November 20, 2019 7:57 am
Travis McMurray is a Texas Ranger who returns home to Whispering Mountain, Texas for a long-awaited visit to his family. Being a Ranger satisfies his wanderlust as that’s who he is. He takes his younger sister to a barn dance and stumbles into Rainey Adams, a green-eyed mysterious woman who kisses him…and then steals his horse. She’s run away from her father who wants to marry her off in a loveless match and is heading to Austin, determined to make it on her own. When Travis becomes gravely wounded, she returns to his side but later disappears again. He’s now determined to find her, convinced that she’s the one.
I’ve had this book on my shelf for years and have wanted to find the time to read something by Jodi Thomas in particular. She’s considered to be the author to read in historical western romance and I can now attest that the hype was well earned. There’s a strong sense of place as the Texas territory feels raw, earthy and just a little bit dangerous. The characters also feel authentic to the era, especially Travis and his two brothers. Even the romance felt dated, as it should have, consistent with relationships in 1854.
There were also a host of secondary characters to round out the story, helping to add context and texture to the primary story. The dangerous element provided a level of suspense and tension I hadn’t expected and it was a wonderful surprise. I enjoyed all aspects of the story, from Travis & Rainey’s developing relationship to the mystery involving outlaws and kidnappings. I’m thankful to the group that chose this series to read as it finally had me dust off this book and read it. If you’re looking for an authentic western story, I highly recommend you give this one a try.
Posted by Jonetta | Blue Mood Café
Categories: Historical Romance, Western Romance
Tags: 2019 Beat the Backlist Challenge, 2019 Historical Fiction Reading Challenge, 2019 Library Love Challenge, Group Read, Reviews
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A new series! Sounds great! How many books are there?
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By happytonic on November 20, 2019 at 8:02 am
Thanks, Toni! There are 7 books in the series.
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By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on November 20, 2019 at 8:37 am
I do enjoy a western romance now and again, this sounds like one I’d enjoy 🙂 Thanks, Jonetta
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By Cathy on November 20, 2019 at 8:27 am
I hope you enjoy, Cathy💜
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By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on November 20, 2019 at 8:38 am
Thanks 🙂
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By Cathy on November 20, 2019 at 9:13 am
I found it on openlibrary.org and joined the waiting list. Great review, Jonetta!🤗
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By happytonic on November 20, 2019 at 8:27 am
Yay! Thanks, Toni💜
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By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on November 20, 2019 at 8:38 am
Sounds good! 👍😍
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By Carol on November 20, 2019 at 2:09 pm
Thanks, Carol💜
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By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on November 20, 2019 at 2:23 pm
JONETTAAAAAA, you had me at “Texas Rain”. I’ve not read many westerns so maybe I need to pick this one up….get some diversity in my reading! Great review 🙂
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By Christina - Recipe & A Read on November 20, 2019 at 3:49 pm
Thank you, Christina💜 I hope you enjoy!
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By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on November 20, 2019 at 4:09 pm
You keep on finding those wonderful series, Jonetta! This one sounds quite good.
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By yayareadslotsofbooks on November 20, 2019 at 7:26 pm
It is! Goodreads groups have been very good to me💜
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By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on November 20, 2019 at 8:18 pm