Into the Sunset [Mass Market Paperback]

Shelly Thacker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 11, 1999

She ran from the law and into his arms....

The moment she saw him she ran, desperate to escape. But he found her. U.S. Marshal Lucas McKenna made it clear his interest in Annie Sutton was very personal: He'd come to arrest her for the murder of his brother. Annie was at his mercy, trapped in a snowbound Colorado town, imprisoned in a makeshift jail until he could take her back to justice. She never expected to find love in the arms of a lawman determined to see her hang....

Lucas McKenna, the most feared lawman in the West, finally captured his brother's killer--only to feel trapped himself, tormented by her nearness, the feel of her in his arms, the scent of her hair. She said the killing was an accident. He couldn't afford to believe her. Yet as the winter passed, she slowly got under his skin, made him know her, set his heart afire. Until he had to decide: to lose his reputation and let her escape, or bring her to justice and risk losing her for good...

Editorial Reviews

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"Shelly Thacker delivers fast-paced, riveting romance."
--Brenda Joyce, author of The Rival

"A superstar author, Shelly Thacker is a virtuoso beyond compare."
--Affaire de Coeur

"Thacker always spins a good story!"
--Detroit Free Press

"Shelly Thacker has a unique and dazzling talent."
--Lisa Kleypas, bestselling author of Stranger in My Arms

"Shelly Thacker is a bard of unparalleled equal!"
--The Literary Times

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She ran from the law and into his arms....

The moment she saw him she ran, desperate to escape. But he found her. U.S. Marshal Lucas McKenna made it clear his interest in Annie Sutton was very personal: He'd come to arrest her for the murder of his brother. Annie was at his mercy, trapped in a snowbound Colorado town, imprisoned in a makeshift jail until he could take her back to justice. She never expected to find love in the arms of a lawman determined to see her hang....

Lucas McKenna, the most feared lawman in the West, finally captured his brother's killer--only to feel trapped himself, tormented by her nearness, the feel of her in his arms, the scent of her hair. She said the killing was an accident. He couldn't afford to believe her. Yet as the winter passed, she slowly got under his skin, made him know her, set his heart afire. Until he had to decide: to lose his reputation and let her escape, or bring her to justice and risk losing her for good...

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Dell (April 11, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0440225183
• ISBN-13: 978-0440225188
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,872,219 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Reviewers use words like "exquisite" and "stunning" to describe Shelly Thacker's unique blend of powerful emotion, edge-of-your-seat adventure and sizzling sensuality. Shelly's paranormal and historical romances have earned her a place on national bestseller lists and lavish praise from such diverse media as Publishers Weekly, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Locus, and The Oakland Press, who have called her books "innovative," "addictive," "memorable" and "powerful."

A two-time RWA RITA Finalist, Shelly has won numerous other honors for her novels, including a National Readers' Choice Award, several Romantic Times Certificates of Excellence, and five straight KISS Awards for her outstanding heroes. The Detroit Free Press has twice placed her books on their annual list of the year's best romances.

When she's not at the computer, you'll find Shelly reading with her kids, knitting in local cafes, or kickboxing at the gym. She lives in Minnesota with her husband and two daughters. For the latest news and sneak previews of upcoming books, visit www.shellythacker.com

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, June 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Into the Sunset (Mass Market Paperback)

A typical stereotype: Innocent lady branded an outlaw, Federal Marshal with personal interest of crime locates her, they fall in love, happily-ever-after ending.

---NOT!---

Here is one I would NOT call typical! I closed this book with a wonderous sense of warmth, love, and satisfaction! Shelly Thacker gave depth to every character in the small, "has been" silver mining town. I felt the author hinted at a possible book for each one. This book centered on Annie (the innocent AND guilty outlaw) and Lucas (the Federal Marshal).

I believe this to be a stunning story! Well worth purchasing for anyone who loves historical romances even just a tad. I hope this author plans a book for Rebecca, another for the doctor, and a third for Travis!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful western very few could write, March 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Into the Sunset (Mass Market Paperback)

In 1878, pregnant Antoinette "Annie" Sutton runs from the law even as she grieves the accidental killing of her lover, James McKenna in Missouri. Everyone believes she murdered James. James's brother, renowned US Marshal Lucas McKenna, plans to bring the slut to justice. Adding fuel to his hatred of "Lady" Antoinette is observing his nephew and niece mourning the loss of their beloved father.

Lucas catches up with Annie in Colorado where she is recovering from a miscarriage. He arrests her after she tries to escape, breaking her ribs in the process. To his shock, the townsfolk rally around the whore. Even worse, Lucas finds himself very attracted to the vulnerable woman, who behaves entirely differently than he expected. As she heals from her broken ribs, the lawman and the kept woman of his deceased brother fall in love. Still, the memory of his weeping family reminds him that he must keep his distance.

INTO THE SUNSET is an angst-laden western romance that showcases the talents of super Shelly Thacker. The complex story line builds it energy around Annie,s murder of James and the growing passion between her and her adversary. The lead characters are fun, but it is the various support cast that brings depth and color to a novel that sub-genre fans will relish for years to come.

Harriet Klausner

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Never got boring, July 27, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Into the Sunset (Mass Market Paperback)

If you can get past the fact that Annie was first the mistress of Lucas' brother James and then fell for him (Lucas), then you are golden. Annie running from the law after killing James is being pursued by Lucas, James' brother who is also a Marshall. He catches up with her in a small town where many have secrets but who seem to accept Annie as one of their own (well most of them anyway), even after they learn her painful secrets. James sets up a jail in the town to await the end of the snow and keeps her his prisoner. Much to his dismay he finds himself wildly attracted to this brother killer. It's a great story with a great ending. At first I didn't think there was any way this young lady was going to be able to explain what happened and still be innocent but that's probably why I'm not the writer... A must read for anyone who likes Marshalls in small towns and the woman they try to protect.