Her Cold Revenge

by Erin Johnson

Overview

Grace Milton has only one goal: bring to justice the Guiltless Gang, the outlaws who slaughtered her family. That's why she had to abandoned Joe and the Apache -- she couldn't afford any distractions. Now she's making her living as one of the only female bounty hunter in the Wild West, despite the doubts and protests of others. But when Joe shows up in town, Grace is torn. Feelings she thought she had left behind at the Apache camp are rekindled, and the passion threatens to pull her away from her mission. But soon rumors surface that two members of the Guiltless Gang are nearby, planning a daring train robbery, and now Grace is faced with an impossible choice. Will she stay with Joe and forget her vendetta, or risk everything -- her love, her life -- to fulfill her all-consuming need for vengeance? The second book in the gripping Wanted series, this Western revenge epic is a must-read for teen readers who are fans of relentless action and suspense and heart-wrenching romance.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781630790356
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2015
Series:	Wanted
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	272
File size:	3 MB
Age Range:	14 - 18 Years

About the Author

Erin Johnson grew up watching classic western movies with her father, which fueled her lifelong love of horseback riding. She's always dreamed of being a fierce-talking cowgirl, but writing about one seemed like the next best thing. She loves traveling, painting, riding motorcycles, and teaching, and lives in North Carolina.

Editorial Reviews

2015-04-15
Typical Western elements combine with the breathy emotions of a traditional romance in this sequel to Grace and the Guiltless (2014). Now a bounty hunter, Grace has had some success but is frequently so sidetracked by her emotional connection to Joe that she can't quite remember that she is bent on revenge for the ruthless killing of her family. There's plenty to keep her busy in this section of the Arizona desert. Grace encounters rapists and tries to protect a widow and her young daughter when a train robbery seems in the offing. She is also moved to try to help a Ndeh friend whose father wants her to marry against her decided preference. But Joe is paramount in her thoughts. The fast pacing is as predictable as the prose: "Safe in his encircling arms, she laid her head on his chest, feeling the rapid beat of his heart." Grace's struggle to stay focused on the outlaws while she would prefer to swoon with Joe undermines her portrayal as an otherwise strong, capable, and independent female. A third book is indicated, as Grace and Joe's hot moments are cut short and evil outlaws are still at large. Despite the forced-marriage subplot, Johnson pays less attention to the Ndeh tribe of the Apache nation that featured prominently in the first book and much more to the bad guys. A shoot-'em-up with more smooching than shooting. (Western. 14-18)

Kirkus Reviews