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Hannah's Vow

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Four years in a New Mexico prison, for a crime he didn't commit has left Quinn Landry a bitter man with revenge on his mind. So, when the opportunity to escape arises, he does so but takes Hannah Benning,hostage.
Hannah is a nun and no ordinary one at that.She was raised by her con artist father, and the only parental guidance she was given was on how to become a thief. When her father was hanged for his crimes, she joined a convent for a new life of serenity and safety.
Quinn is desperate to get back to Texas and clear his name, and he is taking Hannah with him. But, as they travel things began to unwind,the warden is not only chasing Quinn, he is chasing Hannah as well. To add to their problems they are kidnapped by mexican bandits.Left with little choice the two are becoming dependent on each other, and began to build a fragile relationship. Learning to trust each other has now become a necessity. They have decided to help one another, with the promise to part when Quinn's name is clear.
But as the time draws near, neither one can leave the other. Discovering that along with their truce they have fallen deeply in love.
This book is a true gem. Lots of action and adventure with two irresistible characters that you fall in love with from the first chapter. Pam Crooks is swiftly becoming a force to be reckoned with.

In 1895, hatred and vengeance are the only things keeping Quinn Landry alive after four years with a lifetime to go as a guest of the New Mexico Territorial Prison. Any time he drifts back to the betrayal that led to his current incarceration Quinn feels rage that has no outlet at this time, but his goal of a future escape and retaliation keeps him breathing.

Because of the numerous unaccounted for recent graves at the nearby prison, Father Donovan, Sister Evangeline and Novitiate Hannah Benning go there to learn what is going on. Quinn uses Hannah to escape his detention, but quickly realizes that the nun is no shrinking violet. Instead she is a brave daughter of a con artist. As Hannah saves Quinn's life, they fall in love. However, she relishes the serenity of the convent not a life on the lam while he has demons ripping at his heart. Anything permanent between this couple seems quite unlikely unless a miracle occurs.

At first glance, HANNAH'S VOW uses the trite theme of a "hardened" criminal kidnapping and falling in love with and receiving the love of a novitiate. Even Elvis used that gimmick in one of his movies. What makes Pam Crooks' tale fresh is the capable heroine rescues her abductor several times. Hannah makes the story line work with her strength and independence. Though Quinn over indulges in the angst moaning, fans will still see him as a perfect mate for Hannah who owns this
action-packed western romance.

Harriet Klausner

I enjoy Western Romance novels, and most people would agree that some can get repetitive, but this one did not disappoint! I like to read about strong female characters and was thrilled that Hannah Benning is one smart gal. I have read a couple of other books by Pam Crooks and am happy that she's getting into the Kindle market now, too.

Yes, many writers, especially of the romance genre, have done the "hardened wrongly-accused criminal kidnaps the novice nun and falls in love" plotline. Thankfully the difference here is that Pam Crooks does it well. Yes, both characters wallow in their angst more than is really necessary (Hannah is consumed with guilt about her criminal past, despite the fact that she's obviously a perfect angel and her past was forced upon her by her con-artist father. Quinn can think of nothing but revenge, and even once that's set in motion he hems and haws and wallows about whether he and Hannah can ever really have a life together.) However, the characters have the depth to them required of a good romance novel, and the believablity required for their relationship to be worth reading about.

If you enjoy Western style romance novels, pick this one up.

I love a good historical fiction novel, and the fact that this book was also a romance was an added bonus! This is the first book I've read by Pam Crooks, so I was pleasantly surprised at how great it was. Curl up on the couch with this book and some hot tea and enjoy. You won't be able to put it down.

I have to admit, I'm not a very avid reader of romances, but the cover of Hannah's Vow caught my eye, so I bought it. I read it in one day!

The "hardened-criminal" and "innocent-angel" pairing may be overdone, but the way this author writes made me never even notice it until I was done with the book and reflecting on the themes and the plot.

I seriously fell in love with the main characters (Hannah and Quinn), and I am thinking of writing the author to ask her to write their sequel. That's how much I enjoyed their story, their development, and especially their chemistry. Do they have kids? Where are they living? Did Quinn truly give up his life of crime? I want to know where they are now! Sequel, please!

Buy the book. I promise you won't be able to put it down.

I was uncertain what to expect when beginning a story about a nun-to-be and a convicted murderer, but I was soon drawn in to Hannah and Quinn's world. Ms. Crooks is able to beautifully capture the different worlds of each character. She also describes their surroundings wonderfully, from prison cells to a convent to the countryside of the New Mexico Territory. One cannot help but fall in love with both Hannah and Quinn and root for their success and happiness in this story. I will happily continue to read Ms. Crooks' stories and am quite pleased to see her available on my Kindle now, as well as on my bookshelf.