Raine's husband owned the Pennyroyal and she inherited it when he died. She lived there with her sister before she sister died in childbirth. Her sister was raped and became pregnant. The man who raped her, was brought to trial and found guilty. He escaped and the jurors are being killed, one by one. Raine hires an outside man, a shootist to protect the town from the Burdicks who do what they want when they want. Kellen meet the shootish and was curious, so when he is killed, he decides to go to the town and determine what is going on/how he can help.
This was a nice western mystery. It was interesting to read about the land surveys when it came to water and women's suffrage. I did have to admit an annoyance when it came out Raine was a virgin. It is explained, so it makes sense, but still a bit annoyed, because Kellen has been around.
This was a nice western mystery. It was interesting to read about the land surveys when it came to water and women's suffrage. I did have to admit an annoyance when it came out Raine was a virgin. It is explained, so it makes sense, but still a bit annoyed, because Kellen has been around.
Lisa R. (alterlisa) -
I don't know if it's because I recently watched the last season of Longmire, but I've read oodles of western romance books lately. I absolutely adored this first book in Goodman's Bitter Springs series. I love a good western romance and when you throw in a good mystery to boot, it ramps up my enjoyment 50%.
You go into this story and after about 50 pages or so you think you know what's going on but let me tell you, you'll be wrong. Yes, I figured out a few of the minor mysteries but right up to the end Goodman keeps you guessing all while you are enjoying a wonderful romance. Luckily, I do have the other two books in this series and intend starting the second one shortly even though it's already past midnight. Ah, the joys of being retired and getting to read as long as I can keep my eyes open.
You go into this story and after about 50 pages or so you think you know what's going on but let me tell you, you'll be wrong. Yes, I figured out a few of the minor mysteries but right up to the end Goodman keeps you guessing all while you are enjoying a wonderful romance. Luckily, I do have the other two books in this series and intend starting the second one shortly even though it's already past midnight. Ah, the joys of being retired and getting to read as long as I can keep my eyes open.
JG comes through again. This was delightful! All the secondary characters enrich the story. H&H are very lovable and you are rooting for them. There is a good mystery and story to accompany the romance. LOVED IT
