Wildfire

by Virginia Brown

HOSTAGE TO PASSION
With her big blue eyes and copper hair, young Jennifer Allison never knew how beautiful she was — or how her beauty could kindle a man's passion. Until today. Today she is abducted from her sleepy Texas town by Kane Ransom, a dark, handsome man whose wicked smile is marked by vengeance. He has a vendetta. And his target is Jennifer's own renegade brother Johnny.

They're on the road to Dodge City — and a possible showdown with the Dawson Gang. But before this, Jenny sees another side of Kane — a side not tainted by bitterness. Suddenly, the blush that heats her skin is no longer caused by his angry touch but by the fiery awakening of her own desire. And while Kane and Jenny are thrust together to face the perils of a foreboding wilderness and evade the savage eyes of hostile Indians, they must grapple with an even more powerful force. For in one heated, unguarded moment, a quest for revenge can easily become something else—a love like a prairie wildfire, searing out of control and consuming everything in its path...

The loveliest girl in her sleepy Texas town, Jennifer Allison is unaware of how she can kindle a man's heart--until a tall, dark stranger named Kane Ransom rides in. Kane has a vendetta--to capture Jenny's brother, a member of the evil Dawson gang--and he's not above kidnapping Jenny to bring him to justice.

Genres: Romance

First published January 1, 1990

About the author

Since writing her first romance novel in 1984, Virginia Brown has written nearly 50 romance novels. Many of her books have been nominated for Romantic Times' Reviewer's Choice, Career Achievement Award for Love and Laughter, and Career Achievement Award for Adventure. Her works regularly appear on national bestseller lists. Having written under several different names about historical eras such as the old West, Regency-era, and the American Civil War, she now writes under a new pseudonym, Juliana Garnett, to focus upon the medieval era.

A native of Tennessee, Virginia spent her childhood traveling with her parents as a "military brat,” living all over the US and in Japan. This influenced her love of travel and adventure, which is reflected in her work.

Twice a year, Virginia visits England to research her novels, and includes Scotland in her travels. She feels this adds a new dimension to her work, and enables her to more authentically impart the true flavor of the geographical and historical sites.

In addition to appearing on the nationally syndicated television program What's Hot, What's Not, Virginia Brown has been interviewed by Jane Pauley on the Today Show, and regularly appears on local television and radio shows in addition to coverage by the press. She also experienced a first for a romance writer by appearing on the cover of Memphis, the magazine.

Virginia is the mother of four grown children, and now enjoys her menagerie of dogs that includes a fat beagle, two part-chows, a hound and five cats. As the grandmother of three lovely children, one of her greatest pleasures these days is visiting with Justin, Christina, and Gaby.