Book Talk | Courting Miss Emma
COURTING MISS EMMA
The Hangman’s Daughters, Book 2
by
Linda Broday
Western / Clean & Wholesome / Sweet Romance / Historical Fiction
Publisher: Severn House
Date of Publication: November 7, 2023
Number of Pages: 203 pages
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Texas, 1868. Emma Taggart has finally found a place to belong – setting up Heaven's Door orphanage with her sister Maura was a new beginning for her – and one she will do anything to protect.
When guarded ex-army man Stone Landry buys the neighboring land and moves in - camels and all - Emma's world changes forever. He is an infuriating man who instantly gets under her skin - in ways she never dreamed possible, and despite herself, Emma starts to wonder if, just maybe, he is man enough to take on a Hangman's daughter . . . But their newfound connection is quickly tested by violent night raids, kidnappings, and underhand tricks by powerful rancher Zeke Parker, who is intent on running them out of town and taking the land he deems to be his. Can Emma find enough courage to trust in Stone to give her the life, the family, she's always dreamed of?
Courting Miss Emma was a wild adventure and I found myself rooting for the victory of our characters all the way through to the end. Our characters find themselves in one pursuit after another. From the very beginning when the main love interests meet and fight with each other, to them coming together to fight for their land against the horrible antagonists, it's a fight to survive in the outskirts of San Antonio in the days of old.
I also found myself rooting for these fictional people because they all crept silently to my heart. Our author was able to bring to life the sweet and kind-hearted Emma and her sister as they navigated their way in life living in their father's shadow. As I was reading, I was finding hope for the orphans at Heaven's Gate, that they would all be able to come out the other side in the end, especially Alphie.
In creating a great story with great characters, our author gives great attention to detail when it comes to livening up the world. Main characters, side characters, the main setting, and the side settings are all taken into account and detailed out in this story, so that the reader can easily imagine the time and world that envelopes Courting Miss Emma.
Overall, I enjoyed my time reading Courting Miss Emma and if you are a romance fan, then you will want to add this to your bookshelf, digitally or tangibly. It was a pleasure reading this book and I give this story a 4 out of 5 stars. Until next time, Happy Reading!
I'm a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of western romance novels and short stories. Watching TV westerns during my youth fed my love of cowboys and the old West and they still do. On a still day, I can often hear the voices of American Indians, Comancheros, and early cowboys whispering in the breeze here on the high West Texas plains. We refer to this land as “cowboy” country and men here still ride the range just as cowboys of old. My stories focus on family life and almost all have children.
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1st $25 Amazon gift card;
2nd autographed hardcover copy of WINNING MAURA’S HEART;
3rd eBook copy of COURTING MISS EMMA;
4th audiobook of ONE SHOT AT LOVE.
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I love when an author can put readers IN the stories so we feel like we're right there, watching it unfold. And so great when we feel so connected to the characters. Thanks for a great review!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful review, Amanda! You are so right. I too, was drawn into the story as if I was there. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAmanda, thank you so much for this lovely review. This story came alive in my head after researching real life hangmen and how they were shunned. I simply had to tell it. This children were quite read to me as were Emma and Stone. Both had a lot to learn.
ReplyDeleteAmanda, a terrific review.
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