The sensuality may be subtle, but I found this romance had a welcome emotional weight to it. There are many sweet moments in which the two express still-developing feelings for each other, and I especially enjoyed a epistolary exchange. The author builds their romance slowly and carefully, and I appreciated the variety of ways used to develop their story. Both are affected by their encounter and, though Rainey escapes, Travis is determined to find her (and not just to get back his horse). Rainey, being a thief with a conscience, saves Travis from being blamed for her own doings by kissing him – and then steals his horse. The two first meet at a town dance where Rainey attempts to make off with a horse to get to her next destination, with Travis trying to prevent her from committing a crime. An arranged marriage didn’t suit her, so she cut her hair and headed West, far from the clutches of her father. Rainey Adams left behind a respectable but restricted life on the East Coast. Afterwards, he and his two brothers protected the family ranch and helped raise their baby sister Sage.
His father was killed when he was very young, and his mother died soon after giving birth to his only sister. Travis McMurray is a half-Irish, half-Apache Texas Ranger. While it isn’t perfect, it is a sweet and effective romance from start to finish. I’ve tried several previous Westerns by Jodi Thomas, but this was the first I truly enjoyed.
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