Carol Finch, Texas Bride

Texas Bride

Carol Finch

Harlequin Historical, Jul 2004, $5.50

ISBN: 0373293119

In 1880 Coyote Springs, Texas, Ranger Jonah Danhill soaks his aching shoulder still recovering from a bullet wound when a woman runs into his hotel room and hides underneath his bed. A moment later, two men enter the room asking for the woman, whom they insist stole money from them, but Jonah throws them out. Heiress Maddie Garret tells Jonah he did not steal any money and needs his help to ransom her abducted fifteen-year-old younger sister Christina. Reluctantly, Jonah agrees to escort Christina pretending to be a married couple.

As the duo travel on the quest together, they fall in love. However, Maddie knows her prime objective remains her sister while Jonah feels he is beneath her and besides she feels owing him does meant loving him. Whether they succeed or not, it seems that, the relationship between the Ranger and his TEXAS BRIDE will not survive the mission.

This is an exciting Texas romance starring two protagonists. Readers will believe the dynamic duo deserves happiness together, but doubt the couple will achieve this especially with her sister in jeopardy. The story line is action packed from the moment Jonah's bath is disturbed until the final confrontation between the hero and the bad guys. Sub-genre fans will appreciate Carol Finch's fine tale.