I love multiple volume sagas! Besides that, Austin Leigh has been an interesting character through out the series. This is his story.
The book begins with Austin emerging from a 5 year stint for murder -- for killing Boyd McQueen (brother to Dallas' wife).
First, he goes back home and realizes that things have changed. Becky, the girl he loves, has married his best friend. People whisper that he is a murderer and shun him.
Seeing his life in tatters, Austin leaves home and decides to prove his innocence.
Thus begins a tale that I felt had too many incredulous aspects. I don't care to spoil the story and will stop here.
Don't get me wrong; I'm glad to have read this book (I particularly like that previous characters continued to make a difference in this book). But some parts were too convenient or "off-the-wall" unlikely:
a) almost immediate sex with Loree, a deeply troubled woman,
b) the trial,
c) Austin's eventual career.
The trilogy:
1) TEXAS DESTINY
2) TEXAS GLORY
3) TEXAS SPLENDOR
The book begins with Austin emerging from a 5 year stint for murder -- for killing Boyd McQueen (brother to Dallas' wife).
First, he goes back home and realizes that things have changed. Becky, the girl he loves, has married his best friend. People whisper that he is a murderer and shun him.
Seeing his life in tatters, Austin leaves home and decides to prove his innocence.
Thus begins a tale that I felt had too many incredulous aspects. I don't care to spoil the story and will stop here.
Don't get me wrong; I'm glad to have read this book (I particularly like that previous characters continued to make a difference in this book). But some parts were too convenient or "off-the-wall" unlikely:
a) almost immediate sex with Loree, a deeply troubled woman,
b) the trial,
c) Austin's eventual career.
The trilogy:
1) TEXAS DESTINY
2) TEXAS GLORY
3) TEXAS SPLENDOR
Lorraine Heath did not disappoint in this conclusion to the Texas trilogy. I loved it, I think it might be my favorite, but I said that about each one as I was reading it. I definitely recommend!
Heath's wonderful way of presenting a story keeps you reading. Beautiful love story.
After five long years in prison, Austin Leigh is a free man. Happy to be heading home to his family and friends, he learns that his girlfriend married another man, and people still believe that he is a murderer. Determined to prove his innocence and capture the real killer, Austin rides out of town and finds Loree Grant. Loree was the sole survivor when her family was massacred a few years ago. Since she now lives alone, Austin helps her around the farm as he searches the nearby towns for clues to who really killed Boyd McQueen.
When the first two books in a trilogy are fantastic, I usually find the third book to be a little disappointing. I'm happy to say that in this case, that is not true. This book was a fantastic end to the Leigh Brothers trilogy. I loved how Austin and Loree supported each other through the ups and downs of their relationship. I also loved the revelation of who killed Boyd. Great ending to Heath's this series!
This was a re-read for me. I listened to the audiobook narrated by Eva Kaminsky this time around. She does an excellent job with all of the characters. My rating: 5 Stars.
When the first two books in a trilogy are fantastic, I usually find the third book to be a little disappointing. I'm happy to say that in this case, that is not true. This book was a fantastic end to the Leigh Brothers trilogy. I loved how Austin and Loree supported each other through the ups and downs of their relationship. I also loved the revelation of who killed Boyd. Great ending to Heath's this series!
This was a re-read for me. I listened to the audiobook narrated by Eva Kaminsky this time around. She does an excellent job with all of the characters. My rating: 5 Stars.
