By Kelly Bridgewater
Montana rancher Knox Marshall's danger years are behind
him. A former bull-rider, he now runs the Marshall family ranch, raising
champion bucking bulls for the National Professional Bullrider's Expo (NBR-X).
Wealth and success are his, but life is stable, expected, and…ordinary. He
can't help but wonder if his best years are behind him.
Kelsey Jones just wants a safe life, a family, a home. Onstage, the beautiful rising star of the Yankee Belles becomes the person she longs to be - vivacious and confident - burying the brokenness she carries from a violent assault. Becoming NBR-X’s next country act is key to outrunning her past and achieving the success and security she craves.
Knox and Kelsey's paths collide when an explosion at an NBR-X event traps them in the rubble and leaves them reeling. Kelsey’s crippling nightmares return, but for Knox, an obsession to find the bomber is ignited.
When Kelsey’s past threatens Knox’s family, he'll have to choose between saving the Marshall legacy or becoming the protector he's always longed to be.
The explosive beginning to the Montana Marshall series.
Kelsey Jones just wants a safe life, a family, a home. Onstage, the beautiful rising star of the Yankee Belles becomes the person she longs to be - vivacious and confident - burying the brokenness she carries from a violent assault. Becoming NBR-X’s next country act is key to outrunning her past and achieving the success and security she craves.
Knox and Kelsey's paths collide when an explosion at an NBR-X event traps them in the rubble and leaves them reeling. Kelsey’s crippling nightmares return, but for Knox, an obsession to find the bomber is ignited.
When Kelsey’s past threatens Knox’s family, he'll have to choose between saving the Marshall legacy or becoming the protector he's always longed to be.
The explosive beginning to the Montana Marshall series.
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My Thoughts:
Susan May Warren has crafted another family saga with the
Marshalls. Warren starts the series with Knox,
the brother who stayed home to help mom with the family ranch. There are a
number of familiar characters if you are a fan or reader of her previous books.
It was nice to see them make an appearance. They didn't just appear and
disappear; these reoccurring characters actually helped Knox find himself and
find love. The plot centers around a suspenseful moment and the hunt for
justice. I really enjoyed the plot. I got wrapped up in the first chapter and
finished the book in a little over a day. (It was a Sunday, so I had to go to
church and take the teenagers to youth group.) The romance didn't wow me or
feel too rushed. It was there. I know it was important to Knox and Kelsey, and
I knew it was going to happen but that was about it. The mystery element and
the family dynamics captured my attention more. Warren did introduce and spend
time with Tate, the hero for book two. He has a past that is hinted at, and I
can't wait to see what happens with him in the next book. An entertaining read
filled with numerous surprises. Definitely a great start to a new series.
I received a complimentary copy of Knox by Susan May Warren from Stonewater Books, but the opinions stated are all my
own.
My Rating:
4.5 out of 5 stars
About the Author:
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Growing up in Minneapolis and attending the U of MN, I
learned to love city life, although I'm a woodsy girl at heart. Or maybe I'm an
adventurer -- having lived and traveled all over the world, including Siberia
Russia as a missionary for eight years. Probably that's why my characters can't
sit still, and seem to get into one scrape after another -- they're too much
like me! I love God, my family, my country, my church, and feel privileged
every day to be able to write stories.
Here's my "Official" Bio.
With over 1 million books sold, critically acclaimed novelist Susan May Warren is the Christy, RITA and Carol award-winning author of over forty-five novels with Tyndale, Barbour, Steeple Hill and Summerside Press. Known for her compelling plots and unforgettable characters, Susan has written contemporary and historical romances, romantic-suspense, thrillers, rom-com and Christmas novellas.
With books translated into eight languages, many of her novels have been ECPA and CBA bestsellers, were chosen as Top Picks by Romantic Times, and have won the RWA's Inspirational Reader's Choice contest and the American Christian Fiction Writers Book of the Year award. She's a three time RITA finalist and an eight time Christy Finalist.
Of her books, Publisher's Weekly has written, "Warren lays bare her characters' human frailties, including fear, grief, and resentment, as openly as she details their virtues of love, devotion, and resiliency. She has crafted an engaging tale of romance, rivalry, and the power of forgiveness."
And Library Journal adds, "Warren's characters are well-developed and she knows how to create a first rate contemporary romance..."
Susan is also a nationally acclaimed writing coach, teaching at conferences around the nation and winner of the 2009 American Christian Fiction Writers Mentor of the Year award. She loves to help people launch their writing careers and is the founder of www.MyBookTherapy.com and www.LearnHowtoWriteaNovel.com, a writing website that helps authors get published and stay published. She's also the author of the popular writing method, The Story Equation. (Taken from Amazon.)
Here's my "Official" Bio.
With over 1 million books sold, critically acclaimed novelist Susan May Warren is the Christy, RITA and Carol award-winning author of over forty-five novels with Tyndale, Barbour, Steeple Hill and Summerside Press. Known for her compelling plots and unforgettable characters, Susan has written contemporary and historical romances, romantic-suspense, thrillers, rom-com and Christmas novellas.
With books translated into eight languages, many of her novels have been ECPA and CBA bestsellers, were chosen as Top Picks by Romantic Times, and have won the RWA's Inspirational Reader's Choice contest and the American Christian Fiction Writers Book of the Year award. She's a three time RITA finalist and an eight time Christy Finalist.
Of her books, Publisher's Weekly has written, "Warren lays bare her characters' human frailties, including fear, grief, and resentment, as openly as she details their virtues of love, devotion, and resiliency. She has crafted an engaging tale of romance, rivalry, and the power of forgiveness."
And Library Journal adds, "Warren's characters are well-developed and she knows how to create a first rate contemporary romance..."
Susan is also a nationally acclaimed writing coach, teaching at conferences around the nation and winner of the 2009 American Christian Fiction Writers Mentor of the Year award. She loves to help people launch their writing careers and is the founder of www.MyBookTherapy.com and www.LearnHowtoWriteaNovel.com, a writing website that helps authors get published and stay published. She's also the author of the popular writing method, The Story Equation. (Taken from Amazon.)
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