Setting
1904
Brenham, Texas
Synopsis
Luke Palmer is a handsome Texas Ranger, sent to work with local switchboard operator, Georgie Gail, undercover as a telephone repairman. The two have a love/hate relationship from the start. Sparks fly and tempers flare. Georgie is very independent, and proud of making her own way in a man's world. Luke has no patience for a spunky bird watcher who doesn't know her place. However, once she spies him, armed and acting suspiciously when he's supposed to be working, he is forced to tell her what he's up to. When she is put in danger as a result, his job and his life get a great deal more complicated. Will he jeopardize everything to protect her?
Review
What a quirky, humorous, unique and charming story! Georgie's obsession with birds and her fight against women using bird parts in their gawdy hats was certainly unexpected. Luke's character was endearing. He's so gruff and determined. He has no desire to work with this woman or to fall in love. This job is just a means to an end, a way to roam the countryside unnoticed, while he searches for a notorious gang. Yet he can't seem to prevent himself from thinking about Georgie. There is such wonderful tension between the two of them, as they fight their attraction for one another. My favorite scene is when she has to pull a multitude of splinters from his body after he falls down a telephone pole. It is so awkward and sensual. It could read that part over and over again and still enjoy it immensely! I totally recommend this book if you like a story with plenty of sparks and humor, and a bit of suspense mixed in.
Edgy Content
1) Romance scenes are sure to make your pulse pick up a notch. This is definitely not a story that white-washes human emotion. However, as always, this author finds a way of including these things in perfect measure, without going over the top.
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