Courthouse Steps (Tyler) 1st (first) Edition by Chambers, Ginger published by Harlequin (1992) Mass Market Paperback

Welcome to Tyler #11

by Ginger Chambers

Forty years after his wife s disappearance, Tyler patriarch Judson Ingalls has been arrested and charged with her murder! All eyes are trained on the proud Ingalls family as the dramatic courtroom battle grips America s favorite hometown.Each book set in Tyler is a self-contained story; together, they stitch the fabric of a community.Amanda Baron knows she ll need all her courage and skill to defend her grandfather, Judson, against notorious state prosecutor Ethan Trask. She knows Judson is innocent, even though she only has to prove reasonable doubt.Ethan Trask is convinced of Judson s guilt. But Amanda s shrewd courtroom strategy surprises him and her quiet dedication charms him. He s determined to convict her grandfather, but he knows that if he succeeds, Amanda will never forgive him .

Genres: Romance, Harlequin, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Mystery

Unknown Binding

First published December 2, 1992

About the author

Contact: ginger@gingerchambers.com

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Ginger Chambers was born in Texas, USA. She had no plans to become a writer while she was growing up. But she always loved words and stories, so it was only natural that the inevitable happened, when she published her first romance novel in 1981. After writing over thirty books, Ginger still loves the profession she was ultimately drawn to. She considers it one of the great joys of her life to be able to create characters that come to life on the page and place them in situations that entertain her, as well as her readers. She authored the popular seven-book series The West Texans.

Her two children now grown, Ginger makes her home with her husband near the beautiful Pacific in Northern California. Ginger loves to hear from readers. You can reach her through her web site or email her and at gingerchambers@sbcglobal.net

Reviews

[Glen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought that this was a mystery, but it is a romance containing a mystery.

When her grandfather is accused of murder, a defense attorney tries to clear his name, but the handsome DA wants to send him to the chair.

By the end, I wanted to send them all to the chair.

[Jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

So, as a romance, I don't think this is a particularly good one because it's really all potential, though I like the potential a great deal. But I love the nitty gritty court and investigation stuff, whether or not it would hold up to any scrutiny for accuracy I cannot say.

[Phylisha Stone · Rating 2 out of 5]

So far this series (which features a different author for each book) have been just average. In this book Amanda Baron is defending her grandfather on charges of having murdered his wife when she attempted to leave him and their family. In my opinion the lawyer granddaughter who was defending him was a bit underwhelming in her characterization. Just my opinion.

[Cathy Savage · Rating 1 out of 5]

Totally unrealistic and not worth the time invested in reading it. It is not about 2 people falling in love but 2 falling in Lust after meeting 3 weeks earlier and spending a total of 30 minutes in each others company but only in an adversarial relationship. Shall finish the series just to see who killed Margaret.

[Elizabeth Meadows · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good addition to the series. I've been reading this series in order and will be excited to finally get to the bottom of the mystery in the next book.
As romances go, this one was a slow burn. Most of the story was about the trial of the patriarchal character. The romance couldn't really be acted upon until the end because the love interests were opposing lawyers in the trial.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Judson is on trial for murdering Margaret!! Judson ONLY wants Amanda as his counsel, but she really hasn't done criminal law before. Well, not of THIS magnitute. And she'll be up against Ethan Trask, one of the best and most ruthless DA's.

Will Amanda be able to get Judson off? Did he really kill Margaret? Can Ethan prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that Judson was the killer??

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Eleven books down and one to go! I'll soon learn who killed Margaret Ingalls.

[Sharon Buxton · Rating 3 out of 5]

C+. fiction, contemporary, romantic, series, (Welcome to Tyler, #11)

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I did not think that I would like this book, but once I started I could not stop. I just wished that the murder could have been solved. Now I have to look for the next.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Judson Ingalls is about to stand trial for the murder of his wife, Margaret, which happened over 40 years ago. His granddaughter, Amanda, will defend him. The state has appointed high-powered and nearly undefeated attorney Ethan Trask as prosecutor. But Ethan is not immune to the charms to either the town of Tyler or Amanda. Still, he does his best to convict Judson of murder. Amanda is distressed to find herself falling for the man who wants to put her grandfather in jail for the rest of his life.
Personally, I find it really hard to believe these two are so preoccupied with each other in the midst of this very important piece of business. However, the extraordinarily well-written investigation and courtroom scenes make up for the unlikelihood of this pair.

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is one of the better of the Tyler romances... it is all about what doesn't happen more so than what does. In fact throughout the book the romantic leads only share 2 kisses, and nothing more. But there is a great deal of romantic tension, and drama surrounding the criminal trial the two leads are involved in, on opposing sides no less.

[Virginia Markhart · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was in a bag I brought home from my Mom's. The Tyler Texas series. I liked the first couple that I read better than this one. The endings are very abrupt. Leads right in to the next book, but not much of a wrap up.

[Cindy Kester · Rating 3 out of 5]

Only one more book to go after Judson is acquitted in the murder of his missing wife from 40 years previously. Even after he has been found not guilty, he doesn't want to find out what actually happened after he discovers she didn't leave him but was murdered.

[Cws]

YAT-K

[Sylvia · Rating 3 out of 5]

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