Texas in 1873 is no place for a woman alone, especially a beautiful, unattached woman with clear title to a prime piece of cattle land. It’s also no place for a man with a price on his head, seeking justice for an unspeakable crime, as well as his own redemption.
When Martha MacLannon meets Jake Bowman, she recognizes him as the man she’s waited for all her life, but his offer to help her save her ranch for a cut of the profits doesn’t sound like the offer of a man who means to stay. Jake yearns for Martha’s healing love, but knows his mission in Travis County will likely cost him his own life.
Jake’s past comes back with a vengence, placing them both in danger. Can Jake save Martha and the life they hope to build together?
"Anne Manning has a way with a hero. In Bloodlines... her hero was a real man with real problems, and a fine, noble hero. Now, with Jake Bowman, Ms. Manning has done it again. Jake is not perfect. He's carrying around a lot of anger and pain. But a hero's not a hero without a past, and Jake is decidedly a hero. One of Ms. Manning's talents is pairing her great heroes with worthy heroines. Martha is a strong, determined heroine. Rustler's Bride is gritty, sensual, and achingly real, from the first astounding page to the last satisfying sentence."
- Affaire de Coeur
"Ms. Manning is a marvelous story teller, imbuing her tales with a sense of immediacy, honesty, and verisimilitude that makes them wild, heart-thumping, galloping-to-the-finish reads that leaves you wanting more. All while keeping them fresh, the characters appealing and/or repulsive, the plots twisted, intricate, the love scenes sizzling, and the ending satisfying. As if you couldn't tell, I loved this book."
- Very Highly Recommended! ~ Under the Covers Book Reviews
"Anne Manning sweeps readers back to 1872 Texas with her exciting tale of gun-slinging confrontations and steamy passion. I highly recommend this book to readers."
- M. Terry, Romance Communications
