A Knight in Cowboy Boots
Susie QuintRomantic suspense
Available from Pink Petal Books
ISBN: 978-0-9837809-5-3
August 2011
| Zach McKnight is a Texan from his well-worn boots to the outlaw-black hat. Whether working on the family ranch or earning a hefty chunk of cash on an offshore oil rig, Zach is confident and sure of himself. Until he meets Maddie Wells. He sets out to seduce the lovely young woman, and she seems willing, until a misunderstanding and Zach's meddling older sister cause Maddie to shoot him. Maddie can't believe what she's done. Shooting a stranger is not the way to stay out of sight while running and hiding with the son of her murdered sister. She doesn't want to let the sexy cowboy into their lives, but she can't find a way to keep him out.
I have to hand it to Susie Quint. She took a situation that other writers might ruin with a series of unworkable coincidences and wove a story that really works. Maddie and Zach are connected in a way neither realized but Ms. Quint made it all realistic and plausible. That's a sign of a good writer. To keep her nephew away from his murdering father, Maddie changes her name and runs. Maddie's character is often just a hair's breath away from danger and she's a strong enough character to hold her own and do whatever necessary to protect an innocent child. Zach quickly realizes Maddie is in trouble, and since he already has a history of picking up injured strays, you know he's going to push his way into her life to help her. You have to love his good intentions, even if it doesn't always work out as he'd planned. I mean, what's not to love about a strong, good looking cowboy? This is a fast paced book with two strong main characters, a well-rounded supporting cast, and a plot that was extremely well crafted. I am looking forward to reading much more from Susie Quint. I think you'll really enjoy this one.
Overall rating:
Reviewer: Kathy F. |
