Annie and the Outlaw (Silhouette Intimate Moments No. 597) [Paperback]

Sharon Sala (Author)

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Rejected by Hell for one final deed of kindness, outlaw Gabriel Donner is given a second chance by God to make it into Heaven. The price? To spend the next 150 years on Earth righting the wrongs he's done. His task is long and lonely; but just as his time is almost up, he rescues the one woman who could make him want to stay on Earth, Annie Laurie O'Brien. Annie, however, has a deadly secret of her own, and making it all work out in the end literally takes an act of God. Sala (Honor's Promise, Meteor, 1992) has brought together a nicely devised plot; well-drawn, engaging characters; and a bit of the unexpected to create a story that is passionate, poignant, and, despite the fantasy aspects, socially relevant.
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Product Details

• Paperback: 251 pages
• Publisher: Silhouette Books (September 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373075979
• ISBN-13: 978-0373075973
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,985,602 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Sharon Sala is a long time member of Romance Writers of America writing as Sharon Sala and Dinah McCall. She writes romantic suspense, Young Adult, and Women's Fiction. First published in 1991, she's a seven-time RITA finalist, winner of the Janet Dailey Award, four-time winner of the Career Achievement award from RT Magazine, five time winner of the National Reader's Choice Award and five time winner of the Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence as well as the Bookseller Best Award. Her books are New York Times, USA Today, Publisher's Weekly mass market best-sellers. Writing changed her life, her world, and her fate.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary love story!, December 18, 2002

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BarkLessWagMore (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Annie and the Outlaw (Silhouette Intimate Moments No. 597) (Paperback)

I originally submitted this review in 1997 (before Amazon created the About You Page) and am resubmitting it under my public account as directed by Amazon's Customer Service. The original review will be deleted via Amazon.

What, a series book with no secret babies, no ranches, no cops or cuddly toddlers? No such thing you say? Then you haven't read Annie & The Outlaw an old fashioned love story deeply rooted in emotion and centered around two wonderfully real characters. I don't think I can do this beautiful story justice in a review but I'll give it a shot.

Please note this all happens in the prologue and is not a spoiler: We first meet Gabriel Donner back in the 1800's moments before his life comes to an abrupt end. Hung for the sin or robbery Gabe enters the Gates of Hell. But Hell can't take him because of his last minute act of selflessness to a pregnant woman in distress. Heaven doesn't want him because of his shady past. He is given a second chance to right his wrongs and is sentenced to spend 150 years on earth.

Gabe's time on earth is just about over when he meets up with Annie, a school teacher, who is being terrorized by some of her students. Gabe looking like a criminal with his long hair, spurs and big Harley frightens off the bullies. A bit frightened of Gabe but left without much choice Annie decides to hires him as a personal bodyguard. He's the closest thing to a Guardian Angel she figures she's gonna get.

Annie has as a devastating secret she refuses to share with anyone, especially Gabe whom she has fallen deeply in love with. As their lives become entangled their secrets threaten to tear them apart and threaten their love. What they need is a miracle. Is their love strong enough to overcome what the Gods have in store for them?

Sharon Sala not only tugs at your heartstrings she rips them to shreds. ANNIE & THE OUTLAW is a tear jerker to be sure, with extraordinary characters you'll fiercely care about. This is the kind of book you don't soon forget after the last page is turned. You'll cry, you'll snicker, you'll stomp your feet at the injustice of it all and then you'll come out feeling emotionally drained and completely satisfied. I whole heartedly recommend it.

I didn't have one single nitpick while reading this book which is an amazing feat for me!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story, Great Book!, August 1, 2005

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M. Grant (Western New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Annie and the Outlaw (Silhouette Intimate Moments No. 597) (Paperback)

I agree with everything in the previous review. There isn't a thing wrong with this book. Love, laughter, tears of sadness and tears of joy. Sharon hit the mark with this one and it won't be one that I soon forget.