Defiant

I like almost all of Bobbi Smith's books and this was one of them. I really enjoyed the story line. Clint loses his family (parents) and goes undercover with another name "Kane" to track down his family's killers. The killers thought they had killed him also, but they didn't. He meets Rachel and they feel a connection with each other. I normally like it more when the two main charaters of the books fight alot, this one they didn't, but I enjoyed it. The book was another of her better ones.

Favorite scene with Rachel- Getting caught in the storm. I'd love to see such a visualization on TV. A real western Texas storm. Rachel proved what a tough cookie she is, as she did in the stagecoach attack. Favorite scene with Clint- Revealing himself to Pete and getting the evil sheriff in jail before going after the rest of the gang. This scene is like that of a true western. Awesome!!! :) Together- With their son. What did you like about Rachel- Her obedience towards her parents, even if it put her in dangerous situations. Her strength, especially when she had to fight off a stagecoach attack. Her love for Clint, despite who he pretended to be. Although Rachel seemed like a supporting character in this story that was predominantly Clint's, she made what she had to work with meaty. What didn't you like about Rachel- There wasn't anything I didn't like about Rachel. What did you like about Clint- His love for his family. Despite wanting revenge, he was able to control his rage. If he had killed in cold-blood, he would have been just like the Tucker Gang. His love for Rachel. What didn't you like about Clint- There wasn't anything I didn't like about Clint. If I had to cast Clint, I'd cast Brad Pitt. If I had to cast Rachel, I'd cast Reese Witherspoon. You can read my Clint and Rachel blog at http://romancereadingclub.blogspot.com/

If you want to curl up with a good western, Bobbi Smith is your gal. She brings the old west into your home and dosen't let it go until the end of the book. Do yourself a favor and read this book!!

This is the first time i have read a novel by Bobbi Smith and i love her work..Will be adding more of her work to my collections.

In 1879 the Tucker Gang killed his family; the cold blooded outlaws assumed Texas Ranger Clint Williams was amongst the dead they left behind. However, he survives the ordeal at least physically; mentally he is a zombie thirsting for revenge. Clint turns himself into deadly gunslinger Kane McCullough seeking to end the Tucker killing spree and has no thoughts beyond that. A clue takes Kane to Dry Springs. There he intervenes when a drunk assaults Rachel Hammond, daughter of the local reverend. Rachel and Kane are attracted to one another, which surprises him as he thought Clint was dead. Still she remains wary because she feels he is hiding something from her. When he tells her the truth about who he is following an incident which left them in a compromising position, they agree to wed even though each knows he must complete his quest before they can pursue a real future together Bobbi Smith provides a fine western romance starring a hero who lives for vengeance until he meets his second chance at life and redemption. Interestingly, his concerns change from stopping the murderous Tucker Gang to how to keep his beloved Rachel safe. Fans of late nineteenth century Texas High Noon showdowns will want to read DEFIANT and Ms. Smith's previous sub-genre entries (see BRAZEN). Harriet Klausner