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When The Ties Bind
From the bestselling author of the Gideon Johann Western Series, the Wild Horse Westerns Series, and the Hand Of Western Series comes When The Ties Bind, a story of loss, love, acceptance, and revenge!
With the death of his pa, Wyatt Roundtree not only lost the last of his family, but he also lost their ranch at the hands of an unscrupulous banker and a vengeful rancher. The turn of events leaves the young man wondering if he’s even capable of surviving on his own. Homeless and despondent, Wyatt departs Gunnison, Colorado hoping to make a better life for himself. When father and daughter, Flame and Sissy Calhoun, rescue Wyatt from a pair of highwaymen, the young man finds he’s amongst kindred spirits dealing with tremendous loss. Against his daughter’s wishes, the boisterous Flame invites Wyatt to join their tribe as he likes to call themselves as they pursue Hangdog Johnson and his gang to avenge the murders of their family. Wyatt, backward and lacking in confidence, and the coming-of-age Sissy, find their time together to be a source of camaraderie and frustration while they struggle to understand their feelings for one another. Along the way, each member of the trio will prove their mettle as they chase Hangdog and plot to return Wyatt’s ranch to him. With unshakable determination and unending loyalty to each other, the three of them will right the wrongs they’ve endured or die trying.
Duane Boehm has written another western novel with enough humor, heartbreak, love, and outlaws to keep you turning the page.
With the death of his pa, Wyatt Roundtree not only lost the last of his family, but he also lost their ranch at the hands of an unscrupulous banker and a vengeful rancher. The turn of events leaves the young man wondering if he’s even capable of surviving on his own. Homeless and despondent, Wyatt departs Gunnison, Colorado hoping to make a better life for himself. When father and daughter, Flame and Sissy Calhoun, rescue Wyatt from a pair of highwaymen, the young man finds he’s amongst kindred spirits dealing with tremendous loss. Against his daughter’s wishes, the boisterous Flame invites Wyatt to join their tribe as he likes to call themselves as they pursue Hangdog Johnson and his gang to avenge the murders of their family. Wyatt, backward and lacking in confidence, and the coming-of-age Sissy, find their time together to be a source of camaraderie and frustration while they struggle to understand their feelings for one another. Along the way, each member of the trio will prove their mettle as they chase Hangdog and plot to return Wyatt’s ranch to him. With unshakable determination and unending loyalty to each other, the three of them will right the wrongs they’ve endured or die trying.
Duane Boehm has written another western novel with enough humor, heartbreak, love, and outlaws to keep you turning the page.
- GenresWesterns
249 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2022
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About the author
Duane Boehm
48 books61 followersDuane Boehm grew up on a farm outside of Petersburg, Illinois. All the time spent driving a tractor gave him plenty of opportunity to let his imagination run wild and not tear up too much equipment. The two passions he developed early in life were the love of playing guitar and reading books.
He eventually moved to a mini-farm outside of Murfreesboro, Tennessee with his wife and replaced planting corn with trees and raising dogs. For a number of years he worked as an IT consultant and continued with being a part-time musician and songwriter. He dabbled in writing short stories with the idea in the back of his mind that someday he would write a novel. One Christmas after watching "A Christmas Carol", he was inspired to begin his journey as a novelist.
He eventually moved to a mini-farm outside of Murfreesboro, Tennessee with his wife and replaced planting corn with trees and raising dogs. For a number of years he worked as an IT consultant and continued with being a part-time musician and songwriter. He dabbled in writing short stories with the idea in the back of his mind that someday he would write a novel. One Christmas after watching "A Christmas Carol", he was inspired to begin his journey as a novelist.
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November 21, 2022This outstanding series of events are unsurpassed in their compelling expectations!
Definitely another five star masterpiece from an entertaining western Author, whom I have enjoyed since my very first western adventure series of events! This fast moving events will grab your undivided attention immediately, and the excitement never wanes from beginning to end!
As always, Mr. Boehm's outstanding storylines are unsurpassed in his ongoing ability to appease any reader's desired expectations, as you will definitely enjoy riding along with the good guys in their pursuit of the bad guys! Too, the characters depicted will also grab your undivided attention, as their compelling assignments maintains your undivided attention from beginning to end
Definitely recommend this fast moving series of unending stories to all readers, as I assure you non-western readers will also find yourselves unable to put this fast moving series of unending stories aside until the final episode has been absorbed!!!😅
Definitely another five star masterpiece from an entertaining western Author, whom I have enjoyed since my very first western adventure series of events! This fast moving events will grab your undivided attention immediately, and the excitement never wanes from beginning to end!
As always, Mr. Boehm's outstanding storylines are unsurpassed in his ongoing ability to appease any reader's desired expectations, as you will definitely enjoy riding along with the good guys in their pursuit of the bad guys! Too, the characters depicted will also grab your undivided attention, as their compelling assignments maintains your undivided attention from beginning to end
Definitely recommend this fast moving series of unending stories to all readers, as I assure you non-western readers will also find yourselves unable to put this fast moving series of unending stories aside until the final episode has been absorbed!!!😅
January 4, 2023
Excellent read
I really enjoyed this book, especially the banter between the three of them. Just a nice little story of people working together and coming of age and removing a few of the nasty people that make up society.
I really enjoyed this book, especially the banter between the three of them. Just a nice little story of people working together and coming of age and removing a few of the nasty people that make up society.
February 8, 2023
Great wholesome manner of story telling
This is an action packed story of 3 lives brought together to help each other resolve their individual losses and hardships . It's multi faceted directions and characters won't let you put the book down. Most appreciated to me is the sometimes rugged dialog necessary to portray the characters, but Duane Boehm always keeps the language CLEAN. This encourages me to easily recommend his books to readers of all ages.
Mr. Boehm, keep the stories of the West coming.
This is an action packed story of 3 lives brought together to help each other resolve their individual losses and hardships . It's multi faceted directions and characters won't let you put the book down. Most appreciated to me is the sometimes rugged dialog necessary to portray the characters, but Duane Boehm always keeps the language CLEAN. This encourages me to easily recommend his books to readers of all ages.
Mr. Boehm, keep the stories of the West coming.
March 12, 2023
It’s hard times in the old west as wounded head home to make a life on ranches, care for families and try to continue with life. Not all is great when Pa Roundtree takes to the bottle, becomes ill and passes on leaving his son Wyatt to struggle. Having lost the ranch to a thieving banker and fellow rancher, Wyatt heads out. Through trial and error, he meets up with Flame and Sissy Calhoun, which turns his life into becoming a bounty hunter. Both hubby and I love this genre’ and enjoyed this read. It made us smile at times and I loved the spark Sissy brought to all lives.
December 21, 2022
Another great Boehn western!
Duane Boehn certainly knows how to develop realistic characters who are easy to like or dislike depending on their role in his stories. He is a master at getting the reader quickly in to the story and keeping him there right to the end! I look forward to his next book!
Duane Boehn certainly knows how to develop realistic characters who are easy to like or dislike depending on their role in his stories. He is a master at getting the reader quickly in to the story and keeping him there right to the end! I look forward to his next book!
November 3, 2022
Recommended read
Duane Boehm spins a great story with likeable main characters and villains its easy to dislike! He pulls you in with his descriptions of people and scenery. I didn't want to put the book down!
Duane Boehm spins a great story with likeable main characters and villains its easy to dislike! He pulls you in with his descriptions of people and scenery. I didn't want to put the book down!
December 5, 2022
Together
Circumstances do call for action to be resolved. When Sissy and Flame rescue Wyatt ties begin to develop that leads to healing and the promise of a better future. Good story of relationship building.
Circumstances do call for action to be resolved. When Sissy and Flame rescue Wyatt ties begin to develop that leads to healing and the promise of a better future. Good story of relationship building.
December 8, 2022
One of Boehm most enjoyable
Very enjoyable reading. One of the best western novels that I've read in a while. Both funny and has good action chapters. If you're a Boehm fan you'll enjoy it
Very enjoyable reading. One of the best western novels that I've read in a while. Both funny and has good action chapters. If you're a Boehm fan you'll enjoy it
December 21, 2022
Great Western
I really enjoyed this novel. Father and daughter who meet a cowboy down on his luck, and save his life. After many hair raising action scenes they blended together as a well oiled machine.
Some romance and good gun battles. I highly recommend this novel.
I really enjoyed this novel. Father and daughter who meet a cowboy down on his luck, and save his life. After many hair raising action scenes they blended together as a well oiled machine.
Some romance and good gun battles. I highly recommend this novel.
December 31, 2022
Why did ties end so quickly
Were the best Western Stories and I have read in a long Time The stories were much like the times of the past And not Improvise Like we want to think they were.
Were the best Western Stories and I have read in a long Time The stories were much like the times of the past And not Improvise Like we want to think they were.
January 3, 2023
Duane Boehm has just hit another home run! I always know when I pick up one of his books that i am .in for a few hours of pure enjoyment. "When the ties bind" is another example of his story telling ability. The characters are real and the story line is spot on.
January 8, 2023
when the ties bind
Love, loved, loved this book. Kudos to Duane. None of his books, that I have read, have been a disappointment. Love his characters, the humor and how he builds a climatic ending. Looking forward to the next book of his I pick up.
Love, loved, loved this book. Kudos to Duane. None of his books, that I have read, have been a disappointment. Love his characters, the humor and how he builds a climatic ending. Looking forward to the next book of his I pick up.
March 30, 2023
A very intriguing and exciting story.
The author has written a story of a young man’s adventures as he becomes of age and how he is able to get the courage he needs to stand up for himself and those he learns to love. Full of excitement.
The author has written a story of a young man’s adventures as he becomes of age and how he is able to get the courage he needs to stand up for himself and those he learns to love. Full of excitement.
May 21, 2023
Another good western.
Duane does it again. He continues to write a good novel full I excitement and surprise. He developed unique characters that you come to fill your mind like old friends. This book did not disappoint.
Duane does it again. He continues to write a good novel full I excitement and surprise. He developed unique characters that you come to fill your mind like old friends. This book did not disappoint.
July 15, 2023
great book
Love the storyline and the characters in this book. The author delicately weaves opposites together to form a team and grow together
Highly recommend this book. Great writing
Love the storyline and the characters in this book. The author delicately weaves opposites together to form a team and grow together
Highly recommend this book. Great writing
December 2, 2024
Confounded good reading
Duane is an excellent writer who has the skill to render the human condition bare and clear to the reader. I've read many of his books and enjoyed every one of them.
Duane is an excellent writer who has the skill to render the human condition bare and clear to the reader. I've read many of his books and enjoyed every one of them.
November 13, 2022
Great read!!
Loved this book. Full of surprises!! I could not put it down. Its the kind of read that keeps you up at night because you want to see what the next page will bring.
Loved this book. Full of surprises!! I could not put it down. Its the kind of read that keeps you up at night because you want to see what the next page will bring.
November 22, 2022
Western fan
I liked his description of the country. He also kept you hoping Wyatt and Sissy. Would get together and make Flame happy.
I liked his description of the country. He also kept you hoping Wyatt and Sissy. Would get together and make Flame happy.
November 26, 2022
Wow
Areal great book that seems well thought out and written to. Would love to read more like this here one
Areal great book that seems well thought out and written to. Would love to read more like this here one
November 27, 2022
Another great one
Duane is my guy!
I love this story for sure.
Keep them coming DB.
I will be waiting for it.
Duane is my guy!
I love this story for sure.
Keep them coming DB.
I will be waiting for it.
December 14, 2022
Good read
Boehm books are always good. He doesn't waste space with repetition and . Keeps the story moving. Sissy and Flame were great partners
Boehm books are always good. He doesn't waste space with repetition and . Keeps the story moving. Sissy and Flame were great partners
December 22, 2022
Loved this book
This was just a all around entertaining and fast paced book by this Author and hope to read more books by this Author
This was just a all around entertaining and fast paced book by this Author and hope to read more books by this Author
December 26, 2022
Thanks for the Story
This is a great reading book with all elements of a comfortable reading where good trumps evil and the good goes on,hopefully in a happy series.
This is a great reading book with all elements of a comfortable reading where good trumps evil and the good goes on,hopefully in a happy series.
January 10, 2023
Outlaws and in laws
Nicely written book! I really enjoyed the story, all the adventures. The characters were unique and I loved their descriptions.
Nicely written book! I really enjoyed the story, all the adventures. The characters were unique and I loved their descriptions.
January 23, 2023
Good read!
A very enjoyable book. Nothing raw or crude, no bad language just pleasant yet exciting reading.
I think it's like hearing a story.
A very enjoyable book. Nothing raw or crude, no bad language just pleasant yet exciting reading.
I think it's like hearing a story.
March 6, 2023
Good book.
Well written book. I enjoyed it immensely .Characters were enjoyable and believable. Made you feel like you were there with them
Well written book. I enjoyed it immensely .Characters were enjoyable and believable. Made you feel like you were there with them
March 10, 2023
Lonesome and afraid
Rejected by the town bullied and beaten ,leaves on a new adventure, new friends ,death to the outlaws who have caused death to theirs, love beckon s
Rejected by the town bullied and beaten ,leaves on a new adventure, new friends ,death to the outlaws who have caused death to theirs, love beckon s
April 26, 2023
Well done!
For a western that’s easy reading and a good plot, this novel has done it. No complex characters needed. Just enough action to keep it interesting.
For a western that’s easy reading and a good plot, this novel has done it. No complex characters needed. Just enough action to keep it interesting.
October 7, 2024
best Read this year for me
Love the characters. Love the plot. Well written. Was looking for a second book by this author. Maybe a sequel.
Love the characters. Love the plot. Well written. Was looking for a second book by this author. Maybe a sequel.
April 23, 2025
great read
This has to be one if the best stories I’ve read. I enjoyed it from the very beginning and look forward to reading more by this author.
This has to be one if the best stories I’ve read. I enjoyed it from the very beginning and look forward to reading more by this author.
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