I am a Teresa fan - and that's what kept me reading this one. It starts out in England like one of her regencies, and then moves to the Wild West in America. I'm not generally a fan of cowboy novels or American historical and yet ... I fell in love with Billy Darling.

I loved Esme's gumption and determination. I loved Billy's conflict. I could even get used to smelling leather and tobacco when it goes along with tawny hair and green-grey eyes. Cleverly written and intriguing, I did enjoy this book. I didn't like the "she's too good for me" unresolved romance. I thought he'd overcome that by the end of the story (the story has a happy ending-never fear).

Would I recommend this? Yes, ma'am. Ms. Mederios's writing is always captivating and this one has touches of humor that keep you smiling even through the sad parts. The four stars for me is more due to the setting/subject matter than the story itself. As mentioned earlier, I'm not generally a cowboy fan, although she's done an excellent job of creating a lovable villain, an anti-hero who isn't a villain at all...