Shoot at the Sunset

By Kathleen Denly

Will love survive when truth takes aim at their secrets?

Sharpshooter Preston Baker has spent a lifetime confronting danger head-on. So when a heartfelt letter arrives from his big sister asking for help, he doesn't hesitate to put his traveling show career on hold and journey to her remote desert ranch, determined to make amends for past failures. What he doesn't expect is to discover his long-lost little sister and her best friend, Lucy, are both hard at work on the ranch.

Unbeknownst to anyone, Lucy Arlidge's decision to travel to a remote desert ranch was born as much from desperation as friendship. Fleeing San Francisco may have saved Lucy's life, but the decision left others in danger. To thwart the evil plans of those who pursue her and her family, Lucy must keep her new gem-mining operation concealed and her secrets safe.

Preston is drawn to the mysterious woman, despite her plans to marry the neighboring rancher. Lucy's quiet strength and undeniable beauty beckon him like a campfire in the wilderness, offering light amidst the dark memories and deepest fears resurrected by the presence of his sisters. But as danger closes in, Preston and Lucy must confront their pasts to save not only their own futures, but the lives of everyone they love.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1942265913
• ISBN13: 9781942265917
• Release Date: April 2024
• Publisher: Wild Heart Books
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Inspiring & Hopeful

This is book five in the Chaparral Hearts series but it gives enough background that it could be read as a stand-alone. I read book four as a stand-alone as I had not read the previous books. I wish I had as I have enjoyed the two I have read tremendously as they keep you engaged from the beginning. I was so glad Lucy has her own story but a warning it does contain some difficult circumstances that could be a trigger for some people, but it is handled tastefully and thoughtfully with hope always shining through. I love that the characters are raw and real with situations that happened to them that caused trauma but by the grace of God have lead them out of the dark times into the light of the perfect plan for their lives. At times I shed tears and other things had me smiling. I enjoyed the different points of view as it gives you a broader perspective of the story. I found this to be very well written with characters I loved and descriptive words that had me feeling like I was in the desert experiencing the difficulties they encountered in the 1870’s. I highly recommend this moving experience. I received a complimentary copy from CelebrateLit. The honest review and opinions are my own and were not required.