The Outlaw's Bride by Catherine PalmerMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
A pretty good book. It's a short, easy read. There were some places where things seemed to be repeated - like the hero admits his love, then later admits his love again as if it's the first time. But overall, it's a fun book if you are looking for a quick read. It's based on true events although the main characters are fictional. It centers around the Lincoln County War in New Mexico.
Isobel Matas has come to New Mexico territory to retrieve her land titles from the man who killed her father, and then get her revenge by killing him. But as soon as she arrives at her destination she witnesses a murder, and is seen by the murderer who vows to kill her. Noah Buchanan is there to rescue her. Once they are safe, they decide the safest place for her is married to Noah - changing her name and her appearance from that of a rich Spanish woman to a plain cowboy's wife. This arrangement will benefit both of them - safety for Isobel, and proving to Noah's boss that he has settled down so his boss will sell him some land. Their plan is to annul the marriage as soon as each gets what he wants. But things are strained by the tension mounting in Lincoln, which eventually becomes the "Lincoln County War." Both Noah and Isobel's lives are changed by the events leading to the war and each person's need for revenge. The spiritual side is nicely woven in, and isn't overly preachy.
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