Texas Midnight (Intrigue, 554)

Rating:
Summary: Another Must-Read from a Favorite Author
Review: Caroline Burnes is one of Intrigue's few reliably innovative writers, and in "Texas Midnight," she offers another wonderfully fresh tour through a world of danger and romance. The story of two people accused of murder and on the run, it's sure to keep hearts pounding from cover to cover.

When Anna Red Shoes confronts novelist Jeremy Masterson about the way her grandfather is portrayed in his latest book, it sets off a chain of events she couldn't have known about. First Jeremy's editor is murdered. Convinced that Anna killed the man, thinking it was him, Jeremy chases after her. But when he catches up with her, a friend back home tells him some shocking news: the whole world thinks that Jeremy is the killer--and Anna his accomplice! With the world against them, they have no one to turn to but each other...in more ways than one.

Like her earlier "Remember Me, Cowboy," Burnes sets up what seems like an unwinnable situation for her hero and heroine, then keeps raising the stakes. "How on earth are they going to get out of this one?" is the question most readers will keep asking. The best part is how we know they have to--not because a happy ending is ensured, but because these are two characters capable of fighting for their happy ending. A proud Native American woman, Anna is another of Burnes' notably strong heroines. Watching her turn the tables whenever Jeremy catches her off guard is a delight, yet she's not so tough she doesn't realize love when she finds it. Jeremy is a rakish heartbreaker who gives as good as he takes, and shouldn't fail to win the hearts of readers. The process of this confirmed ladies man figuring out that this might be the real thing is a winner. Together, this is one team we know can't be beaten.

The first chapter, setting up the events before the murder, is a bit slow. Then the story takes off at a fast clip, offering a dizzying series of action sequences, betrayals, and dangers from both man and nature. Burnes' tale isn't passive entertainment, since her suspense is nail-biting and all of her characters inspire some kind of emotion, good or bad (I so wanted to slap Anna's friends for how suspicious and nasty they were toward Jeremy!). Unlike some books that are set in Texas simply because so many are these days, the setting comes to life and is used to full advantage. The Native American element is handled well and adds another layer to an already strong tale. A wonderful romantic adventure.

Rating:
Summary: Another Must-Read from a Favorite Author
Review: Caroline Burnes is one of Intrigue's few reliably innovative writers, and in "Texas Midnight," she offers another wonderfully fresh tour through a world of danger and romance. The story of two people accused of murder and on the run, it's sure to keep hearts pounding from cover to cover.

When Anna Red Shoes confronts novelist Jeremy Masterson about the way her grandfather is portrayed in his latest book, it sets off a chain of events she couldn't have known about. First Jeremy's editor is murdered. Convinced that Anna killed the man, thinking it was him, Jeremy chases after her. But when he catches up with her, a friend back home tells him some shocking news: the whole world thinks that Jeremy is the killer--and Anna his accomplice! With the world against them, they have no one to turn to but each other...in more ways than one.

Like her earlier "Remember Me, Cowboy," Burnes sets up what seems like an unwinnable situation for her hero and heroine, then keeps raising the stakes. "How on earth are they going to get out of this one?" is the question most readers will keep asking. The best part is how we know they have to--not because a happy ending is ensured, but because these are two characters capable of fighting for their happy ending. A proud Native American woman, Anna is another of Burnes' notably strong heroines. Watching her turn the tables whenever Jeremy catches her off guard is a delight, yet she's not so tough she doesn't realize love when she finds it. Jeremy is a rakish heartbreaker who gives as good as he takes, and shouldn't fail to win the hearts of readers. The process of this confirmed ladies man figuring out that this might be the real thing is a winner. Together, this is one team we know can't be beaten.

The first chapter, setting up the events before the murder, is a bit slow. Then the story takes off at a fast clip, offering a dizzying series of action sequences, betrayals, and dangers from both man and nature. Burnes' tale isn't passive entertainment, since her suspense is nail-biting and all of her characters inspire some kind of emotion, good or bad (I so wanted to slap Anna's friends for how suspicious and nasty they were toward Jeremy!). Unlike some books that are set in Texas simply because so many are these days, the setting comes to life and is used to full advantage. The Native American element is handled well and adds another layer to an already strong tale. A wonderful romantic adventure.

Rating:
Summary: Another Must-Read from a Favorite Author
Review: Caroline Burnes is one of Intrigue's few reliably innovative writers, and in "Texas Midnight," she offers another wonderfully fresh tour through a world of danger and romance. The story of two people accused of murder and on the run, it's sure to keep hearts pounding from cover to cover.

When Anna Red Shoes confronts novelist Jeremy Masterson about the way her grandfather is portrayed in his latest book, it sets off a chain of events she couldn't have known about. First Jeremy's editor is murdered. Convinced that Anna killed the man, thinking it was him, Jeremy chases after her. But when he catches up with her, a friend back home tells him some shocking news: the whole world thinks that Jeremy is the killer--and Anna his accomplice! With the world against them, they have no one to turn to but each other...in more ways than one.

Like her earlier "Remember Me, Cowboy," Burnes sets up what seems like an unwinnable situation for her hero and heroine, then keeps raising the stakes. "How on earth are they going to get out of this one?" is the question most readers will keep asking. The best part is how we know they have to--not because a happy ending is ensured, but because these are two characters capable of fighting for their happy ending. A proud Native American woman, Anna is another of Burnes' notably strong heroines. Watching her turn the tables whenever Jeremy catches her off guard is a delight, yet she's not so tough she doesn't realize love when she finds it. Jeremy is a rakish heartbreaker who gives as good as he takes, and shouldn't fail to win the hearts of readers. The process of this confirmed ladies man figuring out that this might be the real thing is a winner. Together, this is one team we know can't be beaten.

The first chapter, setting up the events before the murder, is a bit slow. Then the story takes off at a fast clip, offering a dizzying series of action sequences, betrayals, and dangers from both man and nature. Burnes' tale isn't passive entertainment, since her suspense is nail-biting and all of her characters inspire some kind of emotion, good or bad (I so wanted to slap Anna's friends for how suspicious and nasty they were toward Jeremy!). Unlike some books that are set in Texas simply because so many are these days, the setting comes to life and is used to full advantage. The Native American element is handled well and adds another layer to an already strong tale. A wonderful romantic adventure.

Rating:
Summary: WORTH READING AGAIN
Review: I really enjoyed the constant pace of the story - the intrigues that left you kind of hanging and the compassion of the characters. I will read most anything written about the Native Americans and love it when they triumph over their situations and those who try to put them in the wrong.
There is something wild and free about their spirit that draws a person's feelings.
Am getting so tired of these playboy characters with their loose [or no] morality -- where is their strength of character? Loved the way C. Burnes handled their tumble into temptation [grin] --
The story kept you guessing with a lot of suspicious characters and I almost tagged the right person [before the end] but not in any stretch of the imagination did I realize the reason.
To me that is a good read.

Rating:
Summary: WORTH READING AGAIN
Review: I really enjoyed the constant pace of the story - the intrigues that left you kind of hanging and the compassion of the characters. I will read most anything written about the Native Americans and love it when they triumph over their situations and those who try to put them in the wrong.
There is something wild and free about their spirit that draws a person's feelings.
Am getting so tired of these playboy characters with their loose [or no] morality -- where is their strength of character? Loved the way C. Burnes handled their tumble into temptation [grin] --
The story kept you guessing with a lot of suspicious characters and I almost tagged the right person [before the end] but not in any stretch of the imagination did I realize the reason.
To me that is a good read.

Rating:
Summary: Intriguing.....
Review: TEXAS MIDNIGHT - Caroline Burnes

Proud Apache Anna Red Shoes had sworn revenge against Jeremy Masterson for the lies he'd written about her family. But when she confronted the famous author, the passion that burned in her wasn't anger, but the scorching heat of desire. When she saw an answering spark in Jeremy's eyes, Anna chose to disappear...
She hadn't expected to become the object of a manhunt. She certainly hadn't expected Jeremy to come after her, claiming she'd put them both in danger. But when he did, Anna knew that more than her freedom was at stake -- she was falling in love with the man who'd taken her captive...