River “Hart” Hartwell was raised by his Crow grandfather to do the right thing…even when it means sacrificing everything. For several years, the town of Black Aces, Montana has been under the control of a nasty piece of work, Mr.Augustus King. He’s got the brains and the muscle to keep the townspeople cowed, so no one stands up to him. Except the Black Ace. This masked vigilante swoops out … stands up to him.
Except the Black Ace.
This masked vigilante swoops out of the hills with six-guns blazing, protecting the town from Mr. King’s machinations and economic ruin. He’s a local hero, a folk legend, and everyone–including Regina Vickers, the daughter of the town doctor–would love to know his identity.
With her father under King’s control, Regina is the only doctor available when Hart’s grandfather breaks his leg. At his ranch outside of town, Hart is handed the opportunity to spend more time with the woman he’s always loved.
But between King’s suspicions,a ranch to run, the arrival of a mysterious child, and Hart’s midnight masquerades as the Black Ace,there’s not going to be anything “typical” about this courtship at all. If Hart wants to play such a dangerous game, it’s time for him to ante up!
Don’t forget to check out Book 2 in the Black Aces series: Three of a Kind!
The Black Aces series is closely tied to the Sunset Valley series. If you’ve been anxious to discover all you can about this mysterious vigilante, you’re in for a wild ride!
Lucas’s Lady
Verrick’s Vixen
Abigail’s Adventuremore
I was lucky enough to beta-read this book, and wow! It’s a page-turner for sure, and a great introduction to a new series!
I wondered who the vigilante was in Abigail’s Adventure that was saving the town from the mobster like reign of Mr. King. It was revealed in the beginning that it is River “Hart” Hartwell, but King won’t just roll over and let him continue to thwart him. He is determined to take him down and if he has to kill the U.S. Marshall that was sent to help him catch Black Ace to make it happen, he will. Regina Vickers has helped her doctor father care for the people in Black Acres for years especially the ones that King won’t allow him to because they have stood up to him or they are outside of his control. She falls for Hart, but with King after him he’s not willing to put her life in peril. There was plenty of action, adventure, humor, and romance in this story. There were several intriguing secondary characters that could use their own stories like Alfina “Finnie” who owns the saloon and the new marshal.
It was a wonderful book hard to put it down.I loved the people in this book. Didn’t care for some of the rough dealings going on.people should read this book .I certainly enjoyed it.
Wow! I was a bit afraid to read this book because I knew what would happen. Sure enough, I’m lured into a new series and simply must have the next book. If you’re looking for a lot of action and thrills with your romance, this book delivers.
You won’t be disappointed and oh what wonders await.
This first book in Black Aces series is awesome and I loved it. I loved all the danger, the slow romance taking place and I really hate this mayor. They need to get rid of him.
But the Black Ace, wow, he is a really good guy and this town desperately needs him.
Anyway if you don’t know what I am talking about, you need to get this book that I highly recommend it. You should start with Abigale form the Alphabet Mail Order Bride series also by this author. Then the two books right after, Lucas’s Lady and Verrick’s Vixen and then start this new series. You will love all these stories by Ms. Lee.
Get these books and get started on a wild western historical ride.
Oh WoW just WoW!!! What an absolutely wonderful phenomenal, awesome, down and gritty Western Romance!!! This was my first book by Caroline Lee but definitely will not be my last!! I can’t wait to read another book by this wonderful author Caroline Lee. I have been wanting to read her books for a while but just had not oh but I will be reading more by this Awesome Author very soon. Regina and Hart are forever imbedded in my heart. Their story is just Great!! This oh this book was just so Amazing I Absolutely Loved it!!!!
I absolutely loved this new style of writing from Caroline Lee. This was a wonderful, original story of vigilante justice that made me want to finish the story as fast as I could but left me wanting the next story when I finished. There were some fun surprises and I can’t wait to see what happens next!
It’s the Wild West with a Zorro type character! A monster of a man took over the town of Black Aces as well as it’s mine. Demands were made and someone in a black cape on a black horse came to the rescue. Other than the touch of romance in the story, the highlight was saving a small child. Little Cinco or Solomon, whichever name he was given, seemed to add light to the darkness of the town. The book is short and a good afternoon read.
A tale of the Old West with action, romance, good guys (and gals) and bad guys. When guns and nooses are involved, you know there is plenty of action. Add in sweet romance, secrets and adventures in the dark of night, and you have a wonderful story.
I truly enjoyed reading Ante Up!
It’s a captivating story, that grabs
your interest from the very first
pages to the last.
The town of Black Aces, has been overtaken by an extremely bad man.
The Black Ace, as he’s called, rides at midnight, to help neighbors in need.
But King, will do anything to stop him.
Hart, lives on a ranch, training horses. He’s not going to sit back & let King control everything & everyone.
Regina, is the town Doctor’s daughter.
Her father had been put on lockdown,
by King. Regina, does whatever she can
to help the injured.
Hart, is been in love with, Regina.
Her feelings have grown for him.
But Regina, is afraid of loving someone,
to possible lose them.
I loved everything about this story!!!