Blurb:
Texas Ranger Jake McCain is hot on the trail of a band of murderous outlaws when they ambush him and leave him for dead. A candle in a faraway window shines dimly in the night, and with his last ounce of strength, he makes his way through a blinding snowstorm to a solitary cabin and blessed shelter where he can heal.
The last thing Rachel Hudson expects the deadly spring blizzard to bring is a wounded Ranger with a pack of trouble he’s got to catch up to and eliminate—as soon as he’s able. As she works to save him, Rachel begins to fall for his dark gaze and seductive touch—and she must remind herself she’s got her younger brother to think of. As memories of her earlier life haunt her, Rachel realizes Jake McCain is far more dangerous than any storm.
But the past Rachel had hoped to escape suddenly looms over her future. She and Jake have more than a powerful mutual attraction in common—the dangerous gunmen he’s been chasing intend to steal Rachel and her brother, Nathan.
Jake vows to protect Rachel, the innocent beauty with a smile that touches his heart and kisses that burn straight through to his soul. Now that he knows life is worthless without love, he’s not about to lose the woman who means everything to him—Rachel, his TEXAS GOLD…
My review:
You know that feeling you get when you crack open a book and as the words float off the page and weave around your heart, you know you've just discovered something special?
Well, that was me with Rachel and Jake's story.
From the first moment Jake landed on Rachel's porch needing help, and Rachel discovered him and took him in, you could feel the "something" that sparked between them, even though both had demons from their past that kept them from fully acknowledging that "something." The drama and trials and adventures they faced together and separately helped both to grow and dig deep into their hearts about what really matters and what they really needed and wanted. The story moved quickly, but it didn't feel rushed either. Each layer to the story naturally grew and settled as you worked through everything - from the relationships to the surprising twists thrown in.
What especially clicked with me was the way Tracy Garrett used her words to build her world. I was sucked into the pages in such a way that I was living and breathing the story - experiencing everything as Jake and Rachel were. Remarkable story-telling like that isn't always easy to find, and I'm delighted to have discovered a new book to treasure and revisit often.
Well, that was me with Rachel and Jake's story.
From the first moment Jake landed on Rachel's porch needing help, and Rachel discovered him and took him in, you could feel the "something" that sparked between them, even though both had demons from their past that kept them from fully acknowledging that "something." The drama and trials and adventures they faced together and separately helped both to grow and dig deep into their hearts about what really matters and what they really needed and wanted. The story moved quickly, but it didn't feel rushed either. Each layer to the story naturally grew and settled as you worked through everything - from the relationships to the surprising twists thrown in.
What especially clicked with me was the way Tracy Garrett used her words to build her world. I was sucked into the pages in such a way that I was living and breathing the story - experiencing everything as Jake and Rachel were. Remarkable story-telling like that isn't always easy to find, and I'm delighted to have discovered a new book to treasure and revisit often.
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Hi, Michelle and Tracy! I love these book reviews! You're a treasure. You hit the nail on the head: Tracy is a true story-teller. As I've said before she has a way of pushing forward the plot and choreographing the character's action expertly. I loved Texas Gold and admired the writing skills.
ReplyDeleteThis was my first Tracy book and I'm so so glad to have discovered her. I've been blessed recently to find a good handful of authors who just blow me away with their stories (you're included in that list). So glad this was my first of Tracy's and I'm so looking forward to getting to Wolf's story soon. :)
DeleteHi, Patti! Thanks for stopping by and for your continued love of my story. You two made my day!
ReplyDeleteMichelle, thank you so much for your beautiful words about Jake and Rachel! These characters are special to me. And to know my story has a spot on your keeper shelf? Priceless praise for an author!
ReplyDeleteOh yes!! It's definitely on the keeper shelf, and will end up on my to-be-reread shelf at some point too! Next up (from you) is Wolf's story and I can't wait to see how you help that man's heart heal. I think I already started falling in love with him from this book. :)
DeleteTracy, I loved this story, too, soooo much. I was so glad to get this back out for the world to read again! I think this was the first story of yours I ever read, and I loved it so much. I still do. You have such a gift for writing and making the reader actually LIVE what's happening in your story.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cheryl!
DeleteI'm glad too! :)
DeleteThis sounds very compelling and wonderfully written. Great review and obviously well-deserved. Congratulations, Tracy.
ReplyDeleteThanks!!
DeleteThanks, lady! :)
DeleteTracy,
ReplyDeleteSuch a heart-felt story. I enjoyed it very much. *hugs*
Hugs back, Kaye.
DeleteWhere would a great story-teller be without a great reviewer? No reader can resist such a glowing review, and Michelle has her own special way with words, just like the author. And I love the blurb. Congratulations, Tracy. I look forward to reading your story and many more.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth -- you don't fail to make me smile. Thank you for such sweet words.
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