Jezebel's Sister

by Emily Carmichael

Take one innocent girl, a wagon full of prostitutes, and a devilishly handsome preacher-and you've got the wildest Western romance of the year. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0515129968
• ISBN13: 9780515129960
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Jove Books
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Emily Carmichael delivers another winner

Take a man on the run from the law, a wagon filled with `ladies of the night,' several more filled with a small-town congregation set on journeying to Oregon, mix it all with the author's highly entertaining storytelling and one has the makings of a fun and entertaining spell of reading. Nathan Stone, a man wanted for a crime he didn't commit, cheats fate and the noose and goes on the run, appropriating the identity of a preacher who'd had the misfortune of being attacked by Indians. Nathan becomes Rev. Homer Pernell, takes on the responsibility of guiding the god-fearing folk to Oregon, and figures life is good. Until Lila McAllister and her `girls' join the wagon train as part of a deal cut with the sheriff of Webster, Kansas, whose advances Lila had previously rebuffed. He won't press trumped-up charges against Lila if she and her band of brothel beauties clear out for good. In with the group is Cass, Lila's younger sister and an innocent despite her `home life.'On the trail to Oregon, `Rev.Pernell' begins to have some devilish thoughts about the young Ms. McAllister, which she reciprocates after time. But just when things were looking up for the Rev. and Cass, Fate steps in again. Only this time the results aren't nearly as fortunate. What ensues is a series of events that forces the young couple to do some serious soul-searching as they come to grips with circumstances, learning what's really important in life and, for Cass, learning the art of forgiveness. I loved this book. I laughed, a lump formed in my throat a couple of times and I seriously contemplated taking a vacation day so I could finish the book. Like Ms. Carmichael's previous releases (FINDING MR. RIGHT and A GHOST FOR MAGGIE), JEZEBEL'S SISTER is an entertaining, satisfying romance that I highly recommend.

Fascinating storyline to this romance

In 1866 in Silas, Kansas, the local sheriff captures Nathan Stone and his cohorts during a store robbery. Instead of jail, the townsfolk begin hanging the quintet one at a time. Miraculously, Nathan manages to escape. In the wilderness, he finds a dead body containing a letter inviting Reverend Homer Pernell to lead a flock of followers whom never met him to a new home in Oregon. Nathan decides to switch identities with the deceased preacher. Due to a bloody incident, the Marshal in Webster, Kansas decides to shut down the McAlister whorehouse and threatens to arrest Madame Lila who runs it. Lila's innocent younger sister Cass persuades her sibling and some of the ladies to join a wagon train heading to Oregon. Though feeling good about escaping the brothel, Cass finds herself very attracted to the devilish preacher heading the trek. "Homer" worries that his desire for Cass will lead to his ruin. However, love still blossoms on the Great Plains. JEZEBEL'S SISTER is a humorous western romance that showcases the intelligent writing of talented humorist Emily Carmichael. The story line is fast-paced and vividly colorful from the start. However, the plot truly belongs to Cass' insightful diary that allows the audience to better understand several of the characters and their troubles. No one combines amusing situations, resplendent descriptions, and fascinating characters in a cleverly designed Americana romance better than the unparalleled Ms. Carmichael does.Harriet Klausner