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Forgiving Rex
Lillie Cohen hates Rex Utah for abandoning her six years ago after taking her virginity and leaving her pregnant. To heal her broken heart, she dedicates her life to running the family cattle ranch with her father. But when she learns Rex is back in town and about to hang for a murder he didn’t commit, she is forced to rescue her son’s father and help him clear his name.
Rex Utah regrets the day he disappeared from the Cohen Ranch, leaving behind the only woman he ever loved. When he returns to seek forgiveness from her and ease his conscience, he is faced with a hard-nosed cowgirl who has a son to match.
But someone is trying to keep them apart. Can they put differences aside and fight for the love they once had, or will they die trying?
Rex Utah regrets the day he disappeared from the Cohen Ranch, leaving behind the only woman he ever loved. When he returns to seek forgiveness from her and ease his conscience, he is faced with a hard-nosed cowgirl who has a son to match.
But someone is trying to keep them apart. Can they put differences aside and fight for the love they once had, or will they die trying?
- GenresHistorical
137 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 13, 2017
About the author
Sue Heasley
2 books2 followersI became interested in the history of the wild west after my mother gave me my first historical western romance. Stories of the strong-willed men and women of that era filled my head. Characters demanded my attention. It is important to me to create stories that will take my readers on a journey alongside my characters. I strive to create an experience for you.
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July 5, 2018
Lillie Cohen hates Rex Utah for abandoning her six years ago after taking her virginity and leaving her pregnant. To heal her broken heart, she dedicates her life to running the family cattle ranch with her father. But when she learns Rex is back in town and about to hang for a murder he didn’t commit, she is forced to rescue her son’s father and help him clear his name.
Rex Utah regrets the day he disappeared from the Cohen Ranch, leaving behind the only woman he ever loved. When he returns to seek forgiveness from her and ease his conscience, he is faced with a hard-nosed cowgirl who has a son to match.
But someone is trying to keep them apart. Can they put differences aside and fight for the love they once had, or will they die trying?
Terry's Thoughts on Forgiving Rex
I liked the story.
Circumstances made Lillie a strong woman. She worked along side her father and learned to run a ranch. She raised her son without a father. She became hardened to protect herself. When Rex shows up her emotions are all over the place.
Rex is a charmer and it is fun watching him try to charm Lillie. He has no clue why someone is trying to blame a bank robbery and murder on him, but he is almost hanged for it just the same
If you enjoy a good western, you'll enjoy this book.
Rex Utah regrets the day he disappeared from the Cohen Ranch, leaving behind the only woman he ever loved. When he returns to seek forgiveness from her and ease his conscience, he is faced with a hard-nosed cowgirl who has a son to match.
But someone is trying to keep them apart. Can they put differences aside and fight for the love they once had, or will they die trying?
Terry's Thoughts on Forgiving Rex
I liked the story.
Circumstances made Lillie a strong woman. She worked along side her father and learned to run a ranch. She raised her son without a father. She became hardened to protect herself. When Rex shows up her emotions are all over the place.
Rex is a charmer and it is fun watching him try to charm Lillie. He has no clue why someone is trying to blame a bank robbery and murder on him, but he is almost hanged for it just the same
If you enjoy a good western, you'll enjoy this book.
March 30, 2018
This is a voluntary review of an advanced copy.
Overall, the story was interesting and moved along at a good pace so it was an enjoyable read. I really liked that Lillie was tough and gave Rex a little payback for the pain, and was not willing to forgive him right away and jump back into bed with him.
The plot was a bit predictable with the current beau as the bad guy and there was not a lot of depth to the characters. I guess I have a hard time with teenage lovers still feeling love for each other when they have matured are are really not the same person so it is like starting over, in my opinion.
What I really had a problem with was Rex and as soon as he comes back to town, has to run to the saloon and sleep with some "soiled doves." This really made it hard for me to like Rex because there is nothing like rubbing it Lillie's face that you were with prostitutes as soon as you come back into the town they both grew up in! Did he even think of her feelings that this would get brought to her attention?? Don't even get me started on the possibility of STD's from his years of whoring.
Fortunately, the bad guys died, Rex was saved from prison, and Lillie and Rex got their HEA.
Overall, the story was interesting and moved along at a good pace so it was an enjoyable read. I really liked that Lillie was tough and gave Rex a little payback for the pain, and was not willing to forgive him right away and jump back into bed with him.
The plot was a bit predictable with the current beau as the bad guy and there was not a lot of depth to the characters. I guess I have a hard time with teenage lovers still feeling love for each other when they have matured are are really not the same person so it is like starting over, in my opinion.
What I really had a problem with was Rex and as soon as he comes back to town, has to run to the saloon and sleep with some "soiled doves." This really made it hard for me to like Rex because there is nothing like rubbing it Lillie's face that you were with prostitutes as soon as you come back into the town they both grew up in! Did he even think of her feelings that this would get brought to her attention?? Don't even get me started on the possibility of STD's from his years of whoring.
Fortunately, the bad guys died, Rex was saved from prison, and Lillie and Rex got their HEA.
June 13, 2018
A copy of this review can be found at Book Ink Reviews.
Thank you to NetGalley, Sue Heasley, and The Wild Rose Press, INC for this free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
A short, sweet story about forgiveness and redemption, Forgiving Rex can be read on the beach or in one quick summer afternoon. If you adore Western romances with traditional wild, wild west action there is a good bet you'll enjoy this one.
While it isn't the most believable romance (seriously, who up and leaves the person they love because they're scared?) it is still a happy-endings love story. Rex is actually incredibly likable and fulfills the dashing cowboy role well. I didn't like Lillie. She was an attempt to be understandably salty and instead came across childish and sullen.
And the big baddie? Yeah... you can call that from the mountains of Colorado. But that's okay. I don't read these kinds of stories for intrigue, complex plot, or believability. Instead, I read for escape and enjoyment and Forgiving did a fine job.
Thank you to NetGalley, Sue Heasley, and The Wild Rose Press, INC for this free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
A short, sweet story about forgiveness and redemption, Forgiving Rex can be read on the beach or in one quick summer afternoon. If you adore Western romances with traditional wild, wild west action there is a good bet you'll enjoy this one.
While it isn't the most believable romance (seriously, who up and leaves the person they love because they're scared?) it is still a happy-endings love story. Rex is actually incredibly likable and fulfills the dashing cowboy role well. I didn't like Lillie. She was an attempt to be understandably salty and instead came across childish and sullen.
And the big baddie? Yeah... you can call that from the mountains of Colorado. But that's okay. I don't read these kinds of stories for intrigue, complex plot, or believability. Instead, I read for escape and enjoyment and Forgiving did a fine job.
March 31, 2018
I must admit to having mixed feelings about Forgiving Rex. While Lillie’s character has learnt to be strong and self-sufficient, Rex is a struggle to like. His return to town paints him in a less than desirable fashion and leaves me wondering why Lillie would even waste her time.
The overall story was OK, if a little predictable, but I would probably read something else by Ms Heasley before making to harsh a judgement.
The overall story was OK, if a little predictable, but I would probably read something else by Ms Heasley before making to harsh a judgement.
March 30, 2018
Rex is in a mess for sure. With the sheriff looking to hang him for murder. To the rescue come a group of riders, what he doesn't know is its the woman who holds his heart. Lillie is holding a secret that will change both of their lives. I enjoyed this book. I normally don't read western type books. It had enough balance of action and romance to keep me interested.
September 23, 2019
A cowboy leaves town breaking a girl's heart.
I found Rex unlikable at first because he was sleeping with a lot of prostitutes at the beginning.
Lily was fine, but I felt like she needed to have more open communication.
I found Rex unlikable at first because he was sleeping with a lot of prostitutes at the beginning.
Lily was fine, but I felt like she needed to have more open communication.
October 12, 2021
The characters in this book are awesome. They are well thought out and interesting. There is a bit of suspense in this book which I thought worked very well. The narrator did a great job bringing this book to life.
February 16, 2018
I enjoyed reading this second book by this author, the story moved along at a good pace.
March 30, 2018
It is okay.
I know they were different times but he leaves town, she pregnant unknown to him, he returns a few years later and his alibi for not robbing the bank is he was with a prostitute who has left town.
There are no intimate scenes with the so called Hero and said prostitute but doesn't he sound like a peach.
He hasn't even been back to the ranch to see how she is, the woman he could never forget and loves, yeah right.
Anyway several kidnappings later and it's a HEA.
ARC.
Merged review:
t is okay.
I know they were different times but he leaves town, she pregnant unknown to him, he returns a few years later and his alibi for not robbing the bank is he was with a prostitute who has left town.
There are no intimate scenes with the so called Hero and said prostitute but doesn't he sound like a peach.
He hasn't even been back to the ranch to see how she is, the woman he could never forget and loves, yeah right.
Anyway several kidnappings later and it's a HEA.
I know they were different times but he leaves town, she pregnant unknown to him, he returns a few years later and his alibi for not robbing the bank is he was with a prostitute who has left town.
There are no intimate scenes with the so called Hero and said prostitute but doesn't he sound like a peach.
He hasn't even been back to the ranch to see how she is, the woman he could never forget and loves, yeah right.
Anyway several kidnappings later and it's a HEA.
ARC.
Merged review:
t is okay.
I know they were different times but he leaves town, she pregnant unknown to him, he returns a few years later and his alibi for not robbing the bank is he was with a prostitute who has left town.
There are no intimate scenes with the so called Hero and said prostitute but doesn't he sound like a peach.
He hasn't even been back to the ranch to see how she is, the woman he could never forget and loves, yeah right.
Anyway several kidnappings later and it's a HEA.
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