Only In My Arms (Dennehy Sisters Series) [Paperback]

Jo Goodman (Author)

Book Description

Series: Dennehy Sisters Series | Publication Date: April 1, 1997

Breaking her convent vows to pursue a more adventurous life, Mary Dennehy moves west and encounters danger and treachery before falling in love with irresistible Ryder McKay, who takes her on a perilous journey. Original.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Goodman (Always in My Dreams) finishes her successful series about the romantic escapades of the five Dennehy sisters with another quick-paced, entertaining episode set around the turn of the century. Her latest features Mary Francis, the first born, who, after 13 years in a convent, shocks the family with the announcement that she has renounced her vows and is headed west in search of a new life. When she arrives in Ft. Union, Ariz., she discovers that an Army supply train carrying gold has been raided and several soldiers killed. The man accused of the crime and sentenced to hang is none other than Ryder McKay, a handsome Army scout that Mary had chanced to meet under compromising circumstances. Ryder doesn't know that Mary has turned in her habit, and, since the clergy are the only ones allowed entry to the jail, Ryder sees the virtuous Sister Mary as the perfect ploy in his plan to escape.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

When Mary Francis Dennehy first meets Ryder McKay he has no way of knowing she is a nun because she is swimming naked. And after he discovers her identity, it is impossible for him to forget the beautiful, irreverent Mary. Even when he is in a prison cell in Arizona waiting to be hung for a crime he didn't commit, Ryder remembers Mary, not knowing she will save his life. Mary had already decided to leave the Little Sisters of the Poor when she met Ryder. Her mother is especially upset to learn that Mary has left the order and intends to go west to teach at a mission. Mary's father arranges for Mary and her mother to go to Arizona to visit one of Mary's sister, hoping that the trip will help them settle their differences. At Fort Union they hear about the Army scout who turned traitor-- and Mary discovers it is Ryder McKay. When he requests to see her-- in her nun's habit-- Mary wonders why. Thinking Mary is still a nun, Ryder concocts a plan to use her in helping him escape. He kidnaps her, but it isn't long before Mary is a willing participant in his plan to find justice. Their first meeting hinted at feelings that neither of them could express. In a cross country adventure that takes them from Arizona to Washington, D.C., Ryder and Mary unravel the deceit that sent Ryder to prison and discover love and desire in each other's arms.Jo Goodman's writing sparkles! She weaves a finely crafted story that enchants and entertains! Only in My Arms is the crowning jewel of the Dennehy Sisters series. Engaging, passionate and memorable! Pure romance! A wonderful tale that captures the raw spirit of the west! A heartwarming book deserving the highest praise! Once again, Jo Goodman shines! Spirited characters, a plot filled with twists and a panoramic view of America make Only in My Arms a must-read!Kristina Wright -- Copyright © 1994-97 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved -- From Literary Times

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Zebra (April 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821753460
• ISBN-13: 978-0821753460
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,442,963 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dennehy Sisters series is a MUST READ!, June 22, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Only In My Arms (Dennehy Sisters Series) (Paperback)

I started this series backwards, by reading this book first. Wild Sweet Extacy is the first book and you should start there. I'm reviewing this one because I loved this most most. What kind of man would cause a nun to turn her back on the cloth?? I call that some kind of man.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jo Goodman Can't Be Beat, May 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Only In My Arms (Dennehy Sisters Series) (Paperback)

Jo Goodman is truly gifted. I LOVE her heroines -- they're strong, often outspoken, intelligent, independent, capable and competent. I'm a die-hard fan of contemporary romance but Ms. Goodman has turned me into a lover of historicals. If you start the series, I promise you won't rest until you've read the first four.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PERFECT ENDING FOR THE DENNEHY SISTER'S SERIES, April 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Only In My Arms (Dennehy Sisters Series) (Paperback)

This was a great read. Although my favorite was Wild Sweet Ectasy (the first in the series), this tied up the loose ends perfectly. I felt Mary needed a special person in her life and Ryder fit the bill. A great romance and storyline between the two. It's hard to beat Jo Goodman's writing.