Lake of Fire (Yellowstone series) [Mass Market Paperback]

Linda Jacobs (Author)

Book Description

Series: Yellowstone series | Publication Date: October 1, 2007

Yellowstone National Park provides the setting for love and adventure as a young Indian attempts to hide his heritage and adopt the life of a businessman, while an heiress traveling from Chicago conceals her wealthy background. A twist of fate brings them together, and the revelation of both their secrets brings them even closer. Packed with excitement, the story follows the couple as they overcome jealousy and violence while fighting to survive in the wilderness.

Editorial Reviews

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"Bold and brawling—and touchingly human."  —Robert Vaughan, New York Times–bestselling author

"Jacobs once again spins a winning tale of romance set against the beautiful backdrop of Yellowstone. The characters' captivating journey across the West of the early 20th century will keep the reader's attention from the first page until the riveting conclusion."  —Romantic Times Book Reviews

"A touch of everything; engaging narrative, interesting characters, adventure, romance, and a remote locale descriptively drawn. Readers will find lots to like here."  —National Federation of Press Women

"Few writers can tell a story like Linda Jacobs. Her books gallop out of our collective Western history onto the page and into our hearts."  —Rus Bradburd, author, Paddy on the Hardwood: A Journey in Irish Hoops

About the Author

Linda Jacobs is a former field geologist and the author of the Yellowstone series. She lives in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 552 pages
• Publisher: Medallion Press (October 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933836210
• ISBN-13: 978-1933836218
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5.1 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #798,864 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars enjoyable Americana romance, October 6, 2007

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lake of Fire (Yellowstone series) (Mass Market Paperback)

In 1900 Chicago heiress Laura Fielding travels by stagecoach to meet her father at the Lake Hotel near Yellowstone. However, robbers stop her coach, but a cowboy Cord Sutton saves her life. He safely guides her to her destination, which he assumes is her place of employment as he believes she is a maid at the Lake Hotel.

During the three day trek, strong feelings grow between them. However, In Yellowstone, he finds out how wealthy she is as the heiress daughter of a rival bidder for ownership of the Lake Hotel; and she learns who he really is. Still neither Laura nor Cord can stop from falling in love with one another. However, his being twenty-five percent Nez Perce makes him unsuitable for her almost as much as his being her father's business competitor and his Indian heritage makes him a target of the law forcing him to flee before twisted justice occurs.

Readers will enjoy this Americana romance that brings to life the business expansion across the western states. Fans will feel they are in Wyoming in 1900 as Linda Jacobs paints a vivid picture of the stagecoach trek and the town of Yellowstone at a time when the country celebrated the start of a new century. The star-crossed romance augments the historical elements of the well written engaging LAKE OF FIRE.

Harriet Klausner

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun engaging read, October 25, 2011

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Mary E. Trimble "Author" (Camano Island, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lake of Fire (Yellowstone series) (Mass Market Paperback)

Laura Fielding and Cord Sutton's first meeting isn't under ideal conditions. Laura, dressed as a boy, but really the daughter of a wealthy banker, is a passenger on a stage going to Yellowstone. She's meeting her father who is traveling to Yellowstone to financially back the purchase of the Lake Hotel, an elegant resort on the lake shore in Yellowstone Park. She's also meeting, for the first time, the man her father hopes she will marry, the man who plans to buy the hotel. The stage is waylaid by bandits and she barely escapes. Her rescuer, Cord Sutton, appears to be a rough mountain man, but in reality is wealthy and has the intention of buying the Lake Hotel as well.

During their three days of wilderness travel, neither reveals their true background. The trip, at first strained, becomes a delightful adventure for Laura, who has lived a pampered and sheltered life. Cord finds Laura a refreshing change from other women he's known-she has spunk and an adventurous spirit. They both regret their trip coming to an end.

Arriving at the same destination, they learn the truth of their true identities. Laura learns that Cord is not only wealthy, but is one-quarter Nez Perce. Cord learns that Laura is the daughter of his opponent's financial backer. Many factors complicate their budding relationship--betrayal, murder, jealousy, arson, bigotry. And a love that won't be denied.

Linda Jacobs has done it again-produced yet another thrilling masterpiece in her Yellowstone Series. Although Lake of Fire takes place largely in the Yellowstone Park area, the three books are related through location, not as continuous stories. Lake of Fire takes place in 1900.

The author, herself a trained geologist, demonstrates her vast knowledge of the Yellowstone region's geology. She weaves historically accurate facts with fiction, creating a believable, compelling story. Lake of Fire is a brilliant novel, with all the elements to create an engaging, satisfying read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Romance and Suspense in Yellowstone, September 18, 2007

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Christy J. Hawkes - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lake of Fire (Yellowstone series) (Mass Market Paperback)

Linda Jacobs has done it again with this third novel in her Yellowstone series.
This time the setting is 1900 and Cord Sutton, is traveling from the Grand Tetons to the Lake Hotel in Yellowstone when he rescues heiress, Laura Fielding from a stagecoach robbery. Both of them are hiding secrets as they travel through the wilderness together only to have more than just their hidden identities to deal with once they arrive. Ms. Jacobs weaves an intriguing and interesting storyline while she treats you to park and surrounding area history, flora and fauna and the splendors of Yellowstone. I highly recommend not only this book both both of her previous books: Summer of Fire and Rain of Fire.