Merissa Baker and her mother were special. They had special talents or perhaps gifts depending on how you felt about them. For Merissa these gifts had placed her on the outside of society and basically cut her off from people her own age who had proven to be quite cruel. But that never prevented either Merissa or Clara from doing what they felt was the right thing -- warning others of impending issues or difficulties especially those regarding life or death.

Those dreams are what had Merissa at the door on Dalton Kirks ranch in the middle of a huge blizzard. With no regard for her own wellbeing she had to warn Dalton that he was in danger. At first Dalton's reaction to what Merissa tells him is less than gracious. How on earth does she know these things that he has never told anyone other than the proper authorities? But even though he questions her -- Merissa continues on to tell specific details, some he had totally forgotten. Dalton had narrowly escaped death and most of his memories of the event were like nightmares that wouldn't go away and yet seemed rather disjointed.

Merissa's insight or vision was very clear to her and as Dalton was to learn very accurate and should not be disregarded or ignored. Her attention to details was spot on but what really sparked Dalton's attention was the facts that had previously been unknown. What she was revealing was a rather elaborate plot and unnerving. The information that suggested there were addition victims. And that the threat was not only very real but ongoing.

What had seemed real to Dalton, he was now questioning and so what had been considered closed was now to be an ongoing investigation once again making Dalton vulnerable and a target. Dalton wasn't taking any chances and contacted professionals to investigate these visions while at the same time taking the requisite steps to protect himself and those around him.

The range of these threats had breached their original target of Dalton and now Merissa was also put in danger. The most important weapon Dalton had was Merissa and her visions. This had definitely turned Dalton into a believer and his time with Merissa was developing into a relationship that neither had ever contemplated. Just the right recipe for a western with a decidedly different slant. Tough rancher meets his match in a woman who is brave enough to face just about any challenge. Put them together and it's definitely a winner.

Chalk up another really great tale by Diana Palmer. WYOMING BOLD is a terrific addition to her Wyoming series and gives us the chance to meet up with some old friends. Palmer treats us to some quick witty dialog and allows us to follow the trail of clues which hopefully will lead us all to the mysterious killer. One word of warning -- do not assume any piece of information is insignificant. Diana Palmer doesn't mince words so pay close attention.

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