Johnny, Once: A Western Novel of Forbidden Frontier Love

By Jenny R. Hillman

JOHNNY, ONCE is the the best new book
With both literary-style writing and a captivating, moving plot, Johnny, Once has the perfect blend of intellectual prowess and entertainment, making it a perfect read for both seasoned readers and first-timers alike. The author, J.R. Hillman, is known for being able to make non-western lovers into her biggest fans

Johanna Carter has worked on her family's ranch her whole life rounding up cattle, feeding the horses, and doing more than anyone else. After a drunken mistake at the saloon introduces her to Jane-the pastor's sheltered daughter-Johanna realizes that Jane matters a little too much to her. And in the town of Simmons, loving another woman like that would label her a sinner worse than any other, and Jane is no exception to this belief. But if Jane can't love a woman, maybe she could love a man. Becoming Johnny, Johanna abandons her identity and becomes the man Jane has always wanted-but this fragile mask can only stay together for so long.

Coming from the author of Gun Full of Gold, this short novel takes every ounce of effort put into the first novel and doubles it, resulting in a perfectly crafted book full of intriguing turns

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GY8CBR37
• ISBN13: 9798258422439
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"