The Lady and the Outlaw: The Kincaid Family Series - Book Three

By Joyce Brandon

Book Overview

Leslie Powers has every reason in the world to hate Ward Cantrell, the devilishly handsome outlaw who kidnapped her. Instead she finds herself head-over-heels in love with him. When prompted by the sheriff to testify against Ward, Leslie firmly states that she was never Ward's hostage. Now a free man, Ward courts his way through the young ladies of Phoenix society, appearing to seduce them with wanton abandon. Leslie believes he is a rogue and worse, but she can't get him out of her mind or her heart. She's seen behind his mask and knows there is more to him than meets the eye; something in him has captured her heart.

"Wonderful Bold, charming, and complete. The dialogue sparkles, the characters are truly alive and vibrant, and there is a sensitivity in the entire mood of the story...Don't miss this one, it is pure joy " -Affaire de Coeur, 5 stars RWA Golden Medallion finalist

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1682302474
• ISBN13: 9781682302477
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: Diversion Books
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Fabulous Author

I give this four stars only because Ms. Brandon is a superb wordsmith. It isn't really fair to rate this book in today's marketplace. It was written twenty years ago. That's when I first read it. But I recently reread it and was struck by how much richer Ms. Brandon's writing is than the romances of today. I miss that. The detraction in this book is the relationship between the hero and heroine. Ward's characterization is a big no-no in modern romance--the forced seductions a bit too gritty and even borderline cruel. Twenty years ago, it was the usual fare. I wish the publishers would bring back excellence in "writing." That's why I occasionally revisit my old books. Today's romances are poorly edited and seem to be dashed off in haste. For that reason, Ms. Brandon's "Lady and the Outlaw" will remain on my keeper shelf.