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At Twilight
A MAN WITH A POSSE ON HIS HEELS, A WOMAN IN DESPERATE NEED OF ESCAPE AND A BABY TO PROTECT
Louisa Burgess had erred when it came to love before. She had no intention of doing so again. And certainly not with a man who arrived at her door with a posse on his trail. But she was also a widow with a baby and in desperate circumstances. He was an outlaw yet the gentlest man she’d ever met. So, she planned to use him.
The war had killed the man J.W. Walford had been – a man who respected the law. But when the law did nothing a man needed to take it into his own hands. The former Confederate Raiders who killed his wife while he’d been away at war, the death of his never seen infant son due to her loss, and the rape of his war widowed sister by those Raiders made vengeance the only thing that drove him. He didn’t need to get involved with a Texican widow, but he needed her to avoid capture and a noose. They needed to go their separate ways but, every evening, they fell a bit more in love At Twilight.
Louisa Burgess had erred when it came to love before. She had no intention of doing so again. And certainly not with a man who arrived at her door with a posse on his trail. But she was also a widow with a baby and in desperate circumstances. He was an outlaw yet the gentlest man she’d ever met. So, she planned to use him.
The war had killed the man J.W. Walford had been – a man who respected the law. But when the law did nothing a man needed to take it into his own hands. The former Confederate Raiders who killed his wife while he’d been away at war, the death of his never seen infant son due to her loss, and the rape of his war widowed sister by those Raiders made vengeance the only thing that drove him. He didn’t need to get involved with a Texican widow, but he needed her to avoid capture and a noose. They needed to go their separate ways but, every evening, they fell a bit more in love At Twilight.
273 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2004
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Beth Henderson
58 books19 followersBeth Henderson's first book was published in 1990. She has also written as Lisa Dane, Beth Cruise and Elizabeth Daniels. And currently as J.B. Dane and Nied Darnell as well.
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November 14, 2012
J. W. Walford is close to death's door when he manages to escape from a hangman's noose. With a posse on his tail he unexpectedly comes upon a woman at a well. She looks weak and confused so he takes her into the rambling house and finds a baby in a cradle. And an old drunken woman passed out in a rocking chair. He tries his best to assist the young lady and the infant, all the while worrying what will happen if the men in pursuit find him.
And so begins the sweet story of Mr. J. W. Walford and Mrs. Louisa Burgess, a recently widowed mother of one. She helps him before the day is out and he now owes her. A debt incurred is a debt paid. She asks for his help in leaving the broken down ranch with promises of accommodating him with his escape. She is aware he has killed a man but not much more. She has some special secrets, too.
Each mile they travel brings them closer together. They barely know each other and yet they feel like something exceptional is happening. Each knows the other will eventually leave.
J.W. is a sweetheart of a hero. He has loved and lost but thinks he doesn't deserve more for all he has done in and after the war. Louisa, 'Lou', had a husband who never loved her. The grandfather who raised her thought she was bad news. And a lecherous banker expected to 'own' Lou to cover her deceased husband's debts.
These two needed each other.
If you love historical romances, if you are fond of Americana stories that take place in Texas, if you enjoy tales of people who get a second chance, AT TWILIGHT is that and more. The buildup comes slowly but not in a bad way. There is no instant sex here. Instead, you'll find a heartfelt and encouraging story of this memorable couple.
And so begins the sweet story of Mr. J. W. Walford and Mrs. Louisa Burgess, a recently widowed mother of one. She helps him before the day is out and he now owes her. A debt incurred is a debt paid. She asks for his help in leaving the broken down ranch with promises of accommodating him with his escape. She is aware he has killed a man but not much more. She has some special secrets, too.
Each mile they travel brings them closer together. They barely know each other and yet they feel like something exceptional is happening. Each knows the other will eventually leave.
J.W. is a sweetheart of a hero. He has loved and lost but thinks he doesn't deserve more for all he has done in and after the war. Louisa, 'Lou', had a husband who never loved her. The grandfather who raised her thought she was bad news. And a lecherous banker expected to 'own' Lou to cover her deceased husband's debts.
These two needed each other.
If you love historical romances, if you are fond of Americana stories that take place in Texas, if you enjoy tales of people who get a second chance, AT TWILIGHT is that and more. The buildup comes slowly but not in a bad way. There is no instant sex here. Instead, you'll find a heartfelt and encouraging story of this memorable couple.
December 12, 2014
This was an excellent read, I thoroughly enjoyed it!! It's a western love story, but it hooked me because it was different, and I was involved from the very first page, right to the end! This is a new author for me, but this one is a keeper, and I will definitely be watching for my books by her. Recommended for anyone who likes historical romance w/a western flavor!
May 15, 2022
At Twilight is an excellent, well-written historical romance. Lou is an admirable heroine, strong and fiercely protective of her baby. And J.W. is the perfect match for her, a tough, sexy, kind and rugged hero. This novel felt so ‘authentic’ and the dialogue, setting and characters were brought to life with the author’s skilled writing. It took me back to my childhood of reading the Louis L’Amour books, except this one had more romance, of course. The ending was sooo intense and nerve-wracking but immensely satisfying. A truly wonderful read and I highly recommend.
June 6, 2023
I love this book so much, it was so good!!
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