My Foot's in the Stirrup...My Pony Won't Stand

Code of the West #5

by Stephen Bly

Code of the West series

Genres: Westerns, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction

202 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1996

About the author

Stephen Bly (August 17, 1944 - June 9, 2011) authored 100 books and hundreds of articles. His book, THE LONG TRAIL HOME, (Broadman & Holman), won the prestigious 2002 CHRISTY AWARD for excellence in Christian fiction in the category western novel. Three other books, PICTURE ROCK (Crossway Books), THE OUTLAW'S TWIN SISTER (Crossway Books), and LAST OF THE TEXAS CAMP (Broadman & Holman), were Christy Award finalists. He spoke at colleges, churches, camps and conferences across the U.S. and Canada. He was the pastor of Winchester Community Church, and served as mayor of Winchester, Idaho (2000-2007). He spoke on numerous television and radio programs, including Dr. James Dobson's Focus on the Family. He was an Active Member of the Western Writers of America. Steve graduated summa cum laude in Philosophy from Fresno State University and received a M.Div from Fuller Theological Seminary. The Blys have three sons: Russell (married to Lois) and father of Zachary and Miranda (married to Chris Ross) and mother of Alayah, Michael (married to Michelle), and Aaron (married to Rina Joye) and father of Keaton and Deckard. A third generation westerner, Steve spent his early years working on ranches and farms.

Reviews

[Pop · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can’t believe it, as Tap says 😀Only 1 more book in this wonderful series.

[Sherry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wild horses & gunmen

Tap has changed from deputy to brand inspector so as to have a more civilized lifestyle. Seems he just can't avoid gunslingers, cattle rustlers, and women beaters. Making the best of his serious injuries, he does manage to save a herd of Texas cattle....and a couple of women. Like all Bly's books, 5 star all the way..

[Kathy Mackey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Will trouble leave Tap and Pepper alone long enough to find their happily ever after?

Another winning story by Stephen Boy. What happens when you have a very pregnant Pepper, a herd of stolen cattle, two vindictive gun men and friends from both Tap and Peppers past, oh and did I mention a US Marshal with a warrant for a murder witnesses say Tap committed? You get another must read book in the Code of the West series.

[Katrina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish there was more from Pepper's POV.

[Malia · Rating 5 out of 5]

More intense as this marriage goes along. Waiting for the baby.

[Violet · Rating 5 out of 5]

#5 of the set of 6 with the same leading characters, Tap and Pepper. Great stories, easy reading. Christian fiction, where there is truth, justice and the American way ....

[Meg · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great book. Can't wait to read the last book.