To Love a
Texas Ranger
Men of Legend
Linda Broday
ISBN: 9781492630173
Pubdate: October 4, 2016
Genre: Western Historical Romance
Gravely injured on the
trail of a notorious criminal, Texas Ranger Sam Legend boards a train bound for
his family ranch to recuperate…only to find himself locked in battle to save a
desperate woman on the run. Determined to rescue the beautiful Sierra, Sam
recruits an unlikely ally. But can he trust the mysterious gunslinger to fight
at his side?
Sam is shocked to
discover his new ally is not only an outlaw, but his half-brother. Torn between
loyalty to his job and love of his family, Sam goes reeling straight into
Sierra’s arms. Yet just as the walls around his battered heart begin to
crumble, Sierra is stolen away. Sam will risk anything to save her—his life,
his badge, his very soul—knowing that some bonds are stronger than the law…and
some legends were born to be told.
Ever since I’ve been writing and publishing westerns (14 years now) I’ve
heard that this genre is dead. I don’t know who started that nasty rumor but I
have to say that historical western romance is very much alive. Romance readers
love books about cowboys—whether they’re historical or contemporary. Cowboys
are much more than men who babysit a bunch of cows. These men have a deep love
for the land, for their families, and for animals. I want to share one of my
favorite westerns with you. It’s a 5-star read in my book.
LOVE’S SWEET REVENGE by Rosanne Bittner is such a fantastic story. This is book #3 of her
powerful and gritty Jake Harkner series. Jake has been to hell and back. The
outlaw was hunted, thrown in prison, and shot multiple times—some nearly fatal.
But through it all, he’s had his wife, Miranda, by his side. Their love is
eternal. If ever there are soul-mates, these two certainly are. In this book,
Jake and Randy are back in Colorado with their son and daughter and the
grandchildren. But they face even greater challenges. Jake’s past has followed
him. Their story begins with Outlaw Hearts and continues with Do Not Forsake
Me. You won’t go wrong with this outstanding western series.
What’s your favorite Western?
I hope you’ll try out my newest – TO LOVE A TEXAS RANGER. Texas was a wild place and one man, Texas
Ranger Sam Legend, answered the call to help tame it. He’ll take you on a
dangerous journey full of twists and turns. Follow along as he finds love where
he least expects it.
“Stop, Weston! Stop,
damn you!” Sam raised his gun and fired. A large tree trunk shielded the outlaw
as he rode by, the bullet splitting the bark. Weston never looked back.
Only one thing
remained—see if the outlaw had left them a horse, or untied and run them all
off.
The overlapping branches
had kept back much of the deluge. Though water dripped from the leaves, the
ground was firmer here. He moved forward, afraid to hope. It wasn’t for him but
for Sierra. She wouldn’t last long afoot.
He finally glimpsed
movement through the leafy forest and made out the shapes of horses.
Sam gave a sigh of
relief. At least they had a way to travel.
That Weston had again
shown a smattering of compassion came as a shock. He’d done wrong but had
turned around and tempered it with good. Just like the time he’d shot Sam in
the leg then sent help.
Damn, if he could only figure the outlaw
out!
A sound from behind alerted Sam Legend. Was
it Luke doubling back and sneaking up behind him? He whirled, his finger
tightening on the trigger, and shoved his Colt into the person’s face.
A jolt raced through him as he stared at
Sierra.
She gasped, her eyes wide in fear.
“Thought I told you to stay in the shack.”
He hated the angry words, but he reeled from the shock of how close he’d come
to ending her life.
His jagged nerves had trouble settling for
several beats of his heart. He could still feel his finger pulling back on the
trigger that would’ve sent a bullet into her. Sam’s hand shook as he returned
the Colt to his holster.
“I couldn’t wait. Something’s going on.
What’s wrong, Sam?” A quiver in the words spoke of Sierra’s fear. “Where’s
Andrew?”
“Andrew Evan is the outlaw Luke Weston, and
I’ve been chasing him nigh onto a year.” At her soft cry, he put his arm around
her and held her next to him. “I recognized him this morning when I finally saw
him without his hat. Those eyes are burned into my memory.”
“I liked him. He seemed real nice. You
suspected, didn’t you? That was the reason for the tension I kept feeling.”
“I knew he was familiar, but it’s been hard
trusting my instincts lately.” He smoothed back her tendrils of dark hair.
“Forgive me? I almost shot you. Lady, you scared me out of ten lives.”
“Of course. I should’ve done as you told me, only I heard shots. It’s my
fault.”
Sam tried to drag his stare from her tousled hair and soft curves that
the trousers did little to hide. She was a sight for sure. He swallowed hard,
trying not to think about running his hands over her satiny skin and kissing
her until neither had an ounce of breath left.
He felt more like his old self, and he realized it was because of her.
She’d fixed him by pushing back the darkness and allowing light into his life.
By giving him something—someone—to be a hero for. A swell of deep gratitude
rose as he struggled to contain his emotions.
“No, no. I beg to differ, pretty lady. I see no fault at all with you.”
He looked deep into her blue eyes that saw only goodness. “Since you’re here,
can you help me bring the mounts to the shack?” Somehow, someway, he’d return
the horses that didn’t belong to the Ford gang to their rightful owners.
“Sure, Sam.” Pride, and maybe a little sadness too, rippled in her
pretty eyes. They reminded him of a pale blue sky. In fact, he wasn’t sure if
they were blue or gray. Maybe a combination of both. Whichever, he loved
looking at them.
Her softly parted lips beckoned like a light that guided sailors on a
dark, storm-tossed sea.
Kissing her was the only thing on his mind. Not Luke Weston. Not the
trials they faced ahead. Not the time he’d have to spend twiddling his thumbs
on the Lone Star Ranch. He knew he had to taste her mouth or die wanting.
Placing his large hands below her jawline,
Sam lowered his head and gently pressed his lips to hers. Heat pooled low in
his gut as he tasted the tangy sweetness that did faintly resemble wild
honey. Just as he’d imagined.
He tried to hold back, to make the kiss
light and meaningless, but his need for her made it impossible. In seconds, the
gentle kiss turned urgent, demanding a response.
And Sierra did answer his invitation. With
a smothered cry, she leaned into him, clutching a handful of his shirt,
holding him to her. The passion and desire that filled Sam seemed to have swept
her along.
That she didn’t pull away sent joy through
him.
A low moan rumbled in his throat as he slid
his hand into her dark hair. The satiny strands wrapped around his fingers,
tethering her to him. Closing his eyes, he savored the feel of her soft curves
molding against the hard planes of his body.
In that second he knew heaven wasn’t only
golden streets and angels playing harps.
Heaven was Sierra Hunt in his arms.
At a young age, Linda Broday discovered a love for storytelling, history, and anything pertaining to the Old West. Cowboys fascinate her. There’s something about Stetsons, boots, and tall rugged cowboys that get her fired up! A New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Linda has won many awards, including the prestigious National Readers’ Choice Award and the Texas Gold Award. She now resides in the panhandle of Texas on the Llano Estacado.
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