I’ve been a fan of Linda Broday for a long time, and this book is another winner for me. I loved the complex dynamic between their two families (a feud), which made for a spicy romance. Crockett and Paisley have terrific chemistry, and I was behind their HEA from the get-go. I love a second chance romance! The author creates a truly beautiful story setting, and she brings the reader along for a hard-fought love story. So much to enjoy—intrigue, emotion, and romance. It’s a must read!

Thank you to NetGalley, Sourcebooks Casablanca, and Linda Broday for the advance reader copy.

Will he be able to let her know he is more now than his younger self …

A moving enemies to lovers tale to see this series to a close.
A feud might have kept Crockett and Paisley separated but it was more the all caveman way of thinking of Crocket which tore them apart.
At the beginning I wondered why Paisley took her family’s side in the feud, sure their is the blood loyalty but she could have decided to stay neutral. After all she has lived and knows the Legend all her life, she even fell in love with one. So what turned her against them when she is a woman full of empathy, perfectly aware of her kin’s flaws.
Her hurt runs deeper than a mere land’s dispute, she has been wounded in her soul by the man she loved and thought accepted her in whole, dreams and hopes.
Still now caught in the crossfire, what choice does she has…
Crocket knows he made a mistake years ago, one he is still paying dearly. He went all cowboy on Paisley and it broke her trust and faith in him. The feud only added oil to the fire, making it an impossible task to apologize for his highhandedness when the war for the piece of land keeps them apart.
Since he has matured, loosing the woman of his life made him review his world outlook, women should have the same right to follow their dream, never to be impeded because of their sex, they might not have the physical strength of a man but their will can be as hard as steel.
And the women around him are the daily proof of it.

So this is more a slow healing tale than an enemies to lovers as they mend their relationship. One step at a time. The love never left them, they just buried the feeling, Crocket in the hope to be able to prove Paisley he changed and is proud of the woman she is now, while Paisley’s wounds altered her trust in the man who was her everything until he rejected her right to follow her own path.

The story sees many side characters, all supportive, from Crocket’s relatives to Paisley’s patients, bringing sad and joyful moments.
Casanova is the unexpected breath of fresh air.
4.5 stars

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 onscreen sweet lovemaking scenes

I have been granted an advance copy by the publisher, here is my true and unbiased opinion.

I enjoyed reading this historical western romance by new-to-me author Ms. Broday. I found the story to be interesting and entertaining and it kept my attention all the way through. I think she did a nice job of bringing the story and characters to life and letting the emotions and feelings of the characters come through in her writing. You really feel as if you are in those moments with them. Crockett and Paisley have a complicated relationship, but a wonderful dynamic and their chemistry is certainly strong. They fell in love years ago but ended up going their separate ways. Paisley's father waged war against the Legends and Paisley took her family's side. Things got worse when Crockett sent her brother to prison and he ended up being killed there. Now years later she is back, and circumstances cause them to work together. Could this be a second chance for them?
Along with a beautiful romance, the story is full of drama, intrigue, and action. The storyline had a nice smooth flow and there were plenty of plot twists to keep me guessing and turning the pages anxious to see what happens next. The interactions and dialogue between the two were a treat to read and I enjoyed the story overall. I will be looking forward to reading more of this authors' work in the future. A wonderfully romantic story with endearing characters - definitely recommend!

I received a complimentary copy from Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.

One-sided family feud

Crockett and Paisley were childhood sweethearts who parted ways in 1898 to pursue their separate careers. Ten years later, their reunion is complicated by the layers of hatred her family has for his, which is both undeserved and covering up a much bigger threat to the peace and stability of their little corner of Texas.

This is my third excursion to the world of the Lone Star Legends, and with each one I'm more and more convinced that I need to carve out the necessary time to go back through this author's catalogue and start at the Legends' beginning. The author has created a fascinating Old West setting with authentic characters and old-fashioned values, painted with vivid imagery and imbued with heartwarming emotional scenes.

There's a certain villain who tests their loyalties, but most of the story surrounds Paisley's nursing work on Crockett's family ranch. I really enjoyed reading about how she stepped up and was able to be such a miracle worker for so many who needed her. I loved the way the women banded together to take care of the threat against them, and I thought Casanova was a hilarious addition, especially how he made himself useful as a guard.

There are gentle themes of conservationism and egalitarianism, along with an early form of employer-provided health care that I wish had become the standard. This is perhaps an idealistic view of life in the early 1900s, but that's exactly what I read romance fiction for and this story checked all my favorite boxes.

By the end of this exciting journey, happiness prevails for all our favorite characters, justice is served for the rest, and the extended epilogue was the perfect wrap to an amazing legacy. I couldn't have loved it more. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2

A Man Of Legend is everything excellent I expect from a Linda Broday Romance. This book is full of action, intrigue, and romance. Once again, we visit the powerful Legend family. Crockett Legend and Paisley Mahone have a complicated past and present. Torn apart at a young age by ambition, the couple now finds themselves on the opposite sides of a family feud. Crockett and Paisley must solve a mystery, fight threats, and search their hearts.

Crockett and Paisley’s relationship is messy and complicated. I enjoyed how their romantic journey unfolds slowly, reluctantly at times. The couple’s stumbling blocks and hardships give a genuine feel to the romance. The couple’s long-standing connection continues to expand throughout the entirety of the novel. The plot was extensive, feeling like a saga at times. I felt the dialogue seemed stilted sometimes, and I didn’t always understand Paisley’s reactions. That being said, the flow and speed of the book moved well, and the characters were larger than life.

A Man Of Legend is the third book in the Lone Star Legends series. The Legend family sagas are always a moving, romantic adventure. Linda Broday creates historical western romance magic every time!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book through Netgalley and the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Paisley Mahone has returned home for her father's funeral. According to her brother somebody poisoned their well. He blames the people from the nearby cattle ranch.

Crockett Legend is glad to see his childhood sweetheart, but she hates everything to do with his family.

A cruel man with greed in his mind, will stop at nothing to get what he wants.

This is a western historical romance filled with lots of great characters, even the feathered one. There are a lot of emotional scenes and plenty of danger.

Great fun.

Two young lovers ripped apart. A family feud turned deadlyA secret waiting to be unearthed And a passion no one could ever deny Crockett Legend has always loved Paisley Mahone, but a family feud sure can ruin a romance. When her father turned against the powerful Legend clan, she took her family's side and broke Crockett's heart into pieces. Now her father's dead and Paisley and her last remaining brother are convinced the Legends are to blame.
If only he can find a way to prove his innocence…
A chance meeting throws the two warring hearts together, and when their train is held up by outlaws, Crockett and Paisley have to team up to save a young boy from dying. A tenuous truce is born. Together they may have a chance of bringing the truth to light…if they can get to the bottom of who's been trying to turn the two powerful families against each other. With so many secrets to unbury, it isn't long before Paisley finds herself in the crosshairs, but Crockett vows there'll be hell to pay if anyone hurts the woman he loves—or stands in the way of a Legend in the making.
I don't as a rule like cowboy romance but this one was good.
Crockett and Paisley make a great couple. With all the bad things happening it is amazing how the couple comes together.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. This in no way affects my opinion of this book which I read and reviewed voluntarily.

This is a second chance, enemies to lover's trope. We have Paisley and Crockett who once upon a time had a young love affair only to end it when their family had such animosity that they could just not continue it. Years later they run into each other on a train but Paisley still has holding onto that hatred since she has lost so much of her family and is blaming the Legends for it, and Crocket can also admit that he has also made some mistakes that he needs amend before he even has a chance with her, but now that he has seen her he does not want to let her get away again, she was the one that got away. And my friends, things get pretty hot and heavy, and excitement begins...Enjoy!

I was pleasantly surprised by this book! This book has the romance aspect, but the suspense and characters really make this book.

A western family feud sets this story up, but so many secrets unfold as the the plot progresses. The personal vendetta stemming from a real bad apple adds to the suspense/thriller aspect that kept me hooked. I definitely felt the feeling of secretly being watched right along with the affected characters.

I hadn't read any previous books and it wasn't really needed due to the fantastic character development. I felt like I really got to know both Paisley and Crockett. Their relationships with family members and Paisley's patients really helped the engagement with those supporting characters. The supporting characters were written in such a way that they didn't cause distraction due to quantity and really helped play integral parts in the plot. My favorite character was definitely Casanova since he "spoke up" at the right times and provided some comedic relief. I was waiting for him to be a romance moment spoiler.

I enjoyed this book enough to want to go back and read some of the previous books!

Thank you to Sourcebooks and Netgalley for providing a copy of this ARC for my honest review.

I Loved It! Suspenseful and Gripping right from the start. Not your typical Western but Linda Broday has her own unique writing style were she weaves this trip to the old West with guns blazing on this rollercoaster ride that brims with tension-building twist and turns that swirls down into a vortex of terror, murder and a depraved, malicious enemy and his hired guns that terrorizes their victims. A Man of Legend is a heartstopping, edge of your seat story filled with characters that come off the pages and pulls you into their tale, sizzling passion, action packed, with a superb plot, and family love. The scenes are so strikingly detailed it paints an incredible backdrop that makes you feel like you are one with the story in this action-packed romance that will keep you on the edge of your seat as the danger escalates the suspense builds and uncertainties abound that will make you hold your breath until the end in this outstanding story!

Thanks to Sourcebooks-Casablance, Netgalley and the author for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is the second Linda Broday I have read - I thoroughly enjoyed 'The Mail-Order Bride's Secret and snapped up the opportunity to read this book, the third in the Lone Star Legends Series.

This book jumps straight into explaining the background of the two main characters, Crockett Legend and Paisley Mahone. Their families don't like each other, and even though they once had history, they haven't seen each other in 3 years. The action leaps into a train robbery and the story kicks off from there.
Paisley is a nurse and Crockett is a lawman of sorts investigating her claims into wrongdoings by his family against hers, so their paths keep crossing and they realise they still care for each other.

Although the romance element of this book didn't really sweep me away, I really liked the other characters, especially Dallam, and the storyline was interesting enough to keep me reading. I don't read a lot of Historical Westerns, but this one seemed well researched.

I think the author is a talented writer, but I didn't love the romance in this one.

A family feud separated lovers Crockett and Paisley years ago and in A Man of Legend, we get to see these star-crossed lovers find their way back to each other.

Listen family feud, Romeo and Juliet-esque elements, and some wonderful side characters is my perfect formula. I felt so much for Crockett. He was SO determined to win Paisley back and protect her. I loved how fierce he was in his love for her! Poor Paisley (and I say that loosely cause she’s a badass). Her brother was HORRIBLE. It’s heartbreaking to read about these two being forced apart, but the way they come back together is so organic and made so much sense. The Legend Family just needs to adopt me. I adored them. The way they take in Paisley, Hilda, and Tye with no questions asked in order to save them from Paisley’s awful brother melted my heart!
The side characters were fantastic and had so much heart. Dallum, Paisley’s patient, absolutely stole my heart. He was so funny and witty. Loved him!
This book gave me such nostalgia. I don’t usually read westerns anymore, but I bonded with my Grandma over them as a preteen. She’d sneak them into my backpack when I was probably a little too young to read them (she was something else lol) and I just know she’d have loved this one! This really got me back into western romances. They hit the same at 25 as they did when I was 13!

5⭐️

A second chance romance between the MCs who's families loath each other! Beautifully written...

Crockett & Paisley - strong characters, beautifully portrayed and all the secondary characters were well written too! The story was well developed and it made for an emotional read.

I hadn't read the previous two books but could still connect with the story and characters without difficulty.
Looks like this is the last book in this series.

Linda Broday's A Man of Legend (Sourcebooks Cassablanca 2022), Book 3 in the Lonestar Legends series, is the ageless story of two families at war, their hate for each other so intense it’s difficult to see past emotion to a solution. In this story of the Legends and the Mahones, the animosity is based on long-misunderstood events that go well beyond the mistake a young Crockett Legend once made that drove the love of his life, Paisley Mahone, away. When he finally understand what he did, accepts his responsibility for it, her feelings have been poisoned by her family's loathing for the Crocketts. When a member of her family is killed, the rest blame Crockett and Paisley is too angry to listen to his side of the story. One of many great lines:

"Just because trouble has come visiting doesn’t mean you have to offer it a place to sit down."

Can Crockett change her mind? Can he fix the rift between the families? A surprise ending will warm your heart and make you proud.

This is a distant read from my normal Westerns. I usually focus on late 1800's. This is set in the post-1900 West with its horseless carriages and plaster casts for broken limbs. Plus, this is a romance as much as a Western! Nevertheless, I took a shot at it (because the author is related to another author I respect to pieces) and enjoyed it immensely. Highly recommended to both romance and Western aficionados.

BTW, publication date is March 29, 2022, but you can pre-order now.

The favorite parts of this book include the parrot that Crockett inherited. He brought a lot of humor to a somber book. Paisley is weary to trust Crockett and his family again after her father dies. She knows not to believe the things that her brother is telling her but also is looking for someone to blame. Eventually Crockett earns back her trust however it is hard earned. Makes it a stronger trust if you ask me. I truly enjoyed reading, A Man of Legend.

A Man of Legend

The Men of Legends series concludes with A Man of Legend. It tells the story of Crockett Legend and Paisley Mahone, who had fallen in love as young people, but had a forbidden love due to the land war between Stoker Legend and Joe Mahone, which Joe lost to Stoker in a card game. A family feud ensues, secrets unravel, revenge and bloodshed are triggered, and unbelievable anger prevails. Intertwined is a beautiful love story between Crockett and Paisley that learns to trust and bloom again.

Author, Linda Broday, is a master storyteller. This story is full of intrigue and suspense. And yet, she uses humor to draw us in and ease our tension.

Most of all, revisiting the Lone Star Ranch and Stoker Legend’s family was so refreshing. I love the men and women of the Lone Star. They always fought for each other whether it be in love or at war. Never did they turn their backs on each other like Joe Mahone’s family. “The Legend was riding straight through Hell, taking his licks and coming out the other side with the problems fixed.” So true of the Legends.

“All is never truly lost and will find its way back in its own time.” I’m so glad Crockett and Paisley found their way back to each other and rekindled their love. There are other characters whose storyline is just as engaging. Hilda and her son Tye, refusing to be abused anymore by Paisley’s brother Farrel. Cowboys getting the care nurse Paisley provides and benefiting from her sheer resolve that they achieve betterment. Women being strong and supporting other women. Secondary characters are well developed and written about.

Bidding farewell to the Men of Legends series is hard for me. But, actually, any series Ms. Broday has written, I have a hard time saying goodbye to. Her books are that awesome. Never boring or blah. Excellent author of historical western romance novels! Five star review is my reward. I look forward to more books by Linda Broday!

Once in a great while, an author comes along and gives us a family who will lay claim to our hearts, become part of our own family, and remain forever in our soul.

What an amazing finale to the Legend Family, a series that Linda Broday has brought alive and placed into our hearts for the last 6 years.
“Famous across Texas, the Legends stand ready to take on any challenge that comes their way.”

A Man Of Legend has it all, revenge, humor, family, and love!

Crockett and Paisley were such a powerhouse couple.
I love their willingness to put aside their teenage breakup, their ability to bury their family’s feud, and rekindle the love that poured out of each of their hearts.

The secondary characters were powerful in this story.
Wait until you meet Casanova, he stole the show with his “Walk The Plank”, “Kiss Me Baby”, and anything else he randomly blurted out.
Dallum certainly will squeeze fans hearts as this young cowboy never gave up hope, thanks to Paisley’s determination to save his future.
Hilda and Tye were destined for a tortured future, but as Legends are known to do, they invited them onto the LoneStar Ranch, embraced them with courage, strength, and love.

One of my favorite quotes in the book: Just wait until you read what this refers too!
“Sometimes you won some and sometimes lost. And sometimes, if a person was lucky, they got a little miracle.”

What an incredible ending to a phenomenal series, that will live on forever in our heart and soul.

Readers can count on Broday bringing a solid read about families, villains, spurned love, and second chances. I love that her stories are situated out west. Crockett and Paisley are divided by a vile family feud, except there’s more to the story. Crockett wants Paisley, but she’s too wrapped up in family revenge to give it a chance. Until she begins to see the light. This is the last book For the Legend family, but don’t despair. I’m sure the author has plenty of new characters, ready to emerge.

I've read and loved other books by Linda Broday, but this one just wasn't for me. It was a bit too slow burn for my liking and some of the writing was clunky and awkward.

I do not have the words to describe how much I loved A Man of Legend. Linda Broday did an amazing job bringing ALL the Men of Legend full circle. I have read and followed Stoker Legend and his sons Sam, Houston and Luke, and the next generation. There is no greater force than the legend men. In A Man of Legend you will meet Crockett Legend and Paisley Mahone . Being the final book of the Legend series , Linda will bring you to the edge of your seat in this gripping story of how a family feud , hate and evil will try to destroy the Legend family. Here is a sneak peak atAman of Legend which is due to be released in March 29, 2022.

Crocket Legend and Paisley Mahone have been neighbors and friends since they were young. They played together, got in trouble together, neither passing up a dare even skinny dipping together. Crockett knew he’d always love Paisley even if she was the most headstrong woman he ever met. But young love wasn’t meant to be, Paisley Mahone was going to school, she wanted to work to be a nurse . Crockett didn’t believe women should work, it was his job to take of his future wife and family. They went their separate way for years till one day on a train their paths would cross again. Paisley was coming home to bury her father, her brother Farrell blames the Legend family for killing him and try to destroy the Mahone family. Crockett knows his family had nothing to do with her fathers death but evil awaits . Someone will do anything to kill Paisley, her family and any Legend that gets in their way !!

A man of Legend has everything you want in a story Love , passion, murder , EVIL even a crazy parrot named Casanova that will have you in stitches. Bravo Linda Broday, thank you for taking us on this ride full circle of The Men of Legend!!!!