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Love Finds You in Sundance, Wyoming
Angel Ramirez is tired of living a lie.
But can she live like a lady?
On the run from a dangerous outlaw, Angel works her way across several states disguised as a boy and working as a varmint tracker and horse wrangler. After taking a job on a Wyoming ranch owned by a bachelor and his widowed sister, she finally reveals her true identity and must fight to prove her worth as a ranch hand while somehow discovering her role as woman.
Hiring a woman doesn’t sit well with Travis Morgan, and the dark-haired beauty is causing a ruckus among his cowboys. Just as Angel decides she’ll never be able to please her boss, an unexpected surprise arrives from across the ocean and makes trouble on the ranch. Will Angel leave with the person who’s come so far to claim her?
But can she live like a lady?
On the run from a dangerous outlaw, Angel works her way across several states disguised as a boy and working as a varmint tracker and horse wrangler. After taking a job on a Wyoming ranch owned by a bachelor and his widowed sister, she finally reveals her true identity and must fight to prove her worth as a ranch hand while somehow discovering her role as woman.
Hiring a woman doesn’t sit well with Travis Morgan, and the dark-haired beauty is causing a ruckus among his cowboys. Just as Angel decides she’ll never be able to please her boss, an unexpected surprise arrives from across the ocean and makes trouble on the ranch. Will Angel leave with the person who’s come so far to claim her?
320 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2011
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About the author
Miralee Ferrell
49 books277 followersMiralee Ferrell and her husband, Allen, live on eleven acres in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge in southern Washington State, where they love to garden, play with their dogs, take walks, and visit their grown children. She is also able to combine two other passions—horseback riding and spending time with her married daughter—since she lives nearby--and they often ride together on the wooded trails near their home.
Ironically, Miralee, now the author of over twenty books, with many more on the way, never had a burning desire to write—at least more than her own memoirs for her children. So she was shocked when God called her to start writing after she turned fifty. To Miralee, writing is a ministry that she hopes will impact hearts, and she anticipates how God will use each of her books to bless and change lives.
Ironically, Miralee, now the author of over twenty books, with many more on the way, never had a burning desire to write—at least more than her own memoirs for her children. So she was shocked when God called her to start writing after she turned fifty. To Miralee, writing is a ministry that she hopes will impact hearts, and she anticipates how God will use each of her books to bless and change lives.
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February 28, 2019
This is in one my top ten favorite books! And probably my most favorite Love Finds You book!
To start off, that cover is AMAZING!!! Like, I so love the western feel to it! It's really just perfect for the story inside!
The very first sentence grabbed my attention and I was glued, 322 pages later, It sadly had to be over with. Its one of those books that you could read over and over! And actually, it's about time for a reread!
I absolutely loved the main character, Angel! She rocked!
To be honest, I can't remember if there is any content to warn young readers about.
I am so glad to have this book on my shelf! If you like historical fiction with a western twist to it, then you should defiantly give Love Finds You in Sundance, Wyoming a try!!! :)
Thanks for reading this review, I hope my thoughts on this book helped you decide if you would like to read this it or not. I would recommend reading it, though!
To start off, that cover is AMAZING!!! Like, I so love the western feel to it! It's really just perfect for the story inside!
The very first sentence grabbed my attention and I was glued, 322 pages later, It sadly had to be over with. Its one of those books that you could read over and over! And actually, it's about time for a reread!
I absolutely loved the main character, Angel! She rocked!
To be honest, I can't remember if there is any content to warn young readers about.
I am so glad to have this book on my shelf! If you like historical fiction with a western twist to it, then you should defiantly give Love Finds You in Sundance, Wyoming a try!!! :)
Thanks for reading this review, I hope my thoughts on this book helped you decide if you would like to read this it or not. I would recommend reading it, though!
May 10, 2020
3.5 stars
Angel is an excellent shooter and tracker and lands a job on a ranch by pretending to be a man. But the continual denial of who she is wears thin, and though she fears for her life she answers an ad to go to Wyoming for a new job where she can finally be herself again.
Well, pretty soon it’s clear that the outlaws haven’t given up on finding and killing her, and they aren’t choosy about who else they hurt to draw her out. How many mishaps must happen at the ranch before they get to her?
The tension keeps ramping up while they try to keep Angel safe and of course a certain ranch owner finds her safety of more and more concern to him...
Angel is an excellent shooter and tracker and lands a job on a ranch by pretending to be a man. But the continual denial of who she is wears thin, and though she fears for her life she answers an ad to go to Wyoming for a new job where she can finally be herself again.
Well, pretty soon it’s clear that the outlaws haven’t given up on finding and killing her, and they aren’t choosy about who else they hurt to draw her out. How many mishaps must happen at the ranch before they get to her?
The tension keeps ramping up while they try to keep Angel safe and of course a certain ranch owner finds her safety of more and more concern to him...
August 20, 2022
This is a fun story, and I really enjoyed the premise and how Angel and Travis interacted. I've been through Sundance, and it is a beautiful place. Ferrell does well depicting it. I also thoroughly enjoyed the historical note at the beginning of the book. The faith element was nicely woven in and the plot was action-packed.
I know it's a combination of the author's and publisher's fault, but what tripped me up were the sudden POV shifts, which occurred without warning or scene break. This only happened twice or so, and only for a paragraph, so please don't let that stop you from reading this book. I also found some of the writing style a little abrupt, but that is a personal opinion, so again, don't let that stop you from reading the story. Chances are it jives with your reading preferences.
Love Finds You in Sundance, Wyoming is a solid story, one I enjoyed. If you like history, faith, and romance, you should read Love Finds You in Sundance, Wyoming.
I know it's a combination of the author's and publisher's fault, but what tripped me up were the sudden POV shifts, which occurred without warning or scene break. This only happened twice or so, and only for a paragraph, so please don't let that stop you from reading this book. I also found some of the writing style a little abrupt, but that is a personal opinion, so again, don't let that stop you from reading the story. Chances are it jives with your reading preferences.
Love Finds You in Sundance, Wyoming is a solid story, one I enjoyed. If you like history, faith, and romance, you should read Love Finds You in Sundance, Wyoming.
December 13, 2012
She's not your ordinary heroine.
I liked Angel. She wears jeans, is more comfortable on a horse than around people, is feisty as all get out, and still has a heart as big as that open range she rides. Yep, a girl worth getting to know.
Well that handsome boss of hers is quite nice too...a man of integrity and passion.
Oh yes, this had all the elements for a rich and enjoyable tale of the Old West. Outlaws, a taste of Italy, varmints of both the human and animal variety...and of course new love blossoming under the Wyoming sky.
This book did NOT disappoint, but then nothing ever does by Miralee Ferrell. Bring on the next book!
** Disclaimer - I got this book free from the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review.**
I liked Angel. She wears jeans, is more comfortable on a horse than around people, is feisty as all get out, and still has a heart as big as that open range she rides. Yep, a girl worth getting to know.
Well that handsome boss of hers is quite nice too...a man of integrity and passion.
Oh yes, this had all the elements for a rich and enjoyable tale of the Old West. Outlaws, a taste of Italy, varmints of both the human and animal variety...and of course new love blossoming under the Wyoming sky.
This book did NOT disappoint, but then nothing ever does by Miralee Ferrell. Bring on the next book!
** Disclaimer - I got this book free from the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review.**
March 26, 2024
I really liked how 'plucky' Angel was (though I did groan at how stubborn she was at the same time). I'm sure that came not only of how she was raised, but of essentially being in hiding/on the run for several years.
I also liked Travis, and how he was portrayed as someone who loved the Lord, but still had struggles with wanting to be in control of certain parts of his life.
I feel like the romance in this was very understated . . . blooming in the background, where Angel's longing for family, warring with her desire to keep her past hidden, took more of a centre stage.
3.5 stars
I also liked Travis, and how he was portrayed as someone who loved the Lord, but still had struggles with wanting to be in control of certain parts of his life.
I feel like the romance in this was very understated . . . blooming in the background, where Angel's longing for family, warring with her desire to keep her past hidden, took more of a centre stage.
3.5 stars
October 3, 2016
Miralee Ferrell knows horses, no doubt. And in addition to informing my pretty much horseless upbringing with her casual yet richly equestrian themes, she excels at bringing relatively unfamiliar settings to life, incorporating compelling plots, empathetic and credible characters, fast paced and descriptive narration, and heart. Miralee's setting narratives were so detailed (over time, not all at once, like a Dickens novel) that at several points I felt as if I were there, especially Travis and Libby's home and out at the butte. (If you're really interested, I think I could draft you a blueprint of the ranch house.)
Outlaw Angel is just one more excellent offering, as a beautiful, enigmatic heroine with a chip on her shoulder, and a principled (yet handsome, of course) cowboy hero square off in Sundance, Wyoming, near the turn of the century. There is a theme to this adventure, one that all good Christian stories must relate: redemption. Angel has decided to quit running from her disreputable past, yet still hopes to conceal it. Finding the promise of true friendship, belonging, and even love within reach only serves to render her defensive posture more impossible and useless as each day passes. Angel is confronted with the reality of all that is good in her life coming as a direct result of God's mercy and providence, and she must decide whether to surrender her heart or to continue in her unbelief. All the while, her outlaw beginnings threaten this new security, as her unscrupulous and mean former ringleader closes in on her.
I thoroughly enjoyed this tale of romance and adventure but for one aspect. Angel's relationship with God is questioned and pondered throughout by her boss/love interest, Travis, his sister, Libby, and even herself; and though Travis's staunchly held conviction regarding being unequally yoked is declared more than once, his profession of love comes without further evidence of Angel's repentance and spiritual rebirth (unless I really missed something!). I was a little disappointed by that, especially as her other books are so unapologetically clear in that regard, but otherwise I was completely captivated by this tale.
Also, a confession: Long after the slightly paranoid Angel herself had accepted her grandmother's credibility and sincerity, I was still suspicious of the aged matron and expected at any moment to find she was an impostor being used to locate the runaway Angel for her colleagues in crime. (There is such a thing as too much imagination, I guess.) :)
I received a free Kindle copy of this book for my honest and impartial review.
August 27, 2011
I stayed up ALL night reading this book! It was sooooooooo good! I couldn’t put it down at all — I tried, but than I ended up reading it until 3 am because it just wouldn’t let me sleep til I knew the end of the story!
While I don’t want to give away any details about the story I will say that I really liked how it had a different feel than other books in this series. The main character Angel really was quite different than the others – she as a little grittier and yet had still longed for the same things. I could still relate to her, yet Miralee really took a chance with her character style in this book. I liked that – it was sort of off the beaten path a bit and so made me really enjoy the story of her – perhaps a bit of a Calamity Jane gunslinger?? lol. The only thing I will say is that the story moved almost too fast for me – I wanted to bask in the story a bit more and learn more about the characters and their life – like I’d love to know the story about Travis’s sister and how she became widowed, or about Nate or Arizona (some of the farm hands). I really didn’t want this one to end at all.
I loved learning about Sundance Wyoming – this series has just given me a small taste of places across the States that I perhaps would have never really learned about as much as I have through these books.
Miralee is easily becoming one of my favorite Historical Romance Authors! I’ll be looking for more books by her in the future! If you haven’t enjoyed this series, I highly suggest you give it a go!
*review copy provided
While I don’t want to give away any details about the story I will say that I really liked how it had a different feel than other books in this series. The main character Angel really was quite different than the others – she as a little grittier and yet had still longed for the same things. I could still relate to her, yet Miralee really took a chance with her character style in this book. I liked that – it was sort of off the beaten path a bit and so made me really enjoy the story of her – perhaps a bit of a Calamity Jane gunslinger?? lol. The only thing I will say is that the story moved almost too fast for me – I wanted to bask in the story a bit more and learn more about the characters and their life – like I’d love to know the story about Travis’s sister and how she became widowed, or about Nate or Arizona (some of the farm hands). I really didn’t want this one to end at all.
I loved learning about Sundance Wyoming – this series has just given me a small taste of places across the States that I perhaps would have never really learned about as much as I have through these books.
Miralee is easily becoming one of my favorite Historical Romance Authors! I’ll be looking for more books by her in the future! If you haven’t enjoyed this series, I highly suggest you give it a go!
*review copy provided
September 3, 2013
This Love Find You was definitely a change of pace from all of the others I have read. Since the emphasis in this series is romance, most of the other have involved romance with a bang whereas LFY in Sundance Wyoming love creeps in on quiet, kitten feet.
I love the main character. Angel, raised by an uncle, was all tomboy and had run from trouble when her uncle was involved with some shady business so sent her packing to keep her safe. Winding her way from New Mexico to Wyoming dressed as a man, working as a tracker and hunter, Angel is a sharp shooter and only wants to out run her past. But when she lands a job on Travis Morgan's ranch and decides to come clean about her gender, her past catches up with her in more ways than one; and she finds that life can be different from what she expected.
Enjoyable, quick read from the LFY series.
I love the main character. Angel, raised by an uncle, was all tomboy and had run from trouble when her uncle was involved with some shady business so sent her packing to keep her safe. Winding her way from New Mexico to Wyoming dressed as a man, working as a tracker and hunter, Angel is a sharp shooter and only wants to out run her past. But when she lands a job on Travis Morgan's ranch and decides to come clean about her gender, her past catches up with her in more ways than one; and she finds that life can be different from what she expected.
Enjoyable, quick read from the LFY series.
September 12, 2011
Loved it! Loved it! Loved it!
Love Finds You in Sundance, Wyoming is an authentic western romance, rich in detail and the flavor of the Old West. You’ll fall in love with the gutsy, unconventional heroine and the kind-hearted hero and will miss them when you finish the book. A nasty villain and a strong cast of secondary characters make this novel complete. Don’t miss this one. It’s my favorite of Miralee Ferrell’s book so far.
Love Finds You in Sundance, Wyoming is an authentic western romance, rich in detail and the flavor of the Old West. You’ll fall in love with the gutsy, unconventional heroine and the kind-hearted hero and will miss them when you finish the book. A nasty villain and a strong cast of secondary characters make this novel complete. Don’t miss this one. It’s my favorite of Miralee Ferrell’s book so far.
April 22, 2013
3.5 stars. I thought is started out so great, but then it slowed way down. In full disclosure, I was reading this while traveling so it may have just been my situation while reading. It is a clean Christian historical fiction. It just seemed a little too "tidy" for me at the end. Maybe I will try this book again when I am not sitting on planes and airports, and I will definitely let my daughters read it when they are older because it is very clean, which I love.
February 28, 2020
Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- One Star
Early High School Teens- Two Stars
Older High School Teens- Three Stars
My personal Rating- Two Stars
I found this book to be a little too convenient at times. I never connected with either Angel or Travis. I wish she would have told the truth about her past and he just seemed like he was a perfect hero ready to save the damsel in distress. Definitely not my favorite in this series or by the author.
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New Teens- One Star
Early High School Teens- Two Stars
Older High School Teens- Three Stars
My personal Rating- Two Stars
I found this book to be a little too convenient at times. I never connected with either Angel or Travis. I wish she would have told the truth about her past and he just seemed like he was a perfect hero ready to save the damsel in distress. Definitely not my favorite in this series or by the author.
{{Official Content Review to Come.}}
March 1, 2020
This was a tremendously touching story! I loved how Angel grew in trusting herself and the people she worked with! I loved the message of God's unconditional love and eternal forgiveness! It was wonderful to watch her grow in God and in her faith!
March 26, 2016
A good story...but I wasn't too impressed with the heroine.
September 16, 2024
I love a good girl disguised as boy book. And this one starts with Angel disguised as Angelo to avoid an outlaw. I wish that there had been more of her disguised, as it just builds the drama and sometimes the chemistry as well!
This story is action packed, and it felt like the romance wasn’t a major element. It’s definitely a slow burn. Towards the end the attraction almost felt forced. It hadn’t been built up enough throughout the story for my romance loving taste.
Elements of faith were also woven through out the whole of the story. Travis remarked on not compromising on finding a woman who shared his faith. I enjoyed seeing the 2 other romantic relationships they grew throughout the story.
If you’re looking for a historical cowboy romance, with faith and suspense you’ll enjoy this one.
This story is action packed, and it felt like the romance wasn’t a major element. It’s definitely a slow burn. Towards the end the attraction almost felt forced. It hadn’t been built up enough throughout the story for my romance loving taste.
Elements of faith were also woven through out the whole of the story. Travis remarked on not compromising on finding a woman who shared his faith. I enjoyed seeing the 2 other romantic relationships they grew throughout the story.
If you’re looking for a historical cowboy romance, with faith and suspense you’ll enjoy this one.
September 18, 2020
Angel Ramirez was raised in an outlaw band by her uncle. When the leader of the band kills a Texas Ranger, Angel's uncle feels it's time for her to run. Angel flees and hires on different ranches disguised as a man until she reaches Travis Morgan's ranch in Wyoming.
The storyline is an exciting one with lots of surprises. The characters were well-developed and drew me in from the beginning. This is a page-turner filled with lots of action.
It's a story of God's forgiveness and of forgiveness for past crimes. The budding love between Angel and Travis was uplifting and inspirational. She learns the true value of family and love.
The storyline is an exciting one with lots of surprises. The characters were well-developed and drew me in from the beginning. This is a page-turner filled with lots of action.
It's a story of God's forgiveness and of forgiveness for past crimes. The budding love between Angel and Travis was uplifting and inspirational. She learns the true value of family and love.
January 28, 2020
This Love Finds You book, is an average read with average characters. I liked the premise of each character, but I never felt like I really knew/ understood them. There is a lot of detail on cattle ranching but not on the development of the relationships throughout the book. This is my 2nd book from the Love Finds you series, and probably my last. They are stories that can be picked up and read at any time, but not something I want to invest my precious reading time with.
November 19, 2025
This was a fantastic Historical Christian fiction book! My physical copies and reading through the Love Finds You series continues! This story took place in my birth state, WY. I really enjoyed reading about the town of Sundance. The story was completely believable. The characters were heartwarming as well, and although the end included a wonderful HEA, this could totally be the start of a series by the author!
January 22, 2020
This was a tremendously touching story! I loved how Angel grew in trusting herself and the people she worked with! I loved the message of God's unconditional love and eternal forgiveness! It was wonderful to watch her grow in God and in her faith!
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January 22, 2020This was a tremendously touching story! I loved how Angel grew in trusting herself and the people she worked with! I loved the message of God's unconditional love and eternal forgiveness! It was wonderful to watch her grow in God and in her faith!
July 5, 2017
An awesome book that always has something happening and never got boring!!
October 20, 2017
A very good read
This was such a different kind of story. I had a hard time putting it down.I am enjoying the series.
This was such a different kind of story. I had a hard time putting it down.I am enjoying the series.
June 12, 2018
Absolutely outstanding! Will definitely be following this author!
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August 2, 2024Always a sucker for cowboy love story while vacationing in CO. 😃
October 5, 2011
My Review
Angel Ramirez was raised by her uncle in an outlaw band, and because of difficult circumstances she is on the run from one of the dangerous outlaws, so she has been dressing and working as a man on ranches for several years. Because of her outstanding job as a marksman and tracker, ranch owner Travis Morgan decides he needs her on his ranch and sends her word with an offer she couldn’t refuse. This time though, Angel decides she is tired of posing as a guy and will reveal herself as the woman she is to her new employer. Imagine the rage on the ranch when Travis and his ranch help finds out the new guy is a woman, and beautiful one at that. How will Travis feel about Angel working among the men ranchers? And can Angel prove she can handle the man’s job she was hired to do? And not to mention that the guys have their eye on Angel, including owner Travis. Will the ranch owner win Angels heart, or will one of his ranch hands beat him to the punch? Or maybe she’s not ready for love at all? All this and much more is in this wonderful historical fiction by Miralee Ferrell.
When I read some author’s books, their writings just glue me to the page from the first to the last word, and for me, Miralee Ferrell is one of those author’s. A fairly new author for me, Miralee is fast becoming one of my favorites. You gotta love Angel’s character. She is so determined and independent, yet she is missing out on the fun of being a lady because of circumstances beyond her control. She has no idea of her real beauty, but the ranch hands as well as Travis had no problem recognizing it. The humor written into the story describing how those guys reacted to Angel was hilarious and adorable. I was so wishing to be inside this story to see the actions of these goofy guys!
Love Finds You in Sundance Wyoming, is a story so professionally woven together with a strong cast of characters that are loveable, genuine, realistic and so believable that you have the feeling of being right there in the story with them! The action and suspense going on captures your interest and keeps your turning those pages. The author does indeed give you the feeling of being there in the action. And what a pleasure it was getting to know the little town of Sundance, Wyoming in the fantastic way it was described by Miralee. A special place in history indeed! If you are looking for a wonderful historical, romantic read, I urge you to run and grab a copy of this book, sit down with a cup of coffee and just start reading. You will be pleased you did. I read this book in a day. Just couldn’t put it down! It’s just that good.
Thanks to the author Miralee Ferrell for providing a copy of this book to read and review. I was not required or expected to write a positive review. The opinions in this review are mine only.
Angel Ramirez was raised by her uncle in an outlaw band, and because of difficult circumstances she is on the run from one of the dangerous outlaws, so she has been dressing and working as a man on ranches for several years. Because of her outstanding job as a marksman and tracker, ranch owner Travis Morgan decides he needs her on his ranch and sends her word with an offer she couldn’t refuse. This time though, Angel decides she is tired of posing as a guy and will reveal herself as the woman she is to her new employer. Imagine the rage on the ranch when Travis and his ranch help finds out the new guy is a woman, and beautiful one at that. How will Travis feel about Angel working among the men ranchers? And can Angel prove she can handle the man’s job she was hired to do? And not to mention that the guys have their eye on Angel, including owner Travis. Will the ranch owner win Angels heart, or will one of his ranch hands beat him to the punch? Or maybe she’s not ready for love at all? All this and much more is in this wonderful historical fiction by Miralee Ferrell.
When I read some author’s books, their writings just glue me to the page from the first to the last word, and for me, Miralee Ferrell is one of those author’s. A fairly new author for me, Miralee is fast becoming one of my favorites. You gotta love Angel’s character. She is so determined and independent, yet she is missing out on the fun of being a lady because of circumstances beyond her control. She has no idea of her real beauty, but the ranch hands as well as Travis had no problem recognizing it. The humor written into the story describing how those guys reacted to Angel was hilarious and adorable. I was so wishing to be inside this story to see the actions of these goofy guys!
Love Finds You in Sundance Wyoming, is a story so professionally woven together with a strong cast of characters that are loveable, genuine, realistic and so believable that you have the feeling of being right there in the story with them! The action and suspense going on captures your interest and keeps your turning those pages. The author does indeed give you the feeling of being there in the action. And what a pleasure it was getting to know the little town of Sundance, Wyoming in the fantastic way it was described by Miralee. A special place in history indeed! If you are looking for a wonderful historical, romantic read, I urge you to run and grab a copy of this book, sit down with a cup of coffee and just start reading. You will be pleased you did. I read this book in a day. Just couldn’t put it down! It’s just that good.
Thanks to the author Miralee Ferrell for providing a copy of this book to read and review. I was not required or expected to write a positive review. The opinions in this review are mine only.
August 14, 2011
She’s not your ordinary heroine. Raised by her uncle in an outlaw band, Angel Ramirez is a top-notch marksman and tracker—not an occupation expected of a female in 1887. She’s unaware of her own beauty, but then, it’s hard to see beneath the men’s clothing she wears, the gun on her hip, and the tomboyish activities with which she’s most comfortable. When Angel escapes the group of outlaws at her uncle’s urging, she goes “undercover” as a man, for her own protection. Outlaw Bart Hinson isn’t looking for Angelo de Luca…he wants Angel, and he won’t give up easily.
Three years later, when Angel arrives at Sundance Ranch, she takes a risk and reveals her true identity. Tired of the subterfuge, she’s ready to be herself again—though determined to continue working the range. It’s the only life she knows, but it’s also an occupation she loves.
Ranch owner Travis Morgan is shocked and angry to discover his new ranch hand is a woman, but feels honor bound to keep his word and give the strange girl a chance, despite his misgivings—which only increase as he faces his own unexpected attraction to Angel.
But she can’t afford to get close to anyone, even the people at Sundance—kind, caring, Christian people unlike any she’s ever known. With a past that could lead to her arrest and being hanged as a cattle thief, she’s become good at keeping an emotional distance. But it’s a challenge at Sundance, especially where Travis is concerned.
Angel is comfortable holding a gun, and at ease astride a horse, but has no idea how be a woman. Eventually forced to acknowledge her feelings for her boss, she must decide: Can a girl like her learn to be a wife…and a lady? Or will her past find a way to destroy any hope of a happy future?
I’ve read and enjoyed all of Miralee Ferrell’s books, and Sundance did not disappoint. How refreshing—especially in a historical novel—to have a heroine who doesn’t fit the stereotypical role! The author did a remarkable job of developing Angel’s character and making her believable, likable and genuine, despite her unusual circumstances. Travis is the kind of hero every woman dreams of finding in real life.
Ferrell’s obvious attention to historical detail, and a knack for painting emotional highs and lows with vivid clarity, make for a well-told, gripping storyline that won’t be easily forgotten.
Kudos to the author! Way to write a book!
Three years later, when Angel arrives at Sundance Ranch, she takes a risk and reveals her true identity. Tired of the subterfuge, she’s ready to be herself again—though determined to continue working the range. It’s the only life she knows, but it’s also an occupation she loves.
Ranch owner Travis Morgan is shocked and angry to discover his new ranch hand is a woman, but feels honor bound to keep his word and give the strange girl a chance, despite his misgivings—which only increase as he faces his own unexpected attraction to Angel.
But she can’t afford to get close to anyone, even the people at Sundance—kind, caring, Christian people unlike any she’s ever known. With a past that could lead to her arrest and being hanged as a cattle thief, she’s become good at keeping an emotional distance. But it’s a challenge at Sundance, especially where Travis is concerned.
Angel is comfortable holding a gun, and at ease astride a horse, but has no idea how be a woman. Eventually forced to acknowledge her feelings for her boss, she must decide: Can a girl like her learn to be a wife…and a lady? Or will her past find a way to destroy any hope of a happy future?
I’ve read and enjoyed all of Miralee Ferrell’s books, and Sundance did not disappoint. How refreshing—especially in a historical novel—to have a heroine who doesn’t fit the stereotypical role! The author did a remarkable job of developing Angel’s character and making her believable, likable and genuine, despite her unusual circumstances. Travis is the kind of hero every woman dreams of finding in real life.
Ferrell’s obvious attention to historical detail, and a knack for painting emotional highs and lows with vivid clarity, make for a well-told, gripping storyline that won’t be easily forgotten.
Kudos to the author! Way to write a book!
May 9, 2019
She wasn't really an outlaw, but she did steal his heart
My rating is 4.5 stars
Angel’s uncle had protected her from the wicked outlaws he ran with for as long as he could and finally sent her away. After three long years hiding her identity in the guise of a boy and earning a reputation as an expert tracker and wrangler, she moves to Wyoming to start anew. To show herself as the woman she is. Yet, having spent so much of her life with only her uncle to guide her, she has very little idea of how to act and no dresses to complement her new identity.
Angel was such a refreshing character. She was without guile – other than the ruse of being a boy, of course. She didn’t put on airs or think much of her appearance. Even her skills with the rifle were not anything she was boastful about – it was just something she did well. Her past had left her emotionally damaged and she had trouble accepting the love of God. She also feared for her life if anyone knew what she had done before leaving her uncle. . .
Travis was delightfully clueless about women. His widowed sister was more than a handful for him. Therefore, when he discovered that his new hire was not the man he expected, he intended to replace her as soon as possible. Yeah, you can guess how that went.
Travis also struggled with his identity. His father was sorely disappointed in him for abandoning a potential career as a lawyer for a ranch and waited for Travis to give up his foolishness and return home.
I really enjoyed this sweet story. It combined romance with adventure in the Old West and had a strong, encouraging spiritual thread.
While this is part of a series, the books are related in theme, not in characters and therefore can be read independently. Be warned, however. Once you have read Outlaw Angel, you are bound to want to read the others, as I now do.
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I was given a copy of this book. I was not required to give a favorable review nor was any money received for this review. All comments and opinions are my own.
My rating is 4.5 stars
Angel’s uncle had protected her from the wicked outlaws he ran with for as long as he could and finally sent her away. After three long years hiding her identity in the guise of a boy and earning a reputation as an expert tracker and wrangler, she moves to Wyoming to start anew. To show herself as the woman she is. Yet, having spent so much of her life with only her uncle to guide her, she has very little idea of how to act and no dresses to complement her new identity.
Angel was such a refreshing character. She was without guile – other than the ruse of being a boy, of course. She didn’t put on airs or think much of her appearance. Even her skills with the rifle were not anything she was boastful about – it was just something she did well. Her past had left her emotionally damaged and she had trouble accepting the love of God. She also feared for her life if anyone knew what she had done before leaving her uncle. . .
Travis was delightfully clueless about women. His widowed sister was more than a handful for him. Therefore, when he discovered that his new hire was not the man he expected, he intended to replace her as soon as possible. Yeah, you can guess how that went.
Travis also struggled with his identity. His father was sorely disappointed in him for abandoning a potential career as a lawyer for a ranch and waited for Travis to give up his foolishness and return home.
I really enjoyed this sweet story. It combined romance with adventure in the Old West and had a strong, encouraging spiritual thread.
While this is part of a series, the books are related in theme, not in characters and therefore can be read independently. Be warned, however. Once you have read Outlaw Angel, you are bound to want to read the others, as I now do.
Read my full review at at Among the Reads
I was given a copy of this book. I was not required to give a favorable review nor was any money received for this review. All comments and opinions are my own.
September 29, 2012
1887, Texas
Angel Ramirez has been raised and protected by her uncle since the death of her parents when she was a small child. But now since she has become a young woman he is not able to protect her. Her uncle runs with cattle rustlers and there is a bad mad man that is determined to make Angel his property. Angel leaves her uncle protection to get away from this mad man and she takes on a new identity, that of a man. She now is Angelo De Luca and she is a tracker and ranch hand with a good reputation for the work she does. Angel aka Angelo moves from ranch to ranch as a tracker and no one suspects she is a woman.
Travis Morgan has a ranch in Sundance, Wyoming and is in need of a good tracker to track down wolves that are killing off his calves. He heard about a tracker that works for a local rancher. Angelo Ramirez comes highly recommend with a good reputation as a tracker. Travis has sent word to the Ramirez offering him a job on his ranch. But when the tracker arrives it is a beautiful woman, Angel Deluca Ramirez claiming to be Angelo Ramirez.
Angela argues her case that just because she is a woman doesn't mean she can't do the same job she has been doing as Angelo the man. Travis agrees to let her prove she can do the job.
Where will she bunk? Can Travis really expect this beautiful woman to do a man's job?
I admired Angel's tenacity. She let pride get in the way of God's plan. This is a woman that has taken care of herself for so long it's hard for her to trust anyone even God. The author gave this woman courage to be herself and to persevere. If she can only trust God.
The author has written a wonderful story full of intrigue, deception, forgiveness, and romance. Most importantly trust and faith in God.
I highly recommend this book.
I rated this book a 5 out of 5
Disclosure
I received this book as a gift. I was in no way compensated for this review. It is my own opinion.
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Angel Ramirez has been raised and protected by her uncle since the death of her parents when she was a small child. But now since she has become a young woman he is not able to protect her. Her uncle runs with cattle rustlers and there is a bad mad man that is determined to make Angel his property. Angel leaves her uncle protection to get away from this mad man and she takes on a new identity, that of a man. She now is Angelo De Luca and she is a tracker and ranch hand with a good reputation for the work she does. Angel aka Angelo moves from ranch to ranch as a tracker and no one suspects she is a woman.
Travis Morgan has a ranch in Sundance, Wyoming and is in need of a good tracker to track down wolves that are killing off his calves. He heard about a tracker that works for a local rancher. Angelo Ramirez comes highly recommend with a good reputation as a tracker. Travis has sent word to the Ramirez offering him a job on his ranch. But when the tracker arrives it is a beautiful woman, Angel Deluca Ramirez claiming to be Angelo Ramirez.
Angela argues her case that just because she is a woman doesn't mean she can't do the same job she has been doing as Angelo the man. Travis agrees to let her prove she can do the job.
Where will she bunk? Can Travis really expect this beautiful woman to do a man's job?
I admired Angel's tenacity. She let pride get in the way of God's plan. This is a woman that has taken care of herself for so long it's hard for her to trust anyone even God. The author gave this woman courage to be herself and to persevere. If she can only trust God.
The author has written a wonderful story full of intrigue, deception, forgiveness, and romance. Most importantly trust and faith in God.
I highly recommend this book.
I rated this book a 5 out of 5
Disclosure
I received this book as a gift. I was in no way compensated for this review. It is my own opinion.
If you found this review helpful please vote yes or nohere.
January 12, 2013
Clean, well developed plot line with lovable characters which draw you into the story and have you turning the page to see what is going to happen next.
A good cowboy love story can always draw me in, but I especially liked this one where there is conflicting emotions with Angel,to accept love and a family because she is afraid that when the truth is revealed that their love would be withdrawn. She was orphaned when her parents died at an early age and taken in by her Uncle Jose. Jose earned money by collecting lost unclaimed cattle on the range, but when he discovered that some of the cattle were stolen he wanted to find other work, but was too deep over his head. When one cattle rustler, Bart Hinston shows interest in Angel as she is growing into a lovely young woman, Jose tells her it is time for her to run. She does as she is told and her uncle sacrifices himself to get Angel a chance at a better life away from evil, rough men. She runs for 3 years, posing as a man who trails and gets rid of vermin. She is leery of being discovered by Bart, but is tired of living a lie and decides to be the woman that she is.
Travis Morgan a up and coming cattle rancher hires her on a trial basis and she proves her worth. She also opens Travis up to heartache. Angel is being followed not only by Bart,but by her grandmother from Italy who is searching for her lost granddaughter.
They all come together at the ranch along with Travis' widowed sister and nephew. Angel comes to care for them all and when trouble comes calling she wants to protect those that she cares about. the truth of her past upbringing is revealed and is forgiven. She is then free to accept the love that Travis and his family are offering.
A good cowboy love story can always draw me in, but I especially liked this one where there is conflicting emotions with Angel,to accept love and a family because she is afraid that when the truth is revealed that their love would be withdrawn. She was orphaned when her parents died at an early age and taken in by her Uncle Jose. Jose earned money by collecting lost unclaimed cattle on the range, but when he discovered that some of the cattle were stolen he wanted to find other work, but was too deep over his head. When one cattle rustler, Bart Hinston shows interest in Angel as she is growing into a lovely young woman, Jose tells her it is time for her to run. She does as she is told and her uncle sacrifices himself to get Angel a chance at a better life away from evil, rough men. She runs for 3 years, posing as a man who trails and gets rid of vermin. She is leery of being discovered by Bart, but is tired of living a lie and decides to be the woman that she is.
Travis Morgan a up and coming cattle rancher hires her on a trial basis and she proves her worth. She also opens Travis up to heartache. Angel is being followed not only by Bart,but by her grandmother from Italy who is searching for her lost granddaughter.
They all come together at the ranch along with Travis' widowed sister and nephew. Angel comes to care for them all and when trouble comes calling she wants to protect those that she cares about. the truth of her past upbringing is revealed and is forgiven. She is then free to accept the love that Travis and his family are offering.
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February 4, 2012
This is a very good Western romance novel!
Angel Ramirez has been posing as a man, earning a living hunting "varmits" (wolves, coyotes, etc). Her skills with horses and shooting have gained her a respected reputation. What she longs for is to stop the lie and start living as a woman. Not that she wants to give up her love of horses. She'd just like to wear nice clothing and be able to socialize without fear of discovery.
Travis Morgan is too caught up in managing his ranch to worry about finding a wife. With his sister living back on the ranch, the housekeeping is under control, so what's the big deal? Well, except that his sister wants help with the chores. Then there's his nephew - still emotionally raw from losing his father, rebellious, and perhaps falling in with the wrong friends. Top it off with a mysteriously dwindling herd. Yup, Travis needs help.
When Travis hires Angel, he has no idea her true identity. Angel needs to job too much to confess but she's vowed to stop lying. Just when she thinks things might get better, the past rears its ugly head, threatening both Angel and the Morgan ranch.
I don't agree with some of Angel's choices. But I respect Ms. Ferrell's decision to have Angel do those things for the sake of a good story. Overall, the characters stay true to their personalities. There's no easy fixes in this story. It is a REAL Western - fast action speaks much louder than words!
I recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys a quick-paced storyline, Western setting and cowboy attitude. Plus romance, of course.
Angel Ramirez has been posing as a man, earning a living hunting "varmits" (wolves, coyotes, etc). Her skills with horses and shooting have gained her a respected reputation. What she longs for is to stop the lie and start living as a woman. Not that she wants to give up her love of horses. She'd just like to wear nice clothing and be able to socialize without fear of discovery.
Travis Morgan is too caught up in managing his ranch to worry about finding a wife. With his sister living back on the ranch, the housekeeping is under control, so what's the big deal? Well, except that his sister wants help with the chores. Then there's his nephew - still emotionally raw from losing his father, rebellious, and perhaps falling in with the wrong friends. Top it off with a mysteriously dwindling herd. Yup, Travis needs help.
When Travis hires Angel, he has no idea her true identity. Angel needs to job too much to confess but she's vowed to stop lying. Just when she thinks things might get better, the past rears its ugly head, threatening both Angel and the Morgan ranch.
I don't agree with some of Angel's choices. But I respect Ms. Ferrell's decision to have Angel do those things for the sake of a good story. Overall, the characters stay true to their personalities. There's no easy fixes in this story. It is a REAL Western - fast action speaks much louder than words!
I recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys a quick-paced storyline, Western setting and cowboy attitude. Plus romance, of course.
September 18, 2011
Angel is a woman living in a man's world, as she wears men's clothing and pretends to be a man to fit into the life of being a horse wrangler. Angel grows weary of all this lying and wants to reveal her true identity as she begins a new job. Little did she know that doing so would bring changes she had not planned upon. I found myself feeling like I was right there with Angel and wondering what it would be like to be her, trying to prove she was just as capable at her job as the men around her yet also knowing that even proving her skills would still leave men doubting her just because she's a woman. The author drew such a portrait of the scenery and characters that I felt like her experience was real to me.I would definitely recommend this book to anyone. It was such a great storyline and I truly enjoyed it.I think this is the best one of Miralee's books that I have read, and I love every one of her books.
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