2012)
by
Mary Connealy
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Mary Connealy writes romantic comedy with cowboys. She is a Christy Award Finalist, a Carol Award Finalist and an IRCC Award finalist.

The Lassoed in Texas Series, Petticoat Ranch, Calico Canyon and Gingham Mountain. Petticoat Ranch was a Carol Award Finalist. Calico Canyon was a Christy Award Finalist and a Carol Award Finalist. These three books are now contained in one large volume called Lassoed in Texas Trilogy.

The Montana Marriages Series, Montana Rose, The Husband Tree and Wildflower Bride. Montana Rose was a Carol Award Finalist.

Cowboy Christmas—the 2010 Carol Award for Best Long Historical Romance, and an Inspirational Readers Choice Contest Finalist.

The Sophie’s Daughters series. Doctor in Petticoats, Wrangler in Petticoats, Sharpshooter in Petticoats.

She is also the author of; Black Hills Blessing a 3-in-1 collection of sweet contemporary romances, Nosy in Nebraska, a 3-in-1 collection of cozy romantic mysteries and she’s one of the three authors contributing to Alaska Brides with her Carol Award Winning historical romance Golden Days.

Learn more about Mary and her books on her Website .

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Seth Kincaid survived a fire in a cave, but he’s never been the same. He was always a reckless youth, but now he’s gone over the edge. He ran off to the Civil War and came back crazier than ever.

After the war, nearly dead from his injuries, it appears Seth got married. Oh, he’s got a lot of excuses, but his wife isn’t happy to find out Seth doesn’t remember her. Callie has searched, prayed, and worried. Now she’s come to the Kincaid family’s ranch in Colorado to find her lost husband.

Callie isn’t a long-suffering woman. Once she knows her husband is alive, she wants to kill him. She’s not even close to forgiving him for abandoning her.

Then more trouble shows up in the form of a secret Seth’s pa kept for years. The Kincaid brothers might lose their ranch if they can’t sort things out. It’s enough to drive a man insane–but somehow it’s all making Seth see things more clearly. And now that he knows what he wants, no one better stand in his way.

If you would like to read the first chapter of Over The Edge, go HERE.

MY REVIEW:

Just when you begin to wonder if there can possibly be any more original ideas for historical western romance novels, Mary Connealy delivers one that is totally fresh and unique. She also manages to mix her own special brand of humor with action, drama, and suspense to come up with a rip-roaring, page-turning, just plain fun read that also gets across a strong message of faith.

Over The Edge is the perfect ending for the Kincaid Brides series although one big surprise makes me wonder if this is really the end. Connealy’s brash and bold yet surprisingly innocent characters kept me wanting the story to last forever while eager to find out what would happen. Over The Edge is a wonderful story with a satisfying resolution that includes forgiveness and reconciliation as well as much needed emotional healing for the Kincaid brothers. I could go on but would really like to avoid spoilers.

If you are already a Mary Connealy fan, Over The Edge will not disappoint. If you have not yet discovered her books, go ahead and pick up the entire series. You will be glad you did.