Jennings Offers Another Delightful Blend of History and
Romance
Betsy Huckabee might be a small-town girl, but she has big-city
dreams. Writing for her uncle's newspaper will never lead to
independence, and the bigger newspapers don't seem interested in
the Hart County news. Trying a new approach, Betsy pens a
romanticized serial for the ladies' pages, and the new deputy
provides the perfect inspiration for her submissions. She'd be
horrified if he read her breathless descriptions of him, but these
articles are for a newspaper far away. No one in Pine Gap will ever
know.
Deputy Joel Puckett didn't want to leave Texas, but this job in
tiny Pine Gap is his only shot at keeping his badge. With masked
marauders riding every night, his skills and patience are tested,
but even more challenging is the sassy journalist lady chasing
him.
Rather Than Wait for a Hero, She Decided to Create
One
Betsy Huckabee has big-city dreams, but nobody outside of tiny Pine
Gap, Missouri, seems interested in the articles she writes for her
uncle's newspaper. Her hopes for independence may be crushed, until
the best idea she's ever had comes riding into town.
Deputy Joel Puckett didn't want to leave Texas, but unfair
circumstances have made moving to Pine Gap his only shot at keeping
a badge. Worse, this small town has big problems, and masked
marauders have become too comfortable taking justice into their own
hands. He needs to make clear that he's the law in this
town--and that job is made more difficult with a nosy reporter who
seems to follow him everywhere he goes.
The hero Betsy creates to be the star in a serial for the ladies'
pages is based on the dashing deputy, but he's definitely
fictional. And since the pieces run only in newspapers far away, no
one will ever know. But the more time she spends with Deputy
Puckett, the more she appreciates the real hero--and the more she
realizes what her ambition could cost him.
"Jennings creates a perfect blend of love, mystery, and wit in this
19th-century romance."--Publishers Weekly starred
review
"Jennings' latest is a delightfully entertaining historical romance
featuring charismatic humor, unpredictable thrills, and vigilante
justice. The plot is tense and exciting, and the novel sparkles
with the wit and charm of its spirited heroine. It is more romantic
and less stuffy than your average inspirational, and Jennings uses
classic western touches like six-shooters, spurs, and white
Stetsons to land readers squarely in the Ozark Mountains of 1885."
--Booklist
"This is such a delightful read with an adorable romance
and a fun and entertaining storyline. . . . The interactions and
dialogue between the main characters are sheer perfection. The
mystery and drama with the hero's backstory and the masked
marauders keep the momentum of the story going at a nice pace and
allows for no dull moments. There is so much to love here in this
little gem, it is easily one of Jennings' best."--RT
Book Reviews
"With her usual touches of humor, Jennings brings the
post-Civil War Ozarks to life. In a dangerous land, Betsey and Joel
learn real heroes are better than the ones we make up."--Christian Market
"Jennings's lighthearted tone, likable characters, and
feel-good narrative with a touch of drama makes for another
swoon-worthy historical romance set in the American West. Readers
who appreciate Jen Turano won't be disappointed."--Library Journal
Regina Jennings is a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University with a degree in English. She is the author of Sixty Acres and a Bride, Love in the Balance, Caught in the Middle, A Most Inconvenient Marriage, At Love's Bidding, and contributed a novella to both With This Ring? and A Match Made in Texas. She and her family make their home in Oklahoma City. Regina can be found online at www.reginajennings.com.