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Kid Calhoun: A Novel
Texas Ranger Jake Kearney was astonished to discover that the "Kid" Calhoun he stalked, the same outlaw who saved him from ambush, was a woman--and an irresistible one at that! Now Anabeth Calhoun was an unwilling captive of the flinty-eyed Ranger as they pursued a gang of cold-blooded killers . . . and a cache of stolen gold that had mysteriously disappeared. But the lawman's problems had only just begun. Fighting his desire for the outlaw he had sworn would not escape justice, Jake Kearney was soon torn between his duty . . . and his love. . . .
Anabeth knew she had found her match in the rugged loner who taught her the joys of passion . . . while she taught him the exquisite perils of love. She also knew that Anabeth "Kid" Calhoun was one outlaw both willing and eager to fall into the long arms of the law!
Anabeth knew she had found her match in the rugged loner who taught her the joys of passion . . . while she taught him the exquisite perils of love. She also knew that Anabeth "Kid" Calhoun was one outlaw both willing and eager to fall into the long arms of the law!
416 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1993
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About the author
Joan Johnston
126 books751 followersJoan Johnston (born Little Rock, Arkansas) is a best-selling American author of over forty contemporary and historical romance novels.
Johnston was the third of seven children born to an Air Force sergeant and his music-teacher wife. She received a B.A. in theatre arts from Jacksonville University in 1970, then earning an M.A. in theatre from the University of Illinois, Urbana in 1971. She received a law degree (with honors) at the University of Texas at Austin in 1980. For the next five years, Johnston worked as an attorney, serving with the Hunton & Williams firm in Richmond, Virginia, and with Squire, Sanders, & Dempsey in Miami. She has also worked as a newspaper editor and drama critic in San Antonio, Texas, and as a college professor at Southwest Texas Junior College, Barry University, and the University of Miami.
Johnston is a member of the Authors Guild, Novelists, Inc., Romance Writers of America, and Florida Romance Writers. She has two children and one grandchild, and divides her time between two homes, in Colorado and Florida.
Awards
* Paperbook Book Club of America's Book Rak Award (twice)
* Romantic Times' Best Western Historical Series Award (twice)
* Romantic Times' Best New Western Writer
* Romantic Times' Best Historical Series Award (twice)
* The Maggie (twice)
* Romance Writers of America RITA Award finalist for The Disobedient Bride
Johnston was the third of seven children born to an Air Force sergeant and his music-teacher wife. She received a B.A. in theatre arts from Jacksonville University in 1970, then earning an M.A. in theatre from the University of Illinois, Urbana in 1971. She received a law degree (with honors) at the University of Texas at Austin in 1980. For the next five years, Johnston worked as an attorney, serving with the Hunton & Williams firm in Richmond, Virginia, and with Squire, Sanders, & Dempsey in Miami. She has also worked as a newspaper editor and drama critic in San Antonio, Texas, and as a college professor at Southwest Texas Junior College, Barry University, and the University of Miami.
Johnston is a member of the Authors Guild, Novelists, Inc., Romance Writers of America, and Florida Romance Writers. She has two children and one grandchild, and divides her time between two homes, in Colorado and Florida.
Awards
* Paperbook Book Club of America's Book Rak Award (twice)
* Romantic Times' Best Western Historical Series Award (twice)
* Romantic Times' Best New Western Writer
* Romantic Times' Best Historical Series Award (twice)
* The Maggie (twice)
* Romance Writers of America RITA Award finalist for The Disobedient Bride
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Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews
June 4, 2020
The only thing I didn't like about this book was the H slept with another woman. And the h maybe acted a little too clueless when it came to sex for someone who grew up in a gang of outlaws. But besides that, I'm very happy I read this book. I was definitely more into the secondary romance than the main romance and was very happy the author included scenes and thoughts from those characters.
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The whole secret valley kind of reminded me of Riders of the Purple Sage or even a little like Flint by Louis L'amore where they're hiding and then there's a fight scene.
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The whole secret valley kind of reminded me of Riders of the Purple Sage or even a little like Flint by Louis L'amore where they're hiding and then there's a fight scene.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 28, 2022
Unfortunately I don't like reading books when there are too many characters and other stories interwoven within the main one. I prefer just the two main characters and the story based around them. The storyline was reasonably good though. The other characters, Wolf, Claire and the boys, would have been better off with their own story.
July 7, 2024
Funny, Lots of twists and a nail biter
I love the character Anabeth/The Kid and the fact she is a woman. This book shows how a woman had to be strong and have the ethnic to survive every circumstance to live in the West. This book did not disappoint and kept me wanting to read it as fast as I could muster. I have loved all her books so far that I have read.
I love the character Anabeth/The Kid and the fact she is a woman. This book shows how a woman had to be strong and have the ethnic to survive every circumstance to live in the West. This book did not disappoint and kept me wanting to read it as fast as I could muster. I have loved all her books so far that I have read.
July 22, 2018
Great book 👍👍
September 2, 2023
I could not put this book down!!!! Nothing else got done--No laundry--no cleaning!!!!
October 3, 2008
KID CALHOUN - G
Johnston, Joan
Texas Ranger Jake Kearney was astonished to discover that the "Kid" Calhoun he stalked, the same outlaw who saved him from ambush, was a woman --- and an irresistible one at that! Now Anabeth Calhoun was an unwilling captive of the flinty-eyed Ranger as they pursued a gang of cold-blooded killers and a cache of stolen gold that had mysteriously disappeared.
Anabeth knew she had found her match in the rugged loner who taught her the joys of passion while she taught him the exquisite perils of love. She also knew that Anabeth "Kid" Calhoun was one outlaw both willing and eager to fall into the long arms of the law!
It was good, it was enjoyable enough but not fabulous.
Johnston, Joan
Texas Ranger Jake Kearney was astonished to discover that the "Kid" Calhoun he stalked, the same outlaw who saved him from ambush, was a woman --- and an irresistible one at that! Now Anabeth Calhoun was an unwilling captive of the flinty-eyed Ranger as they pursued a gang of cold-blooded killers and a cache of stolen gold that had mysteriously disappeared.
Anabeth knew she had found her match in the rugged loner who taught her the joys of passion while she taught him the exquisite perils of love. She also knew that Anabeth "Kid" Calhoun was one outlaw both willing and eager to fall into the long arms of the law!
It was good, it was enjoyable enough but not fabulous.
August 27, 2015
The Kid is determined to get revenge for the kid's uncle ruthless slaying but has an aversion to killing.
The ranger is determined to capture an outlaw partly responsible for his b-in-law's murder and retrieve the stolen gold to save his sister's ranch.
A widow kidnapped finds what she thought lost and trys to reclaim a portion.
Woman in this story aren't always what they appear & don't stay put. The men want to dominate but get little co-operation.
I enjoyed the dynamics of the characters and unusual friendships that developed.
The ranger is determined to capture an outlaw partly responsible for his b-in-law's murder and retrieve the stolen gold to save his sister's ranch.
A widow kidnapped finds what she thought lost and trys to reclaim a portion.
Woman in this story aren't always what they appear & don't stay put. The men want to dominate but get little co-operation.
I enjoyed the dynamics of the characters and unusual friendships that developed.
November 7, 2012
Nice story
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June 11, 2016Used - Good (Some spine creases)
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