At the center of this story are two women; one a deadly gunslinger bitter from the injustices of her past, the other a gentle dreamer trying to escape the horrors of the present. Their destinies come together one fateful afternoon when the feared outlaw makes the choice to rescue a young woman in trouble. For her part, Josie Hunter considers the brief encounter at an end once the girl is safe, but Rebecca Cameron has other ideas....
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The late afternoon sun set across the wind-ravaged canyon, turning the rock into a brilliant tapestry of orange and brown. The lone rider sat atop her golden mare, her raven hair flowing loose over her shoulders. The wide brim of her black Stetson kept the sunlight from blinding her as she looked around for a safe place to sleep. Spotting a cave off in the distance, she leaned down to whisper into the horse’s ear. "Come on, Phoenix. Just a little bit longer and we’ll rest." Urging the horse up a narrow slope, Josie kept watch over the surrounding area.
It had been only six weeks since her gang had been ambushed while trying to rob a train in Missouri. It was only her quick thinking and fast gun that had kept her alive. She hoped that Henry and Jonah had also escaped; she had seen them take off in separate directions to draw the posse away from her. Deep inside, she knew the ambush had been orchestrated by one of her men in an attempt to kill her, no doubt to collect the bounty on her head. To be sold out for one thousand dollars by one of the men with whom she had been riding for two years stuck in her craw. When they had set out on what was to be their last train robbery, she could not have foreseen that before the day was out she would be riding for her life with a fully armed posse on her heels. Even now, she knew nothing about the fate of her two trusted comrades.
Reaching the cave entrance, Josie dismounted and removed the saddle and saddlebags from Phoenix’s back. She looped the reins loosely over a low branch, allowing the bay horse to crop grass in the dappled shade.
Josie carried her belongings into the cool interior of the cave. Not that there was much in the saddlebags; most of her supplies were left at the main camp when she had embarked on her ill-fated trip to the railway siding. Once settled into the cave with a small fire to keep her warm, Josie took stock of her inventory, starting with her clothes. She had her black boots, complete with silver tips and spurs. Filthy black cotton trousers covered her legs and a thin, black, long-sleeved shirt and brown leather vest covered her upper torso. She wore a black leather belt that was more than just for keeping her pants up; a hidden pocket sewn into the inside concealed a small knife. If her hands were tied behind her back, the pocket was within easy reach. That little secret had saved her life more than once. The vest also had a secret compartment. A dingy gray kerchief was wrapped around her neck. Her black Stetson was resting nearby. These were the only clothes she owned now.
Her weapons were the only other things she still had in her possession. Two Colt Peacemakers were strapped to her legs by bullet-rimmed gun belts crisscrossed over her slender hips. There were less than six cartridges for the Winchester 73 strapped to the saddle. The rest had been expended escaping from the posse. Each boot contained one Bowie knife and she still had her whip, albeit a bit shorter than when it was new.
Rummaging through the saddlebags again, she found no money, no dried meat, nothing she could use. Only a small bottle of ink and a broken pen resided in one pouch, while a fork and spoon took up another. There were no pots or pans, nothing in which to cook a meal. "Not even a piece of jerky," she growled, shoving the saddlebags away. Putting the canteen to her lips, Josie took several sips of the precious water. She wished she had more than one canteen; the days were too hot to ride without draining the flask at least twice. Josie was trying her best to follow the river, knowing that a town would eventually appear. As much as she hated taking the chance of being recognized from the wanted posters, she had no choice but to get more supplies. Using the scratchy saddle blanket to cover herself, Josie laid her head against the saddle and settled in for a light sleep. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Romance and drama in the Old West,
This review is from: Josie and Rebecca: The Western Chronicles (Paperback)
This is an epic western saga offering a marvelous mixture of rousing adventure, heinous villains, heart-stoping action, outlaws-turned-heroes and a romance that will just warm the heart. At the center of this story are two women - one, a deadly gunslinger, bitter from the injustices in her past - the other a gentle dreamer trying to escape the horrors of the present. Their destinies come together one fateful afternoon when the feared outlaw makes the choice to rescue a young woman in trouble. For her part Josie Hunter considers the brief encounter at an end once the girl is safe, but Rebecca Cameron has other ideas. Enthralled by the enigmatic figure of the legendary bandit, and desperate to escape a life that is quickly crushing her spirit, Rebecca decides to follow her rescuer - much to the older woman's chagrin. It is at first a difficult relationship but one which slowly begins to grow and change and deepen as the two unlikely friends share adventures, share their joys and pains and hopes and dreams, only to in time discover...they also desperately want to share their hearts. This is a beautiful, passionate love story that develops slowly, pulling the reader into this drama as the leads themselves discover the growing intensity between them. The authors spent considerable time researching the Old West which shows in the tale's air of authenticity. Set aside some time for this one because it is a long, thoroughly satisfying read you WONT want to put down. An impressive accomplishment that gets my HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION!
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
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THE WESTERN CHRONICLES - Yip, Yip, Yip!,
By Joey D. (Orlando, Florida) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Josie and Rebecca: The Western Chronicles (Paperback)
'The Western Chronicles' is a read that once started is difficult to put aside. The pacing is crisp, the characters are well-defined and each compelling in their own right. Together, their chemistry sparks the relationship in ways that generate conflict and sensuality at the same time. The Western backdrop moves the story along from one adventure to the next, never lingering too long in one place. A thoroughly enjoyable ride!
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A Novel for Non-Novel People,
By "misnoumer" (CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Josie and Rebecca: The Western Chronicles (Paperback)
To condense 380 pages of such a wonderful and touching story into but a few words and thoughts is an awesome task, especially when it comes to this remarkable work.I am the epitome of the type of person in my title. Online I search for short stories and poetry - pieces that get to the point - that "tootsie roll center" if you will, and forget the accoutrements. However.. after exhausting every piece of work online I could find by Vada Foster and having TWC referred to me, I decided to delve into its depths and see what I would find. I did not honestly know if I could finish it prior to beginning my reading, but it so captured me.. all of me.. that I became as one obsessed, and at each available moment had to read further and further.. becoming enveloped in the complexity of the characters - the accuracy of the story (historical fiction is a personal favourite of mine) - and the overall encompassing sense of this book. I was moved by the full gamut of emotions evoked by the skilled pens of both writers - touched by the humanity and the story which was the background for all of these treasures to unfold. I am prone to ramble, but this book, despite its length, does quite the opposite. Everything is there with reason and rhyme, and I would, without any reservation whatsoever, recommend this book to even the hardiest non-novel readers out there. Give yourself a treat.. don't miss this one.. it's truly a gem!
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