A  Cowboy of Legend by Linda Broday – a Review

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Description:
It’s time for a new generation to become Legend.

Deacon Brannock is determined to make a name for himself and the saloon he’s worked his whole life to afford. He was prepared for life in the Wild West, but he hadn’t counted on Grace Legend…

Grace has always fought hard for what she believes in, and after her best friend is killed at the hands of her drunk and angry husband, that includes keeping alcohol out of her town. When the owner of the new saloon turns out to be a kind and considerate man, she can’t help but wonder if they could have a future together…if they weren’t on opposite sides of every issue.

Review:

A Cowboy of Legend by Linda Broday is the first book in her new Lone Star Legends series.  When it comes to historical westerns, I always love reading Linda Broday, as she always gives us wonderful stories, great characters and continues to make us fall in love with the couples in her western historical romances.

Deacon Brannock, our hero, runs a saloon, and barely makes ends meet, as well as being a man to reckon with.  He is a cowboy at heart, and unknown to many, he takes in strays who are suffering hardships.  We meet Leah, who is pregnant, and hiding from her abusive husband; and a young orphaned boy named Izzy, who lives outside in dangerous territory, trusting only Deacon.  Deacon is determined to save enough money to buy his dream ranch with horses. Then he meets Grace Legend, a woman who stands up for women and children, and decides she needs to stop Deacon from offering liquor to the men who treat their woman as trash.

Grace Legend, our heroine, is involved in a movement to defend women’s rights, especially as she watched her best friend beaten to death by an abusive drunk husband.  She is a fierce voice, and makes things difficult for Deacon, since she feels he is one of those bad men. After another attempt with the ladies, Grace realizes they overstepped and ruined a number things inside the saloon.  When she is arrested (even though she did not do anything, except being the lone women standing), her father visits her to try to get her out of jail, and makes an agreement with Deacon to make her fix up his place and free her. 

Grace accepts and in a short time, she begins to meet some people like Leah, Izzie, Harry, and knows quickly that Deacon is not like those other men.  He is kind and behind the scenes he goes out of his way to help others in need.  They do butt heads occasionally, as the sparks fly.  Soon they will find  themselves falling for each other, as they learn about their true self.  

What follows is an exciting story with nonstop action, heart stopping dangerous situations and a sweet romance between two people that we could not help falling in love with. Along the way secrets are revealed for both Grace and Deacon, bringing them even closer together. I really loved Deacon and Grace together, as they made a fantastic couple; which was a pleasure to watch them realize that they have met their ultimate love. There was some humorous fun at times, especially when the saloon added food, and shows. I loved the monkey, Jesse James; Sarge, the protective cat, and enjoyed Deacon training a wild mustang, Diablo.  Broday once again gives us great secondary characters, with a few of the women to help, especially Leah, and the boys they save. The last half of the story has Deacon and Grace joining together to find the missing orphan boys, and save them. 

Linda Broday once again gives us another wonderful new series revolving around the fabulous western historical series.   A Cowboy Of Legend was one wonderful emotional heartwarming story, with a fabulous couple, great characters as well as exciting and suspenseful. I strong suggest you read A Cowboy of Legend.

Reviewed by Barb

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