A River to Cross

August 1, 2011

In Harris's (The Vigilante's Bride) new novel set in 1874, Texas Ranger Jake Nelson has his hands full patrolling the border and protecting citizens from danger. A revolt against the government results in a murder and the kidnapping of Elizabeth Madison, the daughter of a U.S. senator. When Jake and his rangers travel to Mexico to rescue Elizabeth, he finds himself impressed with the independent woman, who is not at all the spoiled brat he expected her to be. VERDICT A tender romance set amid the chaos and turmoil of a difficult period in U.S. history, this is sure to appeal to readers who like Western romances. Recommend it to fans of Tracie Peterson and DiAnn Mills.

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August 1, 2011
In order to precipitate another war between the United States and Mexico, and further his own political aspirations, Mexican Army General Manuel Diego kills El Paso newspaperman Lloyd Madison and then kidnaps his sister, Elizabeth Evans. The last thing Washington, D.C., wants is another costly military conflagration with its neighbor to the south. So Texas Ranger Jake Nelson is unofficially ordered to cross the Rio Grande River, find Elizabeth, and bring her back home. Jake quickly discovers that locating Elizabeth is relatively easy, but convincing the headstrong lady to follow his orders is another thing entirely. Seasoned with vivid day-to-day details about life in 1880s Texas, and the fascinating role Texas Rangers played in the region, Harris' latest gripping novel is perfect for both western inspirational-romance readers and fans who miss Louis L'Amour's books.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2011, American Library Association.)