[Review] Paradise Valley by Rosanne Bittner

Paradise Valley
Roseanne Bittner
July 2, 2013
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"Stop! Or I'll shoot your hat off."

Maggie Tucker has just gone through hell. Outlaws murdered her husband, looted their camp, and terrorized Maggie before leaving her lost and alone in the wilds of Wyoming. She isn't about to let another strange man get close enough to harm her.

Sage Lightfoot, owner of Paradise Valley ranch, his hunting for the men who killed his best ranch hand. But what he finds is a beautiful, bedraggled woman digging a grave. And pointing a pistol at his heart.

From that moment on, Sage will do anything to protect the strong-yet-vulnerable Maggie. Together, they'll embark on a life-changing journey along the dangerous Outlaw Trail, risking their lives...and their love.

With drama, romance and of course outlaws Paradise Valley by Rosanne Bittner drew me and didn’t let go until the end.  I love epic historical romance novels set in the west and this book was no exception.  I love the worlds Rosanne Bittner describes especially in Paradise Valley.  It is romantic and yet harsh all at the same time.  I can picture the wild untamed west in her book so perfectly.  I have to admit I have been a fan of Ms. Bittner since I was in high school.   I loved her books for some odd years now.  What I love about her novels is a world that is well researched and a love story that grows and matures. 

In Paradise Valley Maggie’s husband has been murdered and she has been raped and left for dead.  Then Sage Lightfoot comes upon her and she begs him to take her with him to hunt down hunt down the men that have wronged them both.  On an epic journey that sweeps across the mountains and valleys of Wyoming they begin the hunt.  I like that Maggie is a strong independent and even though she loves Sage and she wants Sage, she doesn’t need him to take care of her.  I love how the characters are both hurt not just physically but emotionally.  They both need each other to help heal the hurts and grow. 

Go read Paradise Valley because like with all Rosanne Bittner books this book is be savored as a real treat.  It was suspenseful, full of drama and romance.  I really enjoyed this book and as always look forward to reading more.   I give Paradise Valley four very strong laser pistols, because this is what a sweeping western romance looks like.