Love on the Line

November 15, 2011
Switchboard operator Georgie Gail sees more than wildlife when she goes out bird-watching. She sees Luke Palmer, the new telephone salesmanrepairman, and not only is he working where he shouldn't be but he's also armed and looks very dangerous. Luke is actually Lucious Landrum, a Texas Ranger obsessed with capturing gentleman bandit Frank Comer. However, Frank's Robin Hood style has made the community loveand concealhim. While Luke goes after Frank, wildlife enthusiast Georgie goes after the people in town who have massacred countless birds to use the feathers in their hats and clothing. Ever-popular Gist (Maid to Match, 2010) has written another delightful tale rich in historical detail. Readers will fall head over heels for the jaded Texas Ranger and the spunky heroine he comes to love.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2011, American Library Association.)