About the Book Getting separated from an oppressive family isnt the worst thing, but being rescued by the handsome leader of a scraggly bunch of former soldiers could be. Book Synopsis Laughter, Romance, and Action Abound in This New Series from Mary Connealy Swept away when her wagon train attempts a difficult river crossing, Ruthy MacNeil isnt all that upset at being separated from the family who raised her. All theyve ever done is work her to the bone. She prayed for a chance to get away, and then came the raging flood. Alive but disoriented, shes rescued by Luke Stone...so unfortunately, there are more chances to die in her immediate future. Luke is heading home to reclaim the ranch stolen from his family. But the men who killed his father are working hard to ensure Luke doesnt make it alive. He has no choice but to keep moving. Still, he cant just abandon Ruthy, so shell have to come along. His friends--a ragtag group of former Civil War soldiers--take a fast interest in the pretty gal. Luke thinks thats rather rude--hes the one who found her. And the more time he spends around the hard-working young woman who is a mighty good cook, the more he finds himself thinking beyond revenge and toward a different future. For the first time in a long time, Luke is tempted to turn from his destructive path and be swept away by love. From the Back Cover When a cowboy focused on revenge encounters a woman determined to distract him, theres going to be trouble in Texas! Swept away when her wagon train attempts a difficult river crossing, Ruthy MacNeil isnt terribly upset at being separated from the family who raised her. All theyve ever done is work her to the bone. Alive but disoriented, shes rescued by Luke Stone...so unfortunately, there are more chances to die in her immediate future. Luke is on a mission to reclaim the ranch stolen from his family. But the men currently on the property wont let it go without a fight. Luke plans to meet up with friends who will help him take back the land, and since he cant just leave Ruthy in the middle of nowhere, shes going to have to go with him. But the more time Luke spends around the hardworking young woman, the more he finds himself thinking of things besides revenge. Will Ruthy convince him to give up his destructive path and be swept away by love? This new series, TROUBLE IN TEXAS, will add to her list of successes if the first installment is any indication... Connealys style is fast-paced and spritely and sure to keep drawing fans. --Publishers Weekly Carol Award-winner Connealy (THE KINCAID BRIDES series) has created a strong, independent heroine who meets her match in Luke, the strong, silent type. They clash at first before finding solace in each other, which makes for humorous moments that will please readers who enjoy romantic comedies with a Western flavor. -- Library Journal Known for her bestselling historical romantic comedies, Mary Connealy has sales totaling more than half a million copies. She lives on an eastern Nebraska ranch with her husband, Ivan, and enjoys spending time with her four grown daughters and their families. About the Author Known for her bestselling historical romantic comedies, Mary Connealy has sales totaling more than half a million copies. She lives on an eastern Nebraska ranch with her husband, Ivan, and enjoys spending time with her four grown daughters and their families.