The Promise of Jenny Jones [Large Print]

by Maggie Osborne

Book Overview

A desperate mother takes Jenny Jones' place in front of a firing squad in exchange for Jenny's promise to see her daughter safely to California. Though she and the six-year-old Graciela get off to a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446604410
• Release Date: April 1997
• Publisher: Warner Books
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.9" x 5.0"

Customer Reviews

I hope you bleed Jenny Jones

5 stars, I hope you bleed Jenny Jones THE PROMISE OF JENNY JONES by Maggie Osborne Jenny Jones has a date with a Mexican firing squad. A desperate mother makes a deal with Jenny. They will exchange places and Jenny will guide the mother's 6-year-old daughter Graciela to California to live with Graciela's father. The mother knows that Jenny Jones is a woman of her word and will die to protect Graciela. That's all she asks. What does Jenny know about little kids? Or any kid? She feels way out of her league, Graciela doesn't help matters any, at all. She has barely kept herself alive, working manly, respectable jobs to keep herself fed and clothed. During a disturbance, Jenny and Graciela run into Ty Sanders. He helps them, only to find out later, they are whom he is seeking. Highly recommend it. I adore the heroines from Maggie Osborne's novels, she leads you to believe that there just might be love in the future for an old-fashioned tomboy. #thepromiseofjennyjones #maggieosborne #grandcentralpublishing

love this book

Maggie Osborne best romance writer!

A promise for a life:

that's what Jenny Jones gives. Instead of dying in front of the firing squad, she's simply got to take a six-year-old to California. Unfortunately, some promises are easier made than kept. Graciela isn't going to make the trip easy, and neither are her greedy cousins who want her dead. Add to that, Graciela's Uncle, Ty Sanders, is hot on their trail. And eventually Ty is hot for Jenny, though she can't figure out why. Battling bad-guys across Mexico and California Jenny and Ty find that despite their differences, they have two things in common -- a love for Graciela, and a growing connection with each other. Could it be love?This is my second Maggie Osborne book, and my only complaint is that it took me so long to discover this very talented author!

One of the top ten books I've ever read (and re-read)

I have read this book at least 3 times and loved it every time. the idea of giving up your life for your child is one of the highest accomplishments for a mother to do. Every mother can relate to that maternal feeling. The book is amusing and serious but most of all Jenny Jones can and does the almost impossible. A must read for all.

This is an excellent book with a very memorable heroine

This book has become one of my all time favorites. I find myself reading it time and time again. Jenny Jones is a tough capable girl in a man's world, and she is always clever enough to survive.Each character was so well written that they actually came to life for me. Ms. Osborne has the young antagonist save herself by asking herself "what would Jenny do". I have found myself saying the exact same thing in tough situations. Jenny Jones is so real, I find myself forgetting this is a fictional book. I recommend this book frequently to my friends and I recommend it highly to anyone reading this. I will obtain all the Maggie Osborne books I can, as I can't wait to see where next she will take me.

The Promise of Jenny Jones.

I can't say that I'm a fan of Westerns. But I really enjoyed this book. The characters are so original, alive and I couldn't stop laughing. Jenny Jones is a one of a kind heroine. She can cuss, shoot, and fight with the best of them. She's been a mule driver and buffalo skinner, jobs that usually men do. Her word means alot to her. But under all that, Jenny has a heart of gold and is a unique type of lady. The story is mainly about her. Ty Sanders, the hero is a good match for her (even though she's his equal in a brawl). Graciela, Ty's niece and under Jenny's protection is the reason these two meet, fight, change and eventually fall in love.