Brighter than Gold: Rogues Go West, Book 1

Cynthia Wright

Mar 2012 · Boxwood Manor Books

About this ebook

An irresistible & steamy disguise and deception romance! ~ Kathe Robin, RT Book Reviews

In 1864 Columbia, California, the goldrush ended long ago.  Longing for adventure, Katie MacKenzie helps her father run a saloon and writes articles for the local newspaper about the Griffin, a Robin Hood-style highwayman who robs the unscrupulous mine owners and gives back to the townspeople. 

Everything changes one summer day when roguish Jack Adams, a stranger with a dark secret, rides into the sleepy Sierra town.

A powerful attraction smolders and burns between Jack and Katie despite their efforts to resist, but when a tragic death occurs during one of the Griffin’s stagecoach robberies, she is tormented by thoughts of revenge.

Can Jack reconcile his secret life in Columbia with his surprising true identity in San Francisco… and can this couple find their way to happiness in spite of the secrets that separate them?  Journey back to Civil War-era California with Jack, Katie, and historical characters like Samuel Clemens for a sensual & adventurous romance you’ll never forget!

The ROGUES GO WEST series:

1. BRIGHTER THAN GOLD (Jack & Katie)

2. IN A RENEGADE'S EMBRACE (Fox & Maddie)

3. THE DUKE & THE COWGIRL (Geoff & Shelby)

Ratings and reviews

Very enjoyable story of the early West. The beginning was a little slow but then the meat of the story unfolds and I was impressed with the twists and turns of the plot. The characters were entertaining and well developed. Kudos to Ms Wright on another successful book. I recommend reading it, you'll be thoroughly entertained.

I liked the fast pace of the story, and description of life in small gold town. The characters were real to life and were entertaining. I would read more of Ms. Wright's books.

Enjoyed not only the romance but the many twists and turns, some expected and some not. I thought his secret was going to destroy him, her or both of them. Glad it didn't!

About the author

My career as a novelist began when I was twenty-three, with a phone call from New York announcing that CAROLINE would be published by Ballantine Books. Can you imagine my excitement? I went on to write 12 more bestselling historical romances set in Colonial America, Regency England & America, Medieval England & France, and the American West.

My novels have won many awards over the years, but what means most are readers' messages like this one: "When I read your books, I can't wait to turn the page, but never want the story to end." It's a thrill to have all my novels available, including my two newest, TEMPEST and SMUGGLER’S MOON.

Today I live in northern California with my husband, Alvaro, in a 1930's Spanish cottage. When we aren't riding our tandem road bike or traveling in our Airstream, I love spending time with family, especially my two young grandsons. 

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