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Wild Western Hearts #1
Passion's Prize
Her fate was in the cards...
Kierin McKendry was humiliated when the cold-hearted owner of her indenture papers used her as a tempting ante in a game of poker and lost her to a rugged, dark-haired stranger. But she was thrilled when her handsome new master offered to free her--if she would pretend to be his bride. The harmless deception seemed a small price to pay for liberty, but Kierin never expected that Clay's nearness would torment her so. Night after night, she lay beside him, longing to be enfolded in his masculine warmth. And when he finally turned to her, his sky-blue eyes aflame with passion as he pressed his lips against hers, explored her rounded curves and taught her the way of love, she knew Clay Hold would own her forever.
He drew the queen of hearts...
Tossing his winning cards on the table, Clay Hold reluctantly claimed his prize in the smoke-filled saloon -- the auburn-haired Kierin McKendry, whose green eyes flashed in anger and fear as she realized her fate was now in his hands. The rugged frontiersman had no room for her in his Oregon-bound wagon train, nor in his battered heart, but he despised the low-down cheat who'd just gambled Kierin away, and Holt relished robbing the scoundrel of such a fetching possession. He'd only intended to win Kierin so that he could set her free, but once Holt tasted her full pink lips, touched her soft form and teased her into surrender, he wanted to hold her in love's ultimate embrace and forever treasure passion's prize.
Kierin McKendry was humiliated when the cold-hearted owner of her indenture papers used her as a tempting ante in a game of poker and lost her to a rugged, dark-haired stranger. But she was thrilled when her handsome new master offered to free her--if she would pretend to be his bride. The harmless deception seemed a small price to pay for liberty, but Kierin never expected that Clay's nearness would torment her so. Night after night, she lay beside him, longing to be enfolded in his masculine warmth. And when he finally turned to her, his sky-blue eyes aflame with passion as he pressed his lips against hers, explored her rounded curves and taught her the way of love, she knew Clay Hold would own her forever.
He drew the queen of hearts...
Tossing his winning cards on the table, Clay Hold reluctantly claimed his prize in the smoke-filled saloon -- the auburn-haired Kierin McKendry, whose green eyes flashed in anger and fear as she realized her fate was now in his hands. The rugged frontiersman had no room for her in his Oregon-bound wagon train, nor in his battered heart, but he despised the low-down cheat who'd just gambled Kierin away, and Holt relished robbing the scoundrel of such a fetching possession. He'd only intended to win Kierin so that he could set her free, but once Holt tasted her full pink lips, touched her soft form and teased her into surrender, he wanted to hold her in love's ultimate embrace and forever treasure passion's prize.
350 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 1990
About the author
Barbara Ankrum
40 books156 followersBarbara Ankrum grew up in Upstate New York, training to be a ballerina, but secretly dreaming of being an actress. Her first fangirl crush on Haley Mills led her to practice her British accent on unsuspecting store clerks, and she dreamed of co-starring in the remake of THE MOONSPINNERS. Because she was also a compulsive reader, she discovered that the film was based on a book by the fabulous Mary Stewart, which led to Barbara's lifelong obsession with romantic fiction.
Since Haley Mills was, sadly, not in the market for a co-star, Barbara pursued a degree in English Literature from the University of Tennessee. And when that degree, predictably, led to unemployment, she pulled up her socks and moved to Hollywood where she built a career as a successful commercial actress while raising two amazing (now grown) children with her sweet husband.
Writing romance came naturally from all that reading and the down time between auditions. Once she sold her first book, she said farewell to Hollywood-Land and never looked back. In between writing novels, she got her MFA in Creative Writing from Goddard and optioned a few screenplays. But her first love is, and always will be, romance.
Barbara's emotional, character driven, adventurous historicals (Wild Western Hearts series), her sexy, romantic suspense for Harlequin and her funny, heartwarming contemporaries for Tule Publishing, offer a little something for everyone. Twice nominated for Romance Writers of America's prestigious RITA Award, and her contemporary romance, Holiday Hearts, was made into a Hallmark Movies and Mysteries Christmas movie! Today, she lives in Texas with her husband and a scruffy, adorable rescue dog.
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Since Haley Mills was, sadly, not in the market for a co-star, Barbara pursued a degree in English Literature from the University of Tennessee. And when that degree, predictably, led to unemployment, she pulled up her socks and moved to Hollywood where she built a career as a successful commercial actress while raising two amazing (now grown) children with her sweet husband.
Writing romance came naturally from all that reading and the down time between auditions. Once she sold her first book, she said farewell to Hollywood-Land and never looked back. In between writing novels, she got her MFA in Creative Writing from Goddard and optioned a few screenplays. But her first love is, and always will be, romance.
Barbara's emotional, character driven, adventurous historicals (Wild Western Hearts series), her sexy, romantic suspense for Harlequin and her funny, heartwarming contemporaries for Tule Publishing, offer a little something for everyone. Twice nominated for Romance Writers of America's prestigious RITA Award, and her contemporary romance, Holiday Hearts, was made into a Hallmark Movies and Mysteries Christmas movie! Today, she lives in Texas with her husband and a scruffy, adorable rescue dog.
Please visit her on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Barbara.ankr...
Website: www.barbaraankrum.com
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BarbaraAnkrum
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June 4, 2016
This review is of “Passion’s Prize”, later republished in ebook form as “Holt’s Gamble” and book #1 in the “Wild Western Hearts” series by Barbara Ankrum.
The Story: In 1854, in Independence, Missouri, the heroine of the book, Kierin McKendry, is working as an indentured servant for an evil man named John Talbot, who forces her to work off her indenture at his bar. One night, Talbot is playing poker with a group of men, among them the hero of the book, Clay Holt. Talbot wagers Kierin in the game, and Clay wins her. Clay and Kierin escape the bar, and Talbot-who has a history with Clay-pursues them.
Kierin takes Clay-who was stabbed by Talbot-to the wagon train Clay was planning to travel with from Missouri to the West and stays with him to tend to his injuries.
As they travel westward, Kierin has to tell a lie that she and Clay are married; the person leading the train is a Reverend who doesn’t allow single women on his train. We learn about both Kierin and Clay’s pasts-both have endured heartache-and they start to develop romantic, loving feelings for each other, which, naturally, they don’t communicate to the other party. This leads to a major communication breakdown after they make love. This is resolved and they are happy for a while.
The end of the book is features several dramatic events. Kierin finds her family-father Asa and younger brother, Matthew-but Talbot finds her. This leads to a confrontation between Clay and Talbot, sadness and eventually, love, as Clay and Kierin marry and have their Happily Ever After.
Upside: The best part of the book is the last quarter, where a lot is revealed, action takes place and everything in the book is brought to a resolution.
Downside: The book is a little slow out of the gate, and the characters could stand a little more depth.
Sex: The two to three sex scenes are fairly mild, focused more on the feelings of the act as opposed to the mechanics.
Violence: While there is a good deal of violence-assaults, attempted rape, killings-the majority of it is not described in graphic detail.
Bottom Line: “Passion’s Prize” is not a 5 star book, but it does come in for me in the soft 4 star category.
The Story: In 1854, in Independence, Missouri, the heroine of the book, Kierin McKendry, is working as an indentured servant for an evil man named John Talbot, who forces her to work off her indenture at his bar. One night, Talbot is playing poker with a group of men, among them the hero of the book, Clay Holt. Talbot wagers Kierin in the game, and Clay wins her. Clay and Kierin escape the bar, and Talbot-who has a history with Clay-pursues them.
Kierin takes Clay-who was stabbed by Talbot-to the wagon train Clay was planning to travel with from Missouri to the West and stays with him to tend to his injuries.
As they travel westward, Kierin has to tell a lie that she and Clay are married; the person leading the train is a Reverend who doesn’t allow single women on his train. We learn about both Kierin and Clay’s pasts-both have endured heartache-and they start to develop romantic, loving feelings for each other, which, naturally, they don’t communicate to the other party. This leads to a major communication breakdown after they make love. This is resolved and they are happy for a while.
The end of the book is features several dramatic events. Kierin finds her family-father Asa and younger brother, Matthew-but Talbot finds her. This leads to a confrontation between Clay and Talbot, sadness and eventually, love, as Clay and Kierin marry and have their Happily Ever After.
Upside: The best part of the book is the last quarter, where a lot is revealed, action takes place and everything in the book is brought to a resolution.
Downside: The book is a little slow out of the gate, and the characters could stand a little more depth.
Sex: The two to three sex scenes are fairly mild, focused more on the feelings of the act as opposed to the mechanics.
Violence: While there is a good deal of violence-assaults, attempted rape, killings-the majority of it is not described in graphic detail.
Bottom Line: “Passion’s Prize” is not a 5 star book, but it does come in for me in the soft 4 star category.
August 5, 2016
*3.5 stars*
September 11, 2015
Drawn out, but good.
I found this book to be a bit drawn out, too much time spent on arguing. She tries to discuss and he shuts her down a complete Ass Hat, as time passes , it's revealed that he has a haunted past, much like her being dumped on by her father and given to an evil manipulative man to pay off his gambling debts...... that's where she meets Holt and he wins the jackpot, so to speak. The book gets much more hotter, some good twist and turn and you can see what's coming, not a SPOILER.... read it, the ending was fantastic!
I would recommend this book...no cliffhangers and a H.E.A.
Happy reading!
I found this book to be a bit drawn out, too much time spent on arguing. She tries to discuss and he shuts her down a complete Ass Hat, as time passes , it's revealed that he has a haunted past, much like her being dumped on by her father and given to an evil manipulative man to pay off his gambling debts...... that's where she meets Holt and he wins the jackpot, so to speak. The book gets much more hotter, some good twist and turn and you can see what's coming, not a SPOILER.... read it, the ending was fantastic!
I would recommend this book...no cliffhangers and a H.E.A.
Happy reading!
August 28, 2013
I absolutely loved this story! Admittedly, I have a bit of a thing for western historicals; Lorraine Heath's Texas trilogy & Lavryle Spencer's Hummingbird, for instance, are some of my favorite historical romances. Holt's Gamble reminded me of those books, which I mean as a huge compliment to Barbara Ankrum. The plot was original & entertaining, and the romance between the hero & heroine was well developed (with equal measures of sweetness & steam). Overall, a very good book I would definitely recommend.
September 8, 2015
This is a great book. I actually started this book yesterday and am done today. I couldn't put it down. The author did a great job. The story is about a girl Kiernan, who you feel really bad for. She is mistreated and abused. She escapes from the bad guy with a man named Clay Holt. He wins her in a poker game and helps her escape. He comes to learn her mother died, and her father and brother are in California. Her father was the one who left her with the bad guy. The ending I'm not writing about but it was great!! I will be trying to find more from this author.
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September 7, 2015
Not sure how to rate this one. There was a lot to like and some to dislike. The characters were a little wishy washy and the ending felt crammed full and rushed.
October 14, 2023
After reading the library's electronic version of the fourth book from the Wild Western Hearts Series first, I tried to find the other three through the library loan system. They were not available in hard copy or electronically within the state I reside. So I broke down and purchased them through Kindle and now I have to read them. "Holt's Gamble" is the first and takes place in 1854.
This story was exciting. It had romance, danger, and a little humor. The hero gets hurt trying to save the female MC. His good friend Jacob and female protagonist Kieran nurse Clay back to health while traveling west on a wagon train. To avoid scandal, Jacob informs the wagon train's nosy minister and wife that Kieran is Clay's wife (when she isn't).
As the wagon train continues on its course, various characters emerge and incidences occur that keep the reader engaged throughout the book. Part of the reason I couldn't give the book four stars is that I felt like the author left the reader hanging when she introduced characters but didn't follow-up with what ultimately happened to them. One was the wagon train leader Jim Kelly and the other was the minister's daughter Rachael. Were they thrown in just to stir things up with the reader and the story? Or are they going to be featured in the next book?
Overall, it was a decent historical western and nice escape from today's current world events. Would recommend it to other readers who like historical westerns.
This story was exciting. It had romance, danger, and a little humor. The hero gets hurt trying to save the female MC. His good friend Jacob and female protagonist Kieran nurse Clay back to health while traveling west on a wagon train. To avoid scandal, Jacob informs the wagon train's nosy minister and wife that Kieran is Clay's wife (when she isn't).
As the wagon train continues on its course, various characters emerge and incidences occur that keep the reader engaged throughout the book. Part of the reason I couldn't give the book four stars is that I felt like the author left the reader hanging when she introduced characters but didn't follow-up with what ultimately happened to them. One was the wagon train leader Jim Kelly and the other was the minister's daughter Rachael. Were they thrown in just to stir things up with the reader and the story? Or are they going to be featured in the next book?
Overall, it was a decent historical western and nice escape from today's current world events. Would recommend it to other readers who like historical westerns.
August 25, 2020
More of a travel almanac than a romance
They don't really fight just stay in their own lane and stay silent. Did this book have to travel all across the west? No, not really. It makes me sad that we will never see the sights those travelers saw as they "settled" the West. Decimating the buffalo, giant beaver and native cultures already inhabiting the plains as they went. The book barely touched on the Indian Wars the term we use for the mass genocide perpetrated by the US government in an successful attempt to destroy any rightful claim the native Americans had to the land. I just wish it had been a good story with decent character development instead of a book that shows a gallons of research to which the most minor detail is paid. Is it cool to learn about the butter churn? Yes. Would I have rather that bit go to conversations between any of the characters? Again yes, any of them don't matter just build me a stronger connection. Don't waste paragraphs on research and then stick a sentence the end about how these two characters are bonding. Show the bonding and leave the research. I wanted to like it but it needed better focus.
They don't really fight just stay in their own lane and stay silent. Did this book have to travel all across the west? No, not really. It makes me sad that we will never see the sights those travelers saw as they "settled" the West. Decimating the buffalo, giant beaver and native cultures already inhabiting the plains as they went. The book barely touched on the Indian Wars the term we use for the mass genocide perpetrated by the US government in an successful attempt to destroy any rightful claim the native Americans had to the land. I just wish it had been a good story with decent character development instead of a book that shows a gallons of research to which the most minor detail is paid. Is it cool to learn about the butter churn? Yes. Would I have rather that bit go to conversations between any of the characters? Again yes, any of them don't matter just build me a stronger connection. Don't waste paragraphs on research and then stick a sentence the end about how these two characters are bonding. Show the bonding and leave the research. I wanted to like it but it needed better focus.
June 19, 2024
I think 3.5 stars. I really liked Kierin. Really sweet girl who was given a shitty hand. Clay is an ok dude lol. He protects Kierin when he doesn't need to. I think my biggest issue that is that he got a little rough with Kierin; I think twice. Just grabbing her. It's established pretty early on that he thinks shes a prostitute when really she's a virgin. He keeps thinking that for a big chunk of the story. I do appreciate that he was the first one to say I love you. He made Kierin acknowledge her feelings for him. There were a couple of typos, mostly towards the ends but nothing too horrible. The ending was a little too perfect lol. Everyone got to their destination at just the perfect time. But I think that is a me issue haha. I can see myself rereading my favorite parts of the book.
July 13, 2020
A Gamble worth reading
Signed over as an indentured servant to pay off her father's gambling debts, Kieren is won in a poker game by Clay Holt. Not willing to hand her over, her owner has Clay ambushed and badly injured. Kieren manags to get Clay to his wagon and they leave on the Oregon trail. She wants to search for her brother, while he is out for vengeance.
Barbara Ankrum never ceases to deliver a good story, full of interesting characters. Her main characters have strength of character with that touch of vulnerability that draws you in, hoping they achieve their goals.
Signed over as an indentured servant to pay off her father's gambling debts, Kieren is won in a poker game by Clay Holt. Not willing to hand her over, her owner has Clay ambushed and badly injured. Kieren manags to get Clay to his wagon and they leave on the Oregon trail. She wants to search for her brother, while he is out for vengeance.
Barbara Ankrum never ceases to deliver a good story, full of interesting characters. Her main characters have strength of character with that touch of vulnerability that draws you in, hoping they achieve their goals.
August 14, 2022
The book I read was called Passion's Prize which I believe was the original title before it was changed to Holt's Gamble. When I read line for line and page by page then the book is a good read. There was plenty of action, betrayal, suspense and of course romance. He won her in a poker match much to the annoyance of the person who offered her as his bet. The problem now being both their lives are in danger. To escape they end up on a wagon train pretending to be married. He is actually looking for the person who killed his wife while she is searching for her father and young brother. Together they help each other.
November 20, 2017
This book had everything I like in a story. It is a historic, romance novel--my favorite genre. It has lots of adventure as the h travels west by wagon train. The H is wonderful, a real hero. They have many very tough adventures, including near-death situations. There's a genuine bad guy and excitement begins with the very first chapter. There is some mild sex, but not erotic to the point where I feel like a peeping Tom. It's a wonderful love story. I can't wait to read another Barbara Ankrum book.
November 21, 2016
After having read something intense, I wanted something sweet, and Holt's Gamble hit the spot, even with some conflict making it a bit intense at points. I thoroughly enjoyed the story, though there were a few points where the prose was a bit awkward, and I will most likely look for more books by this author.
January 8, 2018
This wasn't terrible.. it just wasn't good. The characters were nothing special and I don't understand how they fell in love when all he did was yell at her and all she did was get hysterical a lot. The plot was your typical western- hero with a troubled past rescues heroine- but it was extremely drawn out and with no connection between characters it was boring.
July 14, 2019
Holt's Ga.ble (Wild Western Hearts Series, Book 1)
I really enjoyed this book it had it all. Clay and Kierin met under extraordinary circumstances and barely lived to find the wagon train bound for Oregon. The way was hard and both of them were just a bit more than bull headed. However, when trouble is coming behind you, it's bound to catch up with you sooner or later, it's just a matter of when. 👏👏👏BRAVO 👏👏
I really enjoyed this book it had it all. Clay and Kierin met under extraordinary circumstances and barely lived to find the wagon train bound for Oregon. The way was hard and both of them were just a bit more than bull headed. However, when trouble is coming behind you, it's bound to catch up with you sooner or later, it's just a matter of when. 👏👏👏BRAVO 👏👏
May 5, 2020
It's been five years since I read this book the first time. It's wonderfully written and expounds on the ways of the old west. There's saloon games, wagon trains to Oregon and California, and, romance along the way. There are several moving parts in the story and I loved every one of them. I especially appreciated the strong heart of young Mathew. There are amazing characters in this book.
June 25, 2017
Great story. My first by this author, but will not be my last by this author.
Very good story, not dull at all, very well written to keep you interested. I highly recommend this book. It is one you hate to put down. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!
Very good story, not dull at all, very well written to keep you interested. I highly recommend this book. It is one you hate to put down. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!
April 6, 2026
An exciting historical romance that started with a gamble. Keiren and Clay are forced to depend on each other as they head west away from danger or so they think.
It’s a good story with interesting characters.
It’s a good story with interesting characters.
May 25, 2018
Holt’s Gamble
I really enjoyed this book. The characters were interesting and the story line was good. I couldn’t put this book down until I finished it.
I really enjoyed this book. The characters were interesting and the story line was good. I couldn’t put this book down until I finished it.
April 6, 2019
Lots of action
The author convincing describes the trek west, ties up all loose threads and ends with a just in time resolution.
The author convincing describes the trek west, ties up all loose threads and ends with a just in time resolution.
May 2, 2020
Wagon Train Bride
Love the story and characters. Always love reading about true love between strong men and women with a happy ever after. You will not want to put this down.
Love the story and characters. Always love reading about true love between strong men and women with a happy ever after. You will not want to put this down.
June 20, 2024
DNF at 28%
I guess I'm in a reading slump because it's the fourth book in a row I'm unable to finish.
I guess I'm in a reading slump because it's the fourth book in a row I'm unable to finish.
May 18, 2020
Amazing!
Great beginning then went flat a little in the middle but immediately picked back up. I loved the coincidence of Clay finding Matthew. Although young, he had great strength and stubbornness just like his sister! Wanted to know more about Jacob’s life.
Great beginning then went flat a little in the middle but immediately picked back up. I loved the coincidence of Clay finding Matthew. Although young, he had great strength and stubbornness just like his sister! Wanted to know more about Jacob’s life.
September 14, 2018
LOVED this story!!
From beginning to end, the wonder and drama and surprises kept me glued to the pages! Almost everything I love about a HWR was included in this story in such a wonderful way!
I'm quickly becoming a Barbara Ankrum fan!
From beginning to end, the wonder and drama and surprises kept me glued to the pages! Almost everything I love about a HWR was included in this story in such a wonderful way!
I'm quickly becoming a Barbara Ankrum fan!
September 10, 2015
Historical Western romance with a wagon road trip and Native American tensions and prejudice scenarios.
Kierin McKendry is indentured to the evil saloon owner John Talbot who has plans to use her as a whore instead of just a server in his drinking establishment so he is painted black from the first meeting and never gets anything more to do but to be purely evil. Whereas the hot sexy, but damaged Clay Holt is clearly the hero, although Kierin does her own part as the heroine of the story. Clay always tries to do the right thing, but ends up sacrificing his own happiness which makes him more then a little stupid at times.
The historical parts are nasty and violent, but probably not as bad as it really was at the time because we get some kind nice moments between the Natives and Kierin. I was really bother how deaths, murders and violence doesn't affect the main characters more then a few nightmares.
The story starts hot, then drags into a road trip story which I have never liked (worse part of Harry Potter book 7!) but there is some good story telling about people and survival which shows that this author has some experience setting the scene which would makes this story great for a Western Hollywood movie.
321 pages and kindle freebie
Kierin McKendry is indentured to the evil saloon owner John Talbot who has plans to use her as a whore instead of just a server in his drinking establishment so he is painted black from the first meeting and never gets anything more to do but to be purely evil. Whereas the hot sexy, but damaged Clay Holt is clearly the hero, although Kierin does her own part as the heroine of the story. Clay always tries to do the right thing, but ends up sacrificing his own happiness which makes him more then a little stupid at times.
The historical parts are nasty and violent, but probably not as bad as it really was at the time because we get some kind nice moments between the Natives and Kierin. I was really bother how deaths, murders and violence doesn't affect the main characters more then a few nightmares.
The story starts hot, then drags into a road trip story which I have never liked (worse part of Harry Potter book 7!) but there is some good story telling about people and survival which shows that this author has some experience setting the scene which would makes this story great for a Western Hollywood movie.
321 pages and kindle freebie
December 13, 2014
A Wonderful Western Romance!
A Wonderful Western Romance!
First time reading this author but it won't be the last. Loved the descriptions of the western landscape and felt I was there listening to the rain pelting the covered wagon, soaked to the skin and shivering, or sweating over the fire cooking a meal. Loved the hero and heroine and all the secondary characters and they were all very well thought out to play their part in the story. A wonderful romance with a little suspense. I have a few very favorite authors and I will be adding this one to my list. JudyE
A Wonderful Western Romance!
First time reading this author but it won't be the last. Loved the descriptions of the western landscape and felt I was there listening to the rain pelting the covered wagon, soaked to the skin and shivering, or sweating over the fire cooking a meal. Loved the hero and heroine and all the secondary characters and they were all very well thought out to play their part in the story. A wonderful romance with a little suspense. I have a few very favorite authors and I will be adding this one to my list. JudyE
March 11, 2015
Oh the story of Kierin and Clay was wonderfully written,and I must confess I found it because I read another book by this author, A Fair To Remember and it was just so good I knew I had to find another book by her and when I was looking I found this one and the cover with the covered wagon got me right away and it took me on a wagon train journey I swear I could almost taste the biscuits and campfire stews.
There was some coincidences that were amazing and heart warming in this all around interesting read and I'm so glad I picked it up,but now I'm finished and I feel the need to search and find another book by Barbara.
A great one click!
There was some coincidences that were amazing and heart warming in this all around interesting read and I'm so glad I picked it up,but now I'm finished and I feel the need to search and find another book by Barbara.
A great one click!
July 30, 2014
It's a great western story with strong historical background, good plot and a vivid cast of secondary characters, who unfortunately happen to be more interesting than the main ones. Holt has an angry brutish side, it takes him and Kierin forever to get it together in the most boring fifty pages out of the novel, which by the way do not include either sex or love declarations, and even thereafter all they do is bicker and misunderstand each other. Could have been a better novel if they would get along!
August 20, 2014
I actually haven't read a Western in quite a while - SO this was the PERFECT story to choose! Amazingly Awesome - LOVED it! Kierin drew me in right from page 1 and as soon as Clay Holt won that card game - I knew this was going to be a Favorite book for me! The storyline is captivating and the character development is so well done - I became a part of the story! I laughed and cried and sat on the edge of my seat, ready to take action, if needed, as the journey became really intense! And the romance was "fall in love" perfection!
Highly recommend Author Barbara Ankrum's books!
Highly recommend Author Barbara Ankrum's books!
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