"Another McClain brother meets his match in this strong Western romance."

Texas 1881: For the past few years, only bad luck has visited Glory Day. Her father, unjustly accused of murder, is dying in prison, and her mother, unable to tolerate reality, lives in her own fantasy world. As the oldest, Glory tries to provide food for her sisters and to halt the foreclosure on their farm, but the responsibility threatens to overwhelm her. Her unrelenting bad luck continues as she accidentally wounds a cowboy who interrupts her latest moneymaking scheme.

Ex-Texas Ranger Lucas McClain hunts the man accountable for his disgrace and dismissal from the Rangers. His career in tatters, Luke doesn't need any distractions as he attempts to clear his reputation, especially a beautiful woman in dire straits. One woman broke his heart; he has no desire to see it shattered again. Nevertheless, his feelings alter as he watches Glory's courage as she battles the overpowering odds against her family Her hard exterior hides a frightened young woman who rejects Luke's romantic overtures, believing they're based on pity. The timing is wrong, but fate intervenes with more complications and heartaches.

This is a tender love story inhabited with strong characters. Glory quickly captures your heart as she confronts one obstacle after another with determination and courage. Ms. Broday delivers another good read after her successful debut with the elder McClain brother in KNIGHT ON THE TEXAS PLAINS.

Reviewed by Suan Wilson
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted July 14, 2003

Summary

Glory Day has found the man who promises to solve all her troubles. Then an interfering stranger literally comes between her and the outlaw she plans to bring in for the reward money. And she accidentally shoots him! Worse, Luke McClain is no ordinary cowboy; he is an extraordinary lawman and a true gentleman to boot. While she doctors his wounds, Luke humors her ailing mother and seems determined to help save her father from jail and her family farm from ruin. What is a woman to do with such a meddlesome admirer? After one kiss, Glory realizes she has collared the correct man: She'll rope him into hanging his saddle next to hers for life.