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A Lady of the West

av Linda Howard

Serier: Western Ladies (1)

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New York Times bestselling author Linda Howard sets a tale of power, suspense, and passion in the savage New Mexico Territory. Only true love could redeem.... Victoria Waverly, noble daughter of the war-ruined South, is sold in marriage to a ruthless rancher. Honor and pride help her endure life as a wife in name only but nothing can quench her forbidden desire for hired gunman Jake Roper. His gaze is hard, but tenderness he can't hide promises to unveil to Victoria the mysteries of love. Only true love can destroy.... Jake curses his burning need for Victoria, for he wants nothing to stand in the way of his drive to reclaim Sarratt's Kingdom -- the ranch that is his legacy and obsession. But ancient wrongs and blazing passions will bind together the aristocratic beauty and the powerful cowboy. In a bloody land war, they will fight for Jake's birthright...and seize at all costs the love that is their destiny.… (mer)

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This is an older book and what is called a bodice-ripper, so there are explicit scenes and lots of violence and rape. But it's also a good story about the settling of New Mexico when the US took it from Mexico.
Victoria Waverly is sold into marriage after the Civil War to a brutal man who stole a ranch from the previous owners. The men around her are cruel and crude, including the hired gunman Jake Roper. Gradually, Victoria and Jake change their minds about each other, but Jake has long-term plans of his own that he must fulfill first.
Linda Howard writes good historical Westerns, and I think this one was excellent. Some of the violence did make me cringe, but I liked the historical aspects. (

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N.W.Moors | May 7, 2023 |

Just as nice on the second reading. Well written, tightly plotted. I was trying to think what made this one so much better than some other western romances I've read lately. I guess it has to do with the talent of the author and the fact that all the actions of the characters make sense and there aren't just random things happening that force the characters to react one way or another. (

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Luziadovalongo | Jul 14, 2022 |

One of my absolute favorite western romances. I love Victoria so much and her strength of character! She is attracted to Jake but when he tries to force her to go against what she knows is right or believes, she is true to herself. She comes to love him but doesn't let him dominate her decisions. (

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bookharpy | Apr 19, 2016 |

A tale of the West full of cowboys, hate, vengeance and of course, romance on the side.
I adore Linda Howard and although I prefer her suspense works, this book was also a great read.
For the fans of old western "romantic" tales, this book (as the next in the series), it's a must read. (

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Lost_Lenore | Nov 12, 2013 |

Yep, another western romance. I so love stories of tough cowboys with hardened hearts that get nailed by cupid. Even better, I like it when the bad guy gets it in the end, the hero wins the girl, and the girl make the hero grovel for all the pain he's put her through. There was only one really disappointing part of this story, but to tell you what it is will ruin the whole book. (

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lesmel | Jul 13, 2013 |

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3 Novels By Linda Howard: After the Night; Drop Dead Gorgous; Lady of the West av Linda Howard

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1990-08

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New Mexico, USA

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New York Times bestselling author Linda Howard sets a tale of power, suspense, and passion in the savage New Mexico Territory. Only true love could redeem.... Victoria Waverly, noble daughter of the war-ruined South, is sold in marriage to a ruthless rancher. Honor and pride help her endure life as a wife in name only but nothing can quench her forbidden desire for hired gunman Jake Roper. His gaze is hard, but tenderness he can't hide promises to unveil to Victoria the mysteries of love. Only true love can destroy.... Jake curses his burning need for Victoria, for he wants nothing to stand in the way of his drive to reclaim Sarratt's Kingdom -- the ranch that is his legacy and obsession. But ancient wrongs and blazing passions will bind together the aristocratic beauty and the powerful cowboy. In a bloody land war, they will fight for Jake's birthright...and seize at all costs the love that is their destiny.

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