After Hudson Savage betrayed her, Dana Cardwell hoped never to lay eyes on the seductive cowboy again. Until a bunch of old bones showed up on her family ranch. Suddenly her former lover was back in her life in a big way—to investigate a decades-old crime.
Five years ago, Hud left town with a heart load of regrets. But now, as acting interim marshal, he had a job to do. And this time he wasn't walking away. Because now Dana's life was on the line—as the unsuspecting target of a killer who still walked the canyon. Hud would do whatever it took to keep Dana close. Even if it meant risking his own heart for a second chance for both of them....
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161 of 162 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I haven't read a Harlequin book in years but when I saw this on offer as a free download for my Kindle I decided to give it a try. I was very pleasantly surprised at how well it was written and how much I enjoyed it.
Dana Cardwell and Hudson Savage were engaged to be married until something happened which caused Dana to loose all her trust in Hudson. He left the Gallatin Canyon area of Montana and moved to Los Angeles where he had been a policeman for the past five years. Dana's siblings were forcing her to sell the ranch she loved so much and divide the proceeds with them because she could not find the copy of the will her Mother had made just prior to her death. That will had deeded ownership solely to Dana. When human bones were found in an unused well on the Cardwell Ranch original homestead the newly appointed temporary Montana Marshal arrives to work the crime scene. And that man is none other than Hud Savage.
This is the tried-and-true big misunderstanding plot but thankfully the author allows the characters to work through their problem naturally and the heroine is not so incredibly stubborn that it takes until the last page of the book for her to admit that she just might have made some hasty decisions. This book is definitely a mystery and that mystery is written very well. I've never read anything by B. J. Daniels but I can tell you that I am hard to please when it comes to mysteries and I think she did a fine job with this one. It was so well written that the villain is not obvious - or, maybe just a tiny bit obvious.
This book is not a deep, complex novel. It is a pleasurable, short reading experience which will likely give most readers enjoyment. There is one sex scene described, just so you will know in case that isn't something you want to read in a romance.
Edit 12/29/10: A comment on this review recently brought me back to look at it and I found that the remainder of the review had to do with a rant of mine about the Kindle. Looking back almost 18 months later that rant was absolutely erroneous and was a direct result of me not knowing how to operate my new Kindle. Because it was not relevant (and sounded rather juvenile also) I have removed those comments from the review. I still remember this book and will probably read it again some day, once enough time passes for me to forget who the villain is.
Dana Cardwell and Hudson Savage were engaged to be married until something happened which caused Dana to loose all her trust in Hudson. He left the Gallatin Canyon area of Montana and moved to Los Angeles where he had been a policeman for the past five years. Dana's siblings were forcing her to sell the ranch she loved so much and divide the proceeds with them because she could not find the copy of the will her Mother had made just prior to her death. That will had deeded ownership solely to Dana. When human bones were found in an unused well on the Cardwell Ranch original homestead the newly appointed temporary Montana Marshal arrives to work the crime scene. And that man is none other than Hud Savage.
This is the tried-and-true big misunderstanding plot but thankfully the author allows the characters to work through their problem naturally and the heroine is not so incredibly stubborn that it takes until the last page of the book for her to admit that she just might have made some hasty decisions. This book is definitely a mystery and that mystery is written very well. I've never read anything by B. J. Daniels but I can tell you that I am hard to please when it comes to mysteries and I think she did a fine job with this one. It was so well written that the villain is not obvious - or, maybe just a tiny bit obvious.
This book is not a deep, complex novel. It is a pleasurable, short reading experience which will likely give most readers enjoyment. There is one sex scene described, just so you will know in case that isn't something you want to read in a romance.
Edit 12/29/10: A comment on this review recently brought me back to look at it and I found that the remainder of the review had to do with a rant of mine about the Kindle. Looking back almost 18 months later that rant was absolutely erroneous and was a direct result of me not knowing how to operate my new Kindle. Because it was not relevant (and sounded rather juvenile also) I have removed those comments from the review. I still remember this book and will probably read it again some day, once enough time passes for me to forget who the villain is.
135 of 145 people found the following review helpful
By M. Hartmann
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Ah, Murder in Montana!
Dana Cardwell had caught Hud Savage in her sister's bed - no explanations necessary. She broke their engagement. He left town. Guilty as sin??
Well what do you know? Warren Fitzpatrick gets Dana up early and takes her to the old homestead on the ranch. The old well had never been filled in - yup! there were bones at the bottom.
They called for the Marshal of the area. Turns out that Hudson Savage is now in charge. Dana wants to avoid him at all costs. She can never forgive him. Yet now there is a murder to be solved. And like it or not her family might be involved. Hud even suspects his own father.
Lanny Rankin, a lawyer, is angry that Hud has returned as he had hopes of marrying Dana.
There is Jordan, Clay and Stacy Cardwell, siblings of Dana's, that want her to sell the ranch. Was it possible that they were involved in some way? Stacy seems to know something, but what?
Rupert Milligan make a disturbing discovery, the same gun was used in the robbery and murder of Judge Raymond Randolph. About the same time that Hud had left the area.
The Judge hated Brick Savage, the former Marshal. Was Brick involved?
Excellent plot, excellent twists and great characters.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED -m - I would keep it for the cover alone. Those eyes!
Dana Cardwell had caught Hud Savage in her sister's bed - no explanations necessary. She broke their engagement. He left town. Guilty as sin??
Well what do you know? Warren Fitzpatrick gets Dana up early and takes her to the old homestead on the ranch. The old well had never been filled in - yup! there were bones at the bottom.
They called for the Marshal of the area. Turns out that Hudson Savage is now in charge. Dana wants to avoid him at all costs. She can never forgive him. Yet now there is a murder to be solved. And like it or not her family might be involved. Hud even suspects his own father.
Lanny Rankin, a lawyer, is angry that Hud has returned as he had hopes of marrying Dana.
There is Jordan, Clay and Stacy Cardwell, siblings of Dana's, that want her to sell the ranch. Was it possible that they were involved in some way? Stacy seems to know something, but what?
Rupert Milligan make a disturbing discovery, the same gun was used in the robbery and murder of Judge Raymond Randolph. About the same time that Hud had left the area.
The Judge hated Brick Savage, the former Marshal. Was Brick involved?
Excellent plot, excellent twists and great characters.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED -m - I would keep it for the cover alone. Those eyes!
37 of 39 people found the following review helpful
By S. adams
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is my first book by B. J. and will not be the last, I am looking forward to reading more of her books. It was a fast pace book, and you could never really tell who did the crimes till the end, she had you thinking it was one person or another.
Dana and Hud were a great couple, would love to see them show up in another book together.
Dana and Hud were a great couple, would love to see them show up in another book together.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing
No words needed. Read this book!!!!! Thrilling, exquisite, fantastic,romantic. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone who likes a little mystery mixed with romance.
Published 3 days ago by KSweet
5.0 out of 5 stars
Totally Hooked
This book was one of my very first downloads on my new kindle fire I got last August! Yes Ive had it for months and have just read it. Read more
Published 29 days ago by ~Jina~
5.0 out of 5 stars
Short, entertaining romantic mystery
Crime Scene at Cardwell Ranch was a free download for my Kindle so I decided to get it.
This was an enjoyable short romantic mystery with just enough suspense to hold my... Read more
This was an enjoyable short romantic mystery with just enough suspense to hold my... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gladys M. Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great love story
Wonderful story fast paced . Non stop drama and wonderful love story. Great romance. Great twists and turns from the family and the residents.
Published 1 month ago by Shelby Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars
great mystery book
Loved the mystery and sexy cowboy. Geez just get this book. I loved it so much. I wanted a cowboy like him.
Published 1 month ago by Jen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Crime Scene at Cardwell Ranch
I thoroughly enjoyed this book about 2 people previously in love and torn apart by her sister. They reconnect because of a murder committed 15 years earlier. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Carole
4.0 out of 5 stars
Books for my wife
My wife is a huge book reader, sometimes four or five books every two weeks..... wish I could do the same.....
Published 1 month ago by BigJohn
3.0 out of 5 stars
Worth a shot
I didn't realize this was a Harlequin book when I downloaded it but I ended up enjoying the book and since it was free, one can't complain too much :) Give it a shot, it was a... Read more
Published 2 months ago by LLH
4.0 out of 5 stars
Actually, it was good.
Never suspected who the killer was! Threw me for a loop. Mystery, murder, romance its got it all. I'm impressed with this Harlequin book. They usually don't do it for me
Published 2 months ago by FoxyNia
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
this is a book with a very good story line and i will be looking for more books by this author
Published 2 months ago by Elizabeth M. Outt
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USA Today Bestselling author B.J. Daniels was born in Texas but moved with her family to Montana at the age of five. Her first home was a cabin in the Gallatin Canyon and later a lake house on Hebgen Lake outside of West Yellowstone.
Most of her books are set in Montana, a place she loves. She lives now in a unique part of the state with her husband and three Springer Spaniels.
When she isn't writing, she loves to play tennis, boat, camp, quilt and snowboard.
There is nothing she enjoys more than curling up with a good book.
Most of her books are set in Montana, a place she loves. She lives now in a unique part of the state with her husband and three Springer Spaniels.
When she isn't writing, she loves to play tennis, boat, camp, quilt and snowboard.
There is nothing she enjoys more than curling up with a good book.
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