Joetta's Legacy

By Kara O'Neal

What surprises are in store for characters who have big plans that do not turn out as they planned? Joetta Berk and Caleb Murray are each in their own way, forces to be reckoned with. When their paths cross, all intentions are tested, and chances for a new life direction appears. Could it be love? Will these two driven souls blaze a new trail, or will the past leave all hope in the dust? Follow the twists and turns to discover in the end, what is Joetta's Legacy.

You'll enjoy this ride back to 1870's Texas, heart of the west. What a treat to get to know each of these characters, Joetta and Caleb, from within their own point of view. The author gave me the opportunity to discover the heart of each, and how their personalities were shaped by their circumstances and the challenges life threw in the way. What do you do when the person you've planned for so long to use as a tool for exacting revenge, is so compelling? What do you do when you are a misfit within society? These two characters seem so very different at the start, yet somehow they are drawn to each other. They don't want to give in to their mutual attraction. The more they fight it, the more poignant the story.

This is Book 5 in the Gamblers and Gunslingers series. I eagerly jumped right into this story, and now I'm excited to explore the other books. Author Kara O'Neal creates such a realistic and intriguing historical setting that I enjoy exploring, especially with the great characters. Just like a wild horse, I never knew which way the plot would twist or jump to next. That unpredictability is refreshing, and the hope for a happy ending remains strong.