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Texas Ranger Justice #4
Trail of Lies
The danger deepens in the Texas Ranger Justice series
As the mother of a beautiful daughter and the wife of a wealthy entrepreneur, Melora Hudson seemed happy. No one knew about the secrets hidden behind closed doors—secrets Melora was forced to keep. Now, two years after her husband’s disappearance, the truth may be exposed. His body has been found, and everyone has questions. Texas Ranger Daniel Boone Riley comes to find answers, and stays to protect the woman and child who win his heart. But the terror of Melora’s past isn’t over. Her late husband’s old “associates” want her to carry his secrets to her grave.
Originally published in 2011
As the mother of a beautiful daughter and the wife of a wealthy entrepreneur, Melora Hudson seemed happy. No one knew about the secrets hidden behind closed doors—secrets Melora was forced to keep. Now, two years after her husband’s disappearance, the truth may be exposed. His body has been found, and everyone has questions. Texas Ranger Daniel Boone Riley comes to find answers, and stays to protect the woman and child who win his heart. But the terror of Melora’s past isn’t over. Her late husband’s old “associates” want her to carry his secrets to her grave.
Originally published in 2011
223 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2011
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Margaret Daley
208 books497 followersMargaret Daley, an award-winning author of seventy-six books, has been married for over forty years and is a firm believer in romance and love. When she isn’t traveling, she’s writing love stories, often with a suspense thread and corralling her three cats that think they rule her household. To find out more about Margaret visit her website at http://www.margaretdaley.com.
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March 17, 2020
I have enjoyed this series of 6 books concerning the Texas Rangers and I look forward to reading the last two. I found the second book at a little free library not realizing at the time it was part of a series and I would now want to read the other books in the series, I was lucky to have found them at the library.
March 6, 2019
Texas Ranger Justice
Great book. Wonderful Author...This is a great series. If you love a great clean suspense series you need to read this one. I have read the first 4 and can't wait to read the last two. Wonderful.
Great book. Wonderful Author...This is a great series. If you love a great clean suspense series you need to read this one. I have read the first 4 and can't wait to read the last two. Wonderful.
July 28, 2017
While I like that Daniel and Melora had previous knowledge of each other, I wish Daley would have fleshed out Daniel's relationship with his son more. It was wrapped up too easily.
September 27, 2017
Great characters, the action kept coming. Even though this is the fourth book in the series, and the only one I read, I could still follow the story.
March 6, 2021
Loved it!
November 5, 2021
Love wins
Liked this book a lot, good plot and characters. Also good examples of complicated family dynamics. I would recommend this book.
Liked this book a lot, good plot and characters. Also good examples of complicated family dynamics. I would recommend this book.
August 5, 2022
Book. Love Inspired Suspense. Texas Ranger’s Husband killed body recovered two years later. Her life and daughter threatened.
April 29, 2014
Melora Hudson's husband Axle disappeared 2 years ago.
His body has just been discovered.
The Lions of Texas want the secrets he took to his grave to remain hidden. They want his flash drive, which wasn't found on his body.
What had Axle been involved in?
What made him cross the Lions of Texas?
Where could he have hidden the flash drive?
Ranger Daniel Boone Riley arrives to ask questions about her husband ~ and ends up staying to protect Melora & her young daughter Kaitlyn.
I liked this continuation in the Texas Ranger Justice continuity ~ & I love the fact this series is based on the Texas Rangers :).
You really do need to read these books in order as each book, while a story on its own, also has a plot which runs & develops through all the 6 books, building up to the grand finale in book 6. This means that you will not only want to read this book, but also the other 5 in the series! So if you are looking for a one off story to read, then this is not the book for you. However, if you are short of reading material & want a series to get you going, then you might want to try out this series.
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His body has just been discovered.
The Lions of Texas want the secrets he took to his grave to remain hidden. They want his flash drive, which wasn't found on his body.
What had Axle been involved in?
What made him cross the Lions of Texas?
Where could he have hidden the flash drive?
Ranger Daniel Boone Riley arrives to ask questions about her husband ~ and ends up staying to protect Melora & her young daughter Kaitlyn.
I liked this continuation in the Texas Ranger Justice continuity ~ & I love the fact this series is based on the Texas Rangers :).
You really do need to read these books in order as each book, while a story on its own, also has a plot which runs & develops through all the 6 books, building up to the grand finale in book 6. This means that you will not only want to read this book, but also the other 5 in the series! So if you are looking for a one off story to read, then this is not the book for you. However, if you are short of reading material & want a series to get you going, then you might want to try out this series.
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November 15, 2011
Trail of Lies by Margaret Daley Book 4 of Texas Ranger Justice Series
Daniel Boone Riley grew up on the wealthy side of town. As an only son his father wanted him to follow in his steps. His father loved the history of Texas and with the retelling of it, the life of the Texas Rangers is what intrigued young Daniel, and he chose that path against is father's wishes. That choice cost him deeply. A relationship with his father, his marriage and his son. And right now, protecting someone like Melora Hudson and her young daughter, Kaitlyn, seemed right to him. They had just found that the body found at the animal rescue was Axle Hudson, Melora's husband. As Daniel works to get this beautiful widow to trust and confide in him, he reminds himself he failed as a husband and father once before, his heart did not listen.
Melora Hudson was finding that everyone around her betrayed her and now she had to protect her daughter. Two years ago she was threatened after a break-in to be quiet, now it is starting all over. A man has just broke into her home and told her if she does not hand over what they want, or if she went to the cops, her daughter would suffer for it. She does her best to persuade the handsome Ranger that interrupted that it was just a robbery gone wrong, but he would not relent. She had to get him to stay away. In the end, she had to trust Daniel to help her, this Ranger was not budging.
The story is ongoing in trying to find who murdered Gregory Pike in book 1. They have now solved the second murder but not Greg's. The Lions of Texas went deep, they discover some members in this book but the story continues...
Daniel Boone Riley grew up on the wealthy side of town. As an only son his father wanted him to follow in his steps. His father loved the history of Texas and with the retelling of it, the life of the Texas Rangers is what intrigued young Daniel, and he chose that path against is father's wishes. That choice cost him deeply. A relationship with his father, his marriage and his son. And right now, protecting someone like Melora Hudson and her young daughter, Kaitlyn, seemed right to him. They had just found that the body found at the animal rescue was Axle Hudson, Melora's husband. As Daniel works to get this beautiful widow to trust and confide in him, he reminds himself he failed as a husband and father once before, his heart did not listen.
Melora Hudson was finding that everyone around her betrayed her and now she had to protect her daughter. Two years ago she was threatened after a break-in to be quiet, now it is starting all over. A man has just broke into her home and told her if she does not hand over what they want, or if she went to the cops, her daughter would suffer for it. She does her best to persuade the handsome Ranger that interrupted that it was just a robbery gone wrong, but he would not relent. She had to get him to stay away. In the end, she had to trust Daniel to help her, this Ranger was not budging.
The story is ongoing in trying to find who murdered Gregory Pike in book 1. They have now solved the second murder but not Greg's. The Lions of Texas went deep, they discover some members in this book but the story continues...
September 12, 2012
This was a pretty good story in the continuing mystery of who killed a Texas Ranger. This is book number 4 of 6 in the Texas Ranger Justice miniseries. There were some predictable parts but all in all a nice story with likeable characters. This six book mystery set started out a little slow for me but books 3 and 4 were very good. Looking forward to the conclusion of this series!
November 9, 2011
I've liked this series (Texas Ranger Justice) but this one was a little too obvious and made the main character look weak. How are we supposed to care about Melora at the end of this book. I don't want to give spoilers so I'll try not to say too much but she should have seen at least some of this coming!
July 17, 2012
Daniel and Melora already had knowledge of each other, so the misunderstandings in their early relationship are cleared up believably. However, Daniel has a troubled relationship with his teenaged son that isn't fleshed out as much as I'd like. The happy family image of Daniel, Melora, his son and her daughter came about a bit too easily.
August 26, 2013
This series, "Texas Ranger Justice" is fantastic! I won most of the books, and I just can't put them down! Constant action, great character dialogue and scenes, tender romance, and descriptions that put you in the scenes with the characters are just a few reasons that this author is one of my favorite Love Inspired Suspense authors.
March 29, 2016
Trail of Lies
Book four of the Texas Ranger Justice series. When Melora and Kaitlyn Hudson's lives are threatened after her missing husband's body is found in book three, Ranger Daniel Riley, is assigned to investigate. Having grown up in the same circles, Daniel is somewhat familiar with Melora, but they are going to end up getting to know each other much better.
Book four of the Texas Ranger Justice series. When Melora and Kaitlyn Hudson's lives are threatened after her missing husband's body is found in book three, Ranger Daniel Riley, is assigned to investigate. Having grown up in the same circles, Daniel is somewhat familiar with Melora, but they are going to end up getting to know each other much better.
August 15, 2012
These books are Ok for a quick read. while not the typical books I usually read I found them very enjoyable and will read more in the future. I made the mistake of reading them out of sequence. I have been reading them at DR office visits. Small and easy to cary in my handbag.
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January 25, 2015A very interesting story with plenty of intrigue. I like detective shows and this book reminded me of them. It was nice to see how their faith helped them through their trials. They remembered to pray. Prayers were answered.
March 24, 2011
this is really good, clean too. Loved it, keep me up reading last night. Wish I had the others in the series, daughter of texas, body of evidence, and face of danger.
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December 24, 2014Miniseries: Texas Ranger Justice
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December 24, 2014Miniseries: Texas Ranger Justice
June 6, 2012
LOVED IT!!!
MUST read!!!
MUST read!!!
March 21, 2014
4th book in this series i finished it last night and started the 5th im super excited and hooked
September 6, 2014
It was a very suspenseful novel that kept me on edge. A great read.
June 5, 2016
Amazing
March 29, 2016
This Amazing story
Writing is getting awesome and blessings. Storylines is amazing good of how God using people for his purpose. Thanks Lord.
Writing is getting awesome and blessings. Storylines is amazing good of how God using people for his purpose. Thanks Lord.
May 10, 2016
Good story! I guessed who the bad guys were before the ending but I also read a lot of these books too!
July 1, 2016
Texas Ranger Justice # 4 All those she loves have lied to Melora , will Ranger Daniel Boone Riley be able to solve the mystery and save Melora and her daughter?
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January 22, 2018
Amazing!
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