Hero for Hire

Mackenzy Cord has loved Samantha Carrington since he was ten years old. But he hasn't told her that. As a bounty hunter, he doesn't think he can offer her the kind of life she deserves. Her father is the town banker so Savannah is used to a life of luxury. But now Mac has almost enough money saved up to be able to give her the life she deserves. Savannah's father wants to see her married and taken care of so he arranges a marriage for her. After overhearing her fiancé say he is more interested in her father's money than in her, she runs away--only to escape from an attempted kidnapping and to land in jail for bank robbery. Savannah's father wants to pay Mac to go find her and bring her home. They strike a deal and Mac goes in search of the woman he loves. He finds her and is ready to take her home but she insists that they find the bank robbers and get her money back. She has a stubborn streak and to keep her from going off on her own, Mac agrees. With their rising attraction, Mac tries to tell Savannah he loves her, but she doesn't believe him. She thinks he is only saying it out of obligation. But Savannah is very tempted when she realizes she is seeing Mac as a man not just her friend. He'd be embarrassed if he knew. Wouldn't he? Hero For Hire is a sweet romance with some sizzle. Mac and Savannah spend a lot of time fighting their reactions to their attraction and fear of how the other one will react, but when they finally give in to their feelings things start to move along. I love Sheridon Smythe's books and this was no exception. This is storytelling at its best. A very enjoyable read. Willow Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

MacKenzy Cord has dreams and ambitions of his future. He works as a bounty hunter to acquire a bank roll for the small ranch he wishes to purchase. And he has his sights set on a likely lass he plans to court. Then all his plans fall through when the lovely lass he has in mind runs away from her father. Savannah Carrington just couldn't take it any more. She has a mind of her own and knows what she wants. Her father is planning her life for her and has even picked out her husband. Mac is called in by George Carrington to find and bring back his wayward daughter. He may have been hired to do a job but Mac has plans of his own. Hero for Hire is a delightfully spirited romantic western tale of a bounty hunter and his prey on a rocky road to romance. A well written tale offering a neat plot with some unexpected twists.

I love Sheridon Smythe's books. Hero for Hire is written with humor and tenderness. Two childhood friends find that they are more than just friends.

In 1892 Angel Creek, George Carrington cuts a deal with bounty hunter Mackenzie Cord. If Mac finds and returns home George's daughter Savannah, he can marry the woman if she agrees. Since Mac became a bounty hunter so he could earn money to wed his beloved best friend Savannah, he readily accepts the deal.Mac catches up with Savannah in the Jamestown, New York jail. Pretending to be her spouse, he persuades the local sheriff that Savannah is not a cohort of a bank robber, but an innocent victim. Savannah refuses to return home with Mac until she regains her stolen money. With an opportunity at hand, all Mac has to do is convince the stubborn Savannah that they can be friends and lovers forever.HERO FOR HIRE is an amusing Americana romance that stars two enchanting lead characters. The story line is fun and humorous especially when Mac has to keep his head when he is around his beloved, but is sort of a one-joke tale. Still, fans will genuinely like the protagonists who, with the support cast, provide a picture of the Gay Nineties in upstate New York and South Carolina that showcases Sheridon Smythe's writing abilities. Harriet Klausner