Desperate, Dangerous and Deadly: A Western Collection by Debra Parmley
Three books about the west and what really happens there...
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A Desperate Journey by Debra Parmley
Sally was married to Luke and they had a son and a daughter. His gambling debts caught up to them and he left with his son and she had to auction off the house. She spent a few days at the parson's house and then started out on a journey to find her son. Ozzie Moss was driving his mules and supplies from Kansas to Texas and she and Carolyn were along for the ride, til the Fort Riley came into sight. They told her to stay due to the Indian raids but she left after one sergeant had molested her one night.
Others were also looking for her: Robert Truman. He looks so vicious but he wants revenge on something Luke had done that landed him in jail for 5 years.
Rob had come to her rescue at the fort and again another night out on the journey when the wagon broke an axle.
They travel as a group and go through many towns in search of Luke and Matthew. Indian raids and river crossings and one gets hit by an arrow. The forts are a safe haven for a bit of time as they travel further south to Texas.
They meet up with some characters that only enhance the tale.
Rob knows more as they travel further and hasn't told Sally. She's kinda taken a liking to him though.
Love how they spend the Christmas day and what they do to make it very special. As the journey comes to an end as things go full circle.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
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Dangerous Ties by Debra Parmley
Starts with dedication page and then the story takes place in Nevada 1860 and Lilian is tied up and they hope she will die.
She didn't know where the money was, her fiancée abandoned her and had robbed others in town.
Love that she followed her relative and she was able to support herself with her hands, sewing but many didn't need many gowns, not like the big city.
Story also follows Nick, a man who has come upon her tied up as she passes out.
They missed the mine shaft as the ties broke, just in time he had saved her.
Love hearing his side of how he's taking care of her while she sleeps...
Like how they are able to find what's missing, love the hiding places.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
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Deadly Adversaries by Debra Parmleyy
This one starts out in Texas 1881 with texas ranger Jacob Brace as he watches his friend Matthew Truman read a letter from his sister...
She is being forced to marry so the guys head out to help her...
When she is kidnapped things really happen fast. Like the details and especailly the outcome.
Love hearing the plans of the future. Other works by the author and a note about the author are included at the end along with other works.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion. ( )