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Sunday, October 11, 2020

Book review: Beneath a Desperado Moon by Elizabeth Clements

 

Blurb:

Deputy U.S. Marshal Josh Hunter never believed he’d see beautiful Molly Malone again—but he’d recognize her saucy smile and cinnamon eyes anywhere. Trouble was, so would Buckshot Jones, the outlaw who holds a deadly grudge against her.

Molly has never forgotten that long-ago, bone-melting kiss she shared with Josh—a kiss that changed everything for her. But when she is kidnapped by Buckshot’s gang of cutthroats, the handsome marshal with the green eyes and killer kisses isn’t around to rescue her. Josh shows up in the nick of time, but will his claim be enough to hold off the others?

When an old flame from England shows up to lay claim to Josh’s heart, Molly must fight for him. Can she face her tarnished past and keep his love BENEATH A DESPERADO MOON?

My review:

Beneath a Desperado Moon delivers a steamy good story!

Josh and Molly had been dancing around each other in the previous story, and now they can't help but be tossed together and forced to acknowledge what's been simmering under the surface - almost by gunpoint! Lots of adventure and heat propel them through all the kidnappings, determined outlaws, weddings, friendly fire, and haunted pasts. I loved how quickly Josh and Molly connected to each other, and then as each layer was peeled back, they each handled the other with care, even as at times they desperately fought their connection. Having both discover their true worth through each other's eyes proved just how perfect they were for the other.

If you're looking for an enthralling story filled with temp-rising steam and crazy-fun adventure, you found it! This is a wonderful wrap up to a terrific series.

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6 comments:

  1. Ooh, sounds very tempting. Great review!

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    1. What a lovely surprise to see this wonderful review that Michelle wrote and posted. What I really appreciate about Michelle's reviews is despite her enthusiasm, she doesn't give spoilers, thus the reader can discover surprises along the way, just like Molly and Josh intended. Thanks, Christine...I hope you're tempted. Each book is a stand alone, but it's best to start at the beginning, just like I plan to do with your intriguing Innocents series this winter.

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  2. Congratulations on this wonderful review, Elizabeth. I have all three books in this trilogy and hope to get some reading time in soon.

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    1. Michelle sure knows how to write a great review without giving away spoilers. I'm delighted you have all three books, Sarah--THANK YOU. With winter coming, you may want to snuggle down and read. I plan to do that with your wonderful Wildings series. Thanks for stopping by.

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  3. Wow, what a great review! And well deserved, for sure! I love all three books, but Molly and Josh really struck a chord with me for some reason. This was a wonderful story and I really enjoyed it--hated to see it end!

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    1. What a pleasant surprise to see this review posted. Made my day, today of all days (raining, no big Thanksgiving get-together. So seeing this really perked me up. I'm so grateful you love this story as much as I do, Cheryl. And I admit, I hated to see it end. Molly is such an imp and Josh...oh my. The cover Livia made depicts them both perfectly. I am blessed.

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