Outlaw's Bride (The Western Sky Series) [Paperback]

Lori Copeland (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Western Sky Series | Publication Date: July 1, 2009

Bestselling author Lori Copeland weaves together elements of a wonderful, classic Western romance with themes of forgiveness and grace.

Falsely convicted of bank robbery, drifter Johnny McAllister is sent to a rehabilitation program in the home of a California judge. When he goes to Judge McMann’s home, his aim is to be a model prisoner, hoping to be released early and return to his life's mission: to kill the man who wiped out his family 15 years before. He’s planned for everything…except his encounter with Ragan, the beautiful and kind housekeeper, and with the generous folks of Barren Flats. But can Johnny let go of his anger and embrace a new life? One that would include Ragan as his bride?

This tender story reveals how even the hard law of the land doesn’t stand a chance when God’s mercy and true love come to reside in a heart.

Formerly titled The Bride of Johnny McAllister, rewritten for the inspirational market.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers; Original edition (July 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736927514
• ISBN-13: 978-0736927512
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #282,361 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

My husband and I live in the beautiful Ozarks. Our three sons, Randy, Rick and Russ live nearby so we get to enjoy our five grandchildren on a weekly basis. James, Joe, Josh, Gage and Audrey. Naturally I dote on the grandchildren! We also enjoy our many friends from our church and RV club.

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A fun western, July 23, 2009

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R. Stoddard (Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Outlaw's Bride (The Western Sky Series) (Paperback)

Lori Copeland is such a fun writer. Her books are always so enjoyable. This book falls right in line with her previous stories.

Ragan works hard to support her family. Her father, suffering from dementia of sorts, and sisters rely on her and she has lovingly sacrificed her future to help care for them. As a housekeeper for the retired Judge McMann, she is also tasked with tolerating prisoners who have been given a 2nd chance-- a chance to change and become productive citizens-- and writing a book with the Judge on this unprecedented experiment.

Johnny McCallister might be a drifter with vengeance in his heart, but he is innocent of the crime for which he has been accused. But since evidence points to the contrary, he is convicted of bank robbery. Fortunately, the presiding judge sees worth in him and, rather than the more common hanging, sentences him to 2 yrs in Barren Flatts (formally Paradise... but plagued by gangs has changed its name) at the home of Judge McMann... and Ragan.

Johnny and Ragan, of course, feel first contempt and then attraction (I don't feel this spoils it because of the nature of this gengre.. isn't it to be expected?). But Johnny is not free to love someone as pure and sweet as Ragan when he seeks blood as revenge. Can Ragan convince him to leave vengeance to the Lord? Can his love for her conquer his hate for his enemy?

Copeland makes this story fun with efforts to rid the town of its gang-- I really laughed out loud several times causing some raised eyebrows from strangers sitting nearby at the pool. Wonderfully witty dialogue dominates this book as in usual in her tales. This is a great start to a new series. I can't wait to read the next installment!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars One of my favs!, October 2, 2010

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This review is from: Outlaw's Bride (Kindle Edition)

This was one of my favorite Lori Copeland books. Ragan and Johnny are great characters. It's hard on to cheer their love along.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Truly Enjoyable, April 24, 2011

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Suzie Grant "Suzie Grant" (NC) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Outlaw's Bride (Kindle Edition)

I won't rehash the plot as it was very well covered by other reviewers but wanted to just say that I very much enjoyed it despite never having read a christian romance. I'm not happy with the publisher's price of ebooks but this book was worth the price.