The Outlaw’s Daughter
Haywire Brides, Book 3
by
Margaret Brownley
Western / Historical Fiction / Clean & Wholesome Romance
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Date of Publication: May 26, 2020
Number of Pages: 384
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He may be a Texas Ranger, but he only has eyes for the outlaw’s beautiful daughter . . .
Texas Ranger Matt Taggert is on the trail of a wanted man. He has good reason to believe that Ellie-May’s late husband was involved in a stagecoach robbery, and he’s here to see justice done. But when he arrives in town, he discovers the thief has become a local hero . . . and his beautiful young widow isn’t too happy to see some lawman out to tarnish her family’s newly spotless reputation.
Ellie-May’s shaken by her encounter with the ranger. Having grown up an outlaw’s daughter, she’ll do anything to keep her children safe—and if that means hardening her heart against the handsome lawman’s smiles, then so be it. Because she knows Matt isn’t about to give up his search. He’s out to redeem himself and find proof that Ellie-May’s husband wasn’t the saint everyone claims . . . even if it means losing the love neither expected to discover along the way.
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Look no further for a sweet western romance that will bring joy to your heart but has a small element of danger and mystery.
This may be the third in the series but the stories do not overlap and you can read these in any order. This story focuses on Ellie-May who has lost her husband. Neal, to heroic events. However, Texas Ranger Matt Taggert has different ideas about Neal and thinks that he might have robbed a stagecoach and is trying to get to the truth about the events that happened that day and where the stolen money has gone. To top things off, Ellie-May’s father was a criminal and she has been branded by the local citizens that she must be just as bad as her father. This is sad but not uncommon thinking for people, even today.
While reading this story, I could not help but admire Ellie-May for all that she has endured during her life. She is not afraid to stand up for what is right or to protect her family. She is like most single parents, doing what she can to keep the family safe, clothed, and fed. Don’t mess with her family if you value your life! Matt may be a tough Texas Ranger, but he is running from demons of his own, and could the answer lie with Ellie-May? Only time will tell.
There is a variety of supporting characters and two that grabbed my heart were Anvil and Jesse. Anvil was a down and out homeless person that Neal befriended and brought home to join their family. That kindness has made Anvil a part of their family for life and he would do anything to protect them. I admired his character and there are even some humorous parts regarding the neighbor, Mrs. Butterwood. Jesse is a teenager that wants to be a Texas Ranger like Matt. Matt takes him under his wing since Jesse’s father has his own issues. If you have sons or know teenage boys, you know that they can inhale food like there is no tomorrow. This is a sense of amazement for Matt and perhaps he just doesn’t remember his childhood. But the bond that grows between these two is special and will warm your heart.
Sadly this is the last in this series according to the author’s notes. I enjoyed the time in Haywire and I hope you do too. Make sure to read the author’s notes at the end for a few other interesting tidbits.
We give this book 5 paws up.
New York Times bestselling author Margaret Brownley has penned more than forty-six novels and novellas.
A two-time Romance Writers of American RITA® finalist, Margaret has also written for a TV soap and is a recipient of the Romantic Times Pioneer Award. Not bad for someone who flunked eighth-grade English. Just don’t ask her to diagram a sentence.
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Sounds like there are plenty of plot points & characters to keep readers intrigued! Thanks for the review!