Reckless Angel (Harper Monogram) (Paperback)

by Susan Kay Law (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
There's little to recommend in Law's pointless and plotless romance set in 1858 San Francisco-not historical detail, not romance, not even adventure. Having given up hope of taking over the family horse farm in Kentucky, 23-year-old Angelina Winchester, makes a solo trek west in hopes of finding a financial backer to help her begin her own horse-breeding farm. While riding around the infamous Barbary Coast district, she encounters-and tries to save-an inept horseman, Jeremiah Johnston. J.J., a part owner of a financially unstable waterfront saloon, is a klutz with horses but a master with woman, or so he claims. He sees Angelina as a waif and offers her a job as a stable hand along with room and board; and Angelina, motivated by a need to prove herself, spends days mucking stalls with occasional stops to teach J.J. the art of horsemanship-starting with hoof cleaning. And that's about as interesting as it gets until two-thirds of the way through, when a tiny spark flares as a villainous developer comes on the scene. With J.J.'s finances getting bleaker, news of a horserace with a big-dollar first prize gives the characters hope. Would that it could give the reader some, but no such luck.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review
Jeremiah Johnston knows a lot about business. He runs a successful saloon, The Naked Rose. He knows how to tend bar, how to make customers happy and how to hide his feelings from even his closest friends. What he doesn't know how to do is ride a horse. Angie Winchester happens to know a lot about horses. She's from Kentucky, but she's come to San Francisco to find a backer for her own breeding farm. Her father has no intention of letting a woman run his business and Angie is determined to show him that she's just as good as any man. When she meets J.J. he's desperately clinging to the back of his horse, Angel. Somehow, they forge a business agreement-- he'll give her a place to stay and a paycheck if she'll teach him how to ride a horse. The Rose seems the perfect place to find someone to finance her business and Angie agrees. The only problem is, every time she looks at J.J. she forgets her dream and can only think about how attractive he is. J.J. has no need for a woman in his life, much less one as vibrant and energetic as Angie. But he can't help smile at the way she talks and acts. She's a country girl and a breath of fresh air to him. When his business is threatened to be bought out from under him it's Angie who comes up with the perfect solution-- a horse race. Angie agrees to train Angel and ride him in the race. If they win, they split the prize. The Rose will be saved and Angie will have enough capital to start her own breeding farm. J.J has no intention of letting her risk her safety racing his horse, so his only choice is to learn to ride and race Angel himself. The problem is, neither Angie or J.J. is sure of what they want anymore!Susan Kay Law writes such an entertaining story, it's hard to put it down! A heartwarming, funny, romantic tale! Ms. Law creates unforgettable characters that leave you with a smile! A talent like Susan Kay Law is sure to be remembered! Reckless Angel proves that true love is heaven-sent!Kristina Wright -- Copyright © 1994-97 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved -- From Literary Times

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Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Harpercollins (Mm) (February 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061083062
• ISBN-13: 978-0061083068
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,958,321 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Love in a saloon, July 9, 2004

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Jeremiah Johnston had come to San Franciso to recongize his dream of owning a saloon with his best friend David and his partner Rose. He was already happy in his life with the success of his saloon, having Rose warming his bed at night, and wonderful friendship with David, and reuniting with his little sister Jessamyn. So why did he feel the sudden attraction and need to protect the sexy and alluring Angelina Winchester? Thinking he was saving her from a runaway horse, how was he suppose to know the pint size woman would end up showing him a love he has never known?

Angelina Winchester left her home in Kentucky because her family didn't want a woman to take over the business or have a say in one of her own. So, she took a horse and headed to San Franciso and ran into the most handsome yet demanding man she has ever known Jeremiah "JJ" Johnston. He hated horses, yet he wanted to learn to ride. After seeing the natural talent she had around the animals he hired her as a riding coach. Not wanting to admit the handsome blond had her thinking about other things Angelina tired to deny him as long as she could until it became impossible. But could she really give up her dreams to become a woman she never wanted to be...unless the right man coached her into it saying she wouldn't have to give up a thing?

Reckless Angel is the sequel to Journey Home. This book is just as funny and heartwarming as the first book. Ms. Law has a true gift for the written word and the ability to make each and every character their own with trying too hard. Get this book and you won't be disappointed.