Marshal And Mrs. O'Malley (Harlequin Historical) [Paperback]

Julianne Maclean (Author)

Book Description

Series: Harlequin Historical | Publication Date: June 1, 2001

Jo O'Malley might have been hell-bent to avenge her husband's murder, but U.S. Marshal Fletcher Collins swore she wouldn't be allowed to take the law into her own hands. Though there was something about her that made him want to take her into his arms....

Dressed as a man to do murder, Jo O'Malley met her destiny in the magnetic form of Fletcher Collins, who stopped her from killing--and saved her from the gallows. But love between them was impossible, for the letter-of-the-law marshal seemed to have a badge where his heart should be!

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (June 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373291647
• ISBN-13: 978-0373291649
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #699,192 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

USA Today Bestselling author, Julianne MacLean (who also writes under the pseudonym E.V. Mitchell), came to the romance genre after completing a degree in English literature from the University of King's College in Nova Scotia. She fell in love with some of the classic romances - Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, Pride and Prejudice - and after a brief stint as a federal government auditor, decided to try her hand at becoming a modern day romance writer.

She is a three time Rita Finalist and winner of numerous awards, including the Romantic Times Magazine Reviewers Choice Award, the Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence, and the Greater Detroit Romance Writers Booksellers' Best Award.

She is a devoted wife and mother, and loves to travel. She has lived in New Zealand and Ottawa, and is now settled happily in Nova Scotia, while working on her latest historical romance.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than a fabulous cover!, June 12, 2001

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Norah Wilson (New Brunswick, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Marshal And Mrs. O'Malley (Harlequin Historical) (Paperback)

This great cover hooked me, but it was the characters who drew me in. Jo O'Malley is determined to extract vigilante justice for the murder of her husband, but comes smack up against US Marshal Fletcher Collins. Author Julianne MacLean layers complication after complication until it seems impossible that love can be allowed to bloom between these two. The prose is action-packed, the pace fast, and the plot twists are guaranteed to make you wring your hands. A very satisfying read!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT LOVE STORY AND ACTION, January 23, 2004

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M. Hartmann "abayyan" (Milan, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Marshal And Mrs. O'Malley (Harlequin Historical) (Paperback)

Finally a Hero who doesn't make it through the story physically unscathed. With guns there has to be repercussions!

[chuckle! chuckle!] The first day on the job and U.S. Marshal Fletcher Collins gets shot. By the most unexpected character!

Mrs. Jospehine O'Malley is out for vigilante justice but only because she believes it to be the only way to keep herself and her son safe. Dadgumm Leo, he wants to help solve the mystery of why his father was killed.

So knowing what she thinks she knows, Jo fears for Leo's safety.
She probably can't trust the Marshal, he may be a bought man.

The Marshal has a very disturbing mystery on his hands. How did Mrs. O'Malley get shot without haveing her dress on?

What an explanation! It sure stirs up unwanted emotions in Fletch's heart. Well, he is not a marrying man so what he feels for Jo does not make a difference. He has the law to uphold.

The story sure keeps ones interest and waiting to see what happens next. Definitely a keeper.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED -- I have found a lot of good books lately - hope you have too.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Story, June 15, 2001

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Tory LeBlanc (Nova Scotia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Marshal And Mrs. O'Malley (Harlequin Historical) (Paperback)

Marshall Fletcher Collins and Mrs. Jo O'Malley are living on two different sides of the law. He's vowed to protect the town from the very thing she's determined to do! Charming, witty, spicy -- the book is impossible to put down. A fantastic read!