Companions of the Blest Author:Jim Boyd Companions of the Blest is an extraordinary tale of the Texas Hill Country and the effect the land has on the people who live there. It is also the story of acclaimed journalist René Merrill, whose fate takes her to a remote Texas ranch where she meets Juanita Navarro Taylor and her son, Mac. There René uncovers tales of the Texas Revolution, bo... more »rder conflicts, Indian wars, family feuds, and Texas gunmen. The unlikely relationship between René and Mac takes the reader through stories of betrayal, intrigue, and forbidden love. A must-read for those who love Texana.« less