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Beneath a Fugitive Moon
Beautiful Jolene Reynolds is on a quest. Is there a man in this world who will love her, kiss her, and treasure her like her father does her mother? It seems that every bachelor in the territory is interested in her—and though the clock is ticking, she has to wonder…is it truly a pursuit of the heart, or is it because of what she’ll inherit? When handsome Mike Sutton rides back into her life her search is over—at least, in her own heart. Mike intrigues her with his laughing eyes and quick wit…but surely, if he felt the same interest, wouldn’t he try to steal one kiss? So…why hasn’t he?
Deputy U.S. Marshal Mike Sutton has been besotted with Jolene for two solid years—and now, he’s got her all to himself. But his honor won’t let him make the most of the perfect situation. He’s promised his best friend, Chase, that he’ll safeguard Jolene until her father’s return from his art show back East—and he’s not about to let Chase down. Though he’s faced deadly outlaws without flinching, he’s on shaky ground emotionally when he holds Jolene in his arms. Young, beautiful, and educated—she’s too good for him. One kiss could be his undoing.
Trouble that has been simmering comes to a dangerous boil, forcing Mike and Jolene to become fugitives—and depend only on one another. Can they finally be honest with their feelings and find love BENEATH A FUGITIVE MOON…
Saddle up! Author Elizabeth Clements is blessed with a true Western voice, which lassoes the reader and takes them on an emotional ride. —Deborah Macgillivray, author of the Dragons of Challon series
Deputy U.S. Marshal Mike Sutton has been besotted with Jolene for two solid years—and now, he’s got her all to himself. But his honor won’t let him make the most of the perfect situation. He’s promised his best friend, Chase, that he’ll safeguard Jolene until her father’s return from his art show back East—and he’s not about to let Chase down. Though he’s faced deadly outlaws without flinching, he’s on shaky ground emotionally when he holds Jolene in his arms. Young, beautiful, and educated—she’s too good for him. One kiss could be his undoing.
Trouble that has been simmering comes to a dangerous boil, forcing Mike and Jolene to become fugitives—and depend only on one another. Can they finally be honest with their feelings and find love BENEATH A FUGITIVE MOON…
Saddle up! Author Elizabeth Clements is blessed with a true Western voice, which lassoes the reader and takes them on an emotional ride. —Deborah Macgillivray, author of the Dragons of Challon series
280 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 27, 2019
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July 8, 2019
BRAVE, LOYAL, AND RESOURCEFUL
While the story is the second in the Prairie Moon Trilogy, it could read well as a stand-alone and does have some characters from the first story, Beneath a Horse-Thief Moon. The year is 1899, and the story will take place in Cypress Hills, District of Assiniboia. When Chase, Sara, and the twins travel to Boston, eighteen year old, Jolene will stay back home finishing up teaching the school year. What a shock when she is attacked by outlaws trying to steal her horses, and then she is rescued by a family friend, Mike Sutton. This will be their story.
Mike Sutton is a US Marshall out of Montana, but a close friend to Chase Reynolds. While Chase and his family are in Boston for a showing of his highly sought after paintings, he is concerned about the increase by outlaws, so Mike will be there to protect Jolene and try and capture outlaw—what a shock to start by saving Jolene from two outlaws who are after more than her horses. While he saves her virtue, it wasn’t before she was manhandled and beaten.
“Don’t let the few rotten apples of this world spoil you for the tree.” –Doc Wilson
The story is full of mystery, suspense, danger, secrets, and plenty of action and adventure. It has been two years since Jolene has seen Mike. Mike is a large man, feared but many, respected by most and adored by Jolene. She even has a pet name for him, Honey Bear. Mike and Jolene’s relationship will take a turn, she is no longer a young starry-eyed teenaged girl, but now a young adult woman and she sets her sights on Mike, but he doesn’t want to cause distrust with Chase—after all, he asked him to protect her, not bed her.
There is plenty of trouble in the area with the stealing of horses, and part of Mike’s day to day work will be trying to locate the outlaws. There is one man, Cody Fowler, who’s Aunt works for the Reynolds family. He is bold and brash and leaves Jolene with an uneasy feeling, and there is no love lost between him and Mike. He makes fun of Mike for wearing a poncho, and finally, Jolene realizes it is because he is large like her Papa and can’t find shirts to fit him correctly.
“Was that why he wore a poncho to cover his size? And a beard to cover his face? She suspected someone had hurt him deeply, and he covered it up with his quick wit, smart mouth, and a big poncho.”
The story has the good, the bad, and the ugly of people. It will have those who treat others in a despicable way, it will have some who see the good in people, no matter what others think, and it will have those who do the right thing, sometimes even if it may seem like it is wrong. The tale is full of historical references to products that add a wonderful touch to this fast-paced, action-packed romantic suspense story. The chemistry between Mike and Jolene is a sweet and spicy love story and has two people who struggle to find their happiness. Sometimes, even stepping outside of their comfort zone and taking chances.
“The lady in her hesitated. Curiosity took over.”
The story has life and death, with plenty of danger, and will have three people hiding. But like all good stories, the bad guy will get his comeuppance, and eventually, love wins in the end. The story does have steamy scenes between Mike and Jolene.
“I want our loving to be more than good. I want it to be earth-shattering, soul-stealing, lip-sucking, mind-blowing, deep-down wonderful.”
While the story is the second in the Prairie Moon Trilogy, it could read well as a stand-alone and does have some characters from the first story, Beneath a Horse-Thief Moon. The year is 1899, and the story will take place in Cypress Hills, District of Assiniboia. When Chase, Sara, and the twins travel to Boston, eighteen year old, Jolene will stay back home finishing up teaching the school year. What a shock when she is attacked by outlaws trying to steal her horses, and then she is rescued by a family friend, Mike Sutton. This will be their story.
Mike Sutton is a US Marshall out of Montana, but a close friend to Chase Reynolds. While Chase and his family are in Boston for a showing of his highly sought after paintings, he is concerned about the increase by outlaws, so Mike will be there to protect Jolene and try and capture outlaw—what a shock to start by saving Jolene from two outlaws who are after more than her horses. While he saves her virtue, it wasn’t before she was manhandled and beaten.
“Don’t let the few rotten apples of this world spoil you for the tree.” –Doc Wilson
The story is full of mystery, suspense, danger, secrets, and plenty of action and adventure. It has been two years since Jolene has seen Mike. Mike is a large man, feared but many, respected by most and adored by Jolene. She even has a pet name for him, Honey Bear. Mike and Jolene’s relationship will take a turn, she is no longer a young starry-eyed teenaged girl, but now a young adult woman and she sets her sights on Mike, but he doesn’t want to cause distrust with Chase—after all, he asked him to protect her, not bed her.
There is plenty of trouble in the area with the stealing of horses, and part of Mike’s day to day work will be trying to locate the outlaws. There is one man, Cody Fowler, who’s Aunt works for the Reynolds family. He is bold and brash and leaves Jolene with an uneasy feeling, and there is no love lost between him and Mike. He makes fun of Mike for wearing a poncho, and finally, Jolene realizes it is because he is large like her Papa and can’t find shirts to fit him correctly.
“Was that why he wore a poncho to cover his size? And a beard to cover his face? She suspected someone had hurt him deeply, and he covered it up with his quick wit, smart mouth, and a big poncho.”
The story has the good, the bad, and the ugly of people. It will have those who treat others in a despicable way, it will have some who see the good in people, no matter what others think, and it will have those who do the right thing, sometimes even if it may seem like it is wrong. The tale is full of historical references to products that add a wonderful touch to this fast-paced, action-packed romantic suspense story. The chemistry between Mike and Jolene is a sweet and spicy love story and has two people who struggle to find their happiness. Sometimes, even stepping outside of their comfort zone and taking chances.
“The lady in her hesitated. Curiosity took over.”
The story has life and death, with plenty of danger, and will have three people hiding. But like all good stories, the bad guy will get his comeuppance, and eventually, love wins in the end. The story does have steamy scenes between Mike and Jolene.
“I want our loving to be more than good. I want it to be earth-shattering, soul-stealing, lip-sucking, mind-blowing, deep-down wonderful.”
September 30, 2020
Enjoyed Book 1! Loved Book 2! This series holds a readers interest with adventure, historical western ambition, and, romance with heartfelt emotion. With her parents away, Jolene has finished her year of teaching and wants to return to the family ranch. She shows no fear in driving her buggy with the magnificent pair of black horses, out to the ranch. With ruthless rustlers still at large, I could “hear” her screams as those terrible men attacked her, drug her from her buggy and began tearing off her clothes. Deputy U.S. Marshal Mike Sutton had been on his way to the ranch to fulfill the request of Jolene’s father that he protect her while they were gone. As he comes over the hill, he hears her screams, sees the gal he has long adored, fighting for her life. That is the beginning and the action never stops. Loved this book.
February 23, 2020
Beneath a Fugitive Moon (Prairie Moon Trilogy Book 2)
This 2nd book in this Trilogy is as wonderful as the 1st Book, Beneath a Horse Thief Moon. From the first page to the last, not one boring, slow moment. I was happy to follow our hero and heroine, Jolene and Mike, through the many twists and turns of a well thought out storyline. Well written secondary characters which I cared about as much as the hero and heroine, especially the saloon gal, Molly. Loved her and her wonderful sense of humor. Of course we need a few dastardly villains for a good historical western and this author knows how to write them. A very satisfying read and I can't wait to get the 3rd book as soon as it's available. JudyE
This 2nd book in this Trilogy is as wonderful as the 1st Book, Beneath a Horse Thief Moon. From the first page to the last, not one boring, slow moment. I was happy to follow our hero and heroine, Jolene and Mike, through the many twists and turns of a well thought out storyline. Well written secondary characters which I cared about as much as the hero and heroine, especially the saloon gal, Molly. Loved her and her wonderful sense of humor. Of course we need a few dastardly villains for a good historical western and this author knows how to write them. A very satisfying read and I can't wait to get the 3rd book as soon as it's available. JudyE
February 16, 2021
Starts with Action
This story starts with a scene that sets the stage for a suspenseful story with more than one danger to Jolene, the young woman all the men in town want, for her father's money. Matt is a great hero in this spicy romance. There is a great cast of characters the author draws on as she moves her plot forward. I love the author's use of language. A great read.
This story starts with a scene that sets the stage for a suspenseful story with more than one danger to Jolene, the young woman all the men in town want, for her father's money. Matt is a great hero in this spicy romance. There is a great cast of characters the author draws on as she moves her plot forward. I love the author's use of language. A great read.
July 5, 2019
When you dive into this story, be prepared for twists to flip what you expect around.
Jolene lives up to her mother's example and reputation by being a very strong and determined woman. She knows she's ready to find a husband and build a family on a foundation of love (just as she's seen in her parents' lives) and she sets out to accomplish that. Despite the lengths she needs to go to and no matter how determined she is, she still is young and has a vulnerability to her that shines through. I loved getting to meet Molly and see Jolene's friendship with her grow.
Mike is unique in how widely his personality varied from confidence with dealing with threats and outlaws to his mix of insecurity in handling Jolene and his yearning for her. He's at a loss to know how to balance the quickly growing feelings he has for his girl, win her love, and yet respect the close friendship he has with her father. He's also young and despite being a US Marshall, still has a soft innocence to him that grew from a heart-breaking past.
This story was heavier on their relationship with hints of outside drama till closer to the end when the excitement built up a little more and carried the story through to a sweet finish. I really liked watching Mike and Jolene dance around each other and then celebrated with them when they finally worked through their uncertainties to earn their hea. Some parts of their story made me pause and wonder - but knowing that they fit each other well and would make it through their doubts and struggles kept me going.
I'm looking forward to the last of the trilogy to see how all the loose ends are tied up and the next couple gets their hea. The hints for Molly and Josh have me intrigued and wanting more!
Jolene lives up to her mother's example and reputation by being a very strong and determined woman. She knows she's ready to find a husband and build a family on a foundation of love (just as she's seen in her parents' lives) and she sets out to accomplish that. Despite the lengths she needs to go to and no matter how determined she is, she still is young and has a vulnerability to her that shines through. I loved getting to meet Molly and see Jolene's friendship with her grow.
Mike is unique in how widely his personality varied from confidence with dealing with threats and outlaws to his mix of insecurity in handling Jolene and his yearning for her. He's at a loss to know how to balance the quickly growing feelings he has for his girl, win her love, and yet respect the close friendship he has with her father. He's also young and despite being a US Marshall, still has a soft innocence to him that grew from a heart-breaking past.
This story was heavier on their relationship with hints of outside drama till closer to the end when the excitement built up a little more and carried the story through to a sweet finish. I really liked watching Mike and Jolene dance around each other and then celebrated with them when they finally worked through their uncertainties to earn their hea. Some parts of their story made me pause and wonder - but knowing that they fit each other well and would make it through their doubts and struggles kept me going.
I'm looking forward to the last of the trilogy to see how all the loose ends are tied up and the next couple gets their hea. The hints for Molly and Josh have me intrigued and wanting more!
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