Claiming Her Legacy

About the Book: 

With her family’s legacy on the line, a woman with everything to lose must rely on a man hiding from his past…

Oklahoma, 1890

Frontier women don’t ride off alone to track an outlaw—not even women as capable as tomboy spinster Willa Malone. But Willa desperately needs the bounty money offered for her father’s killer if she’s to keep their homestead and take care of her sisters. That means she needs an expert tracker's help. Gideon Hartley has the skill, but the handsome trail guide also has a troubling secret…

Gideon has spent years trying to numb his pain with whiskey. Little by little, their quest—and Willa’s belief in him—is restoring the sense of purpose he thought he’d lost. Journeying into the heart of danger, they’ll have to face down the past together if they hope to protect their future…

My Review: 

Willa Malone thought it was a good idea to track down her father’s killer so she could claim the reward for his capture. She would use the money  to pay her father’s debts and save the family’s  homestead.  The only things is she needs Gideon, a broken and has been tracker to help her locate this outlaw.

Gideon has so much guilt for a family tragedy and hatred for his father that he let it nearly ruin his life. It was rewarding to see that he was able to put the past behind him once and for all.  It was so encouraging to see that his past did not need to affect his future. Allowing God to help him overcome his weakness and find forgiveness made this an uplifting story. 

Relying on her strong sense of justice and Christian conviction, Willa accomplishes the impossible task of going into the unlawful west to look for her father’s killer.  If you are familiar with the story of True Grit, Willa reminds me of Maddie Ross. She was my favorite character because of her determination and spunk. 

I received a copy of this book by the publisher through NetGalley.  I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

Rating:  ⭐⭐⭐⭐//5