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Western Fire #2
Fire on the Plains
In the aftermath of the Civil War, Benjamin Strong, a rugged Union veteran who is still haunted by those four years of horrific bloodshed, weds Lydia McCabe, a headstrong southern widow. No sooner are their marital vows exchanged than Ben discovers that his new wife still holds a torch for her first husband. The damning discovery instantly sours their relationship, and is the reason why the bride and groom’s marriage remains unconsummated.
As the newlyweds embark on an arduous overland journey to Texas to claim Lydia’s inheritance – a ten-thousand acre cattle ranch – the trip quickly turns perilous when they are first accosted by the infamous James Gang; and must later fight off a fierce band of Comanche Indians. Eventually, Ben and Lydia’s tumultuous disputes give way to an unfettered desire. And that, in turn, incites the first fragile stirrings of love. But this new love is soon put to the ultimate test when Ben and Lydia become embroiled with a treacherous southern renegade intent on smuggling the lost Confederate treasury into Mexico.
A boldly sensual marriage-of-convenience story, Fire on the Plains is full of breathtaking adventure, vibrant historical detail and richly-drawn, unforgettable characters; and is the second book in a multi-generational family saga that spans the breadth of the untamed western fronier.
As the newlyweds embark on an arduous overland journey to Texas to claim Lydia’s inheritance – a ten-thousand acre cattle ranch – the trip quickly turns perilous when they are first accosted by the infamous James Gang; and must later fight off a fierce band of Comanche Indians. Eventually, Ben and Lydia’s tumultuous disputes give way to an unfettered desire. And that, in turn, incites the first fragile stirrings of love. But this new love is soon put to the ultimate test when Ben and Lydia become embroiled with a treacherous southern renegade intent on smuggling the lost Confederate treasury into Mexico.
A boldly sensual marriage-of-convenience story, Fire on the Plains is full of breathtaking adventure, vibrant historical detail and richly-drawn, unforgettable characters; and is the second book in a multi-generational family saga that spans the breadth of the untamed western fronier.
291 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 20, 2013
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About the author
Kate Wingo
7 books23 followersKate Wingo is the pseudonym of a two-time Golden Heart finalist. Born in Washington DC, she graduated from George Mason University with a degree in art history. Although Kate began her writing career in the romance genre, she switched gears several years ago, making the leap to thrillers. Having recently completed an esoteric thriller series for Penguin UK and previously Berkley Publishing, she has now happily returned to her romance roots (and her unabashed love of history). Kate lives and writes from her home in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.
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September 29, 2013
Why did I read this one when I really disliked the first in the series? Because I was hoping things would get better. And they did. Sort of.
Lydia isn't quite the level of harpy that Mercy was in the first book, but she's not a sympathetic character by any means, and these books hinge too highly on stupid decisions made by the female characters. They also drag out that reprehensible rubbish regarding the immorality of killing someone who hurts innocent people. More moralizing, just with a bit less fire and brimstone. Still not my cuppa.
I don't think I'll be reading any more of Kate Wingo's books.
Lydia isn't quite the level of harpy that Mercy was in the first book, but she's not a sympathetic character by any means, and these books hinge too highly on stupid decisions made by the female characters. They also drag out that reprehensible rubbish regarding the immorality of killing someone who hurts innocent people. More moralizing, just with a bit less fire and brimstone. Still not my cuppa.
I don't think I'll be reading any more of Kate Wingo's books.
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