Men of Pride Co: Outcast

This is the 1rst of the 4 pride county books by rosalyn west. They are all excellent but this one is probably the best. It certainly sets the characters firmly for the sequels. Wonderful story and really clear, complex characters. I loved it. Wish these 4 could be adapted for a movie.....Thank you Ms West.

THE OUTCAST - The Men of Pride County [Kentucky - after the Civil War.] - "When the War began, the boys of Pride County went off to fight for honor and glory. -They returned as men: war-ravaged, shattered and yet determined to find love and rebuild their lives in a world that had crumbled around them -- these are their stories."Reeve Garrett returns to Pride County after the war and after having seen his half-brother shot for treason by the Union Army. He loved Jonah Glendower and was racked with guilt as he suspected Jonah of shielding someone else.Because he fought for the North he had earned the contempt of his town, his family .. and his brother's fiancee, Patrice Sinclair. She being the only woman he had ever loved, but because he was the illegitimate son of Byron Glendower, Reeve was unable to court her.Patrice was a product of her time. Spoiled, self-serving and prideful. Fearful and insecure after haveing to protect the Sinclair Manor until her brother, Deacon made it home from the War to claim his inheritance.We also meet Hamilton Brook who was a very good friend of Reeve and willing to help re-establish Jonah's Bank to help save Pride County. [Reeve saved his life and he was bound to return the favor].We meet many of Reeve and Jonah's friends -- Noble Banning, shot at Barboursvill and taken prisoner, -- "Mede" Lycomedes Wardell, last heard of in the Battle of Franklin, -- Tyler Fairfax, also in love with Patrice, he stayed home to keep the bourbon flowing and his sister, Starla, an unconcionable flirt, and of course, Patrice's brother, Deacon. They all grew up together and were childhood friends - oh, how that changed.Reeve coveted all that Jonah had - his father, Glendower Glade, Patrice, and his father's love but denied himself all because of Jonah. Patrice saved her virtue for the man she loves.This is a great and moving story and works out exceptionally well and at a very satisfying pace. Very, Very hard to put down - can't wait to read Hamilton Brooks and Starla's story. WOW!HIGHLY RECOMMENDED -- you will enjoy!

Poor old Hamilton got the wrong name ------ In The Outcast -- Reeve's friend is Hamilton Dodge - Hey, he is from Michigan -- and in answering Reeve's call - he move to Kentucky -- great sense of humor - Love his cover. What a Man! [or model]

I very much enjoyed this book! The hero, Hamilton Dodge, was wonderful. I don't see how the heroine could NOT fall in love with him. The story just drew me in. There were so many things I liked about this story. I'd recommend it to anyone!

I hated to finish this book because the characters were so real I didn't want to say good-bye. This is one of those books that you just can't wait to see what happens, and when you're done you keep thinking about how great an ending that was. I am especially glad to be able to reveiw this book as the author is from my area and I can safely say she is just as nice as her characters. Buy this one! You won't be disappointed.