Angel Creek....After her father died beautiful Dee Swann held on the homestead in the Colorado hills, fiercely determined that no one would claim her land-or her independance. Then ruthless, ambitious Lucas Cochran came to Angel Creek valley to challange her on both counts.....He needs the valley's cool waters to trun the drought-cursed high counrty into the cattle dynasty he craves. But as their fiery confrontation flares into a wild and unfettered passion, they are bound together in a dangerous destiny-with much more than just frontier dreams at stake....... A Lady of the West.Victoris Waverly was a noble daughter of the war ruined South-and wife in name only to a heartless Western rancher. Yet neither honor nor pride could quench her forbidden desire for hired gunman Jake Roper. His narrow gaze, hard as ice, hid tender emotions-and he cursed his burning need for this graceful, innocent lady. For the blazing New Mexico territory called him to fight for the sweeping ranchland that was his birthright. On a mission to set right the past across the lawless land, the powerful cowboy and the aristocratic beauty would reach the heights of passion-and step closer to the flames of destruction.
very enjoyable reads. loved both stories. enjoying all of linda howards books i have read. hard to lay aside to get other things done. you can't go wrong if you love romance and suspense
Loved this book. Characters come to life and the story line is very intriguing keeping you turning the pages looking for more.
