Review: Absolute Must Read!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 8, 2013
Growing up, I was an unusual eighties child that would rather spend a rainy day watching old westerns with my grandfather than playing the Atari.  The genre is a hard one for some to convert into an entertaining novel, but I'm excited to say that this author has perfected the art in a most brilliant manner.Christie Wallace is a stuffy, but vivacious young woman that's been raised on a strict set of principles, morals, and propriety.  After standing up to a father that rules with an iron fist, she was sent to Nevada as a punishment to change her stubborn mind.  Her naivety concerning life in the west is completely believable and I just couldn't help but chuckle at how she went from being so brave one moment to prissy and somewhat dainty the next.  Her character was written so well, I felt as if I could physically see her turn her nose up at the "uncivilized" manner in which the inhabitants of the dusty town behaved.I adored Nat Randall, the one man that could make Christie quiver, in more ways than one.  I have to admit, this cowboy made me sweat a little, too.  He's not just the typical rustic hottie with a side iron; he's a bounty hunter with a personal vendetta to settle.  Once a snooty little rich girl from the east throws a wrench in his plans to catch a gang of murderers, he can't help but give in to his desire to protect her.  She isn't as innocent as she appears, however, and he learns quickly that he will have his hands full.  Christie can give it just as good as he can and the banter between the two is both amusing and alluring.  Opposites may attract, but these two may not be as different as it seems.I couldn't put this book down for a minute and I loved the twists involved. The story line was creative, exciting, and the setting was intelligently in sync with the era. Nat and Christie really reminded me of my favorite western couple, John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara, who were always butting heads as a form of foreplay.  The hard-headed, fiery, set in their ways, couple that deeply loves each other and shows it in a steamy, can't get enough of you, you are mine, romantic fashion, is one I can't help but fall for every time.  Great job and I can't wait to read the next novel you get to preview at the end!I received a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest and unscripted review.