Never Love A Lawman [Paperback]

Jo Goodman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2009

Rachel Bailey may seem like just a beautiful newcomer to most of Reidsville, Colorado, but Sheriff Wyatt Cooper knows she's much more. Through a twist of fate, Rachel is the inheritor of a very valuable commodity: control of the railway that's keeps the isolated mining town connected to the world. That is, she will be, if she agrees to the surprising stipulation in her benefactor's will - that she marry Wyatt. Rachel has no choice: refusing the marriage could put all of Reidsville in the hands of an outsider - and not just any outsider, but the cruel tyrant she has come here to escape. Yet living with Wyatt will be her greatest challenge. For he has a tempting way about him that makes Rachel forget theirs is a marriage in name only - until her frightening past shows up to remind them exactly how much they have at stake...

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Zebra; First Edition edition (September 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1420101757
• ISBN-13: 978-1420101751
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #175,410 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I Enjoyed It Very Much, September 10, 2009

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Catherine - See all my reviews

This review is from: Never Love A Lawman (Paperback)

While this book wasn't my favorite by Jo Goodman I definitely enjoyed it. I loved the interactions between the two main characters. Jo Goodman has a definite talent for making every dialogue exchange seem meaningful and filled with undercurrents. Most all of the conversations Rachel and Wyatt had seemed to be filled with sly wit and dry humor. They were muted, but definitely there.

I love how the characters are as much of a mystery to the reader as they are to each other. I enjoy watching the character's personalities and feelings slowly unfold right alongside the other characters. By the time I finish the book I feel confident in the hero and heroine's relationship because I feel that after watching them grow together I know them well enough to predict that they can weather any problem together.

I felt that Rachel and Wyatt's personalities meshed very well. Wyatt's easygoing attitude amused me when tested against Rachel's more intractable moods. I thought that both characters were fully fleshed out although I think more time was spent on developing Rachel than exploring Wyatt's character.

I enjoyed the side characters and felt that were fleshed out pretty well. It didn't seem like they were written in just to provide a foil to the main characters. I loved the feel of the period and the small glimpse into the life of people who lived then. It all felt very authentic to me, although I'm definitely no expert.

Even though I enjoyed the story I did have some issues with a few things. I felt uncomfortable when Wyatt sprang the conditions tied to the inheritance on Rachel. It definitely wasn't his fault but I still didn't like the fact that it was a requirement. I know he told Rachel his reasons for their reduced interaction before that point but I never really agreed with them. Also, I wanted to smack Rachel when she decided to keep a dangerous encounter that occurred at her house to herself instead of sharing it with Wyatt. I felt like I didn't understand her at all right then.

All in all it was a good book and one that I'll reread.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Loved It., September 14, 2009

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Anne in VA (VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Never Love A Lawman (Paperback)

The thing I love the most about this author is how she shows the growth in the relationship. They don't just have two 15 minute conversations and fall madly in love. You get to see how the relationship grows and really understand WHY they want to be together.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Western Historical, September 10, 2009

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B. Ritchie (OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Never Love A Lawman (Paperback)

From the title and cover of this book, I wasn't really sure what to expect. It almost looks like a contemporary, and no year is mentioned in the description. But this is a wonderful historical in the vein and time period of the Dennehy sisters! Very reminiscent of that series. (and oh-so-subtlety tied to it.) I enjoyed the in depth characterizations, letting us really see Wyatt and Rachel fall in love. Subtle humor and witty conversations. Definitely a keeper.