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Montana Sky #9
Montana Sky Justice
MONTANA SKY JUSTICE
Book Nine in the Montana Sky Series
K.C. Granger is the sheriff of Sweetwater Springs. Since she was five, K.C. has dressed like a man and been treated as such. She’s efficient at her job and has garnered the respect of the inhabitants of Sweetwater Springs.
Red Charlie is a Blackfoot Indian and the blacksmith of Sweetwater Springs. He’s silently battled the prejudice against him by doing his job in a competent manner and handling slurs with dignity.
When reports of Indian thievery begin, K.C. enlists Red Charlie as her deputy, even traveling with him to the nearest reservation and taking needed supplies for the starving people. The two of them settle into a comfortable working relationship. K.C. doesn’t know what to do with the womanly emotions of love she grows to feel for her deputy, and Red Charlie believes a relationship with an Indian will only bring trouble to the woman he admires. Then a marauding gang takes over the town, and danger threatens everything they love.
Book Nine in the Montana Sky Series
K.C. Granger is the sheriff of Sweetwater Springs. Since she was five, K.C. has dressed like a man and been treated as such. She’s efficient at her job and has garnered the respect of the inhabitants of Sweetwater Springs.
Red Charlie is a Blackfoot Indian and the blacksmith of Sweetwater Springs. He’s silently battled the prejudice against him by doing his job in a competent manner and handling slurs with dignity.
When reports of Indian thievery begin, K.C. enlists Red Charlie as her deputy, even traveling with him to the nearest reservation and taking needed supplies for the starving people. The two of them settle into a comfortable working relationship. K.C. doesn’t know what to do with the womanly emotions of love she grows to feel for her deputy, and Red Charlie believes a relationship with an Indian will only bring trouble to the woman he admires. Then a marauding gang takes over the town, and danger threatens everything they love.
302 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 16, 2018
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About the author
Debra Holland
65 books318 followersUSA Today Bestselling author Debra Holland is a three-time Romance Writers of America Golden Heart finalist and one time winner. She’s the author of the award winning Montana Sky Series, sweet, historical Western romance. Book Two, Starry Montana Sky, was selected by Amazon as one of 50 Greatest Love Stories. Debra is also the author of The Gods’ Dream Trilogy, fantasy romance. Painted Montana Sky Christmas is her latest book.
Debra has written a nonfiction book, The Essential Guide to Grief and Grieving from Alpha Books (a subsidiary of Penguin). She has a free ebooklet available on her website, http://drdebraholland.com: 58 Tips for Getting What You Want From a Difficult Conversation.
Debra has written a nonfiction book, The Essential Guide to Grief and Grieving from Alpha Books (a subsidiary of Penguin). She has a free ebooklet available on her website, http://drdebraholland.com: 58 Tips for Getting What You Want From a Difficult Conversation.
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December 30, 2018
Montana Sky Justice by Debra Holland
Sheriff KC Granger’s story from the Montana Sky series. Historical sweet romance although the romance part is only a small percentage of the overall length.
9th book in the series. Can be read as a standalone but it’s better appreciated if you’ve read prior books. In particular, there are appearances by many prior characters such as Seth and Trudy from the Mail-Order Brides, some of the children from the various families, Andre Bellaire, banker Caleb, dressmaker Constance and Dr Angus as well as the Reverend Norton.
In this story, the town has a fundraiser in conjunction with a celebration but bank robbers interrupt and manage to make it out of town. Sheriff Granger and various members from the community form a posse to hunt the robbers down.
We learn some of the Sheriff’s past as well as some of the rigors of the old west.
I fell in love with the child Walter. He knows he has a job to do as instructed by his father, but his joy with the puppy, his appreciation of a baked potato and his worry over Deputy Chogan prove his heart is pure and good.
I alternated between the audible version and a bit of the kindle version. Listening to these historical stories by narrator Laura Asmundson is like a soothing stress reliever. Peaceful and heartwarming.
Sheriff KC Granger’s story from the Montana Sky series. Historical sweet romance although the romance part is only a small percentage of the overall length.
9th book in the series. Can be read as a standalone but it’s better appreciated if you’ve read prior books. In particular, there are appearances by many prior characters such as Seth and Trudy from the Mail-Order Brides, some of the children from the various families, Andre Bellaire, banker Caleb, dressmaker Constance and Dr Angus as well as the Reverend Norton.
In this story, the town has a fundraiser in conjunction with a celebration but bank robbers interrupt and manage to make it out of town. Sheriff Granger and various members from the community form a posse to hunt the robbers down.
We learn some of the Sheriff’s past as well as some of the rigors of the old west.
I fell in love with the child Walter. He knows he has a job to do as instructed by his father, but his joy with the puppy, his appreciation of a baked potato and his worry over Deputy Chogan prove his heart is pure and good.
I alternated between the audible version and a bit of the kindle version. Listening to these historical stories by narrator Laura Asmundson is like a soothing stress reliever. Peaceful and heartwarming.
August 27, 2018
A little less romance.
Her books seem to have a little less romance throughout the books. The first books had a lot more attraction and deeper feelings between the characters. They seem to have "lost that lovin' feeling" which makes for more shallow characters. Her earlier books were just better.
Her books seem to have a little less romance throughout the books. The first books had a lot more attraction and deeper feelings between the characters. They seem to have "lost that lovin' feeling" which makes for more shallow characters. Her earlier books were just better.
March 5, 2020
The town of Sweet Water Springs is the place where the story of Sheriff K C Granger and Chogan “Red Charlie”come alive. The stories are very vivid and detailed and you can see the landscape, feel the snow and fall in love with the town and its people. Montana Sky Justice was a good story with really bad characters and really good characters. This is a time when good was good and bad was bad and you knew where you stood. The story was so much about how tough Sheriff Granger was and very little between her and Chogan. Sheriff Grnger instincts about the guys coming into town selling special soap with money wrapped was a scam she smelled a mile away. She forces the snake oil salesman to donate to the bank like he promised. This same group later on decides to do something even bigger will Sheriff Granger stop them and save the town of Sweet Water Springs?
I really liked this story it captured the time period well and I like that the main character was a female sheriff she was strong with grit. I will go back and read the whole series at some point in the near future.
I really liked this story it captured the time period well and I like that the main character was a female sheriff she was strong with grit. I will go back and read the whole series at some point in the near future.
September 3, 2018
Could there possibly be anymore going on in this series? Another Big hit for Debra Holland.
Wow what a ride this new story from author Debra Holland has been. I couldn't put this book down. There is so much going on and getting to revisit with so many characters from Sweetwater Springs and Morgan Crossing was phenomenal and greatly appreciated by this reader. I loved this story and with so much going on with the festival to villainy to romance where that even had a chance to sneak in I don't really know but it did. Wow there is so much going on in this story that is still going through my mind.
I think this probably now my favorite story in this series and I have read them all. Amazing story line, characters old, new characters, and great writing makes for an awesome story. I highly recommend this story and it's so good you won't regret buying it. If you have read any of Debra Holland's Montana Sky series start at the beginning and go to this authors website to find a list of these stories in order including a separate but made for this series Mail Order Brides of the West which are very much a part of this series and another author's Montana series.
Wow what a ride this new story from author Debra Holland has been. I couldn't put this book down. There is so much going on and getting to revisit with so many characters from Sweetwater Springs and Morgan Crossing was phenomenal and greatly appreciated by this reader. I loved this story and with so much going on with the festival to villainy to romance where that even had a chance to sneak in I don't really know but it did. Wow there is so much going on in this story that is still going through my mind.
I think this probably now my favorite story in this series and I have read them all. Amazing story line, characters old, new characters, and great writing makes for an awesome story. I highly recommend this story and it's so good you won't regret buying it. If you have read any of Debra Holland's Montana Sky series start at the beginning and go to this authors website to find a list of these stories in order including a separate but made for this series Mail Order Brides of the West which are very much a part of this series and another author's Montana series.
September 19, 2018
Returning to Sweetwater Springs
It is always a joy for me to return to Sweetwater Springs and it’s cast of characters. While this is KC Granger’s and Charlie Red Wolf’s story, almost everyone from Sweetwater Springs and Morgan’s Crossing shows up for the Harvest Festival even the bad guys.
Neither Sheriff Granger nor Red Charlie fit the mold that society or people want them in.
“You’ll always deal with certain people….” He paused. “Who will be judgmental and critical…. However, such behavior says more about who those people are than who you are.”
If you have read some or all of the previous novels, this will feel like a family reunion. If this is your first story in this world, the author gives you just enough background on the characters to see how they fit and in the “Dear Reader” she identifies which story everyone appeared in so you can go back and read those that interested you.
It is always a joy for me to return to Sweetwater Springs and it’s cast of characters. While this is KC Granger’s and Charlie Red Wolf’s story, almost everyone from Sweetwater Springs and Morgan’s Crossing shows up for the Harvest Festival even the bad guys.
Neither Sheriff Granger nor Red Charlie fit the mold that society or people want them in.
“You’ll always deal with certain people….” He paused. “Who will be judgmental and critical…. However, such behavior says more about who those people are than who you are.”
If you have read some or all of the previous novels, this will feel like a family reunion. If this is your first story in this world, the author gives you just enough background on the characters to see how they fit and in the “Dear Reader” she identifies which story everyone appeared in so you can go back and read those that interested you.
September 4, 2018
We return to Sweet Water Springs for the story of Sheriff K C Granger and Chogan “Red Charlie”. I have read all the books in this series and have thoroughly enjoyed them. This author is a great storyteller and knows her history regarding this time period. The stories are very vivid and detailed and you can see the landscape, feel the snow and fall in love with the town and its people. Montana Sky Justice was a good story with really bad characters and really good characters. This is a time when good was good and bad was bad and you knew where you stood. That being said this book is one of my least favorites of the series as there was very little romance between the hero and heroine. The story was so much about how tough Sheriff Granger was and very little between her and Chogan, however, I did like Chogan’s character.
May 10, 2019
This was a great story and it was fun to be reacquainted with and remember old friends from the other books in this series! Little Walter stole my heart and I loved Seth’s recounting of his choice of bride! KC is a remarkable and strong woman and Chogan is the perfect compliment to her personality, but how can it work that a white woman could be with an Indian man? Debra creates a town, situation, and family where anything is possible!
As always Lara is the perfect narrator for this series! She easily pronounces the Blackfoot language, gently rolls out the Scottish brogue, distinguishes between the men, women, and children, and keeps the story intriguing! I love her cadence as well.
Debra offered me a copy of this audiobook! I have enjoyed many others in this series and my reviews are always 100% my own opinions!
As always Lara is the perfect narrator for this series! She easily pronounces the Blackfoot language, gently rolls out the Scottish brogue, distinguishes between the men, women, and children, and keeps the story intriguing! I love her cadence as well.
Debra offered me a copy of this audiobook! I have enjoyed many others in this series and my reviews are always 100% my own opinions!
January 5, 2022
As a woman, KC Granger is an unusual choice for sheriff in this 1890s frontier town, but she's formidable. Red Charlie, whose name is Chogan, is the blacksmith, and because of his tracking skills, KC often deputizes him to help her. So they've developed a fine working relationship and are fond of each other, as well. In this story, the town is attacked by a criminal band, and the Sheriff and Chogan lead a posse to apprehend them. I enjoyed the characterization, descriptions, etc., but it was less a romance and more an old west crime novel. Also, it was very slow going, with certain scenes being replayed from the viewpoints of different characters involved. By the time we reached the HEA, I was skimming. Not her best.
August 27, 2018
The story we've been waiting for!
I feel great compassion for authors working on The Book in a series that fans have been eagerly awaiting. The pressure can get intense. Debra Holland delivers the good in Sheriff K.C. Stranger's story. I was eating up the pages, the suspense building and found myself in tears at the real emotions played out among so many of the characters we know and love. Although K.C. is one of the more enigmatic characters, she has a tender heart under her tough, capable appearance. Like all of the Montana Sky books, it ended perfectly and yet, too soon!
I feel great compassion for authors working on The Book in a series that fans have been eagerly awaiting. The pressure can get intense. Debra Holland delivers the good in Sheriff K.C. Stranger's story. I was eating up the pages, the suspense building and found myself in tears at the real emotions played out among so many of the characters we know and love. Although K.C. is one of the more enigmatic characters, she has a tender heart under her tough, capable appearance. Like all of the Montana Sky books, it ended perfectly and yet, too soon!
August 26, 2018
NEW AND OLD FRIENDS REUNITED TO PROTECT AND SAVE SWEETWATER SPRINGS
We peek into the lives of past frinds when they all unite to save Sweetwater Springs and Morgan's Crossing frome and old enemy.
A town festival, an old sheriff, THE COBBS (I would LOVE to hear how they came to such a lovely town !) The Carters, Drs. Cameron, Seth and Trudy AND Seth's old love combine in this delightful story that takes you away from cell phones and the stresses of daily life o deal with old timey trouble!
We peek into the lives of past frinds when they all unite to save Sweetwater Springs and Morgan's Crossing frome and old enemy.
A town festival, an old sheriff, THE COBBS (I would LOVE to hear how they came to such a lovely town !) The Carters, Drs. Cameron, Seth and Trudy AND Seth's old love combine in this delightful story that takes you away from cell phones and the stresses of daily life o deal with old timey trouble!
August 28, 2018
Love reading Montana Sky series
Debra Holland is quite an author. She introduces them, then gives them backgrounds and add as they grow. Add in a few mail order brides, a beautiful woman just meeting her wealthy father, she is part negro...her father never knew about her. Stir in some outlaws, cause this IS the wild west. Interested ? I hope so. Enjoy Montana Sky Justice. Then beg Debra Holland to write more.
Debra Holland is quite an author. She introduces them, then gives them backgrounds and add as they grow. Add in a few mail order brides, a beautiful woman just meeting her wealthy father, she is part negro...her father never knew about her. Stir in some outlaws, cause this IS the wild west. Interested ? I hope so. Enjoy Montana Sky Justice. Then beg Debra Holland to write more.
August 28, 2018
The sheriff takes a husband
In true Montana Sky tradition, Debra Holland develops a means for the rough as Nails female sheriff and the quiet Indian blacksmith to find their to each other. In the midst of leading a posse to track down a gang of bank robbers, Sheriff K. C. And Deputy Chogan allow their feelings for each other types see the light of day. They soon realize that along with the young boy they've adopted, they'll fit right the fabric of Sweetwater Springs.
In true Montana Sky tradition, Debra Holland develops a means for the rough as Nails female sheriff and the quiet Indian blacksmith to find their to each other. In the midst of leading a posse to track down a gang of bank robbers, Sheriff K. C. And Deputy Chogan allow their feelings for each other types see the light of day. They soon realize that along with the young boy they've adopted, they'll fit right the fabric of Sweetwater Springs.
August 29, 2018
My favorite!
One of things I love about the series is the authors way of making her characters true to their time period. I love her description of the town and its inhabitants. This book is in my opinion even better as we see a female sheriff defend the town. By her side is an Indian deputy and both face trials a man of white race would not. The story was a page turner full of excitement but also full of those tender moments that made this couple a family at the end.
One of things I love about the series is the authors way of making her characters true to their time period. I love her description of the town and its inhabitants. This book is in my opinion even better as we see a female sheriff defend the town. By her side is an Indian deputy and both face trials a man of white race would not. The story was a page turner full of excitement but also full of those tender moments that made this couple a family at the end.
September 18, 2018
KC and Chogan are a perfect pair
I stopped reading before the bank robbery because I was apprehensive about something bad happening in Sweetwater Springs.
When I returned to the story I was determined to find out what resulted. The bad guy was a surprise from a previous story but I won't give it away here. As always I enjoyed visiting Sweetwater Springs and look forward to more stories.
I stopped reading before the bank robbery because I was apprehensive about something bad happening in Sweetwater Springs.
When I returned to the story I was determined to find out what resulted. The bad guy was a surprise from a previous story but I won't give it away here. As always I enjoyed visiting Sweetwater Springs and look forward to more stories.
December 17, 2018
I've love each and every story ,I fell like they have became apart of my life my family. I love each and every character . Th heart trajectories will stay in my heart forever. Thank you Debra Holland for these bee stories.
The stories are so we played out each one in clinic the other characters of last books which made for more underwear each character again thank you Debra Holland for these wonderful books
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The stories are so we played out each one in clinic the other characters of last books which made for more underwear each character again thank you Debra Holland for these wonderful books
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June 18, 2019
Great Story!
This was a very interesting book. The author worked hard to create a believable story, nice romance, while she included many of the characters from other stories she added new characters. She went to special care to research Blackfoot words and traditions. She gave us insight into the tomboy Sheriff. And she gave three perspectives to create the climax. This was a very enjoyable story.
This was a very interesting book. The author worked hard to create a believable story, nice romance, while she included many of the characters from other stories she added new characters. She went to special care to research Blackfoot words and traditions. She gave us insight into the tomboy Sheriff. And she gave three perspectives to create the climax. This was a very enjoyable story.
August 26, 2018
K.C. & Chogan
K.C. Granger is the female Sheriff of Sweetwater Srings, Montana. Chogan (Red Charley) is the local blacksmith, and a Blackfoot Indian. K.C. has occasionally used Chogan as a deputy, but has also deputised a number of additional area men for a festival/fundraiser.
Plotting & characterization are good.
K.C. Granger is the female Sheriff of Sweetwater Srings, Montana. Chogan (Red Charley) is the local blacksmith, and a Blackfoot Indian. K.C. has occasionally used Chogan as a deputy, but has also deputised a number of additional area men for a festival/fundraiser.
Plotting & characterization are good.
September 12, 2018
Montana Sky series....
Montana sky Justice is the latest in Deborah Hollands on going town of sweet water springs. I've read them all and enjoyed their familiar cast of people as they have been added. Having said that
I also find myself recognizing the pattern used in common.
I will be looking forward to another series she will grace us with...
Montana sky Justice is the latest in Deborah Hollands on going town of sweet water springs. I've read them all and enjoyed their familiar cast of people as they have been added. Having said that
I also find myself recognizing the pattern used in common.
I will be looking forward to another series she will grace us with...
October 20, 2018
Best of the series
The best book of the series. Loved the story of KC and Chogan. Both characters had been introduced in earlier books. The major characters were developed with many layers. The storyline was good including many characters from previous books. Hard to wait for the next book in the series.
The best book of the series. Loved the story of KC and Chogan. Both characters had been introduced in earlier books. The major characters were developed with many layers. The storyline was good including many characters from previous books. Hard to wait for the next book in the series.
January 2, 2019
Integrity, Commitment
At a time when the Indian was considered inferior, there was a woman who could see the person not the race. Also, at a time when women were considered generally for their homemaking skills, this woman was the town sheriff. A wonderful story about overcoming stereotypes, serving community, and falling in love. A great book for adults and young adults.
At a time when the Indian was considered inferior, there was a woman who could see the person not the race. Also, at a time when women were considered generally for their homemaking skills, this woman was the town sheriff. A wonderful story about overcoming stereotypes, serving community, and falling in love. A great book for adults and young adults.
April 16, 2020
The woman who become a lawman
I wish ic could be and act like a woman that she is.Her father was a lawman and she followed in his foot steps.I like the fact she is respected and does a good job bringing down the outlaws.The handsome Indian that is a blacksmith and deputy to help her?The outlaw uses his children to plan a robbery.That is one bad father.Well written.
I wish ic could be and act like a woman that she is.Her father was a lawman and she followed in his foot steps.I like the fact she is respected and does a good job bringing down the outlaws.The handsome Indian that is a blacksmith and deputy to help her?The outlaw uses his children to plan a robbery.That is one bad father.Well written.
August 19, 2020
Female Western Justice
The main storyline in this book centered around a female sheriff in the little up and coming town of Sweetwater Springs. While female law enforcement wasn't the norm, it did happen occasionally. I could tell from the beginning where the love connection was going, but all in all the book held my interest and was truly enjoyable.
The main storyline in this book centered around a female sheriff in the little up and coming town of Sweetwater Springs. While female law enforcement wasn't the norm, it did happen occasionally. I could tell from the beginning where the love connection was going, but all in all the book held my interest and was truly enjoyable.
November 17, 2020
Montana Sky Justice (Montana Sky Series Book 9)
KC Ganger takes Red Wolf to hunt down criminals that stolen founds from the church rasing founds. Red wolf falls for the female sheriff and saves her from the river. KC founds herself falling for Red wolf.in a chase to found the outlaws.
KC Ganger takes Red Wolf to hunt down criminals that stolen founds from the church rasing founds. Red wolf falls for the female sheriff and saves her from the river. KC founds herself falling for Red wolf.in a chase to found the outlaws.
June 2, 2023
Great read
I have only read a couple of Zane Grey books but thoroughly enjoyed them. I have enjoyed the Montana Sky series and especially this one. It combines the great love story that I have always loved about Debra Holland's books and the rugged, and sometimes violent, gun play of a good Zane Grey novel. A really good treat for readers. I highly recommend this book.
I have only read a couple of Zane Grey books but thoroughly enjoyed them. I have enjoyed the Montana Sky series and especially this one. It combines the great love story that I have always loved about Debra Holland's books and the rugged, and sometimes violent, gun play of a good Zane Grey novel. A really good treat for readers. I highly recommend this book.
August 26, 2018
Family reunion...in a good way
Excellent writing as always and thank goodness KC gets her man. I almost gave up hope. Wonderful, wonderful and satisfying getting to "catch up" with most...not all of Ms. Hollands characters. Read the book!
Excellent writing as always and thank goodness KC gets her man. I almost gave up hope. Wonderful, wonderful and satisfying getting to "catch up" with most...not all of Ms. Hollands characters. Read the book!
August 27, 2018
Engaging
The whole town recognizes the ties been Sheriff and deputy. But a lifetime of worrying about perceptions and beliefs of wheat is accepted leaves both a little shy of their feelings. Adventure awaits and throws them together.
The whole town recognizes the ties been Sheriff and deputy. But a lifetime of worrying about perceptions and beliefs of wheat is accepted leaves both a little shy of their feelings. Adventure awaits and throws them together.
September 2, 2018
Great read!
What an awesome read. I thoroughly enjoyed the story from start to finish. I really could see something like this happening once upon a time. It was a hard story to puy down.
What an awesome read. I thoroughly enjoyed the story from start to finish. I really could see something like this happening once upon a time. It was a hard story to puy down.
September 4, 2018
Loved it!
Ms Debra writes romance in such an exciting way! This installment of the series finds sheriff KC chasing bad guys and falling in love! I hate to get the end because I love the Montana Sky characters! I may just start the series again!
Ms Debra writes romance in such an exciting way! This installment of the series finds sheriff KC chasing bad guys and falling in love! I hate to get the end because I love the Montana Sky characters! I may just start the series again!
October 9, 2018
Awesome read
Heart read with great characters and a definite page turner. Looking forward to other books by this author. Would highly recommend this series to everyone that enjoys a great story.
Heart read with great characters and a definite page turner. Looking forward to other books by this author. Would highly recommend this series to everyone that enjoys a great story.
October 20, 2018
The Harvest Festival brings a lot of people to town. Amid the fun, something seems not right. Can the sheriff figure it out?
A robbery of the town's funds brings an unlikely posses together. Finding the outlaws, brings together two people and a boy. Must read.
A robbery of the town's funds brings an unlikely posses together. Finding the outlaws, brings together two people and a boy. Must read.
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