I fell in love with Jodi’s writing style many years ago and she has faithfully delivered each time since then! ~ Autry, Guilty Pleasures
Description:
If there’s any place that can convince Angela Harrell to stop running, it’s Ransom Canyon. And if there’s any man who can reveal desires more deeply hidden than her every fear, it’s Wilkes Wagner. Beneath the rancher’s honorable exterior is something that just might keep her safe…or unwittingly put her in danger’s path.
With his dreams of leaving this small Texas town swallowed up by hard, dusty reality, all Wilkes has to show for his life is the Devil’s Fork Ranch. Though not one to let false hope seduce him, he can’t deny the quiet and cautious beauty who slips into his world and changes everything.
Lauren Brigman finally has freedom at her fingertips. All she needs is Lucas Reyes’s attention—a look, a touch, some sign that she’s more to him than a girl he rescued one dangerous night. But now it’s her turn to rescue someone, and the life-altering decision may cost her more than a chance with Lucas.
Review copy provided for an honest review
Rustler’s Moon is the second installment in Jodi Thomas’s Ransom Canyon Series. I fell in love with Jodi’s writing style many years ago and she has faithfully delivered each time since then. The romance is a little slower to start in Rustler’s Moon than in her previous novels, but it is clear to see the relationship is developing and it had a reason to be moving at a slower pace. The plot flowed smoothly throughout the novel and had a few twist to it, but nothing mind-boggling. Angie and Wilkes are surrounded by a host of friends that were introduced in the first novel, and the couple soon becomes the talk of the town. Their relationship really focused more so on Angie and her work compared to Wilkes’ ranch. I did not have a lot of emotional attachment to Angie or Wilkes, but I still wanted to see them succeed in all aspects of their life. Thomas’s has always had a villain weaved in her novels that adds a little extra suspense, however in Rustler’s Moon I felt he wasn’t up to her normal villain qualities. Each one of the characters is well developed with real-life qualities that allow the reader to relate; whether it is quirky, meddling town gossips or helping someone at a crossroad in their life. This novel did brush over some sensitive topics without diving into darker territory. I am very excited to see what she has in store for Ransom Canyon, particularly Lauren, Polly and Yancy. Each one of her novels focuses on a different couple and she provides great back story as to better understand each one; while building on relationships mentioned in previous novels. I do not feel it is super important to Angie and Wilkes story to have read the previous novels, I strongly encourage it as a fan of Jodi Thomas’s work. Rustler’s Moon is not who I was hoping it would be, however it is still a good addition to the series.
3.75 stars
Thanks Autry for the review
Looking forward to this story. thanks.