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West of Heaven
Manufacturer: Barbara Scott
ISBN: 978-1-61252-033-9
Length:
Super Plus Novel
Category:
Historical
Sub-Category:
Cowboy/Western
Rating:
Sensual
Photography/Artwork:
Jenifer Ranieri
Release Date:
April 15, 2011
Price: $5.99
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Marcella McGovern arrives in Onion Creek, Texas for the reading of the will of her unknown benefactress. Accompanied by the attorney who managed her education but kept the secret of her parenthood, she soon discovers more shocks than her prim upbringing has prepared her to face. The late proprietress of the local house of ill repute, Miss Sophie Castleman, and Clint Harte, wealthy cattle baron of the Heart O' Gold Ranch, were murdered in each others arms. The will names Marcella as their secret daughter and the inheritor of Sophie's bawdy house and all Harte’s marketable cattle. Complicating the inheritance is Lucky Desloge, Sophie’s disreputable but all too-tempting majordomo, a prime suspect in the murders, and all Sophie’s working girls who are in hiding in her boarded-up house. Then Clint Harte's angry widow issues Marcella an ultimatum, get the cattle off the Heart O' Gold or pay the price.
EXCERPT
"Well, ain't this a cozy pitchur?" The man's bellowing entry shattered Marcella's attempt at composure. She screamed and jumped from her seat into Mr. Peeper's none-too-steady embrace.
The man continued on as if nothing had happened. "The sheriff and his drinkin' buddy, Lucky Desloge, near shoulder to shoulder in Miz Sophie's parlor. Fixin' to split up the spoils already, 'ey, Lucky? When Miz Sophie ain't yet settled in the grave you put her in?"
"Crane, this is private business." Sheriff White moved to block his path. "You'll need to wait outside until--"
"Don't waste your instructions on him, Ezra. Crane always has to be shown the door." Desloge threw aside his hat and strode past the sheriff.
Crane froze as if startled by the sudden strike of a rattler. Grabbing Crane's collar with one fist and his belt with the other, Desloge jerked the man around and shoved him toward the door. Marcella gasped at how the intruder's bulk shriveled to a powerless mass in Jean Luc's grip.
"White, you gonna let this murderer manhandle me like this?" Crane whined. "Miz Harte ain't gonna be too happy when she hears how you let her foreman and emissary be treated. And by the very man who made her a widder."
"Maybe I haven't had my fill of widder-makin' yet, Crane." Desloge's tone was soft but deadly. "Maybe your wife would thank me most kindly if I made her one."
"Sheriff?" Crane strained to get the word out.
"Let him go, Lucky. He'll wait on the porch now 'til he's invited, won't you, Crane?"
"That won't be necessary, Sheriff." Peeper patted Marcella's arm and guided her back to her seat. "I believe we can proceed with Mr. Crane present as Mrs. Harte's representative for the remainder of the reading. Mr. Desloge is free to go, however."
"Ms. Scott has penned another winner about a down on his luck hero, a headstrong young lady, and the “fancy ladies” that come as part of her inheritance... Come along for the ride with this rag tag bunch of cowpokes, as they try to herd over two thousand cattle across the plains. You’ll spend the next few hours enjoying the trip."
Debbie Hull, Author of The Men of Her Dreams
"From the time Marcella arrives in Onion Creek to learn of her parentage and inheritance, this book transported me to another time and place. Thus began an adventure and story quite unlike any I have read before... If you enjoy western adventures sprinkled with a touch of sweet romance, this is a book you will certainly want to read."
Laurie -- CoffeeTime Romance and More
Rating = 4 Cups
"Barbara Scott has written a very entertaining tale, peopled with delightful and entertaining characters from the prostitutes, to the former slave turned cowboy, to the town sheriff, to Marcella's ex-fiance, and, of course, Jean Luc. They all have a story to tell and a past to overcome. Readers will enjoy the adventures and romance as well as the information about trail driving that is woven into this story as love conquers all."
Carol - Love Western Romances
Rating = 4 Spurs
"Barbara Scott slips humor into this story of redemption making it fun to read, while she weaves in a love story amid all the trials and troubles of living in the post Civil War West where life was hard even in the best of times."
Camellia -- Long and Short Reviews
"I really love historical books. I love an author who can create a novel that will instantly transport me to another place in time. I love being able to hear the historical sounds and "seeing" the historical sites. The feel of the dust on my face comes alive. With Barbara Scott and her WEST OF HEAVEN novel, I got that and so much more."
ReviewsByMolly - The Romance Reviews (TRR
Rating = 4 Stars and Two Thumbs up!
My favorite genre is historical fiction. [West of Heave] ingeniously combines a balance of humor, romance and historical fiction to, not only feed my insatitiable desire for historical information, but also adds a little spice to what could be very tedious, dry reading. Very well done! The imagery, character development, choosing to tell the tale of real American women in the American West - absolutely totally, engaged, entertained and educated me from beginning to end. Thank you for telling the story of the American West in a totally unique way. Yay for women in history!"
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