Wind River Wrangler

Lindsay McKenna

Oct 2016 · Wind River Valley Book 1 · Zebra Books

About this ebook

First in the series from the bestselling author. “The ever-present sensuality is a magnetic force that propels the novel forward amid simmering suspense.”—Publishers Weekly

From the moment Roan Taggart picks up the pretty redhead at the Jackson Hole airport, his training and experience tells him she is spooked. She’s left New York City to visit the Wind River Ranch, where Roan is a wrangler, and just as he can pick up a horse’s mood, he can feel the tension coming off her body. And that vulnerability is triggering all his protective instincts . . .

Shiloh Gallagher likes the gray-eyed cowboy’s dry humor—and the Special Forces background that lends him a stoic, powerful presence. But she’s been scarred by trauma and her mother’s murder . . . and knows a strong man can be dangerous. She came to wide-open Wyoming to flee a threat that’s left her unable to write her novels. Now, as she rides horses with Roan and helps him build an isolated cabin, she’s slowly letting down her guard. But danger has followed her west, and they won’t have a future together unless they defeat a killer from her past . . .
 
“If you are a fan of contemporary romance with some suspense, this is a great pick. It’s got that slow burn feel to it as well! Wind River Wrangler is perfect for fans of RC Ryan’s Malloys series.”—The Book Disciple

Ratings and reviews

McKenna's new series launcher definitely sets the stage well for upcoming novels. Throughout the story McKenna takes the time to explain a lot of the technical aspects of the story and the characters' lives. It made everything supremely easy to understand. As much as I loved the details, sometimes it was a little too much, detracting from the story. I found I was about 2/3 of the way through the book before anything really happened with the plot proper. Don't get me wrong, there was lots of character development and scene setting, which one would expect in the first novel in a series, but a lot of the time I felt that was all that happened. It was still an enjoyable read but not one that I couldn't put down. There was loads of character and relationship development at the beginning of this novel. I enjoyed getting to know the main characters so well but felt that it stalled the forward motion of the plot as a whole. The author switches views between the main characters to let readers get both of their feelings and thoughts. Sometimes I felt as if this was done a little too quickly & I felt a little jarred from the story, but for the most part it really added to the tale. Also, the predictability of the identity of the 'bad guy' was also, well, predictable. From the moment he was first mentioned in the story I knew he'd be back. That said, what McKenna did with said character was interesting. As a whole this was an enjoyable story with likable, original characters. McKenna is off to a good start with this new series.

*3.5 stars* I'm a bit torn on this one. I did enjoy the overall story. It was like it was a two part story. First we had a romance. It was a nice slow build on the romance side. Then the suspense came into it. Which also was enjoyable but I think the two parts could have been blended a bit better. It was very drawn out. I enjoy good descriptive writing but this one had almost too much which slowed the pace of the story. It was nice to read a story were the hero wanted more than just a fling and the female was the one who was hesitant to commit. Roan was a wonderful strong willed alpha but he was also very perceptive. Shiloh had a life filled with trauma and now with someone stalking her she was unsure exactly who she could trust and lean on. Roan proved very quickly he was worth her trust. Together they were able to find her stalker and keep her safe. A good read and one I would recommend with the caveat that there are some parts that can be skimmed over.

About the author

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lindsay McKenna is the pseudonym of award-winning author Eileen Nauman. With more than 185 titles to her credit and approximately 23 million books sold in 33 countries worldwide, Lindsay is one of the most distinguished authors in the women's fiction genre. She is the recipient of many awards, including six RT Book Reviews awards (including best military romance author) and an RT Book Reviews Career Achievement Award. In 1999, foreseeing the emergence of ebooks, she became the first bestselling women's fiction author to exclusively release a new title digitally. In recognition of her status as one of the originators of the military adventure/romance genre, Lindsay is affectionately known as “The Top Gun of Women's Military Fiction.” Lindsay comes by her military knowledge and interest honestly—by continuing a family tradition of serving in the U.S. Navy. Her father, who served on a destroyer in the Pacific theater during World War II, instilled a strong sense of patriotism and duty in his daughter. Visit Lindsay at www.lindsaymckenna.com.