Shoot at the Sunset Kick-Off Package

About the Book

Book: Shoot at the Sunset

Author: Kathleen Denly

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Release Date: April 9, 2024

Will love survive when truth takes aim at their secrets?

Sharpshooter Preston Baker has spent a lifetime confronting danger head-on. So when a heartfelt letter arrives from his big sister asking for help, he doesn’t hesitate to put his traveling show career on hold and journey to her remote desert ranch, determined to make amends for past failures. What he doesn’t expect is to discover his long-lost little sister and her best friend, Lucy, are both hard at work on the ranch.

Unbeknownst to anyone, Lucy Arlidge’s decision to travel to a remote desert ranch was born as much from desperation as  friendship. Fleeing San Francisco may have saved Lucy’s life, but the decision left others in danger. To thwart the evil plans of those who pursue her and her family, Lucy must keep her new gem-mining operation concealed and her secrets safe.

Preston is drawn to the mysterious woman, despite her plans to marry the neighboring rancher. Lucy’s quiet strength and undeniable beauty beckon him like a campfire in the wilderness, offering light amidst the dark memories and deepest fears resurrected by the presence of his sisters. But as danger closes in, Preston and Lucy must confront their pasts to save not only their own futures, but the lives of everyone they love.

MY REVIEW

I appreciate the author  letting readers know at the beginning that  there are sensitive  subjects in the book that may be a  trigger some. This gave me a clue that the story was going  to be emotional. The story is filled with danger, secrets and flawed characters. I liked how the author takes each character and gives them trials. 

Preston is a good example of a man who has a past he tries to forget. His skills with guns give him recognition and top  billing at shows. When he leaves the show he travels to finally be with his sister. The author does a great  job of capturing the time period with cattle drives and hard work at the ranch. Maybe Preston can settle down and help his sister and brother-in-law make their ranch profitable. 

Lucy hears a secret that could cause someone  to go to jail and endanger her and her mother’s life. I liked how Lucy yearned to be reunited with her mother. Lucy travels with her friend to a ranch to get away from those who want to cause her harm. Maybe she should have stayed and told the law what she witnessed and overheard. But her desire to escape them made her run instead. 

My favorite character is Opal who is Lucy’s mother. Her life has been one bad decision after another. Some  call her horrible names and shun her. Her addiction causes her to not think straight and pushes Lucy away. This character went through so much but her desire to turn her life around shows us how much God loves us unconditionally. I loved following her and how she begins to accept forgiveness from God. 

The story is not without danger, greed, violence and secrets. Each character in the story is very well written and I enjoyed reading how trust and forgiveness leads to new relationships. We witness a relationship restored and redemption that leads to freedom from the enemy. This is definitely a good story where faith, trust and forgiveness is the key to a new beginning. 

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.

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About the Author

Kathleen Denly lives in sunny California with her loving husband, four young children, two dogs, and ten cats. As a member of the adoption and foster community, children in need are a cause dear to her heart and she finds they make frequent appearances in her stories. When she isn’t writing, researching, or caring for children, Kathleen spends her time reading, visiting historical sites, hiking, and crafting.

More from Kathleen

One of the primary themes of Shoot at the Sunset is secrets and the fears that sometimes drive us to keep them. Did I mention there’s even a secret signal used in the book? So today I thought it would be fun to play with a secret code. Using the key provided below, see if you can reveal the hidden message.

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Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Kathleen is giving away the grand prize package of a $50 Amazon gift card!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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