CONGRATULATIONS Winnie on winning a copy of The Bounty Hunter’s Bargain. (Entry via Rafflecopter)
Welcome to the fifth month of the Unlocking the Past 2021 Reading Challenge. This month focused on the Wild West Period, and I chose a reread. The Bounty Hunter’s Bargain by Lucette Nel is such a fun read, and I enjoy mixing up the reading challenge with traditionally published and indie published (self-published) authors of good quality.
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THE BOUNTY HUNTER’S BARGAIN BY LUCETTE NEL
The Bounty Hunter’s Bargain is part of a wider series written by multiple authors which are all read as stand-alone novels. As is par for the course with Lucette Nel, her book is filled with laughter, tough relationships, redemption, and a hint of danger. The characters have individual problems that contribute to a wider picture and draw them closer to one another as they learn forgiveness of each other and the past. The romance is sweet and humorous, and there is a twist I didn’t see coming. I fell in love with the unique characters, from the boarders and Emily to Annabelle and Jack. I need Annabelle to come to my house when she is stressed though. I am not a stress cleaner and that woman can really make a place shine. 😉 You’ll just have to read it to find out what I mean.
This quick read would be great for anyone who loves stories of redemption, second chance love, and western settings.
Genre:Â Historical Romance, 1868
Plot Overview:
Jack Sullivan has a runaway wife to return and a bounty to collect. A gunshot lands him at the feet of Annabelle Lawson and jeopardizes a promise he can’t afford to break. Can he set aside his heart and focus on what he came to do?
Annabelle Lawson had finally picked up the fragments of her heart. Why did Jack have to crash back into her world? She may have to care for the injured bounty hunter, but she refuses to help him cash in on his professed ‘easy money’. Nor will there be a second chance at claiming her heart.
What I loved:Â I really enjoyed the relationship and tension between Annabelle and Jack. They knew each other well, yet still managed to misread each other as any real couple does. The struggle between moving forward and clinging to past hurts permeated multiple relationships.
Favorite Character and Why:Â I love ALL the characters, but I really loved Annabelle. She was a mix of strong woman and vulnerability. I could see quite a bit of myself in her because she always did what needed to be done while trying to shield her heart and failing miserably.
Rating and Why:Â Four and a half stars. The story was well-developed and well-written. There were a couple of things I would have loved to see more of, but everything was completely satisfactory.
Purchase Link: Amazon
Reading Challenge Giveaway
Comment with what you read for this month’s challenge to be entered to win a print copy of The Bounty Hunter’s Bargain by Lucette Nel. This giveaway is open to U.S. and International Residents who are legally able to enter. If an international winner is picked, they will get a $10 Amazon Gift Card. I’m sorry. Book Depository does not carry this book. Comment or use Rafflecopter for extra entries by 11:59 pm on June 7th to be eligible to win. Happy reading!
I read
A Home For The Heart
Louisa’s Journey West
By Katherine St. Clair
I’ve not heard of that one before. I’ll have to check it out. I hope you enjoyed it. I’ve got your entries added.
I read At Love’s Command by Karen Witemeyer.
I can’t wait to get to dive into that series. I hope you enjoyed it. I’ve got your entries put in.
I started a western and it ended up a DNF (it got so nasty sexually!!! So sad!) so I didn’t end up reading a book for this month. Wait… Heads to my Goodreads… I did read two others that are kinda westerns, A Man With a Past by Mary Connealy and then one of Anne Greene’s so I did finish my book. *sighs in relief*
I hope that your DNF wasn’t classified as CHF! Glad you can count the others 😀
I don’t think it was, thankfully… It was a giveaway win that I hoped would be good but found sickening.
Hugs! I hate when books turn out not to be what we expected. Both of those count by my book, and I hope you enjoyed those MUCH better. I’ve got your entries put in.
I read Sarah – Book Two in the Wilder West Mail Order Brides series by Kay P. Dawson for my May challenge.
Mail Order Bride stories are always so much fun. I hope you enjoyed it. I’ve got your entries put in.
I read Roots of Wood and Stone by Amanda Wen. It was really good and interesting reading about how harsh the Kansas prairie was to the settlers.
It really is fascinating just how the settlers had to live on the prairies. I’m looking forward to reading this one. I’ve got your entries put in.
I read At Love’s Command by Karen Witemeyer.
I read Wagon Train Weekend by Stephenia McGee. Wow, it was good and my first time travel book.
I love Stephenia, but I’ve not read that on. I’ll have to check it out. I’m glad you enjoyed it. I’ve got your entries put in!
That one is STILL sitting on my TBR pile. I just need life to freeze for a year so I can read all the books on my shelves and TBR pile without interruption. I’ve got your entries put it.
I read Alice’s Journey West: Finding Her Way by Katherine St. Clair.
I haven’t heard of that one. I’ll have to check it out! I’ve got your entries put in!
I read A Sweet Misfortune by Maggie Brendan
I read Love in the Balance by Regina Jennings.
That’s another on my shelf I need to read. I’ve got your entries put in.
Oh! It’s been a long time since I read that one, but I remember liking it. Did you enjoy it? I’ve got your entries put in.
I read 60 Acres and a Bride by Regina Jennings. I liked it and really enjoyed the way it retold the story of Ruth with an Old West twist.
Oh! I had no idea it was a Ruth retelling. I’ll definitely have to move that up on my pile.
I’ve got your entries put in. 🙂
I read Cowgirl Trail by Susan Page Davis.
Yay, I hope you enjoyed it. I’ve added your entries.