The Outlaw and the Angel: A Bounty Hunter Novel

by Lynn Landes

He came to the mountain to uncover a killer. He never expected to become the hunted.

U.S. Marshal Malachi Boone is sent undercover to a remote Montana silver mine to investigate a string of mysterious deaths. Posing as a miner, he follows a trail of whispers, missing men, and buried secrets until someone decides he's asking too many questions.

When an attempt is made on his life, Malachi is framed for murder and branded an outlaw. Wounded and alone, he has only one place left to turn.

Elowyn Thatcher has already lost more than anyone should. Since her father's death, she has fought to protect her family's mountain and the dangerous secret hidden beneath it. With a ruthless enemy determined to claim everything she owns, trusting a wanted man may cost her the last thing she has left.

As greed, betrayal, and murder close in around them, Malachi and Elowyn must uncover the truth before another innocent life is lost. But every answer draws them deeper into danger, and every step forward tests not only their courage but their faith.

In a land where justice comes at a high price, love may prove to be the greatest risk of all.

The Outlaw and the Angel is a gripping Christian Western romance filled with mystery, danger, redemption, unforgettable characters, and a slow-burn love story that will keep you turning pages late into the night.

346 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 26, 2026

About the author

Lynn Landes is the Best Selling Author of the Mercy's Promise book. Her books span the spectrum of Romantic Fiction from paranormal, romantic suspense to Christian historic and fantasy. If you like clean romance, historic, fantasy, fairytale, temptation, and adventure be sure to check Lynn's website for upcoming titles.

Reviews

[Debra Rylander · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the emotions that the characters went through, in the beginning of the book and how their intensity grew through to the end of the book. It really kept my interest, even though I had most of the mystery figured out.
I probably would have given it 5*s, but I have a pet peeve about authors using the same phrases repeatedly and misspelled words bug me.

[Mary Ellen Hall · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Outlaw and the Angel

The story was good but it lost a star because of the editing. There were many mistakes. I was confused at times who was who.

[Heliand · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a bad read, just drawn out a bit much. I thought the story was wrapping up, but I was barely at 55%. A lot of running and reading in circles. I had to backtrack several times to remind myself who the peripheral characters were in the Boone family. Personally not a fan of a "stand alone" that doesn't stand alone, especially if it is almost flippant to readers who didn't start with book #1 by pure coincidence. Over all, the MMC was written well, and the choices he made were in character.

[Adedoyin Adenuga · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVE THESE!

Oh dear Lynn. Your books enthrall me. The first thing I love about it that it's Christian, the action part, the heros, Abel's 4 sons and the bad guys always dealt with. I absolutely love your books. Anytime I come across Christian romance, I'm thankful as things out there seems to be anti-God, NOT your books. God bless you. Thankful for God's inspiration.

[sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of her best

I believe that is one of her best but all are very good. I cried in the fist chapter before even knowing the characters. A page turner filled with danger, mystery and characters hard to forget. She is an excellent writer!

[Sue Byrd · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Outlaw and the Angel

I loved this story! The Boone Brothers series is one of the best I've read. The stories are good, the characters become almost real and the suspense is just right. Good, clean Christian based.

[Tricia Cox garrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Outlaw and the Angel

Another Boone brother is smitten. He takes on an assignment never thinking he would fall in love. Good clean romance.

[Marguerite Priest · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Lord God refines us like silver,

And the burning of the dross is painful but the beauty of the silver polished by His everlasting love endures.

[Rhonda Myers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

I absolutely loved this book. Another great story of the Boone brothers. This one had a lot of excitement. And of course a little bit of love. I recommend this book to anyone who likes a clean Christian story.

[Cherri Boren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent!!!!
Love seeing good concer evil!!!
Lynn Landes brought it together. Enjoyed this book

[Kathy Beliveau · Rating 5 out of 5]

new fave author

Yes, I have now found ANOTHER favorite author—not sure how many you can have that are all equal to number 1; but lucky me I have several!!