Wanted! (Harlequin Historical) [Mass Market Paperback]

Pam Crooks (Author)

Book Description

Series: Harlequin Historical | Publication Date: August 1, 2006

He's looking for revenge…

Tough, rugged and a dead-eye shot—Ross Santana is the kind of man a woman wants at her side…and in her bed.

She's a wanted woman…

Respectable, refined, her town's virtuous bank-teller—Lark Renault hides a dark secret.

And he wants her for himself!

Their new passion heals old wounds, but the bounty hunter and the outlaw must find a way to work together against the danger on their trail!

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (August 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373294131
• ISBN-13: 978-0373294138
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,699,868 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dear Reader,

While living a childhood in the ranch country of Nebraska's sandhills, I grew to love the Old West. It seems I've written forever about that era-from the time my four daughters were just toddlers, in fact. Now, I'm a grandmother (but a young one, right?)

When we moved to eastern Nebraska and after I discovered Romance Writers of America and my local chapter, I learned the nuts and bolts of the publishing business. I studied, wrote, got rejected and wrote some more. Gradually, I began to place in contests, then win them. My writing became good enough that an agent signed on to represent me. I kept writing, got more rejections, but persevered, until one day-at last!-I sold a manuscript to Dorchester Publishing for their Leisure Books line.

I went on to release four novels from Dorchester, and Harlequin Historicals picked me up with my fifth book. As you read this, I've released my fourteenth romance, and I'm currently working on a project that's new and different and quite exciting. Stay tuned.

Thank you for taking the time to get to know a little bit more about me!

Pam Crooks

Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars Wanted!, January 8, 2007

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This review is from: Wanted! (Harlequin Historical) (Mass Market Paperback)

Lark Renault was an outlaw once, but five years later she is now a law-abiding citizen trying to make a new life for herself, until her past catches up with her. Catfish Jack shows up looking for some stolen money and he's convinced that Lark knows where it is.

Lark gets protection from Ross Santana. Ross and Lark have a history though; Ross was a bounty hunter in search of Lark and the gang of outlaws she traveled with and Ross has unsettled business with Catfish.

Neither Lark nor Ross expected to be attracted to each other or form any kind or relationship, but it's happening anyway. Catfish has found where Lark is hiding out and knowing she is with Ross, gives him an opportunity to finally get rid of the bounty hunter once and for all.

Lark has to defend herself from the townspeople and Catfish while contending with her growing feelings for Ross. Ross decides to protect Lark but in the end it's Lark who has to save herself.

Wanted is a story with an interesting and unique plot. Lark's experiences throughout the book are not traditional for most heroines. Ross as well is a bit different and because of this I enjoyed this story. Wanted is a quaint, leisurely read with a nice romance.

Nannette
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5.0 out of 5 stars ONE OF THE BETTER ONES TO READ --, June 25, 2007

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M. Hartmann "abayyan" (Milan, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
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Darn good plot - excellent characters - great pace -



"Wild Red" at 16 was a lot different from Lark Renault at 21. Lark has paid her price to society for the jobs they could pin on her.



She has lost "Wild Red"'s cockiness - now is vulnerable and threatened.

"Catfish" Jack Friday has found her and wants the gold from the Muscatine heist. All but John of the Reno gang has been eliminated. Ah but "Catfish" did not figure on landing in the same town with the bounty hunter.



Ross Santana had moved to Ida Grove, Iowa to raise his sister, 16 year old Chat [never did find out her full name]. He has a thriving business of furniture making to fill his time. When he followed the Reno gang to Canada with the Pinkertons' he lost an eye to "Catfish"'s shot-gun and he is still waiting for justice.



Ironically Lark works for Mr. Templeton who owns the bank. His 6 year old son, Phillip seems to have a fascination for outlaws. What a little character.



After "Catfish" attacked Lark, Father Baxter decided that the one person to help her was Ross Santana. Santana was not thrilled with the idea.



Therein starts a really nice, but disturbing friendship between Lark and Chat and an intriguing attraction between Lark and Ross.



The story just kept progressing well with intrigue and tension [not enough to knock you off your seat] but enough that was necessary.



You will thoroughly enjoy the characters and their relationships with each other - the whole plot of the story - [I am into more thrilling sniper shots] and more instinctial self-preservation.



Do Definitely Recommend this book -- m [even though there were loose women in that era I can't believe so many just hop into bed because of their hormones.]

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Couple Hours and A Mug of Tea, January 3, 2007

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Before you begin to read "Wanted!" be sure you have the time as it is a book that you will not want to put down. Mrs. Crooks once again has woven a story that is delightful to read. I envy her writing skills! :o) Without a doubt, you will enjoy this book. I highly recommend it.