Hawk's Pursuit

I loved this series. I stumbled upon one of the books at my local drug store. I immediately began finding the other books. It took me a few weeks to get them all. I would recommend all of them. Good story line that was captivating. Not much sex, but good character's.

I really enjoyed this book. But I do have a small complaint and it has to do with proof-reading. I'm reading the series in order and one right after the other. But I was confused when I started reading this book. I knew it was the third and took place after the first two. But they dated the book as taking place the year before. So at first I thought maybe they were back tracking. But then I realized it was a typo. I'm glad they finally got 2 of the siblings together. I was really disappointed that Whit and Laura Ann (Elizabeth) did not connect in the 2nd book. I wish they would smarten Chantelle up a bit. I know she's keeping Angie around to keep an eye on her. But she doesn't seem to put much effort in keeping Angie from causing trouble. But still I'm looking forward to reading the 4th and final book.

For an eighteen year old J.L. seems to think she can hold her own against a man. They can't seem to think that someone with a little more experience may be just as smart as they think they are. Did she think she could stop the Yankee that accosted her? Galveston was still a man's world and not all that civilized. Colonel Clay Madison was doing his darndest to keep the explosive tempers of the residents under control. J.L. Rebel triggers off the tempers of the men who would like to see the blue coats gone. We meet once again, Chantalle Beauchamp, the madam of the ritzy bordello who seems to be piecing together the clues to the Hawk family. Her girl, Angie is still up to no good and in colusion with Simon. Simon in chasing Grace Marsh lost his chance to connect with J.L. Hawk. Had to laugh when his right hand man, Bruce drew his attention to the marriage of J.L. Hawk to Col. Madison. The Yankee that accosted her meant to do more than frighten her. The idiot didn't realize she had to fear this man. She had run into the beginnings of a serial killer and didn't have a very good sense of self preservation. She took out her frustration and anger on Colonel Madison. She didn't even want to accept his protection when another girl's death was connected to Goldie. In interviewing Chantalle she stumbled onto the possibility of a serial killer. She did have the sense to inform Madison. He figured she was just out for a story for the newspaper. Finally she gets to meet up with her brother, Whit. At Last. Over all excellent plot - silly females - the men??? - Gault is hanging in there - When is Angie going to get it? Who is Chantalle? Will Harold Hawk's journal come to light? Definitely Recommend --M [had to have a bit of pre-marital sex - PMS] most women were not that loose.

This was an excellent story in and of itself, but as a series it was wonderful. The story and people are great! Read all 4 books in 2 days. Could not put them down. I am becomeing an avid fan of O'Banyon's western historical romances! Cannot wait to see what comes out next!

In 1865 reporter Jena Leigh Hawk believes in telling the truth to her readers yet hides her gender behind the male sounding name of J. L. Rebel. She does that because she knows men have a better chance of getting the story while she hopes this job enables her to complete her quest, finding her siblings. She also hides her beauty behind thick glasses and shabby oversized clothing as she does not want anyone to hit on her. Her current assignment is personal as she has found some clues that lead her to Galveston, Texas in search of her two brothers Whit and Drew. However, her efforts are made complicated by Colonel Clay Madison who rescues her from a union soldier and somehow seems to see past her drab garb to her beauty and her cynical exterior to the heart of the matter. While she investigates a prostitute's homicide and continues her search for her family, he insists on protecting the woman he loves who is now the target of a killer. The third Hawk tale (see HAWK and HAWK'S PASSION) is a terrific western romance due to the fearless fiery female who rejects male intervention and protection, which leads to stormy battles with, in her mind, overly protective Clay. The story line is action-packed as J.L. seeks clues to finding her brother, but the not so civil gender war makes the tale fun to read. Harriet Klausner