Desperate

The Law Man Trilogy #1

by Millie Criswell

Ex-Texas Ranger Rafe Bodine had thought he could leave the violent life of a lawman behind and settle down on his ranch. But Hank Slaughter, a ruthless murderer from his past, shatters that dream when he savagely murders Rafe's family. Now Rafe's on a mission of revenge. He doesn't count on meeting Emmaline St. Joseph, a stubborn philanthropist leading a group of orphans to a new home in California. But Emmaline needs Rafe's help and he reluctantly agrees. Along the way, Emmaline learns how to survive in the wild and Rafe learns to trust his life to another. Together they discover a desire that transforms their world.

Genres: Romance, Historical Romance

352 pages, Unbound

First published July 1, 1997

About the author

National bestselling author Millie Criswell didn't start out to be a writer. Instead, she had aspirations of joining the Rockettes as a toe-tapping member of their dancetroop, or tapping her heart away in one of those big, corny MGM musicals. Of course she was only ten at the time, had absolutely no talent as a dancer, and cannot be blamed for her failure to succeed.

To date, Ms. Criswell has written twenty-one historical, category, and contemporary romances. She has won numerous awards, including the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award, the Reviewers' Choice Award, the National Reader's Choice Award, and the coveted MAGGIE Award from Georgia Romance Writers.

Ms. Criswell resides in Virginia with her husband of thirty-two years. She has two grown children, both lawyers, and one neurotic Boston terrier

Reviews

[Betty Foor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic

One of the best stories ever. Race and Emma amazing and funny. The kids are adorable. Dialogue will have you laughing so hard will have tears.

[Vesra (When She Reads)]

Desperate by Millie Criswell (2001)

[Evelyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty Good