Get ready to settle into Jace and Angelina's tale that will keep you turning the pages until the end. Second book in the Texas Lawmen series and can't wait to read the rest of the series.

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

I adored nearly everything about this marriage of convenience story. Second in the Texas Lawmen series, the story is actually set mostly in Santa Fe New Mexico. Debra Holt has done a marvellous job of describing what sounds like a beautiful city in a beautiful part of America. I've fallen in love with that part of the world sight unseen both because of the architecture and scenery she has described so vividly and because of the Apache cultural tidbits she has woven through the story.
Jace and Angie are both well developed characters, each with their own set of personality quirks, talents and insecurity. The plot, which is appropriately paced throughout, kept me turning the pages and I'm now looking forward to book number three.

While I don’t think it’s absolutely necessary to have read the first story in this series, Beware The Ranger is not only a terrific story but introduces us to these characters and the roles they played early on in this series. I’m always recommending to read a series in order, but realistically I know that’s not always possible… yet, if you can pick up the first one, it will add so much to your enjoyment of The Lawman’s Apache Moon.

Angelina is finally on the road to her future in Santa Fe where she intends to open shop. Only plans have changed, she’s going solo and while happy for her best friend’s happiness, she’s feeling a tad bit alone right now. Sure there’s a handsome man alongside her making sure she gets to her destination safely… as if she needed the escort. But despite the attraction, Jace is not her man. What started out as helping a friend will soon turn into a much more complicated situation – one that neither Angelina or Jace expected. One dangerous storm, one hotel room available and one beloved relative will make life interesting for this couple who are fighting their attraction for each other. They each hold secrets, can they finally trust someone enough to allow love to grow into something amazing.

While thinking of how to describe this story to you one word keeps coming to mind… vivid. The scenery, the colors, the emotions, the couple themselves… are all vivid and so very easy to picture in your mind. I read a lot, but I cannot remember the last time a story took me so deeply into details and smells, colors, emotions that I could have reached out and touched them. Adding to the mix are the honorable traditions of Jace’s heritage which simply made their story so much more realistic. I would highly recommend The Lawman’s Apache Moon, and the entire series to any Romance reader who love to fall into the surroundings, live in the moment with the couple and find a very satisfactory happy ending for a charming couple.

*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.*

Angelina Lord needs to get to Santa Fe, New Mexico as quickly as possible. But it seems her new ride, Jace Blackhawke, the best man from the wedding she attended in Texas has other ideas. When his family learn he has a new woman in his life and believe the pair's relationship is more than it is, Jace will do anything to prove how important Angelina is to him. But as Angelina and Jace do their best to show their marriage is the real deal, it gets harder and harder for the pair to remember that their marriage has an end date. Will Jace be able to convince Angelina that happy ever after can be possible between them, or will Angelina's need to protect herself from hurt send her running from the best thing that's ever happened to her -- love with the right man?

The first book of this series was a delightful read with memorable characters such as Angelina and Jace, so I was really looking forward to reading this book and I've got to say that it was just as captivating and remarkable. The way this story started had me loving the main characters immediately, as Angelina is so focused on getting a new fashion boutique up and running in Santa Fe and nothing will stand in her way. However, plans don't always come to fruition, especially when it comes to men and the reason Jace is determined to do anything for family. Will Angelina go along with his plan? Will she be able to pull off how much in love she is with Jace, even if she's only supposed to be pretending? Will his family be accepting of the heroine?

As for the dialogue, it was intense due to the main characters back stories and I loved every moment the hero and heroine conversed, as the hero can be quite persuasive in getting Angelina to see reason. Jace's family are important to him and he would do anything for them, even if it means deceiving them to show he's happy. Moreover, the heroine is resilient, courageous and I liked how driven she was when it came to her business. Nothing will stand in her way when it comes to her expansion plans, certainly not the hero. I also liked that she was willing to help Jace, even though it's not easy for her to let someone in. While the hero, I loved how determined he was to win Angelina over, even though he knows it won't be easy. Her walls are quite tall when it comes to letting someone in and it's palpable she has serious trust issues because of her past and being a foster kid. I also liked how good the hero was at his job as a US Marshal and that he would do anything he could to get bad guys off the streets.

Overall, Ms. Holt has penned another wonderful read for this series where the chemistry between this couple was intense and had me enjoying the way Jace won Angelina over, even though there's a major bump in their growing relationship when it comes to his job, some kids he rescued and whether he would be able to see things from the heroine's point-of-view when it came to their welfare. However, in saying that, I liked how Jace won the heroine back. The surprise he gave her was special and definitely something that would show Angelina how much he cares for her. I would recommend The Lawman's Apache Moon by Debra Holt, if you enjoy the marriage of convenience trope, the fake relationship trope or books by authors Ann B. Harrison, Sinclair Jayne, Justine Davis and Kate Pearce.

Fashion Designer Angelina Lord was headed to New Mexico to scout a location for her new shop. She is finally on her way, catching a ride with Jace Blackhawk after the wedding of their friends. When they take shelter from a storm, Jace takes the only available room. When a chance encounter with someone from home results in a misunderstanding that shows just how much of a small town Santa Fe is, Jace convinces Angelina that a marriage of convenience is the only way to keep gossip at bay and help with her new business. It will also keep his Aunt happy.
I loved these two characters and the way they work to build a relationship despite their plan to end the relationship when Angie moves on. The way these characters were written brings them alive. I really enjoyed Jace and a look at his family and this heritage. Angie is a character that was easy to love, especially once you found out what makes her tick. These two together are spectacular. There is so much emotion and so much from the past that has shaped these two. The author's descriptions of the area make me want to jump in the car and drive to Santa Fe to experience it myself.
This is my first experience with Debra Holt, and I definitely want to go back and read the first in this series. If it was as good as this one, I don't want to miss it!

3.5 Stars- What more could a reader want- A sexy lawman, a New York designer who is trying to start fresh in New Mexico... a miss trip with her best friend and now a road trip with said law man. More hiccups and soon a pretend marriage... and low and behold a full fledged romance between the two.

Angie, the famous New York fashion designer has a wall erected around her well-ordered life and heart. Jace Blackhawke, the lawman holds family and traditions as the center of his life. He has multiple talents that are hidden from the world. An unexpected wedding brings both of them together.
This story beautifully depicts how they both starts to love each other and holds on to life

4.5 stars Fabulous! The Lawman's Apache Moon took me in and I felt the genuine emotion of the characters. This story was so descriptive and well written it made for a special love story hard to match. I would definitely recommend this book and series to readers and look forward to reading many more books by this amazing author.

The Hallmark Channel movie producers should be knocking on Debra Holt’s door any day now. The Lawman's Apache Moon is a wonderful book that would be a delight if they could make the movie true to the book. The descriptive writing is superb of New Mexico, family. The characters too were strongly described so that I had a clear picture of them in my mind. Angelina and Jace especially came to life for me as their characters were revealed to be deeper and more complex than first thought.

Detours may be the best part of life’s journey as Angelina Lord finds in her road trip to Santa Fe. As the book progresses, I fell in love with this area of the Southwest, the people and their ways. Simply a beautiful, funny at times, other times emotional intense story.

This is the second book in the series, and although I wasn't lost, it probably would have helped to read the first one first. At least it would have made the beginning make a bit more sense. Jace and Angela are traveling together to New Mexico. Weather makes them stop for the night, and the only room available is the honeymoon suite. When they are seen, and misunderstandings arise, Jace decides it would help if they really got married. and then later could get a divorce. Angela agrees, and so it begins. I really liked them together. As they grew to love each other it was fun to see, and even though I expected (and got) the break up, and the crying, it didn't irritated me as some stories have in the past. This is fairly believable, and of course I knew there would eventually be a HEA. Well worth the trip. Highly recommend this book and author.

After so many delays she is finally on her way to Santa Fe, it may not be with her best friend in tow but she is going to continue to follow her dream to open a store there. Angie has a secret about her past few know about and she would like to keep it that way. The closer Jase gets to her the hard it is to protect her heart. Can she come out of Santa fe unscathed or will her heart be in need of healing again? Jase has not always had it easy and he enjoys the bachelor life. When things take a turn he knows he needs to protect his heart even in the temporary situation he talked Angie in. But can he walk away when its all over or will it all be to much for them both forcing him to come clean?

I really enjoyed this series so far, this book does not need to be read in order but should because both are amazing, and you catch up with Clay and Kaitlyn in this book. I really enjoyed the back in forth with both characters they were fun to read and the fun back and forth was super fun, I loved how they tended to "label" each other. I really enjoyed the passion in this book. I will say that there are some indication of adult scenes in this book so it may not be suitable for all ages. I really enjoyed how the author took the time describe the colors of the south west where you feel like you were right there with the characters. This book really flowed well and the story seemed to draw you in, in any and all aspects, it was super fun read and super enjoyable. I can't wait to read more from both this author and this series.

I really liked this one. This author has a very descriptive writing style and she brought the characters and scenery to life. The characters are very well developed and I enjoyed how the relationship between Jace and Angela's evolves What starts out as a road trip with someone who is little more than a stranger and someone she's not even sure she likes turns into one heck of a ride before it's over.

I recommend this one!

There are a plethora of stories out about fake marriages to serve one purpose or another, but none that I've read to date stole my heart as did Jace and Angie's story. The personalities of the characters came through in vivid detail...the author's ability to bring to 3D life 2D characters so that they can easily be visualized, demonstrates extreme talent. I've read other books by Ms Holt and I've come away each time with a warm heart and a smile.

With the beautiful backdrop of the colorful landscape of New Mexico, the reader is transported to a place of vivid colors that dynamically change creating a kaleidoscope for the mind's eye. Through Ms Holt's writing, all this beauty is brought to life.

Since this is only the second book in the Texas Lawmen series, if the remaining books are anywhere near the realism of this story, I can't wait to read them.

This ARC book was complimentary, provided by the Publisher and NetGalley. I am voluntarily providing my honest review.