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Knight on the Texas Plains (Leisure Historical Romance)

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I was moved so much reading Duel and Jessie's story in KNIGHTS ON THE TEXAS PLAINS. This book was so rich in the western scenery and history that the scenes unfolded reading as if you were there seeing it all happen right in front of you. There were times I laughed, times I cried reading this book. The love story between them and their love for Marley Rose was a joy to read. The book flowed so beautiful as I read it, that it was difficult to put down. I feel in love with the characters and felt like I knew them myself after reading this story. I so much look forward to Luke's story in THE COWBOY WHO CAME CALLING. Linda Broday is an outstanding author I look so much forward to reading more of.

In 1880 in Cactus Springs, Texas Duel McClain believes he has nothing to live ever since his loved ones died. However, he still almost has cardiac arrest when he draws the Deadman's Hand in a poker game and nearly suffers a stroke when a nasty player raises the ante by tossing a female infant Marley Rose into the pot. Duel wins and decides to take Marley to his sister in hope she and her husband will adopt the child.

A badly battered bloodied Jessie Foltry wanders into Duel's camp. The blood is not hers, but the bruises testify that someone beat her up and branded her shoulder with a diamond J. Jessie and Duel reach an agreement to keep Marley safe. On the trail they begin to fall in love, but when they reach his home, his brother a Texas Ranger arrests Jessie for killing her husband. Duel stands with the woman who has brought him back among the living as she stands trial.

KNIGHT ON THE TEXAS PLAIN is a graphically vivid western romance that focuses on spousal abuse and to a lesser degree child abandonment. The story line is at its strongest when a bewildered Duel "consults" his horse on what to do with his new dependents as this tells so much about the hero. Jessie is a wonderful protagonist but her inner strength that enables her to easily overcome her traumas contradicts her remaining in an abusive relationship for years. Linda Broday shows her talent with her ability to paint a three dimensional picture of life in post Reconstruction Era Texas.

Harriet Klausner

What an excellent read! Some of the issues probably would scare away anyone looking for fluff, but for those who want a five course meal and dessert, too, this will keep you turning the pages. I promise you'll laugh and cry, but you won't regret reading Duel and Jessie's story. They will steal your hearts. I can't wait for the next one that I hear is about Duel's brother, Luke. Personally, I hope she keeps these books coming!

With her rich, multi-dimensional characters and extraordinary use of atmosphere, author Linda Broday creates a touching love story that blurs the lines of modern reality and immerses you directly into the heart of the Old West. Duel, Jessie and even Marley Rose are much more than mere characters - they are real people with real triumphs and heartbreaks that will keep you rooting for them until long after the final page is turned. This book is a must-read for all Western and Romance genre fans alike.

Romance and Texas? Need I say more. The author gets you into the story with her writing style. Really flows.

I liked the characters and the storyline went very well. Baby Marley was too adorable. But this ok read is limited because of inconsistencies (initially the baby was thin and scrawny and suddenly the baby was chubby.duh).....and the redneck dialogue. Tedious to read "maw" and betsy's garters, etc... for 200 pages.Frankly the characters were too good for that type of sterotype stuff. I found it demeaning. Where y'all is delightful, the maw thing goes to distillary south..........sorry linda.