Legend

by Sharon Sala, Dinah McCall

As teenagers, Raine Beaumont and Joseph Colorado tasted the joys of first love, until her father's lies destroyed their fragile bond. Now, twelve years later, Raine receives news that will take her back to her hometown of Oracle, Arizona, where she will face her lost love again. Haunted by the memory of the boy she once adored, Raine was not prepared for the mysterious, seductive man before her. For deep in Joseph's eyes lies a power that binds him to his Apache heritage, a power that promises to heal all wounds and restore long lost dreams . . . and love.

Genres: Romance, Romantic Suspense, Contemporary Romance, Paranormal, Contemporary, Fiction, Second Chance

352 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published September 9, 1998

About the author

Biography



Sharon Sala is a Native Oklahoman and still lives within a two hour drive of where she was born.
First published in 1991, she is a New York Times/USA Today, best-selling author with a 135 plus books published in seven different genres, including Romantic suspense, Mystery, Young Adult, Western, Fiction, Women’s Fiction and Non-Fiction.

Industry Awards include:
Eight-time RITA finalist. (Romance Industry award)
The Janet Dailey Award.
Five-time Career Achievement winner from RT Magazine.
Five time winner of the National Reader’s Choice Award.
Five time winner of the Colorado Romance Writer’s Award of Excellence.
Heart of Excellence Award.,
Booksellers Best Award.
Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award RITA, presented by RWA.
Centennial Award from RWA for recognition of her 100th published novel.

Reviews

[Dawn ♥ romance · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the hero including the paranormal action and plot that surrounded him but the heroine was just a pity party throughout most of the book. The bad guys were unrealistic and most of the story was predictable. I skimmed a lot. After 12 years, Raine returns to her hometown with a request of her childhood love Joseph.

[Mizz · Rating 5 out of 5]

“I chose this place because little boys need water to play in and big trees to climb.”

[Jacqueline J · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another dependable read from Sala/McCall. This one had a paranormal element. The heroine's situation was kept from the reader too long. I had long guessed what was up with her. I wasn't real happy with a certain aspect of the way it turned out. The hero hides some dead bodies. He didn't kill them but... It was quite angsty in parts. That was good. However, the reason that they parted when they were young was pretty flimsy. Not so good there. Still a decent read for vacation.

[Virginia Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

I believe ....

What a heart warming love story. It's such a shame that mankind can be given a rare gift of love from our Creator only to have it taken away by one of the seven deadly sins. Mankind just won't ever learn! I loved this story and hope this author - whom I just found - writes many more like it. This is a must read!

[Teri Heyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I guess the best way to describe Legend is that it's a paranormal, romantic suspense. This is a fast-paced read that might keep you up all night. Be sure to have a box of tissues handy when reading this.

[P. Gilholm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fragile Second Chance Romance with an Ancient Magic

A secret miracle, a fragile love, a maniac millionaire that kills on a whim, a lazy partying punk, and the hard working, rock solid hero that ties them all together! A little slow in the middle, but the ending made it worth it!

[Mum · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Stars. It was a good early story. It is a quick read abound a legend and the people who nurtured it. It is also a second chance romance.

[Ann C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the book. I have always like Dinah McCall/Sharon Sala. I am rereading a lot of her older books.

The book proved to be a tearjerker, but everything turned out okay in the end.

[Barbara McBride · Rating 5 out of 5]

wow

I could not put this book down. It is so beautiful so moving. It made me laugh and it made me cry.

[Linda King · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great love story of love rekindled and a second chance.The supernatural healing enhances the story.

[Thom Swennes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dinah McCall has written another winner with Legend. Raine Beaumont wasn’t happy with her life. Circumstances forced her to leave the only man she had ever loved twelve years earlier and endure the birth and death of their newborn son. Now she is on a mission to bring their baby home. The question is if this is all she wants and if life will deal her a better hand the second time around. Dinah McCall has successfully mixed Indian pseudo-legend with living, breathing, feeling and loving characters the reader is not likely to forget. The beauty of the southwest is enhanced through the eyes of love. As in life, even this paradise has an evil serpent hiding in the grass and ready to strike. This is a great yarn of youth, hope and love that all readers are sure to enjoy.

[Pamela(AllHoney) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Raine Beaumont left Arizona 12 years before when her father was transferred, leaving her one true love, Joseph Colorado, behind. Now she is back.

Not one of my favored books by this author but it wasn't too bad either. This would be considered a paranormal themed story. It was written at a nice pace that I enjoy and I liked the characters. Not sure why it didn't pull me in more.

[Lyndi W. · Rating 3 out of 5]

The heroine was a miserable, deceitful, and self-absorbed person. I almost DNF'd this every time she went on another "The world has wronged me!" rants. But the hero and the drama were interesting enough to keep me going. I like the touch of mysticism... not too wacky and explained sufficiently.

[Susan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting story, not too well told, with horrible fact-checking/accuracy

ok

[Kay James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very moving!

[Tammy Pickens · Rating 4 out of 5]

Im not sure how I missed this title. I thought I had read all of her books so this was a pleasant surprise. Loved it!!

[Dovie Skidmore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Legend

I liked this book. I stayed interested till the end. I like all of Sharon Salas books and own most of them. She is a great author.

[Nancy Harp · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a beautiful but heartbreaking story. Sharon Sala knows how to tell a story with such clarity that you feel what the characters are feeling and cry along with them.

[Kimmie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was okay, nothing special. The plot was obvious from the start, but was still enjoyable.