“Linda Broday’s heroes step right out of her books and into your heart.” —JODI THOMAS, New York Times bestselling authorThree Brothers. One Oath.No Compromises.The MEN of LEGENDThe OutlawOutlaw Luke Weston survives by his wits. On the run for a murder he didn’t commit, the last thing he needs is to go looking for more trouble. But when Luke stumbles across a fiercely beautiful woman struggling … for more trouble. But when Luke stumbles across a fiercely beautiful woman struggling against two heavily armed men, it’s obvious that trouble has found him.
After all, he never could resist a damsel in distress.
Josie Morgan’s distressed, all right—and hopping mad. She has no idea why she’s been kidnapped…or who she is…or why her body melts for the mysterious gunslinger who saved her life. But as the lost memories come tumbling back together, Josie is faced with the stark reality of why she and Luke can never be…even as her heart is telling her she will always be his.
Men of Legend Series:
To Love a Texas Ranger (Book 1)
The Heart of a Texas Cowboy (Book 2)
To Marry a Texas Outlaw (Book 3)
Praise for Forever His Texas Bride:
“Broday’s Westerns always captivate.” —RT Book Reviews 4 stars
“Poignant, dramatic and packed with action and mystery.” —Addicted to Romance for Forever His Texas Bride
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After adoring Heart of a Texas Cowboy and getting introduced to the three Legend brothers and their world, I absolutely had to have the final brother’s story. Luke needed justice and a good woman. And ah, yes, Ms. Broday provided his perfect match and quite the adventure for the pair of them.
To Marry a Texas Outlaw is the third of the Men of Legend series. It builds on what came before with Sam and Houston’s stories, but I think it would work alright as a standalone if necessary.
Luke is the illegitimate outlaw Legend brother who has dedicated his life to tracking down the real murderer of the judge so he can get his life back. He dreams of that life being with his family on the Legend ranch and accepted as one of them, but fear, guilt, and a lack of worth eat at him.
Bursting onto the scene in glorious technicolor in Luke’s life is a woman who may be in just as trouble as Luke. The lady has lost her memories, but it looks like she might have killed a man and is on the run while needing to get answers. Toss in an abused boy and a starving dog and Luke’s life just got a whole lot more interesting.
Luke tends to be rather an Eeyore through this book and I had the urge to kick him in the seat of the pants to get over it many times- and Josie, the woman who fiercely wants him if he would just take what she’s offering, practically does. Good for Josie!
But to be fair, Luke has to come to terms with his past and his past choices. Its tougher to accept the good and believe you can have it and deserve it when you’ve had a life like he did.
The romance was a firecracker style with a gun-toting, cussing, hot tempered Josie paired with an introspective, slow-burn, capable Luke. She riles him up and he tempers her impulsiveness. But the sizzle was there and loved seeing them together whether scrapping, loving, or fighting side by side.
The action was good and I loved the mystery element as Luke was pursuing a killer who framed him and they were trying to figure out the mystery of Josie’s past, hope she’s innocent, and help her get her memories back all while the law and some other evil outlaws are on their trail.
I loved that their trail eventually led back to Luke’s family. I get a bit swoony when the Legend men are all together and fighting for a cause.
I’m not sure if this was the last of the series. It felt like it to me. But yes, it was the perfect story to cap it off. Luke’s was the story I wanted most and it totally lived up to expectation.
In summary, this was a strong, fiery, and exciting historical western by a writer who makes Texas history come alive with romance and adventure. I can definitely recommend the series to western romance lovers.
“I loved this story! The hero and heroine, Luke and Josie, will take you on an adventure through a mysterious plot that keeps you turning the pages. I highly recommend this book!”
From page one of this book three in the Men of Legend series Linda Broday delivered a true tale of the old west full of mystery, action, outlaws and heroes. As a Legend, Luke was everything I wanted in an old west cowboy hero. The introduction to Josie was unexpected and delightful. Would Luke find justice? Could Josie find her memory and the safety Luke promised or was he just another level of danger she would have to survive? The way Linda Broday answered these questions provided a wonderful fitting conclusion that added three more favorites to my western collection. Written with skill, fluid storyline, unforgetable characters and full of heart, courage, and old west grit. Linda Broday delivers!