The second book in the Texas Legacy series a well written story that kept me turning pages. I want to read all this series. Olivia Torres aids Cade Barret when he comes seeking help after he has been hurt by the Mexicans. He is trying to get back what is his. This deals with the Santa Anna war. There is suspense, drama, danger, twists, turns, and romance. I would recommend this book.

This book starts out with a bang and continues to the last page in this story of Olivia and Cade set against the back drop of the Texas revolution. Its Book 2 in the Texas legacy series. Thoroughly enjoy this author's story lines and characters.

Ebook from Net Galley and publishers with thanks. Opinions are entirely my own.

Olivia Torres is determined to help Texas gain its freedom from Mexico. When Cade Barret shows up in need of help and running from the Mexican Army, she helps him, despite her misgivings. Cade has been through hell and needs help getting on his feet. He doesn't understand why Olivia has been called "Fria" but knows he can't get too close to her. He has done things he isn't proud of and still has more he needs to do.
Castillo has created two strong characters that need to learn to work together and to trust. Both have a lot to lose, but, ultimately, more to gain. The story was gripping and the addition of the historical aspect made me hate to put it down for any

Most of what I know about the fight for freedom in Texas comes from history books.. and I also admit that those studies were along, long ago. Following the Texas Legacy series has given me a new sense of wonder about a part of my own country’s development, it’s far reaching battles for freedom in so many areas of life. So while my true historical romance reading is usually of the Regency time period, I’ve recently been following more of I suppose it would be the Western Historical Romance sub-genre. I preface this review like this because I’d like those readers who wouldn’t normally reach for an America’s history type of romance to know that I understand, and you’ll really enjoy this series if you give it a chance. Because behind every movement for freedom are people, ordinary every day people… and that is what you’ll be reading about in Texas Desire.

I was completely caught up in Olivia and Cade’s romance. The dangers they faced, the things they witnessed are riveting and fast paced. With so much on the line for her family, Olivia took a chance on helping a stranger. A man bent on revenge, in desperate need of finding someone important in his life and doing whatever is necessary to survive. It wasn’t a difficult stretch to put myself alongside of Cade and Olivia as they faced their common enemy or as they fell in love against all odds. Olivia and her family have so much to lose if the wrong people discover what they’re really doing. Trusting Cade is a risk, but one that Olivia is willing to take.

I found both Cade and Olivia to be strong characters, focused on what is important and willing to do anything necessary for those they love, for the independence that is as necessary as breath or for each other. Yes, I’m being vague on purpose for this is a story that you should read firsthand to get the full impact and enjoyment… not another reader’s thoughts. Yet, if you enjoy Historical Romance than I have no doubt that you would enjoy Texas Desire or this entire series. You’ll be transported back in time with interesting characters, real events and be easily caught up in the fight for freedom along with these characters.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

Texas Desire by Holly Castillo (part of her continued fictional writing of the people involved in the battle for Texas’s freedom) is first-rate. As I stated in the review of the first book in the series, Texas Conquest I have only a basic knowledge of Texas history so these stories are as enlightening as there are entertaining. Texas Desire is an engrossing well-written story with vivid descriptions of the struggles that these characters endured.
I love the strong heroic women that Ms. Castillo gives us in this series. As in all wars, the dangers are incredible for civilians which Olivia Torres knows all too well. Her determination, self-resilience and love of her family are extremely admirable. Cade Barret is also a man of integrity. His search for the lost is heart wrenching but also heart-warming at the conclusion. The good, the bad, the wicked and the Godly are all here in this wonderful story. Historical romance fans will LOVE it, and those of us who aren’t will become a fan after reading Texas Desire.
An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley.

As the battle for Texas’s freedom wages on Olivia Torres and her sisters continue to do everything can to help the cause. One night Olivia is awoken from her slumber by a noise that alerts her that someone besides her family is in her home. As Olivia investigates she finds a man in their dining room more dead than alive asking for help. The noise also sent her sister to investigate and when they both realize that he is bleeding they move him to the hidden cellar just as Santa Anna’s soldiers appear looking for their mystery man. Cade Barret is a man on a mission and after witnessing one of the most heinous crimes a man is forced to witness he is trying to find his beloved Bella who is traveling with the enemy. “Texas Desire” is Holly Castillo’s second novel set within the backdrop of the battle of the Alamo, and it is a sweeping historical novel that fills the reader with a deep emotion of the love story between Olivia and Cade. It is a must read for historical fiction fans. I was given an advanced copy of this book, and all of the opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Really enjoyed this story. I liked how easy to like the characters were, even the "cold" sister. The only issue I had was when she started talking about her history I was like wow, that's a bit much, and then it happened (nearly) twice more. She was strong, but not a very smart heroine when it comes to her own safety. Other than that, great book.