Outsider (The Men of Pride County, No 2) [Mass Market Paperback]

Rosalyn West (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1998

The Men of Pride County

They left as boys, fired by visions of honor and glory. They returned as men, was-weary and with heavy hearts, yet determined to find love and rebuild their lives in the crumbled ruins of the South. these are their stories:

From the moment Hamilton Dodge set eyes on Southern beauty Starla Fairfax, the sparks flew. She was flirtatious, frivolous. . .everything that he was not. And yet he couldn't get her out of his mind. So he asked her to marry, never dreaming she'd say yes. After all, he was a Yankee who'd come to Pride County to rebuild his life, and she was one of the town's leading belles.

But Hamilton didn't fool himself--Starla agreed to be his wife in name only because she needed a strong man to protect her honor. Yet as their cool agreement gave way to the fires of passion, Hamilton realized he'd never rest until Starla became his wife--in every way.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Starla Fairfax has come back to Pride County, but everything has changed. Her best friend is married, she hardly recognizes her beloved brother, and a Yankee owns the bank. Hamilton Dodge is no different from any other man and Starla refuses to let down her defenses. But when Hamilton offers to marry her and save her reputation, Starla says yes. But their arrangement wreaks havoc with both their lives... and Starla's heart. The last thing Hamilton Dodge wants is sympathy, especially from a woman as beautiful as Starla. What he wants is to be able to walk on his own, without crutches or a cane. But the bullet lodged next to his spine is a reminder of the dangerous undercurrents lurking in Pride. Hamilton wants to protect Starla, but his sense of duty gives way to love...and hope. The Men of Pride County is a wonderful new post-Civil War series from Rosalyn West. This is the second book of the series, and the author has brought back familiar characters and introduces us to some new ones. Hamilton is a proud man who pushes himself hard- both to walk and to gain the trust of the people of Pride. He is Ms. West's most realistic- and romantic- character to date, and readers will love his combination of strength and vulnerability. For those who wondered what would become of Hamilton at the end of The Outcast, this book is sweet and satisfying. And if the first two books are any indication, The Men of Pride County promises to be one of the most memorable series to come along in a very long time.Bittersweet and romantic... a delicious love story! Rosalyn West has outdone herself! Rosalyn West will touch your heart! The Men of Pride County will be a series long remembered for its characters. Beautifully written! If Rosayln West is the author, the book is a keeper! Don't miss this series! Kristina Wright -- Copyright © 050198 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved -- From Literary Times

About the Author

Rosalyn West is the author of five Avon romances.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 375 pages
• Publisher: Avon (July 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380795809
• ISBN-13: 978-0380795802
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,139,144 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars OH, WOW! VERY THRILLING, May 23, 2002

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M. Hartmann "abayyan" (Milan, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Outsider (The Men of Pride County, No 2) (Mass Market Paperback)

HAMILTON DODGE is back -- and is he ever a MAN! -
Starla Fairfax is intigued and repelled at the same time.
And now we get a better understanding of what drives Tyler, her brother. And finally the driving rage of Cole Fairfax and his infamous temper are brought to light.

We, once again, are delighted to meet Reeve Garrett and his wife, Patrice Sinclair Garrett. Starla can not understand Patrice's affection and the Garrett's comaraderie with the Yank banker, Hamilton Dodge. Over time she learns!

Starla is terrified with what she perceives as Tyler's way of life and the companions he is running with. The nasty element of Ray and Poteet Dermont is used by Tyler until they go too far. No one hurts his sister and gets away with it.

We suffer along with Starla in helplessly watching Tony's recoverys [I don't know how he survived] and his falling in love with his wife. Oh boy, and did we ever meet his mother and sister. Starla soon learns of Dodge's desire for a family and how frustrated he feels at possibly never being able to have one.

Guess what! Noble Banning is back -- Starla's teen-age love. Finally we will find out what happened to him in The Rebel.

Does Dodge get to save Deacon Sinclair's property, The Manor? from the unscrupulous Tyler.

We learn along with Dodge that everything comes to pass - one day at a time.
Highly Recommended - you will want to add this to your library collection to reread again. P.S. Love the cover.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Sensually Southern Romance, March 17, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Outsider (The Men of Pride County, No 2) (Mass Market Paperback)

I've read all the books in Rosalyn West's Men of Pride County series, and this one has to be my favorite. Starla Fairfax's survival through all the tragedies heaped on her is awe inspiring. Hamilton Dodge's fierce independence and strength of character is able to defeat his crippledness and prove himself as a man who can win the trust of any woman's heart. I loved the twists and turns Rosalyn West weaves throughout the plot of her story. The story is not only believable, but thouroghly enjoyable. I was unable to put the book down until I had discovered the dark secrets that guide Starla Fairfax's life. This is truly a great romance.It was even more enjoyable than the other novels in this series, if you can believe that's possible.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars When it comes to Americana Romance, Oosalyn West is best, June 14, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Outsider (The Men of Pride County, No 2) (Mass Market Paperback)

Hamilton Dodge was a Yankee. All he wanted was to forget the war and get on with his life, so he'd come to Pride County. But nothing blotted out the dreams of blood and killing until he met Starla Fairfax. She was lovely and sweet and Tony was smitten.

After they marry, Tony begins to hear of another side to Starla, whispers and snide remarks about her reputation. He does his best to protect her from the hurt that such talk can generate. And in doing so comes to love her more than he ever thought he could love anyone. But when Starla reveals her secret, a secret so shocking that Tony can scarce believe it, neither of them is sure their fragile love can survive the legacy of shame and hatred that begins to unfold around them.

Rosalyn West, dazzling author of The Outcast, gives readers another heartwarming tale of Americana that captures the spirit and the soul of those who suffered through the Civil War. Her characters will break your heart and mend it again as she sweeps you along into the lives and souls of Hamilton and Starla.

Rickey R. Mallory