Texas

Rating:
Summary: Texas
Review: TEXAS
Pioneer Hearts are open to Love and at Risk for Danger in four Interwoven Novels
By: Debra White Smith

TEXAS HONOR
After her father's death, Rachel Isaacs is determined to hang onto her family's ranch in spite of everything that's going wrong - Cattle are missing, her barn has been burned to the ground - twice, a man was killed and his body mysteriously vanished. Unexpected help comes in the form of Travis Campbell, the son of her father's best friend. Travis' mischievous smile and take-charge attitude has Rachel rethinking her upcoming marriage to her neighbor, Samuel Jones. Rachel's discovery that Travis' is harboring a dark secret threatens their budding relationship and has her wondering if her trust in the handsome cowboy is misplaced. The best thing would be to send him packing, but can she survive the terrible events happening on her ranch without his help?

TEXAS ROSE
Kate Lowell barely survives the heart-breaking pain when her fiancé is accidentally killed by his best friend. She vows never to love again and seeks solace in tutoring the son of a handsome widower. The Indian heritage of McCall Adam's half-breed son, Drew, is a source of constant irritation to their bigoted neighbor. When Drew becomes friends with their neighbor's son, sparks fly.
Against her will, Kate finds herself drawn to McCall in spite of the fact he is still in love with his deceased wife. She can see McCall's attraction to her in his eyes but how can Kate help to free him of his past love? Eventually, Kate burns the last rose her fiancé gave her before his death. Can she help McCall to find a way to `burn his roses' so they can build a life together?

TEXAS LADY
Co-authored by: Susan K. Downs
Maggie Alexander's whole life has been a lie. Uncle Cahill, the sweet, loving man who raised her, in reality was an outlaw--the very outlaw who caused the death of her parents. Now he too is dead at the hand of a criminal--one who may be after her, as well.
As a nurse to the town's only doctor, Maggie finds herself caring for a badly beaten man. In spite of his injuries, Levi Campbell is constantly smiling and teasing her. When the instant attraction between the two quickly grows to something much deeper, Maggie struggles with trusting Levi. If he knows the truth of her past, will the man of her dreams ride off on his horse and never look back?

TEXAS ANGEL
Co-authored by: Robert Osborne
When Angela Isaacs finds a badly wounded escaped criminal in her cornfield, she must make a spur-of-the-moment decision. The man declares he is the Reverend Noah Thorndyke, and that he is innocent. He pleads with Angela to hide him and care for his wounds. As a schoolteacher, Angela is concerned about risking her job and reputation to help Rev. Thorndyke. After prayerful consideration, she feels led to take a chance he's telling the truth. She could never live with herself if she turned in an innocent man.
Tensions mount as Angela hides Noah in her basement with both lawmen and outlaws searching for him. She continually struggles, wondering if she made the right decision.
Noah Thorndyke has no idea why he landed in jail and the very next day he is sentenced to hang. Rather than face death, he makes his escape, and is shot. Near the end of his rope, Noah finds help in the quiet schoolteacher. Can Noah and Angela find out who framed him and allow their growing attraction to bud into something deeper?

Debra White Smith has done a wonderful job with these interwoven stories of friends and family. I thoroughly enjoyed each one. Faith, mystery, suspense and romance all abound, deep in the heart of Texas.

Rating:
Summary: Texas
Review: TEXAS
Pioneer Hearts are open to Love and at Risk for Danger in four Interwoven Novels
By: Debra White Smith

TEXAS HONOR
After her father's death, Rachel Isaacs is determined to hang onto her family's ranch in spite of everything that's going wrong - Cattle are missing, her barn has been burned to the ground - twice, a man was killed and his body mysteriously vanished. Unexpected help comes in the form of Travis Campbell, the son of her father's best friend. Travis' mischievous smile and take-charge attitude has Rachel rethinking her upcoming marriage to her neighbor, Samuel Jones. Rachel's discovery that Travis' is harboring a dark secret threatens their budding relationship and has her wondering if her trust in the handsome cowboy is misplaced. The best thing would be to send him packing, but can she survive the terrible events happening on her ranch without his help?

TEXAS ROSE
Kate Lowell barely survives the heart-breaking pain when her fiancé is accidentally killed by his best friend. She vows never to love again and seeks solace in tutoring the son of a handsome widower. The Indian heritage of McCall Adam's half-breed son, Drew, is a source of constant irritation to their bigoted neighbor. When Drew becomes friends with their neighbor's son, sparks fly.
Against her will, Kate finds herself drawn to McCall in spite of the fact he is still in love with his deceased wife. She can see McCall's attraction to her in his eyes but how can Kate help to free him of his past love? Eventually, Kate burns the last rose her fiancé gave her before his death. Can she help McCall to find a way to 'burn his roses' so they can build a life together?

TEXAS LADY
Co-authored by: Susan K. Downs
Maggie Alexander's whole life has been a lie. Uncle Cahill, the sweet, loving man who raised her, in reality was an outlaw--the very outlaw who caused the death of her parents. Now he too is dead at the hand of a criminal--one who may be after her, as well.
As a nurse to the town's only doctor, Maggie finds herself caring for a badly beaten man. In spite of his injuries, Levi Campbell is constantly smiling and teasing her. When the instant attraction between the two quickly grows to something much deeper, Maggie struggles with trusting Levi. If he knows the truth of her past, will the man of her dreams ride off on his horse and never look back?

TEXAS ANGEL
Co-authored by: Robert Osborne
When Angela Isaacs finds a badly wounded escaped criminal in her cornfield, she must make a spur-of-the-moment decision. The man declares he is the Reverend Noah Thorndyke, and that he is innocent. He pleads with Angela to hide him and care for his wounds. As a schoolteacher, Angela is concerned about risking her job and reputation to help Rev. Thorndyke. After prayerful consideration, she feels led to take a chance he's telling the truth. She could never live with herself if she turned in an innocent man.
Tensions mount as Angela hides Noah in her basement with both lawmen and outlaws searching for him. She continually struggles, wondering if she made the right decision.
Noah Thorndyke has no idea why he landed in jail and the very next day he is sentenced to hang. Rather than face death, he makes his escape, and is shot. Near the end of his rope, Noah finds help in the quiet schoolteacher. Can Noah and Angela find out who framed him and allow their growing attraction to bud into something deeper?

Debra White Smith has done a wonderful job with these interwoven stories of friends and family. I thoroughly enjoyed each one. Faith, mystery, suspense and romance all abound, deep in the heart of Texas.