Friday, April 22, 2022

The Bounty Hunter's Bride

 


Bounty hunter Luke Lancaster brings the best of both worlds to his work—the tracking skills of his Comanche father and the marksmanship he learned from his missionary grandfather.

When Luke is hired to track down a young man wanted for murder, he assumes it’s a routine capture, but he’s taken on a wild ride when he discovers that the accused is actually an innocent school teacher who knows too much for her own good.

Determined to uncover the truth, Luke sets out to keep himself and Billie alive while bringing the real outlaws to justice. As they race across Texas, Luke falls more in love with Billie. But could a schoolteacher ever want a half-Comanche bounty hunter? Does Luke stand a chance or is he just her ride to freedom?

 My thoughts: This was a wonderful, fast paced read to pick up and enjoy! I loved getting to know Luke and Billie, as they struggled to find justice in their situation. Both characters were well written, as they got to know one another through unique events. The author does a wonderful job with the time period and characters! I look forward to reading more by Janis Jakes.

I received this book from Celebrate Lit. This is my honest review.

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About the Author

JanisJakesJanis Jakes encourages women through inspirational fiction and non-fiction. She is a Texas native with a penchant for winding country roads, faded jeans, street tacos, and fiery West Texas sunsets.

 

More from Janis

It wasn’t unusual to find dime-store western novels on my grandfather’s nightstand. As a young girl, I poured through the yellowed, dog-eared pages. There was just something about the characters—resilient women, courageous men, and hardened outlaws—combined with the rugged terrain and inevitable showdown—that drew me deeper into every story.

In writing The Bounty Hunter’s Bride I wanted to capture the western element while creating faith-filled characters facing an uncertain future. Billie and Luke confront relentless peril with true western grit—finding victory over past regret and love as big as the Texas sky.

Hidden Facts: Billie is named for my mother, who passed away unexpectedly when I was still in high school; she was in her late thirties. The boy’s ranch idea came from a Christian boy’s ranch less than ten miles from my home. And, the early scenery depicted in the story is from my neck of the woods and the land I adore—West Texas.

Blog Stops

Inklings and notions, April 23

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, April 24

Texas Book-aholic, April 25

Of Blades and Thorns, April 25

Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, April 26

For Him and My Family, April 27

deb’s Book Review, April 28

Locks, Hooks and Books, April 29

Connie’s History Classroom, April 30

Simple Harvest Reads, May 1 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)

Labor Not in Vain, May 2

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, May 3

Jodie Wolfe – Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet, May 4

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, May 5

Vicky Sluiter, May 6 (Author Interview)

Mary Hake, May 6

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Janis is giving away the grand prize package of a $100 Amazon Gift Card and a copy of The Bounty Hunter’s Bride!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://promosimple.com/ps/1d0b2/the-bounty-hunter-s-bride-celebration-tour-giveaway

10 comments:

  1. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on The Bounty Hunter's Bride, I like the cover and synopsis and I am looking forward to reading this story myself

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  2. I'm looking forward to reading the book. It sounds great.

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  3. Nice to meet you, Janis, The Hunter's Bride sounds like a great book for me to read and I like the cover! Good luck with your book and the tour! Thanks for sharing it with me! Thanks, Inklings and Notions, for sharing your review! Have an awesome weekend!

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  4. I am sure I would enjoy this book.
    Marilyn

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  5. Good book for Spring reading.
    Thanks for the contest.

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  6. Thank you for sharing! Adding to my tbr!

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  7. This sounds like a page-turner for sure!

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  8. Thank you for sharing your excellent review! Janis Jakes is a new-to-me author.

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