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JENA'S CHOICE

Christy Tillery French/ Reviewer for Midwest Book Review: French is also an author of several novels including WAYNE’S DEAD, CHASING DEMONS, and THE BODYGUARD.

ISBN: 1-59453-331-8

 Jena Grant finds herself in dire circumstances after her brother, Jared, is murdered by an unknown gunman. Her parents having previously died in a mysterious buggy incident, she and her brother, Randy, are the only two left in their family.  Everett Walker is a man of power and intimidation who has been after the Grants' land for years.  He and his two sons, Carl and Chase, have embarked on a plan of harassment toward the Grants and have threatened harm to any ranch hand that works for them.  In an effort to gain control of the ranch, Everett Walker demands that Jena marry his son, Carl.  Fearing the Walkers will force her to marry into their family; she runs an ad in the newspaper for a husband, someone to help run the ranch. 

 Flint McKay is half-white and half-Apache, a man who is shunned by the local townsfolk and who has grown up with prejudice.  Flint was Jared's best friend and has known Jena for years.  Concerned for Jena's welfare, he asks her to marry him after he learns of Jena's search for a husband.  Unknown to Jena, Flint has begun a horse breeding business and has been steadily building a good reputation.  When he learns that Jena does not have enough money to make the mortgage payment, Flint pays off the balance of the ranch, thereby ensuring it will not be lost to the Walkers. 

 Jena and Flint marry in haste in order to escape Carl Walker's demands on Jena.  When Everett and Carl Walker learn that the two are married, they become enraged and vow to seek revenge.  

Jena makes it clear to Flint that their marriage is a business arrangement only but Flint has other plans.  He is attracted to the independent, fiery Jena and begins a strategy of seduction.  The two face numerous challenges by the Walkers while growing more attracted to one another.  However, Jena has lost too many people she has loved in the past and is determined she will not love another.   

Beverly Scott has written a compelling romance nicely meshed with mystery and adventure.  Interwoven throughout are bits of history involving the Apache nation and the government's efforts to force them onto a reservation?  The dialogue is fitting of the locale and time frame with characterization masterfully portrayed.  The story is filled with intrigue, romance, mystery, and suspense with nonstop action. This is one mesmerizing book that will have readers quickly turning pages, anxious to read what happens next. Ms. Scott's style is unique and refreshing; she is an extremely talented author who belongs on the bestseller list.  I highly recommend her.

 Christy Tillery French/ Reviewer for Midwest Book Review: French is also an author of several novels including WAYNE’S DEAD, CHASING DEMONS, and THE BODYGUARD.

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