Lone Star Redemption
Colleen Thompson
Harlequin Romantic Suspense, Jun 3 2014, $5.50
ISBN: 9780373278763
In Rusted Spur, Texas sexagenarian widow Nancy Rayford nears total
collapse as she tries to keep the family ranch afloat until her son Zach
returns from his marine tour in Afghanistan.
When he comes home, Zach is shocked to find his Mama in ill health
caring for the spread and for his four year old niece Eden that his late
brother never mentioned.
Dallas TV reporter Jessie Layton reluctantly arrives at the
Rayford ranch searching for her twin sister Haley who she hopes to persuade to
visit their dying mom. Nancy lies to her
son re Jessie’s visit, but he intercedes when the stranger and a cameraman Henry
upset his Mama. The older woman explains
she allowed Frank McFarland and his girlfriend Haley to live in a bunkhouse,
but they vanished six months ago. In
town, Danny’s brother Hellfire makes it clear he hates Haley and Jessie due to
her DNA, and Sheriff Canter wants to lock up Jessie though he knows she is the
sister. As the obstinate journalist
refuses to leave town, she and Zach realize they share in common fixing
estranged families and an attraction.
However, when someone murders Henry and injures Jessie, Zach vows to
find the killer before he permanently harms the woman he loves.
This super romantic suspense is anchored by a strong family
drama. The support cast is solid even
the missing sister while the lead couple goes from a gender war to a loving
partnership. Readers will relish this
thriller with it deep characterization and a terrific mystery.
Harriet Klausner
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