The Angel and the Outlaw

Heroes of San Diego #1

by Kathryn Albright

He wants her as his bride, but the law wants him! No one asks the dark, brooding stranger about his past. People gossip, but daren't question. He and his young daughter live alone - and that's the way Stuart Taylor wants... needs it to stay.

When the spirited new schoolteacher, Rachel Houston, is touched by Stuart's shy little girl, who's never uttered a word, everything starts to change. Stuart's surly manner doesn't worry Rachel - she can see the vulnerability hidden in the depths of his blue eyes. She's convinced there's more to the rugged, handsome stranger's story.

But when the truth comes out, has Rachel the courage to stand by her man?

Genres: Historical Romance, Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Historical, Historical

304 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published December 1, 2007

About the author

Kathryn Albright writes American-set sweet historical romance and has a passion for stories that celebrate the grit and goodness in people. She combines this with her love of history to write novels of courage, endurance, and hope.

Kathryn is a Romance Writers of America Golden Heart finalist, a Holt Medallion Award of Merit Recipient, and the winner of Loves Western Romance: Best Western of the Year award.

She lives in a small Midwestern town where the local farmers market, annual Christmas Walk, and high school football games are the highlights of the year. Visit her at www.kathrynalbright.com, on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or Goodreads.

Currently, she is working on her next book.

Reviews

[Mariana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm upping from 4 to 5 stars after a reread. I also plan to read the remaining three books in the series as part of my 2023 challenge. It is really that good of a debut.

[Stephanie · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was one of those books that I found myself struggling to read through. I did not like the hero and found the pacing / development of romance to be a bit on the slow side. I've read a few books by Kathryn Albright that I did enjoy, however, this novel did not do all that much for me.

[Valerie · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book is pretty good, but the cover art is completely misleading. This is not a pioneer book.

[Amanda Caswell · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wasn't expecting much, but even then it really didn't live up to my expectations. I was truly hoping for something corny and maybe a little about redemption or healing. There wasn't much of anything there, in either characters or story. I also had a hard time believing that after everything she still maintained her position and her reputation. The book just ok and I was more than willing to post it on paperbackswap.

[Jacqueline J · Rating 1 out of 5]

Just could not really get into this book. Just didn't care about the characters. The plot seemed real weak. And I know it has nothing to do with the story really but it takes place in San Diego at a lighthouse and the cover with the river and the prairie schooner have nothing to do with the story.

[Heather Gunnell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a really sweet Romance. Kathryn Albright is local to my area and a sweetheart of a woman. I love her books and recommend them to all fans of Romance.

[Tammy Pickens · Rating 4 out of 5]

An ok read!!