The Deputy's Redemption

Delores Fossen

Mar 2015 · Sweetwater Ranch Book 5 · Sold by Harlequin

About this ebook

A Texas lawman risks his future to protect a woman from his past in USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen's latest Sweetwater Ranch book.

The woman fleeing a cold-blooded killer is no stranger to Deputy Colt McKinnon. Fourteen years ago, Elise Nichols was the love of his life. Now she's back in Sweetwater Springs—to be the star witness in an upcoming murder trial that could tear the Texas lawman's family apart.

With her explosive revelations certain to rock the town, Elise didn't expect to be welcomed home with open arms. Certainly not by the cowboy with the badge who once meant everything to her. But after being run off the road and shot at, she has no choice but to trust him. Even more dangerous is the desire that's reigniting, making Elise yearn for something she may not live to see.

Ratings and reviews

This novel had me on pins and needles throughout. Fossen combines second chance romance, suspense, and action in an all-out fight to find the culprit before it’s too late. The many threads of intrigue and controversy combine into a myriad of possibilities, leaving readers to unravel the mystery while being caught up in the intense budding romance. I love how the overarching theme of the series winds its way through this story while intertwining with the intense theme of this novel itself. Well developed, in-depth characters give a sense of 3-dimensionality to the story. The fact that they can be so real while fighting for their lives and livelihoods was enchanting. Fossen alludes to previous events in the series while also developing her main characters completely in the present. These characters became so real for me that I felt as if I actually knew them. Fossen has created an action packed, very lifelike story to carry her Sweetwater series forward. I devoured it in a single sitting and still can’t stop thinking about it. Please note that I received a complimentary copy of this work in exchange for an honest review.

A must read

About the author

USA Today bestselling author, Delores Fossen, is a former Air Force officer who’s sold over 150 novels. She's received the Booksellers' Best Award for romantic suspense, the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award and was a finalist for the Rita ®. In addition, she's had nearly a hundred short stories and articles published in national magazines.You can contact the author through her webpage at www.deloresfossen.com