Story full of action, mystery, and second chances. Author thoroughly conveyed the spirit of the old west in this sweeping drama. Characters were well-developed and oftentimes their struggles tugged at the heartstrings. Particularly loved the way the women in the novel were portrayed as tough and resilient just like the land where they settled.

A good read. Linda Broday did not disappoint . A great conclusion to a series. A few twists in the plot. I couldn't put down so I made it an all nighter.

A romance you will not want to end.  Great characters and plot keep this book fun and you wanting to turn the pages. This author knows how to write a great story.

Families are complicated with many different personalities that sometimes make relationships difficult to maintain, but sometimes with hard work and love a family can overcome most obstacles. Linda Broday has created just such a family in her Men of Legend series, and in her latest novel “To Marry a Texas Outlaw,” she explores how deep a family’s love can go. Luke Weston is the wayward son of Stoker who is an outlaw that is trying to figure out who set him up to take the fall for a murder he did not commit.  On his way to a meeting, he discovers Josie Morgan who has been assaulted and left to die, but Josie has no idea who she really is due to amnesia. Together Josie and Luke search for the answers to who she really is while Luke works on putting his past to rest in order to accept the father who has loved him since they met.  Linda Broday is the consummate author of Western Romance and she does not disappoint in her latest endeavor. I was given an advanced copy of this book, and all of the opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Part of the Legend series TO MARRY A TEXAS OUTLAW is Linda Broday’s third and final installment. Each one has added an important and relevant part of the puzzle that was at the center of the Legend family. Tough Texans who fought alongside the patriarch Stoker Legend to keep and grow their ranch. Their name was practically legendary. Each Legend man had developed his own identity, some better than others. But what they all shared was a deep devotion to their land, family and state of Texas. So welcome back.

So here we are hoping against hope that the oldest Legend brother, Luke Weston can finally confront the only man that can save him from the hangman. Luke knows the name of the man who pointed the finger at him concerning the death of a judge. But he has no face to place with that name. A man who has been amazingly elusive even with the ongoing search of not only Luke but with the aid of his brothers Sam and Houston.

Luke is an ornery guy. A loner. But with a huge heart and firm belief in honor and justice. And yet his name will always be connected to a string of unfortunate events. The question is can a man shed his bad, mostly undeserved reputation. Can he dare dream of a future? At every corner stands a man willing to face down Luke for a very rich bounty. 

During the first books of the series we met up with Luke. He is always ready to stand beside his brothers although not ready to claim his place in the Legend family and may never do so.

Once again Luke finds himself waylaid by coming across someone who desperately needs a helping hand. And that person has her own share of issues to resolve. She thinks she quite killed someone. She is herself in the crosshairs. Problem is she can’t even remember her own name much less anything that would help her figure out how and why she is in her current predicament. 

What she does know is that the only reason she is still alive is Luke. But for how long will this rugged cowboy stand at her side and be her champion. There is no safe harbor for either of them. 

TO MARRY A TEXAS OUTLAW brings this series to a very satisfying and truly entertaining end complete with a myriad of twists and turns. We are treated to dialog that is a delight to our senses and readily makes us chuckle. All Linda Broday’s characters are multidimensional and those we meet and revisit in TO MARRY A TEXAS OUTLAW are no exception.

A fantastic story that takes readers back to a simpler time and engages them throughout with the unforgettable characters.

I have waited a long time to be able to read Luke’s story and what an exciting story it is. If you have read the other men of legends than you know Luke is kind of the black sheep of the family. He was born on the other side of the blanket because his mother was taken away from his father and his father married another. Growing up thinking his father never wanted his mother or him only to find out his father never knew of him. There is a lot of background that is in the first two books. This is a standalone and you do not need to read the other books in the series to know what happened in the past the author fills you in not leaving anything out. This book takes off with Luke trying to find the man who framed him for murder only to find a team of horses, a lady tied to a tree and the men who tied her. Ms. Broday covers a lot of issues here the most important is family. Luke won’t let his family help him or take the blame he is proud and stands up for what he has done. He doesn’t understand what love means and why people would try to protect him. He is about to learn a very important lesson in this area.  What you will find between these pages is one exciting read full of adventure, mystery, romance, love, danger, heart stopping moments and so much more.

Josie doesn’t know who she is after being hit in the head she has lost her memory. Once being saved by Luke and understanding he won’t hurt her she has nowhere to go and no home to go to. This is a woman who isn’t lady like at all but stands her ground willing to fight and her mouthy ways would make a saloon girl blush. She is full of fire, has a tempter like no one you have ever seen. She throws sparks from her eyes that would bring most men to their knees. On meeting Luke is throw for a loop good lord this women can curse, she sure didn’t come from a fantasy home. Her outlook on life, her tempter and the fire that is inside of her is part of her charm. She is a mystery and one he plans on working out. Their first meeting has Luke helping a wild cat. its hair, teeth and eyeballs as he tries his best to calm her down. Lord have mercy what a women, a true spit fire after his own heart.

Every time they start working on her memory or what they should do something or someone gets in their way. Luke seems to pick up strays like most girls pick flowers. He may be an outlaw wanted for his crimes but he has a heart of gold for women, children and animals. These are the things that truly bring this story to life and wraps your heart around the pages of this book taking you back in time when men knew how to be gentle and strong. They knew how to fight and keep what is theirs why giving back and working the land to make a home. Luke does have another side to him that is wild, dangerous and wicked. He can kill in a blink of an eye and isn’t afraid shoot first and ask questions later. There is only one things he is afraid of and that is to love and let someone in.

The attraction really comes off them from the start as they butt heads together time and time again. Both demand and neither willing to step back. Both are strong and proud but so kind hearted and loving. I laughed and chuckled my way through as Josie stole my heart with her wild ways and her helping hands. There are a lot of touch and goes along with a few heart stopping moments when you find yourself talking to the characters. There were times I found myself cheering and others times when my eyes got watery. There are a few shocks in store for the reader as things take place and other times when you would just like to shake Luke because he has too much pride. You find a story of what love and family truly mean and a whole nether world out there that wants in with wonderful characters who aren’t willing to bend until one little lady with a bad tempter shows them the way. The ending had my heart in my throat with tears ready to fall as the author takes you on one tailspin after another. It also makes you laugh at how Josie lays down the law to one very sick man. 

I love these characters as I am sure you will. Noah is such a dear and said things that will make you laugh. Stoker is one proud pa who really loves his kids and will do what is needed to keep them safe. I really loved to visit with past characters seeing what is new. Lara and her charming daughter from the last book will always be my favorite it was so nice to see them again.  This is one author that knows how to tie you in knots keeping you on the edge and making your smile through it all. She gives you death and heartbreak as the west is known for with plot that pulls you in. I couldn’t put this down and had to know what was going to happen next. I just love the men of legend each one took a piece of my heart as I closed the book and let the meaning of their story sink in.  I wonder if this is the end or will there be a spinoff of the ladies in the hideout wanting a place to call home?

After enjoying my first Broday novel earlier this year, I knew I wanted to read another of hers and was thrilled when I got approved for an advanced copy of this book.

Most of the historical romance fiction I've read is set somewhere in the UK with debutantes and rakes, so I love that Broday sets hers in Texas where things are a bit more western and uncivilized. Luke and Josie are both likeable characters and I loved that Josie didn't fit the mold of a typical demure girl of that time. She spoke her mind and had a bit of a mouth on her (that went well with her unpredictable temper). 

Typically I am not a fan of insta-love, and though Luke and Josie fall for each other in less than a week, I liked their relationship and it didn't feel quick or forced. The side characters were enjoyable as well. I haven't read the other two books in this series (which I assume focus on Luke's half-brothers), but I am eager to go back and read their stories.

With outlaws running amok and the search for Josie's past, there is plenty of action in To Marry a Texas Outlaw. There is also plenty of heartwarming moments. Broday clearly has a passion for neglected and abused children (they've shown up in both books I've read) and I love how she seamlessly ties them into the story and tugs your heartstrings without making it feel gratuitous.

After a second entertaining book, Broday's long list of published books have now been added to my tbr.