Holt's Gamble (Wild Western Hearts Series, Book 1)

Barbara Ankrum

Aug 2013 · Wild Western Hearts Series Book 1 · ePublishing Works!

About this ebook

Kierin McKendry is indentured to J. Talbot, a ruthless saloon owner, until Clay Holt wins her in a rigged poker game. When Clay tries to collect his winnings, he's attacked by Talbot's men and badly injured.

Clay never expected Keirin to take him to the wagon train on which he was due to leave, or that she would lie about being his wife and nurse him back to health while on the trail.

But, Keirin isn't interested in a man consumed by avenging his wife's murder. She's pursuing her father, who sold her for a ticket to the California gold fields.

However, posing as a married couple, spending night after night together, is fanning Keirin and Clay into a different kind of blinding passion that's blazing the way for Talbot, who will kill to have what's his.

Previously Titled: Passion's Prize

AWARDS:
Best First Historical, Romantic Times

REVIEWS:
"...lively plot, believable characters and exciting adventures with a sensual love story." ~Marilyn Dickman, Romantic Times

WILD WESTERN HEARTS, in series order
Holt's Gamble
Renegade Bride
Renegade's Kiss
Chase the Fire

Ratings and reviews

At first I was hesitant about reading this book, being the first one read by this author. But as I got into the story I found it thoroughly enjoyable. Clay and Kieran were strong characters and I loved their chemistry. I felt like I was on the wagon train and could visualize the country through which they travelled by the author's vivid descriptions. I thoroughly enjoyed their adventure right until their happy ending. Can't wait for more......

With so many twists and turns you can't help but fall in love with all the character's!

Even though I yelled at the main charachers, it was a good book.

About the author

Bestselling author Barbara Ankrum was a successful commercial actress until her love of romance novels led to a publishing contract. Years later, she still believes in happy endings and feels very lucky to do what she loves, with her husband, two cats and one scruffy, unrepentant dog at her side.