The Man from Oklahoma

Three years ago, Nathan Biddle's wife of ten years Susie vanished without a trace. Nelson also vanished from Tulsa society by hiding on his ranch in the nearby Osage Hills. The Tulsa police believe the wealthy Sooner killed his spouse, but no evidence including a body existed until now. His wife's corpse has been found and Nelson is the prime suspect in her homicide. TV reporter Jamie Evans airs what is known with the case on the local news as she and her editor know viewers love this type of show. She continues to investigate but as she becomes better acquainted with the real Nathan, she begins to realize that this affluent sensitive man could never kill anyone, especially his wife. Jamie decides to learn what really happened to Susie and why in order to prove the man she now loves is innocent. Nathan returns Jamie's feelings, but once burned twice cautious. THE MAN FROM OKLAHOMA is an exciting romantic suspense novel. The stimulating work centers on a jaded journalist (refreshing that the jaded person is female for a change) revising her opinion on the husband being the killer when she begins to see his kind personality. The characters make this tale a success as readers believe in the transformation of Jamie from doubting critic to firm believer because she (and the audience) can accept as true the fundamental goodness of Nathan, flaws and all. This reviewer has now read two novels by Darlene Graham (see UNDER MONTANA SKIES) and plans to find some of her other tales as both of these have been super romances.Harriet Klausner

Once again, Darlene Graham grabs hold of her reader's attention and never lets go in her latest book, The Man From Oklahoma. This suspense-filled romance will have reader's mesmerized from page one.Nathan Biddle is one of the richest men in Tulsa, and he's also the prime suspect in his wife's disapperance. For hot-shot reporter Jamie Evans, this has all the makings of an award-winning story, just the kind her viewers love to follow. But as Jamie begins to get to know Nathan, she discovers there's more to the man than just his wealth and incredible good looks. She discovers that this man just couldn't have killed his wife, and Jamie becomes determined to help Nathan discover just who did.As the two work towards uncovering crucial evidence that will exonerate Nathan, Jamie finds herself falling in love with man she once sought to expose. Will they find the key to the mystery of Nathan's wife's death in time for their own happiness to burst to life?Darlene Graham has an uncanny ability to incorporate just the right timing to keep her stories moving forward and holding the readers spellbound. Her use of bits of Osage Indian history and lore give this story a mystical, almost magical quality that is fascinating. I highly recommend this novel.Sharon Galligar Chance, Times Record News

Darlene Graham has written another page-turning thrilling romance. When Oklahoma oil tycoon Nathan Biddle's wife disappeared three years ago, he became a recluse. Now her body's been found and the finger of suspicion is pointed at him. Jamie, a local reporter, sets out to get the story, but before long she's convinced that the part Osage Indian didn't kill his wife. Along the way she finds herself strongly attracted to Nathan and when a series of strange occurances begin, it's clear, at least to Jamie, that someone wants to frame him. This book is fast-paced and has strong characters. Even the villian and the Indian cousin are excellently drawn. The story is also sprinkled with interesting Osage lore as Nathan finds himself drawn to a heritage he never before embraced.This is a excellent story you'll enjoy to the very satisfying end. I highly recommend it.