Legacy of Lies (Copper River Cowboys, Book 1): A Psychic Cowboys Western Romance

Jillian David

Apr 2019 · ePublishing Works!

About this ebook

“...brings tension to a fever pitch in the deep woods and plains of Wyoming.” ~5 stars, Tome Tender

Present Day, Copper River, Wyoming

Garrison Taggart’s psychic lie-detecting ability failed him when his ex-wife betrayed him. Until he can trust himself again, he’s sticking with a strict no-dating policy—that includes smart and sexy schoolteacher Sara Lopez—but one kiss from Sara makes him want to round up his insecurities once and for all.

Sara Lopez left behind a checkered past in Copper River to obtain her teaching degree and a respectable reputation. If only her ex-boyfriend, Hank Brand, would leave her alone so she can focus on the surly but sexy rancher, Garrison Taggart.

When a cross-valley rivalry between ranching families places Sara in the crossfire, Garrison must risk his deepest secret and his own life to save the people he cares for the most. But his heroics may cost him everything.

Publisher Note: Jillian David writes a unique blend of western romantic heat with a touch of the paranormal. This series contains adult language and is best suited for mature readers.

"Make sure you have a few hours to spare when you start this book as you won't want to put it down!" ~5 stars Sweet and Spicy Reads

"An awesome romance centering on ranching and horses and small town life with tiny hints of paranormal activity dotted throughout." ~5 stars Romance Authors that Rock

"A wonderful story, filled with colorful characters and complicated situations that will keep the reader on the edge of their seat." ~4 stars, InDTale Magazine

The Copper River Cowboys Series
Legacy of Lies
Legacy Lost
Legacy of Danger
Legacy Found

Ratings and reviews

I am really torn between 3 and 3.5 stars. I was expecting a cowboy romance, which I received. There was a paranormal aspect thrown in, which I didn't mind, and it was interesting to a point. The paranormal abilities of the Taggert family were thrown into the story with not much explanation. Ok...Garrett can do this, Shelby can do that, Kerr can do something else, and Dad can't do anything. Wait. I started out reading a cowboy romance that morphed into a family with psychic abilities. Did I miss something? In all honesty, I went back and started the book over. Maybe I'm dense, but the hints thrown out in the first chapter were not significant enough for me to think "psychic" or "paranormal" . I also thought Garrett was the oldest until around chapter 7 when I discovered Vaughn was the oldest. Garrett and Sara's relationship felt like a stream of hits and misses. I really wanted them to get together. They had chemistry, and a real attraction. They each had so much baggage, I didn't think they would overcome it. Garrett spent most of his time being angry, and Sara spent most of her time blaming herself for EVERYTHING. Next, there was really no clear explanation for how or why Hank changed. Never any clear explanation of Hank's entire situation and the associated actions. I felt like there were so many unexplained factors in this book. It left me feeling unsatisfied. It made me wonder if Garrett and Sara ended up with a HEA or a HFN. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book received via eBook Discovery.

A highly suspenseful paranormal romance, this novel keeps the tension riding high. Sara has had a less than stellar past, and regrettably, there are people who won't let her forget it. Garrison is buried in troubles with his ex-wife leaving him, the damage and thefts of his property and the on-going harassment from the Brand family. It becomes clear that the central point of all the trouble is Hank Brand, and he appears to have an incredible hold over the rest of his family. As Garrison and Sara begin trying to iron out some of the problems, the troubles escalate, drawing Sara into the melee. The book is a standalone, but does close with a number of unanswered questions. I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily post this review. This is my honest review.

good read, so so ending

About the author

Jillian David lives near the end of the Earth with her nut of a husband and bossy cats. To escape the sometimes-stressful world of the rural physician, she writes while on call and in her free time. She enjoys taking realistic settings and adding a twist of "what if." Running or hiking on local trails often promotes plot development. Follow Jillian on her website blog at www.jilliandavid.net or on Twitter at @jilliandavid13. Also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/authorjilliandavid/