Review: nice twist on historical fiction
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 15, 2012
Late August, 1882 in town of  Dennison, Montana Territory everyone but 23 year old Katherine Holmon has  gathered in town to watch the hangings of five outlawing rustlers. Katherine has come to town to get a husband! Her father's will didn't leave her any choice. She had to have a husband within six months to inherit her father's ranch, and the town of Dennison has a rule, a woman can save a condemned man by claiming him, and marrying him.Seems like the answer to her problems so  she chooses a badly beaten Wesley Austin Merrick, and her plan is to marry him,collect her ranch and then he can be on his merry way. As Wes recuperates at her ranch,she soon learns that Wes isn't what he first seemed, and that when the heart becomes involved plans often take a detour!The premise of a woman being able to "claim" a criminal and marry him was something I haven't read before,and it really drew me in. Once I started reading the story I really couldn't put it down. I had to know how things would work out for Katherine, after all she married an outlaw. I thought the author provided rich details,easily allowing me to visualize the story as it unfolded.I thought the story moved along at a pretty brisk pace and never found myself being bored. I was interesting to find out who Wes was and I thought the story line between Katherine and  Martin Denty added another to the story.  I also thought the character of Hannah was delightful.Overall, if enjoy reading well written historical  fiction that weaves together the elements of suspense,mystery and romance to give you a page turning story then look no further because your going to find it in "Montana Territory."  The story has me anxious to read  more of Ms. Limber's work!A complimentary copy of this book was provided in exchange for an honest review, and I can honestly say I loved this book!