A reprint from 2003. Linda Broday never fails to have a strong female, a romantic story, some history and a good story,,,,oh yes a handsome cowboy. If you didn’t read this series the first printing now is the time to catch up and be a lifelong fan.

In The Cowboy Who Came Calling we have the second book in the Texas Heroes series. this book features a passionate and drama filled story that will definitely test your emotions and mood.

Our key players that take an active role are:

Glory Day, our heroine, who is starting to lose her vision and having to take charge of her family with her father sick and in jail.
Luke McClain, our hero, who is a ex Texas Ranger, he is on the hunt for a criminal that can clear his name.

Glory Day, is responsible for taking care of her family. With her father been arrested and sick in jail, her mother inconsolable, Glory is doing everything she can to take care of her mother and sisters. And soon their home is going to be foreclosed if they don’t come up with the funds. When Glory stumbles across a criminal with a high reward, she faces off with a mysterious cowoby who wants the same man for himself and he then gets shot in the crossfire.

At first these two aren’t a huge fan of each other, more on Glory’s side than on Luke. Despite the fact that Luke has been shot because of Glory, you would think that he would have more negative feelings toward Glory but he doesn’t. There is a strong attraction between them, but Glory is cynical and stubborn especially when it comes to the male species. I wouldn’t say I liked Glory at all. Her personality was a bit too rough for my liking. She is the first heroine from Linda Broday that I really struggled with in ways that I didn’t want to struggle but it kept happening, and she was way too stubborn for her own good.

I did however fall heavily for our hero, who is beyond honorable. Despite the way that Glory is so suspsicious of him and his actions, he tends to prove so kind and understanding and doesn’t judge her at all. I loved that about him, when he was way too nice for Glory in my opinion. I also admired how much he gives back to Glory and her family, in ways that he didn’t even need to but he did it because of his caring and affection for them and because he is a man of honor and I adored that.

There were many wonderful moments between these two, and I just loved the setting and the heroine dealing with being blind and the struggles that come along with that. The romance that built between these two was simply wonderful and once Glory overcame her stubborness and mistrust than their relationship really flourished and once that moment happens I didn’t want to put this one away. AN INTRIGUING ROMANTIC TALE IN THE AMERICAN WEST!!!

Glory's worse fear has happened. Sh'e loosing her sight. Her family depends on her in so many ways, that the burden is practically too much to handle. And her secret is too hard to keep from everyone. Luke is an answer to prayers, question is who was praying for him. Glory surely didn't. She fights what they might have with all that she has. Lucky for her, Luke is a very patient man.

Was super cute and fun! Loved the way the characters were developed and thought they were really interesting! Very cute happy ending!

Strong female lead is so nice to read. Glory overcame so much in this stiry, and I hope the sisters get a story of their own. Patience is everyone's annoying little sister and quite fun! I loved like as well, fighting his own battles and get pulling through for them. I really enjoyed it.

2017 was the year of Linda Broday for me. This is my third book by her and after discovering her broken yet still courageous characters, I am officially a fan.

While the main plot of this story was a romance, I loved that the backbone was family. Glory works hard to keep her family afloat and she puts their comfort and lives above all else, including her health. But the familial love wasn't only one sided:

"Hope lay on the bed and stroked Glory's back. "You're the glue, the driving force, that holds Mama, Patience, and me together. We can't just give up on life simply because you got a raw deal. I refuse to do that. A quiver filled her voice. "If you're not strong enough to fight, I'll do it for you until you can get some starch back in your spine."

There were times I became frustrated with Luke and Glory not saying what they meant, but overall I enjoyed their relationship, from accidental shooting to confessions of love.

Of course, this being the wild west, there are outlaws, cowboys, and certainly a few close calls.

Luke is the brother of Duel McClain, the main character in Knight on the Texas Plains, but both books can be read as stand-alones.

3.75 stars

After reading and enjoying the first book in the Texas Heroes series, I knew I wanted to get my hands on Luke's book. I probably have mentioned it a couple of times, but I am going to do it again: Historical Western Romances are my not-so-guilty pleasures. I have devoured hundreds of them already, and still can't get enough of them. However, I am pickier with my choices. Let's get back to this book. I enjoyed it but didn't love it as much as the first book. The characters were great and I loved all the different personalities shown in the book. The main female character Glory is a very strong and independent woman, who is providing for her two younger sisters and mother. There was just so much weight on her shoulders. Then there is Luke, who was introduced in the previous book. Who is a former Texas Ranger and has a couple of unfinished business.

I loved how Glory and Luke met. She is definitely NOT a woman who you want to mess with. Luke was very mysterious towards Glory and her family, but he was an expert in getting in everyone's good graces except Glory's. She was suspicious of him and did her best to keep a wall between them. There was some misunderstandings that could've been resolved if they just talked it out. But I can't blame Glory for keeping her feelings to herself, she didn't want to put herself out there to be turned down. I enjoyed the banter between Glory and her youngest sister Patience. She was just such a sassy young girl. She was hilarious and had Luke wrapped around her finger. What I loved the most was the development of the relationship between Glory and Luke. The author took her time to have these two get to know each other. However, in the end it was a bit rushed and there was no epilogue which left me wanting more. Nonetheless, this was a very enjoyable and solid historical romance with great characters. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.