Elizabeth Covington will get her man. And she has just a week to prove her brother isn’t the murderer Texas Ranger Rett Smith accuses him of being. She’ll show the good-looking lawman he’s wrong, even if it means setting out on a risky race across Texas to catch the real killer. Rett doesn’t want to convict an innocent man. But he can’t let the Boston beauty sway his senses to set a guilty man … he can’t let the Boston beauty sway his senses to set a guilty man free. When Elizabeth follows him on a dangerous trek, the Ranger vows to keep her safe. But who will protect him from the woman whose conviction and courage leave him doubting everything—even his heart?
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Loved it. Did not want to put down
Love this fun historical western!
It is August, 1877 and Elizabeth Covington’s life is about to change. A trip to Houston, Texas with her brother Evan turns into a rip-roaring adventure when he is accused of being the notorious criminal James Weston Hardy and Elizabeth is forced to prove his innocence. Add one Texas Ranger who is sure that Evan has killed several people and you have a book worthy of any Western story that you’ve ever seen on TV or in a movie!
Lone Star Ranger is filled with mystery and adventure but there is also humor and laughter as refined and proper Elizabeth works to prove that Evan is not a murderer! I enjoyed the interaction between Elizabeth and Rett Smith because this determined Texas Ranger is constantly challenged by five-foot-eleven Elizabeth and she is more than capable of defending her brother! But then, as they are thrown together in dangerous situations, Elizabeth and Rett realize that their differences may not be as strong as they thought.
This is an enjoyable story of determination, faith, and learning to fully trust in God. If you enjoy Christian romance and historical fiction set in the Old West, you will want to read Lone Star Ranger by Renae Brumbaugh Green.
I received a complimentary copy from Celebrate Lit Book Tours but I wasn’t obligated to write a favorable review.
The author has placed this story in old Texas and this is a rather rough lawless time, and the local sheriff and Texas Rangers are kept busy.
A brother and sister still reeling from the recent death of their beloved father are taking a trip to help find closure.
Then the unthinkable happens, and makes you wonder how often things like this really did happen?
Thus, the story is born and you really don’t know if the truth will arrive in time, and or if all will survive, and we face some tough terrain and people, but I loved the faith of these folks!
This is a very fast read, and it quickly became a page-turner, I needed answers!
I received this book through Celebrate Lit, and was not required to give a positive review.
Lone Star Ranger is the first book from The Texas Ranger series and the first book I have read written by author Renae Brumbaugh Green. Oh my goodness! This quick read not only has a gorgeous cover it was full of fun. It has a lot I love in a story: history, a little mystery, adventure, action, humor and romance. Elizabeth is one determined woman that could not predict what she would do next. I enjoyed the scenes with her interacting with Rett. This is when some of the humor shines through. I was quite entertained with the whole book from start to finish.
I am giving Lone Star Ranger a very welled deserved five plus stars. I can not wait to read the second installment from The Texas Ranger series, Ranger to the Rescue. I highly recommend this book for readers who enjoy sweet historical romance. I loved it.
I received this book from the publisher. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.
Lone Star Ranger by author Renae Brumbaugh Green is a Christian Historical Romance. This beautifully written book has so much to offer. I found inspirational lessons, mystery, adventure, romance, and at times humor.
New to me author Renae Green has an easy to read style. I was immediately invested in the story and lives of the characters. Dialog was plentiful and sounded authentic. It flowed without a hitch. The descriptive text took me away to 1877 Texas and kept me there until the story ended.
Elizabeth Covington is a strong woman and dedicated sister. She trusted God but had trouble turning things completely over to Him. Rett Smith is a Texas Ranger and is convinced her brother, Evan, is a multi-murderer. Rett arrests Evan and Elizabeth rushes to prove her brother’s innocence. Sparks fly between Rett and Elizabeth which turn this novel into a page-turner.
The story has surprise after surprise. Life lessons as well as lessons of faith and trust in God are expertly woven throughout this well written tale. I definitely recommend this. It gets a 5 out of 5 star rating. Celebrate Lit provided a copy but these are my own, honest words.
Texas, August 1877. On a trip to celebrate her brother Evan’s graduation from Harvard Law School, Elizabeth Covington finds herself in a quandary when Evan is wrongly accused of being a wanted criminal responsible for the murders of dozens of people. He will be hung in one week unless he can be proven innocent. Because of her own extensive knowledge about law, despite being female and therefore unqualified for such a career, Elizabeth sets out to gather the information that will affirm Evan’s identity.
This historical novel by Renae Brumbaugh emphasizes trusting in and relying on God regardless of what others may say or how things may appear. We don’t really grow or mature in our faith until we face trials that seem terrible at the time but that are actually cultivating the fruit of the Spirit within us. “Lone Star Ranger” drives this point home through the main characters. Elizabeth portrays a nineteenth-century woman drawn to the untamed nature of Texas, which matches the rebellious streak within herself. In regard to this, she is what I visualize as an early suffragette. Albeit naïve in some ways, she also proves to be intelligent and resourceful. Her relationships have always been platonic, so throwing Rett, a Texas Ranger, into the mix leads to an entertaining story! Far too often I identity with Elizabeth’s feelings: “Oh, she believed in God. Trusted Him, even. But she trusted herself more. She wasn’t keen on waiting, and with God, one almost always had to wait.” Part of this comes, in Elizabeth’s case, from being very tall and studying the law informally. The faith aspect is a poignant reminder that God’s plans are always better than our own, and that when we wait patiently, we experience His divine protection and love.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through Celebrate Lit and was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are my own.
My Thoughts on Lone Star Ranger:
Historical fiction is one of my favorites! Here we have this great heroine. She’s spunky and independent. Plus she’s super loyal to her brother and will stop at nothing to prove his innocence. After all, he’s not the man they think he is. Even is the lawman is good looking, he’s definitely not right about her brother.
While trying to prove her brother is innocent Elizabeth gets to experience quite the adventures. But she comes through unscathed. Or does she? Her heart just might not survive. It’s a race against time to prove her brother’s innocence and a race against love to keep from falling for the handsome lawman.
This is going to be a series and I’m excited to read the next book as one of the supporting characters from this one will show up as a main character. I love when you get to learn and develop more on a secondary character!
Great read. It’s a fast and fun read. You’re not going to be looking over your shoulder in suspense so this is perfect for a late-night read while everyone else is sleeping.
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A very entertaining romance with a little mystery. Loved Elizabeth and how strong she was. The romance was very good and the storyline was strong. Great characters and really liked the old west setting.
I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
A fun historical western
My rating is 3.5 stars
Lone Star Ranger is the first book in a series by Renae Brumbaugh Green, a new-to-me author. It appears to be a re-release from 2015.
Elizabeth and her brother, Evan, were on a pleasure trip shortly after the death of their father. Little did they expect to have Evan end up in jail – with a hanging threatened, based on his resemblance to a notorious outlaw!
Elizabeth was spunky and brave, though at least a little foolhardy. She was devoted to her brother and did all she could to rescue him. It was amusing she was such a tall woman. That is not a common characteristic in stories of this period.
The story was fun as Elizabeth and Rett crossed swords figuratively over her investigation of her brother’s innocence. I also enjoyed her interactions with the people in town.
There was a little bit of a spiritual element with both Elizabeth and Rett praying. It wasn’t strong and the scriptures shared were from the Psalms. There was nothing that would point to the specific belief of the characters, other than they believed in God and accepted the Psalms as inspired scripture. There was also not a life-change in the story. It is for these reasons I do not classify this as Christian fiction.
The adventures seemed a little far-fetched. How this city-bred woman could have tracked a Texas Ranger across the state was a little hard to believe, especially when she was not observant and even got lost in town. There were also some inconsistencies in the concern (and lack of it, at one point) about the propriety of a single man and woman spending nights on the trail together. Hmm.
Overall, the story was a quick, fun read. Lovers of Western fiction are the ideal readers for this story.
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I was given a copy of this book. I was not required to give a favorable review nor was any money received for this review. All comments and opinions are my own.
What a fun story to read! The author has taken characters from one world and transplanted them into a completely different environment. Evan and Elizabeth Covington have grown up relatively sheltered by wealth and prestige in Boston. Finding themselves in Houston, Texas, they learn quite quickly that the life is very different here. As Evan is accused of being a notorious criminal, Elizabeth sets out to prove his innocence. What follows is a wonderful story of some of the most incredible scrapes she could possibly get into. Between shaking my head and laughing out loud, I had no trouble enjoying the whole book. She certainly is a woman to be reckoned with, but will she and the Texas Ranger manage to prove Evan’s innocence before it is too late?
I received this copy through Wild Heart Books and CelebrateLit. The comments and impressions are my own and were in no way solicited.
There’s nothing better for me in a historical fiction than a good western story with a strong female lead and a male who doesn’t know what to do with her! That is the case with this good. I thoroughly enjoy every part of this book! Rett Smith is a Texas Ranger and he is excited when he is directed to a man who is the exact likeness of a serial killer. When he puts him in jail, he is very happy that the man who has terrorized the area for a long while. However, Elizabeth Covington is flabbergasted when Rett arrests her brother right at their table as they are eating lunch! Rett says he’s a serial killer but she knows that isn’t true even though he sure looks exactly like the photo of the man they are looking for! She is going to prove her brother isn’t the murderer if it’s the last she does! When she tags along with Rett (without his knowledge) across the dangerous Texas prairie, will they find the real killer within a week before her brother is put to death?
I couldn’t put this book down. The characters were fantastic, the story was engaging and the secondary characters added so much to the story too! I was thrilled that the publisher sent me a copy but I wasn’t required to review it! These opinions are my own and I highly recommend it!