Do Not Forsake Me

Rosanne Bittner

Jul 2015 · Outlaw Hearts Series Book 2 · Sourcebooks, Inc.

About this ebook

Chance brought Miranda and Jake together. Now, the strength of true love is tested against a past that he can't leave behind.

Miranda Hayes's life was changed the day she faced down Jake Harkner...and walked away with the dark and broken heart of the infamous outlaw. Their fates have been intertwined ever since. Hunted by the law, fleeing across a dangerous land, their desperate love flourished despite countless sorrows. Now, twenty-six years later, their family has finally found some measure of peace...balanced on the knife's edge of danger.

Jake has spent his years as a U.S. Marshal atoning for sins, bringing law to the land he once terrorized. But no matter how hard he fights the demons of his brutal past, the old darkness still threatens to consume him. Only Miranda keeps the shadows at bay. But when outlaws looking for revenge strike a fatal blow, Jake risks losing the one woman who saw past his hard exterior and to the man inside.

He always knew there'd be the devil to pay. He just never realized he might not be the one to bear the ultimate price.

Discover the sweeping historical western romance filled with old west outlaws, passion, betrayal, and a love that could never be denied.

Ratings and reviews

Reading westerns is something I enjoy. This is one of the best series in my opinion. The emotions of anger and love and the struggle to do the right thing draw you in. The sex is not graphic but felt appropriate. I appreciate the author's skill in bringing the story and characters to life, I didn't want to put this down. I look forward to seeing what else is available from this author. Thank you for a few enjoyable hours. .

Once again Bittner has created an emotional novel that takes you back in time and shows you what real cowboys are all about. It was a fantastic sequel to Desperate Hearts that highlighted the hard hitting lives these characters lived. Lasting love and romance shines through while the harshness of the land is apparent to all. Bittner’s vivid and lifelike characters invite you deep into their lives. They’re the type of individuals that you instinctively want to get to know better. I appreciated how Bittner takes the individuals we came to know in the first novel of the series and allows them to grow and change based on the circumstances they now find themselves in. Their personal and interpersonal relationships, along with the land they live on, shaped their lives. Although his novel could potentially be read as a standalone, I would suggest reading the series in order. I loved how Bittner showed us what happens in the ‘ever after’ for the characters that we met in the first novel. Please note that I received a complimentary copy of this work in exchange for an honest review.

such a wonderful Western and romance story as well as a story about family, redemption and forgiveness. Just read this saga for a 2nd time. This epic saga would make a great mini series or as they call now, a limited series. That good!

About the author

A native of Michigan, USA TODAY bestseller and award-winning novelist ROSANNE BITTNER is known as the “Queen of Western Historical Romance” for her epic love stories and family sagas. Her award-winning, well-researched books span 1800’s America from coast to coast. The descriptive words used most often by Rosanne’s devoted readers are “awesome,” “realistic,” and “unforgettable!” Rosanne and her husband live in southwest Michigan.