Review: The perfect amount of suspense, romance, and history!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 15, 2011
Review by Molly:  I really love historical books. I love an author who can create a novel that will instantly transport me to another place in time. I love being able to hear the historical sounds and "seeing" the historical sites. The feel of the dust on my face comes alive. With Barbara Scott and her WEST OF HEAVEN novel, I got that and so much more.In West of Heaven, Scott takes us on a whirlwind rollercoaster of romance and suspense. Marcella left her beloved home in Florida to travel to Corpus Christi Texas to hear th reading of her benefactress' will. Once there, she discovers SO much more than the had planned on. And, once that happens, the suspense and the action roll in to place, leaving the reader thirsty for what happens next.Jean Luc "Lucky" Deslodge is a broken man. After a shooting accident in the war, he's left without a trigger finger and way down on his luck. The good folks of Corpus Christi blame him for the murders of his best friends. But, then Marcella arrives into, and it's love at first sight....or is it?There is so much that I could tell you about this story, but I will leave it for you to figure out. (I don't give away spoilers!). I will tell you that Barbara Scott blends the perfect amount of suspense, romance, history, and humor into a wonderfully engaging novel. I definitely recommend this novel with 4 stars (Lovely Rose!) and two thumbs up!Quote: "That, Jacob, will never be just another woman. What do you think? Can I win her over?"