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Anna Finch and the Hired Gun
Christian Historical Western Romance
Anna Finch and the Hired Gun
Book 2 of the Women of the West series
322 pages · First published 2010
In 1885 Denver, Anna Finch dreams of becoming a respected newspaper reporter, but her wealthy father has other plans for her future. When an unexpected encounter with legendary gunslinger Doc Holliday offers the story of a lifetime, Anna refuses to let danger—or the Pinkerton detective her father hires to protect her—stand in her way. Jeb Sanders has his own unfinished business with Holliday, and keeping the determined young journalist out of trouble proves more complicated than he anticipated. As Anna pursues her ambitions and an unexpected romance develops, both must confront the complications of their pasts and the risks of following their hearts. Filled with Western adventure, humor, faith, and romance, this lively historical tale is perfect for readers who love independent heroines, reluctant protectors, and love stories set against the backdrop of the Old West.
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Gun violence, including a nonfatal shooting with bleeding; Death of a spouse and related grief; Passionate kissing and embraces
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Editor’s Red Pen
Bright cranberry and tart lime echo Anna's sharp wit and determination to make her mark in the newspaper world.
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A Whiskey Sour's blend of bold whiskey, tart lemon, and sweetness captures the spirited clashes and unexpected romance between a determined journalist and her reluctant Pinkerton protector.
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