Review: A sweet, sensual western romance with a touch of mystery
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 10, 2013
Katie O'Rourke has been embroiled in a scandal in Washington DC where she is implicated in a theft.  Upon investigation it is determined that Katie is innocent of theft and just had the misfortune of falling for a scoundrel.  Her father, an army general decides she needs to distance herself from the DC social circle and sends her west to reside with an aunt.  However, Katie has other plans and heads to her sisters in Arizona Territory.Chase Hunter is a man with a reputation, the wrong kind. The town of Crystal Creek has declared him a gunslinger and a murderer for hire, although no one can produce a wanted poster or find even so much as a story of a gunfight that can be pinned to him.  This suits Chase just fine because as an undercover investigator for the army he is looking for stolen army guns and the murderers to his brother and friend.They first meet when he rescues her from a stagecoach accident.  The attraction between the pair is instant and strong but Katie who is hired as a school teacher has a contract that strictly prohibits her from keeping company with men and Chase's reputation puts him completely off limits.  Reading how this relation develops was sweet and fun.One of the more interesting aspects of this book is the mystery of who actually carried off the robbery and murders.  I was partially correct about who was involved but the reveal provided a nice surprise.  If you enjoy a sweet (and slightly sensual) love story with a little mystery you should consider this book.