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The Lawkeepers - Kay
Lawfully Promised
Ella Jamison’s father is a horse thief and an abusive man, but he’s still her father. Texas Ranger, Isaiah Hayes, is a stranger and Ella’s new husband. That was the her father’s freedom for Ella’s hand in marriage. If strange beginnings and long absences weren’t enough opposition to overcome, they also have real enemies with violent tendencies. Can Ella trust her new husband with her heart and her life or will fear destroy her first?
- GenresHistorical Romance
134 pages, Paperback
Published December 8, 2020
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About the author
Elle E. Kay
43 books412 followersGripping Suspense ♦ Engaging Romance
Elle E. Kay is an Angel Award-winning Christian fiction author known for her gripping suspense and engaging romance. Since her debut in 2016, she has published over twenty-five books. Her expanding catalog features the award-winning Pennsylvania Parks series, the Endless Mountain collection, the high-octane Toxic Truths series, and her recent thriller, Project Sentinel. Her stories seamlessly weave faith, suspense, and romance to offer readers thrilling narratives grounded in Christian values.
Beyond her fiction, Elle is the founder of Glyph Stack, where she develops software to assist fellow authors. A devoted follower of Christ, she is active in her church's ministries. Elle lives on a hobby farm in North Central Pennsylvania with her husband, Joe, where they care for their dogs, goats, sheep, chickens and ducks.
For updates on her latest works and upcoming releases, visit her website.
Elle E. Kay is an Angel Award-winning Christian fiction author known for her gripping suspense and engaging romance. Since her debut in 2016, she has published over twenty-five books. Her expanding catalog features the award-winning Pennsylvania Parks series, the Endless Mountain collection, the high-octane Toxic Truths series, and her recent thriller, Project Sentinel. Her stories seamlessly weave faith, suspense, and romance to offer readers thrilling narratives grounded in Christian values.
Beyond her fiction, Elle is the founder of Glyph Stack, where she develops software to assist fellow authors. A devoted follower of Christ, she is active in her church's ministries. Elle lives on a hobby farm in North Central Pennsylvania with her husband, Joe, where they care for their dogs, goats, sheep, chickens and ducks.
For updates on her latest works and upcoming releases, visit her website.
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December 5, 2018
Ella and Isaiah's story really touched me! The Old West is so different than today, but then again in some ways, there are some of the same problems. Ella is an abused daughter - not unfamiliar in the Old West, I'm sure. When Texas Ranger, Isaiah Hayes, runs after a horse thief (his own horse, I might add!), he comes upon Ella being abused by her father and immediately removes her from the situation by taking her from "the home" - I use the term loosely because the home is really a shack that isn't much! Isaiah makes a rash decision to keep Ella with him and therein begins the story. Ella has never been around many people, let alone men, and I found her innocence and shyness very sweet and touching. She's been abused by her father (whom she still loves for some reason) so long that she doesn't even know how to accept kindness - views it as suspicious - and yet, she can barely speak or whisper to a person. This is not unlike women & children today who are abused. The care that Isaiah uses with her is so tender and caring that I fell in love with him myself! He's in the middle of a big Texas Ranger case that is dangerous but he manages to fit Ella into all of that and make her secure. I really enjoyed this story and I think anyone will that reads it! The characters were great! I love stories set in the Old West - my favorite historical period!
I received this book from the publisher without needing to review. These opinions are my own.
I received this book from the publisher without needing to review. These opinions are my own.
January 20, 2020
Oh my, this was such a good book!
When his own horse is stolen, Texas Ranger Isaiah find the thief hitting his own daughter. Knowing that he can't leave here there, he makes a deal with her Father so he can take her with him. They get married that day so that he can protect her. But Ella is scared of him and nervous after growing up with an abusive father.
Isaiah is such a sweet guy, even if his plans aren't always the most thought-out. He's so patient and gentle with Ella. I enjoyed seeing Ella get used to being around a good man and how they both felt committed to making their marriage work even though they didn't know each other at first.
This is a clean, sweet romance and so cute! It is definitely my favourite so far in the series. The story felt deeper than others and who doesn't love an honorable Texas Ranger.
Isaiah is Nate's brother from Lawfully Taken. But you can read the books in any order.
When his own horse is stolen, Texas Ranger Isaiah find the thief hitting his own daughter. Knowing that he can't leave here there, he makes a deal with her Father so he can take her with him. They get married that day so that he can protect her. But Ella is scared of him and nervous after growing up with an abusive father.
Isaiah is such a sweet guy, even if his plans aren't always the most thought-out. He's so patient and gentle with Ella. I enjoyed seeing Ella get used to being around a good man and how they both felt committed to making their marriage work even though they didn't know each other at first.
This is a clean, sweet romance and so cute! It is definitely my favourite so far in the series. The story felt deeper than others and who doesn't love an honorable Texas Ranger.
Isaiah is Nate's brother from Lawfully Taken. But you can read the books in any order.
December 5, 2018
Lawfully Promised has all the ingredients for a good western romance: handsome ranger, lovely young female in a bad situation, horses, bad guys, a mystery or two, and shoot outs. Elle E. Kay adds a faith element to make an even more worthwhile read. I liked both main characters. They are trying to make the best out of their situation. The plot moves at a very quick pace. I would recommend this to clean western romance readers and Christian romance readers. I was given a copy of the book. I chose to write a review and share my opinion.
January 11, 2019
I Keep My Promises!
Disclaimer: I was provided a free copy of this book by the author/publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.
Having said that I can happily report that within the confines of this short novella, author Elle E. Kay provides a rich and satisfyingly complex western romance complete with kidnapping, hangings, shootouts, detective work, and strong moral values. One couldn't ask for more!
Disclaimer: I was provided a free copy of this book by the author/publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.
Having said that I can happily report that within the confines of this short novella, author Elle E. Kay provides a rich and satisfyingly complex western romance complete with kidnapping, hangings, shootouts, detective work, and strong moral values. One couldn't ask for more!
December 14, 2018
This was a fun read! I really enjoyed the Characters especially Ella, she was scared of men and shy. Ella proved she was so much more. This story kept me smiling until the end. I loved the shoot outs and the good old west bad guys. Would make a great movie!
December 20, 2018
Sweet Christian Romance
Sweet romance that will appeal to the Christian reading audience. I enjoyed the characters and and the development of the romance as each worked out how th other showed their love.
Sweet romance that will appeal to the Christian reading audience. I enjoyed the characters and and the development of the romance as each worked out how th other showed their love.
January 14, 2020
Isaiah and Ella
Texas Ranger marries Ella to get her away from her father's abuse. Ella had never seen him before but it was that of her father would be tried for stealing his horse. - Babs
Texas Ranger marries Ella to get her away from her father's abuse. Ella had never seen him before but it was that of her father would be tried for stealing his horse. - Babs
December 27, 2018
Very good
This is a very good story with a strong plot. I enjoyed it very much. I love it when I find a new author to follow.
This is a very good story with a strong plot. I enjoyed it very much. I love it when I find a new author to follow.
May 10, 2020
Isaiah wins over Ella by showing her patience & lovingkindness which she has not received from her father. I good story that you will enjoy.
July 1, 2020
The Unexpected Wife
A wonderful story that draws the reader in to the mid to later 1800s following a Texas Ranger and his unexpected wife.
A wonderful story that draws the reader in to the mid to later 1800s following a Texas Ranger and his unexpected wife.
August 30, 2020
Christian Historical Romance
This was a delightful story! The only thing I didn’t like was that it ended too soon! The narrator did a fine job and I though her character voices were quite insightful! From rough and rowdy cowboys to shy and demure Ella, there was a lot of variety and personality in each!
This was a delightful story! The only thing I didn’t like was that it ended too soon! The narrator did a fine job and I though her character voices were quite insightful! From rough and rowdy cowboys to shy and demure Ella, there was a lot of variety and personality in each!
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