Synopses & Reviews
and#147;Jo Goodman is a master storyteller and one of the reasons I love historical romance so much.and#8221;and#151;The Romance Dish
Heand#8217;s got a job to doand#133;
Former army cavalryman Quill McKenna takes pride in protecting the most powerful man in Stonechurch, Colorado: Mr. Ramsey Stonechurch himself. But the mine owner has enemies, and after several threats on his life, mines, and family, Quill decides to hire someone to help guard the bossand#8217;s daughter. Only problem is the uncontrollable attraction he feels toward the fiery-haired woman who takes the job.
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and#133;but sheand#8217;s a piece of work.
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Calico Nash has more knowledge of scouting and shooting than cross-stitching, but she agrees to pose as Annand#8217;s private tutor while protecting her. But between her growing attraction to Quill and the escalating threats against the Stonechurches, Calico will soon have a choice to makeand#151;hang on to her hard-won independence or put her faith in Quill to create the kind of happy ending she never imaginedand#133;
Review
"Danger, passion, and an ill-advised kidnapping are all part of this lively adventure that is a perfect read for fans of the West Coast Old West. VERDICT Deadly secrets that threaten the status quo, an enigma that is not easily resolved, and a well-matched pair of totally likable protagonists make this a romance to savor. Nicely done!" --Library Journal (starred review)
Review
Praise for the novels of Jo Goodman:
“For the pure joy of reading a romance, this book comes close to being some kind of perfection.” --Dear Author
“Jo Goodman is a master at historical romance.”—Fresh Fiction
“Exquisitely written. Rich in detail, the characters are passionately drawn... An excellent read." --The Oakland Press
“Jo Goodman hooks you and keeps you glued to the pages.”—Kat Martin, New York Times bestselling author
Review
Praise for Jo Goodman's True to the Law: "In this engrossing novel set in 1889 Wyoming, Goodman...delivers a lovable and feisty heroine and an upstanding lawman who find each other in highly unlikely circumstancesand#8230;.Engaging characters and a well-plotted story will captivate the reader all the way to the satisfying conclusion." --Publishers Weekly
Praise for Jo Goodman's previous novel The Last Renegade:
"Fans of western romance will be thrilled with this delightful addition to Goodman's strong list." --Booklist
"Simmering sexual tension, exceptional character development, and slowly revealed secrets make this a book to savor."--Library Journal
"Humor and drama...a complicated, fast-paced, and deliciously believable story of love, sex, and secrets." --Publishers Weekly
and#8220;The Last Renegade plays out like the best classic western movies. Tension builds steadily as the pages turn, with author Jo Goodman teasingly offering up tidbits that round out the characters and plot as the story winds towards a good old-fashioned western conclusion. Goodman uses beautifully evocative language to set the scene, and her use of physical descriptors and dialogue paint portraits of the characters right down to and#8220;cheeks apple red with windburn and excitement.and#8221; The Last Renegade and#8230;is exceptional across the board, a sheer delight.and#8221; and#8211;Reader to Reader
"*sigh* This author remains one of my absolute favorites. She can write the hell out of a book. I read her work and feel like she values my intelligence as a reader." --Fiction Vixen
"Jo Goodman is a master storyteller and one of the reasons I love historical romance so much....The Last Renegade is an outstanding historical western ...Even if American historicals arenand#8217;t your cup of tea, Goodmanand#8217;s writing is brilliant enough to convince you otherwise. I guarantee you will not be disappointed!" --The Romance Dish
Review
Praise for Jo Goodman's True to the Law: "In this engrossing novel set in 1889 Wyoming, Goodman...delivers a lovable and feisty heroine and an upstanding lawman who find each other in highly unlikely circumstancesand#8230;.Engaging characters and a well-plotted story will captivate the reader all the way to the satisfying conclusion." --Publishers Weekly
Praise for Jo Goodman's previous novel The Last Renegade:
"Fans of western romance will be thrilled with this delightful addition to Goodman's strong list." --Booklist
"Simmering sexual tension, exceptional character development, and slowly revealed secrets make this a book to savor."--Library Journal
"Humor and drama...a complicated, fast-paced, and deliciously believable story of love, sex, and secrets." --Publishers Weekly
and#8220;The Last Renegade plays out like the best classic western movies. Tension builds steadily as the pages turn, with author Jo Goodman teasingly offering up tidbits that round out the characters and plot as the story winds towards a good old-fashioned western conclusion. Goodman uses beautifully evocative language to set the scene, and her use of physical descriptors and dialogue paint portraits of the characters right down to and#8220;cheeks apple red with windburn and excitement.and#8221; The Last Renegade and#8230;is exceptional across the board, a sheer delight.and#8221; and#8211;Reader to Reader
"*sigh* This author remains one of my absolute favorites. She can write the hell out of a book. I read her work and feel like she values my intelligence as a reader." --Fiction Vixen
"Jo Goodman is a master storyteller and one of the reasons I love historical romance so much....The Last Renegade is an outstanding historical western ...Even if American historicals arenand#8217;t your cup of tea, Goodmanand#8217;s writing is brilliant enough to convince you otherwise. I guarantee you will not be disappointed!" --The Romance Dish
Review
Praise forandnbsp;Jo Goodman'sandnbsp;novels:
andldquo;Jo Goodman hooks you and keeps you glued to the pages.andrdquo;andmdash;Kat Martin, New York Times bestselling author
andldquo;For the pure joy of reading a romance, this book comes close to being some kind of perfection.andrdquo;andmdash;Dear Author
andldquo;Jo Goodman is a master at historical romance.andrdquo;andmdash;Fresh Fiction
andldquo;Exquisitely written. Rich in detail, the characters are passionately drawn... An excellent read.andquot;andmdash;The Oakland Press
Review
Praise for Jo Goodman's True to the Law: "In this engrossing novel set in 1889 Wyoming, Goodman...delivers a lovable and feisty heroine and an upstanding lawman who find each other in highly unlikely circumstancesand#8230;.Engaging characters and a well-plotted story will captivate the reader all the way to the satisfying conclusion." --Publishers Weekly
Praise for Jo Goodman's previous novel The Last Renegade:
"Fans of western romance will be thrilled with this delightful addition to Goodman's strong list." --Booklist
"Simmering sexual tension, exceptional character development, and slowly revealed secrets make this a book to savor."--Library Journal
"Humor and drama...a complicated, fast-paced, and deliciously believable story of love, sex, and secrets." --Publishers Weekly
and#8220;The Last Renegade plays out like the best classic western movies. Tension builds steadily as the pages turn, with author Jo Goodman teasingly offering up tidbits that round out the characters and plot as the story winds towards a good old-fashioned western conclusion. Goodman uses beautifully evocative language to set the scene, and her use of physical descriptors and dialogue paint portraits of the characters right down to and#8220;cheeks apple red with windburn and excitement.and#8221; The Last Renegade and#8230;is exceptional across the board, a sheer delight.and#8221; and#8211;Reader to Reader
"*sigh* This author remains one of my absolute favorites. She can write the hell out of a book. I read her work and feel like she values my intelligence as a reader." --Fiction Vixen
"Jo Goodman is a master storyteller and one of the reasons I love historical romance so much....The Last Renegade is an outstanding historical western ...Even if American historicals arenand#8217;t your cup of tea, Goodmanand#8217;s writing is brilliant enough to convince you otherwise. I guarantee you will not be disappointed!" --The Romance Dish
Review
Praise forand#160;In Want of a Wife: "Goodman makes a dazzling return trip to 1891 and the town of Bitter Springs, Wyoming.... in this page-turning historical that slyly pays tribute to Austenand#8217;sand#160;Pride and Prejudice. Jane Middlebourne, the orphaned daughter of missionaries, longs to flee her bleak life in New York City. She agrees to be the mail-order bride of rancher Morgan Longstreet. Morgan is hoping for a sturdy wife who can help him run his ranch, so heand#8217;s shocked by the delicate-looking woman who steps off the train. While at first the pairing seems incongruous, Jane and Morgan rapidly learn that opposites can attract, and Morgan finds that Jane is feistier than he gave her credit for being. But when Morganand#8217;s past comes back to haunt them, it could have consequences for the entire town, leading to a dramatic and engrossing finish. This first-rate tale easily measures up to its predecessors and will make readers eager for their next visit to Bitter Springs." --Publishers Weeklyand#160;(starred review)
Acclaim for Jo Goodman's previous novels True to the Law and The Last Renegade:
"Fans of western romance will be thrilled with this delightful addition to Goodman's strong list." --Booklist
"Simmering sexual tension, exceptional character development, and slowly revealed secrets make this a book to savor."--Library Journal
"Humor and drama...a complicated, fast-paced, and deliciously believable story of love, sex, and secrets." --Publishers Weekly
and#8220;The Last Renegadeand#160;plays out like the best classic western movies...Exceptional across the board, a sheer delight.and#8221; and#8211;Reader to Reader
"*sigh* This author remains one of my absolute favorites. She can write the hell out of a book. I read her work and feel like she values my intelligence as a reader." --Fiction Vixen
"Jo Goodman is a master storyteller and one of the reasons I love historical romance so much....The Last Renegadeand#160;is an outstanding historical western ...Even if American historicals arenand#8217;t your cup of tea, Goodmanand#8217;s writing is brilliant enough to convince you otherwise. I guarantee you will not be disappointed!" --The Romance Dish
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Review
Acclaim for the novels of Jo Goodman and#8220;Jo Goodman is a master.and#8221;and#8212;Fresh Fiction
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and#8220;A totally compelling read.and#8221;and#8212;Library Journal (starred review)
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and#8220;[A] first-rate tale.and#8221;and#8212;Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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Synopsis
Bode DeLong knows that his playboy brother Bram isn't really in love with Miss Comfort Kennedy, even though it's clear that she's enamored with him. With Bram's motives for the engagement suspect, Bode figures the safest place for Comfort to be is in his arms. Now, Bode just needs to convince Comfort that the childhood fancy she has for his brother is no match for the incredible desire that sparks between them every time they touch.
Synopsis
SHE HIRED HIM TO PROTECT HER TOWN
As the owner of the Pennyroyal Saloon and Hotel, Lorraine Berry is privy to almost everything that goes on in Bitter Springs, Wyoming—including the bloodshed plaguing its citizens. With all of the good men dying at the hands of a local rancher and his three sons, Raine hires a shootist to be the town’s protector. But her handsome new employee is more than a hired hand; he’s a man who keeps his guns close and his secrets closer.
BUT NOTHING COULD PROTECT HER HEART
After a chance encounter on a train, Kellen Coltrane travels to the Pennyroyal to carry out a dying man’s last wish. But once he meets the hotel’s fiery-haired proprietor, Coltrane finds himself assuming the role of the shootist’s accomplice and agrees to protect Bitter Springs. And as he learns more about Raine’s own tragedy, Coltrane can’t deny his growing desire for the courageous widow, or the urge to protect her from the threat that draws near…
Synopsis
He was on the hunt for a runaway beautyand#160;andldquo;Find herandrdquo; is the only instruction that private detective Cobb Bridger receives from Richard Mackey. The scion of a wealthy Chicago family, Mackey is desperate to know the whereabouts of the woman who disappeared from his employ, taking with her something of great value. Intrigued as much by what Mackey wonandrsquo;t say about the missing item as he is by Mackeyandrsquo;s description of the missing woman, Cobb accepts the assignment.and#160;And the one true lie that could destroy them bothand#160;Bitter Springs, Wyoming, has a new schoolteacher who may or may not be exactly what she seems. Upon making the acquaintance of Miss Tru Morrow, Cobb begins to question the guilt of this golden-haired ladyandmdash;and the protective feelings she stirs in him. His investigation hinges on understanding where the truth lies.and#160;Can he believe in Tru? Or is she just another treacherous woman out to swindle this hardened detectiveandrsquo;s heart?
Synopsis
"Dazzling" --Publishers Weekly (starred review) and#160; When his mail-order bride arrives from New York, a Wyoming rancher gets more than he bargained for in this first-rate romance from the bestselling Jo Goodman. and#160;For fans of Linda Lael Miller and Catherine Anderson.
SHE HAS NOWHERE LEFT TO TURN
Jane Middlebourne needs a way out. In 1891, life in New York is unforgiving for a young woman with no prospects, especially when her family wants nothing to do with her. So when Jane discovers an ad for a mail-order bride needed in Bitter Springs, Wyoming, she responds with a hopeful heart.and#160;
HE HAS EVERYTHING TO LOSE
Rancher Morgan Longstreet is in want of a wife who will be his partner at Morning Star, someone who will work beside him and stand by him. His first impression of the fair and fragile Jane is that she is not that woman. But when she sets out to prove him wrong, the secrets he cannot share put into jeopardy every happiness they hope to findand#133;.
About the Author
Jo Goodman is a licensed professional counselor working with children and families in West Virginia’s northern panhandle. Always a fan of happily ever after, Jo turned to writing romances early in her career as a child care worker when she realized the only life script she could control was the one she wrote herself. She is inspired by the resiliency and courage of the children she meets and feels privileged to be trusted with their stories, the ones that they alone have the right to tell. Once upon a time, Jo believed she was going to be a marine biologist. She feels lucky that seasickness made her change course.