Lawman in Disguise

Brides of Simpson Creek #9

by Laurie Kingery

The Lawman's Secret

When her son discovers an injured outlaw in their barn, the mysterious stranger instantly turns widow Daisy Henderson's world upside down. But Daisy senses Thorn Dawson's a good man…and there's more to his story than he can tell her. So she can't turn him away before he heals, even if she's falling for him—something she swore she'd never do again after her husband died.

An undercover lawman, Thorn never lets himself get too close to anyone. But that's before he meets single mother Daisy and her spirited son. Now Thorn has to protect them from the Griggs gang—a gang that's come to accept him as one of their own. And if he can't keep up the charade, the woman of his dreams might just pay the price.

Genres: Romance, Christian Fiction, Love Inspired Historical, Westerns, Historical

288 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published July 5, 2016

About the author

Laurie Kingery is a central Ohio author and veteran E.R. RN who wrote 16 historical romances as Laurie Grant and now writes inspirational historicals for Steeple Hill. She won the Reader's Choice for short historicals in 1994. Her website is http://www.lauriekingery.com. Country Christmas was her first inspirational historical in Oct. '08; her next release from Steeple Hill was The Outlaw's Lady in Aug. '09. Her next release will be Marrying Milly in November 2010.

Reviews

[Michelle · Rating 2 out of 5]

Stretched the bounds of believablity a little too far for me to really get into the story.

[Gaylina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful story. It was great to read of Daisy’s life since she previously, in an earlier book, was an abused wife. I enjoyed this book a lot.

[Jenn Green · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good read - and I loved the way it began! The only real hangup I had was the fact that it was an almost insta-love story, which is confusing given the heroine's background. Additionally, this book is part of a series that features the Spinsters Club in Simpson Creek - but other than a few passing mentions, it wasn't a focus like the previous books.

Unlike most Christian romance novels, this one did not have a focus of forgiveness, but rather trust, in both the Lord and the people who love you. Forgiveness was addressed at the end, and it was a little heavy-handed; I think it could have been presented in a more believable way.

Although this is #9 in the series, each book is a standalone, with small peeks into the previous featured couples. I recommend this story to anyone who likes Christian historical westerns.

[Bonnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lawman In Disguise by Laurie Kingery takes place in 1870 in Texas. Thorn Dawson is an undercover Texas Ranger to help get evidents against a gang who is robbing banks and more. He ends up being shot when robing a bank. He made it to Daisy Henderson's barn and passes out. Billy Joe is Daisy's 11 year old son. Daisy and Billy Joe think Thorn is an outlaw. He says hes not and to trust him. He is recouping before going back to the gang. Thorn gets a message to the sheriff when the gang is robbing a stagecoach. If all goes good the gang will be caught. Romance happens between Daisy and Thorn. A good Historical Romance.

[Alisha Grant · Rating 3 out of 5]

a sweet historical romance, love this series. hope janes story is next

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[Val · Rating 3 out of 5]

not a bad book but it wasn't as good as the first books in the series.