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Dodge City Duos #1
Bandit Bride
She's Robin Hood of the Prairie. He's a Texas Ranger. Is this duo too much for Dodge City?
Having lost her parents, and in danger of losing her ranch to an unscrupulous opportunist, Jackie (Jacinda) Laughton is surviving in Dodge City's heyday, but not without a load of guilt and estrangement from God and the church. In desperation she and her best friend have resorted to banditry. Donning disguises, they are the popular "Whip and Blade" who hold up the lender's stagecoach runs, keeping the money they need and distributing the rest to more of the man's victims. No one suspects they are young women.
When Hoyt Travers, a Texas Ranger, arrives in Dodge and shows an interest in her, Jackie finds herself drawn to him, but wary of the danger he represents. He learns the truth and offers to marry her to protect her, but can she accept such a sacrifice and hide her love that might never be returned? She must learn to accept God's forgiveness and trust God for her needs.
Having lost her parents, and in danger of losing her ranch to an unscrupulous opportunist, Jackie (Jacinda) Laughton is surviving in Dodge City's heyday, but not without a load of guilt and estrangement from God and the church. In desperation she and her best friend have resorted to banditry. Donning disguises, they are the popular "Whip and Blade" who hold up the lender's stagecoach runs, keeping the money they need and distributing the rest to more of the man's victims. No one suspects they are young women.
When Hoyt Travers, a Texas Ranger, arrives in Dodge and shows an interest in her, Jackie finds herself drawn to him, but wary of the danger he represents. He learns the truth and offers to marry her to protect her, but can she accept such a sacrifice and hide her love that might never be returned? She must learn to accept God's forgiveness and trust God for her needs.
189 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 15, 2015
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About the author
Helen Gray
35 books14 followersHelen Brown grew up in a small Missouri town and changed colors when she married her pastor and became Helen Gray. They have three grown children, a daughter and two sons. Now retired, with the children grown and gone from the nest, she and her supportive husband still live in their native Missouri Ozarks. He likes to roam the woods, hunt and fish. She enjoys gospel, sacred, and concert band music and is a member of ACFW. Her idea of sheer luxury is to curl up with a good book and a nice cold Coke. She thanks God for the time and opportunity to spin Christian romance and mystery stories, and considers it an added blessing if they should touch others in even a small way.
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Displaying 1 - 12 of 12 reviews
May 13, 2017
Definitely recommend!
I really enjoyed Jackie's story. It was a different approach seeing as Jackie was one half of a female bandit duo. And then getting her involved with a lawman... What a remarkable story.
I really enjoyed Jackie's story. It was a different approach seeing as Jackie was one half of a female bandit duo. And then getting her involved with a lawman... What a remarkable story.
March 26, 2018
I'm sorry this book wasn't really resonating with me so I didn't finish it. I'm sure it will be fine for other people.
July 29, 2018
A Good Read!
This book was a fun read. I really enjoyed it. I am wanting to read more in this series if I can buy them.
Thank you Ms. Gray.
This book was a fun read. I really enjoyed it. I am wanting to read more in this series if I can buy them.
Thank you Ms. Gray.
February 9, 2016
I got this one when it was a freebie on Amazon and so I didn't really have any expectations going into it... And I ended up really enjoying it! It was interesting how Jackie and her best friend Darcy fooled so many people as the Robin Hood-type outlaws known as The Blade and The Whip. They only ever have one target: the greedy and thieving Lester Ogden.
But when Darcy's new stepbrother, Hoyt Travers, comes to town everything starts to change for Jackie. Hoyt is a Texas Ranger and he's far too observant and is starting to figure out who The Blade and The Whip are. Even worse than that, Jackie is falling in love with Hoyt - but she knows how impossible it would be for an outlaw and a Texas Ranger to have a future together.
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Source: Amazon freebie
But when Darcy's new stepbrother, Hoyt Travers, comes to town everything starts to change for Jackie. Hoyt is a Texas Ranger and he's far too observant and is starting to figure out who The Blade and The Whip are. Even worse than that, Jackie is falling in love with Hoyt - but she knows how impossible it would be for an outlaw and a Texas Ranger to have a future together.
Content: Clean
Source: Amazon freebie
February 12, 2015
Love this book! Jacinda is a strong character that you can't help but love, and Hoyt is right there with her. Together they are a terrific couple, and their story kept me holding my breathe waiting for them to come together. Looking forward to the next story for Bryn that is previewed at the end of this book.
February 26, 2015
Loved, loved, loved this book. It was difficult to put down. What a unique story. it is not your typical cowboy story. But most of all I loved the Spiritual thread running through out. I am so glad I have the next book in the series so I can begin reading right away. This was the first book I have read by Helen Gray and I look forward to reading many more of her books.
January 7, 2023
Bandit Bride
Dodge City Duos Book 1
Hearts of the West, Book 2
By Helen Gray
Mar 28, 2019
4 stars
I especially liked the ending! A sweet tale of a good guy falling for a woman. But this particular women is a good church going woman by day and a modern day Robin Hood by night. Once he figures it out, what's a man to do? Find out in this exciting book.
Dodge City Duos Book 1
Hearts of the West, Book 2
By Helen Gray
Mar 28, 2019
4 stars
I especially liked the ending! A sweet tale of a good guy falling for a woman. But this particular women is a good church going woman by day and a modern day Robin Hood by night. Once he figures it out, what's a man to do? Find out in this exciting book.
March 6, 2016
Enjoyable
I really liked the character of Jackie in this book. She was a strong young woman who did what she felt she needed to for survival. She also did what she could to help those around her.
I really liked the character of Jackie in this book. She was a strong young woman who did what she felt she needed to for survival. She also did what she could to help those around her.
March 13, 2015
It was okay. The storyline was definitely different, but there were things that were skimmed over too much.
December 6, 2015
Fun premise
Here we have a fun premise for how to tame the Wild West. A young woman who plays a sort of Robyn Hood to her community. She has all the skills. Well done.
Here we have a fun premise for how to tame the Wild West. A young woman who plays a sort of Robyn Hood to her community. She has all the skills. Well done.
February 6, 2016
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February 11, 2016
Ebook
A nice story about two women who had to start robbing the horrible man out to ruin all the ranchers. She falls for a visiting Texas ranger!
A nice story about two women who had to start robbing the horrible man out to ruin all the ranchers. She falls for a visiting Texas ranger!
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