An unforeseen series of events opens the door to a well done romantic suspense with the requisite number of twists and turns. Dotting the i's and crossing the t's brings COLTON COWBOY PROTECTOR to a well conceived and well written conclusion, but here's the interesting ah ha moment—is it really the end? Beth Cornelison ends COLTON COWBOY PROTECTOR without filling in all the blanks. Cornelison dangles some interesting tidbits that could be hinting at some intrigue in future stories. Luckily COLTON COWBOY PROTECTOR is the first entry into the Coltons of Oklahoma series.

Both Tracy McCain and Jack Colton have something in common—bad marriages that left them with trust issues and a reticence to chance any new relationships. Tracy was lucky to survive her marriage but the cost was high— it cost her cousin Laura her life. Laura was her only living relative except for Seth, Laura's son. All Tracy wants is to connect with Seth and form some kind of relationship however small.

But Jack Colton, Seth's father, has other ideas. After Seth's mother walked out on the two of them he took the role of single dad very seriously. So seriously his life seems lacking any joy. Jack is surrounded by his parents and siblings who adore his son. He doesn't feel Seth needs anyone from his ex-wife's family—that would only upset the fragile balance of their world.

No one could have guessed the impact of Tracy's arrival at the family ranch. She is lovely, very caring to Seth, but at the same time she seems rather fragile. Jack has to keep that in mind when his protective instinct toward Seth rear its ugly head. There is no real reason for his contempt for Tracy. Her only "flaw" is her relationship to Laura.

As events unfold, the family realizes that Tracy is definitely in trouble—problem is she has absolutely no idea who would want to harm her. And Tracy's own protective side has her truly considering leaving Seth and his dad to remove that element of danger.

Fabulous. Simply fabulous. I purposely am being very vague because it would be criminal to give away any part of this wonderful mystery. And I for one am so very glad COLTON COWBOY PROTECTOR is the first in an ongoing series, the Colton's of Oklahoma. At the end you can't help but say you want more. Thanks to Beth Cornelison more is on the way. Keep a lookout for the Coltons of Oklahoma romantic suspense series. See if you can guess how many more to look forward to as you read the introduction tale COLTON COWBOY PROTECTOR.

Book Summary

Rancher and single dad Jack Colton must face an assassin in the thrilling first book of The Coltons of Oklahoma…

A beautiful stranger appears at the Colton ranch during a party, and Jack is none too pleased. With ties to his ex-wife, Tracy McCain claims to be on a mission to bond with his son. But this intriguing widow also has a target on her back. As the Colton family brings Tracy under its broad wing, a relentless assassin puts everyone in jeopardy. Jack's protective instincts go into overdrive…and only fuel his secret attraction to Tracy. Living closely together under Jack's roof, the heat between them starts to sizzle. In fact, the only thing stronger than Jack's heady desire for Tracy is his will to keep her safe…so that one day they can become a family.

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