Ambush of the Heart (Rocky Mountain Marshals #1) by Mary Connealy

ABOUT THE BOOK

As Owen Riley and his fellow marshals escort Delaney Bridger, her brother, and an escaped prisoner to Fort Russell, a gang of outlaws ambushes them, bringing death and devastation to their party. With their lives on the line and the outlaws in pursuit, Owen directs the rest of his battered group to temporarily seek hiding at a remote ranch.

After the attack leaves her brother seriously injured, Delaney helps Owen to nurse him and a wounded marshal back to health while danger looms ever closer. Despite the threat at their heels, romance sparks between Owen and Delaney as they fight for survival on their perilous wilderness trek toward the fort. Can they overcome the obstacles and find a future together?

Mary Connealy begins this series with a wild adventure of love, faith, courage, and resilience in the rugged wilderness of 1870s Colorado.

MY THOUGHTS.....

When the first sentence of a book explains that "a bullet whizzed past him, so close he felt the heat of it", you know that riveting adventure is ahead. So true, because the danger is real and it never seems to end! Two U.S. Marshals believe they can safely deliver a prisoner and two people in need of protection to Fort Russell within the week, but nature and the prisoner's outlaw family turn it into a challenge they may be unable to overcome!

Author Mary Connealy has a knack for creating unforgettable characters, page-turning drama, and heartwarming romance. Delaney and Owen's relationship is the main focus, but a large cast of characters and the realistic hardships of the Colorado wilderness produce additional interest and conflict.

I enjoyed Ambush of the Heart and look forward to the other books in the Rocky Mountain Marshals series. I recommend this book to all who enjoy historical Christian romance.

I received a complimentary copy from the author, publisher, and NetGalley. There was no obligation for a positive review.

My rating: 4 of 5 stars 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mary Connealy writes romantic comedy with cowboys that also have a strong suspense thread. She is a two-time Carol Award winner, and a Rita, Christy, and Inspirational Reader's Choice finalist. 

Her most recent book series is Wyoming Sunrise.  Other series by Mary Connealy are: The Lumber Baron's' Daughters, Brothers in Arms, The Brides of Hope Mountain, Garrison’s Law, High Sierra Sweethearts, Cimarron Legacy, Wild at Heart, Trouble in Texas, and Kincaid Bride for Bethany House Publishing. She’s also written four other series for Barbour Publishing. along with many novellas. 

Mary is the bestselling author of 70 books and novellas and she has nearly a million books in print! 

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Rocky Mountain Marshals

Ambush of the Heart

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Marrying the Matchmaker (A Shanahan Match, #4) by Jody Hedlund

ABOUT THE BOOK

As the middle child of the Shanahan family, Zaira does her best to keep the peace. She doesn't share her dream of becoming a published author with her family to spare herself their disapproval. When she's caught in a scandal involving the local matchmaker, Bellamy McKenna, she must put her storytelling ability to good use and feign a match with him to avoid wagging tongues and her parents' anger.

Feeling the growing pressure to marry as a well-known, yet single matchmaker to St. Louis's Irish community, Bellamy reluctantly agrees to a temporary match with Zaira. But even though the matchmakers in his family might be able to find love for others, they have a history of disastrous relationships for themselves. When secrets and danger force Zaira and Bellamy to work together, is it finally the matchmaker's turn to be lucky in love?

Hedlund delivers another captivating romance with sizzling chemistry in this romantic conclusion to her beloved matchmaking series.

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MY THOUGHTS.....

Readers first met this Irish matchmaker when he helped Finola Shanahan find true love. Now, three books later, Bellamy McKenna's career may be at risk because he's still a single man. If he's so good at finding love for others, why isn't he married himself? Could it be that Bellamy believes that the McKenna family is cursed in relationships? Is he afraid to take a chance on marriage?

I've loved this series with matchmakers, arranged marriages, and unexpected romances, and I can't imagine a better way to end it! Secrets are revealed, including Bellamy's artistic talent and his long-time attraction for Zaira Shanahan. But what about Zaira's secret? She's become a published author, but she can't allow her family to know. Her editor wants her to add romance to her stories, but she doesn't have the experience to draw upon. Is a fake relationship with the Irish matchmaker the answer to her problems?

Marrying the Matchmaker is a tantalizing blend of humor, emotions, and historical details, but romance is certainly the main ingredient! Once again, Hedlund proves that romantic fiction can sizzle but still be considered clean. Bellamy and Zaira's chemistry is off the charts, but it's left up to us readers to fill in the details!

If you enjoy history that includes the Irish community and the cholera epidemic in the mid-1800s, this book is for you. If you appreciate page-turning sweetness woven with faith, grab a copy of Marrying the Matchmaker today! I highly recommend it to all who enjoy historical Christian romance.

I received a complimentary copy from the author, publisher, and NetGalley. There was no obligation for a positive review.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jody Hedlund is the bestselling author of more than 50 novels for both adults and teens and is the winner of numerous awards, including the Christy, Carol, and Christian Book Award. She lives in central Michigan with her husband, five busy teens, and five spoiled cats.

When she’s not penning another of her page-turning stories, she loves to spend her time reading, especially when it also involves consuming coffee and chocolate.  

Learn more at Jody's Website     

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A SHANAHAN MATCH

Calling on the Matchmaker

Saved by the Matchmaker 

A Wager with the Matchmaker

Marrying the Matchmaker

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