"Lisa Montgomery's scars on her hand are nothing compared to the wounds on her heart, inflicted by a vile man determined to claim her. Desperate for escape, Lisa answers a mail-order bride ad, seeking solace in the letters of Derek Bryson, a man whose words reveal a kindness she desperately needs…
Can she open her heart to a man she's never met?
Derek Bryson, scarred by the flames that took his parents and disfigured his face, lives a life of solitude, although his soul longs for companionship. When Lisa arrived, his hope crumbled as he saw the shock in her eyes. Yet, as he spends time with her, a tender bond begins to bloom against all odds…
Could he dare to hope for love?
When a shadow from Lisa's past returns to haunt her, Derek steps up to protect her, determined to shield her from any danger. As her obsessive suitor closes in on her, will their burgeoning love survive, or will the maniacal threat tear them apart forever?"
Title: A Scarred Rancher's Burnt Past
Author: Leslie Hales
Publisher: Regal Quill Publishing
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
'A Scarred Rancher's Burnt Past' by Leslie Hales
My Perception:
This author presents a compelling Historical Western Romance centered around Derek and Lisa. Derek tragically lost his parents in a fire while trying to save them, resulting in severe burns. Similarly, Lisa lost her mother in an accident, which left her hand burnt. The story unfolds as Derek places a matrimonial ad in the paper, prompting Lisa to respond. She decides to leave Silverton, journey to Buffalo Ridge, and meet Derek, setting the stage for the narrative. The tension between Derek and his brother Tom adds another layer of intrigue, and Lisa's father's insistence on her marriage adds complexity to the plot. To uncover the whole story, readers are encouraged to pick up 'A Scarred Rancher's Burnt Past' and delve into the reasons behind Lisa's departure and the events that unfold in her new surroundings. This story is brimming with secrets that will captivate readers, and the extended epilogue provides a satisfying conclusion.
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