Unfortunately, I had to DNF A Man of Legend. I did it because it was boring, mostly. I read 30% of it and, though the writing itself was fine, the characters weren’t compelling enough to keep me reading. The FMC also didn’t seem like the sharpest knife in the drawer. The story lagged despite a fire, temporary blindness, poisoning and a parrot (yes, a parrot). The relationship between the main characters didn’t even begin to develop in any satisfactory way.

The Mahone and the Legend families have a feud going on - well at least the Mahone's have decided to feud with the Legends. The Mahones are the closest neighbors to the Legends - they have decided that the Legend family is to blame for everything that has gone wrong in the family. All of it stemming from a poker game where Joe Mahone lost a big piece of land to Stoker Legend.

Paisley Mahone and Crocket Legend have a history together. But Crockett's sexists feelings on a career for Paisley and maybe just being young kept them from getting married. Since then - Paisley has sided strongly with her family against the Legend's. When Crockett steps in to stop a train robbery and saves Paisley in the process - he realizes how much he wants to renew his relationship with her.

Paisley and Crockett have a long road to happily ever after - but once they reconnect and Paisley comes to see how her view of his family has been skewed by her brother and father. I loved the time period for this book - there is just so much change around them in addition to the personal changes - plus progressive views of women in the workplace really starting. I also loved - how the women of the book really came to the rescue at one point!

Overall - I definitely recommend this one - especially for fans of the Legend family.

I received this as an ARC from NetGalley, but these opinions are all my own.

I am not a fan of westerners simply because thats a lifestyle even today. Most authors when writing them become over dramatic with their presentation. I thought Linda Brody did a wonderful job developing the characters and the setting. I believe she did this well because she lives in Texas.
This was my first book of Linda Brody that I have read. I believe I shall read some more.
I have given my honest review in exchange for this free book.

I’m not a huge fan of Westerns but I am a super for forbidden romance/Romeo & Juliet storylines so I decided to give this a try.
Overall this was okay. I liked the characters and the romance between them certainly filled my need for an angst, forbidden romance. However I think the pacing was a bit off. The writing was also okay.

I LOVE historical second chance romances and this one certainly did not disappoint! It was a touch forbidden but so heartfelt. This is by a new to me author and I am so excited to read her back list.

A second-chance forbidden romance, A Man of Legend follows Paisley Malone as she returns to her childhood home to mourn the loss of her father. On the train, she encounters Crockett Legend, the man she used to love. Paisley and Crockett’s families have been feuding for years, and after their break-up, the pair has stood firmly on opposing sides. Older and wiser now, Crockett regrets losing Paisley’s love, and he now has the chance to win her back. Will this couple take a second chance on love?

Paisley is such a layered character, and I love her growing relationship with the Legends (especially Crockett!). She is an educated, intelligent, and independent woman who proves how capable and strong she is throughout the story. Paisley is also kind and caring, and she has a wonderful way with her patients and her vulnerable sister-in-law and nephew. A skilled nurse, Paisley doesn’t cower when confronted with intense situations. Instead, she faces them head-on. I love her fighting spirit and her take-charge attitude, as well as the vulnerability and sensitivity that she fights to conceal. The one person that she lets her guard down with is Crockett.

Crockett has changed quite a bit since Paisley last saw him. Now a judge, Crocket is responsible for the incarceration of Paisley’s brother, which led to her brother’s death. She hates him and blames him and his family for the deaths of several of her family members. Paisley doesn’t trust his intentions, and she fears giving her heart to the man who already broke it once before. I loved how Crockett worked to earn back her trust and love. He is a good man with good intentions, and his devotion to Paisley is swoon-worthy!

The romance between Paisley and Crockett is great. It’s clear from their first meeting on the train that there is still chemistry between them, and that chemistry only grows. Since they are from feuding families, their romance has some Romeo and Juliet vibes. On top of that, they had a chance at love before, and it didn’t work out. Plus, Paisley’s abusive and out-of-control brother is a constant threat, and they face danger at every turn. These, as well as several other obstacles, stand in their way. Paisley, in particular, has to decide if their love is worth fighting for, and the more time she spends with Crockett and the Legends and away from the toxicity of her family, the more she sees what (and who) she wants in her future.

The Legends are a larger-than-life family filled with wonderful characters, most of whom were the focus of other books in the series. Many of them have roles in this book, which is fantastic! I love the Legends and seeing them together, supporting each other, laughing and having fun, and working together is like a family reunion I never knew I needed to attend. There are some wonderful scenes between the younger and older members of the family as secrets are shared, problems are discussed, and family events are attended together, and there are many touching moments. They are such a close-knit family, strong and supportive and kind, and they were such a pleasure to read about.

A Man of Legend is the final book in the Lone Star Legends series, and I’m sad to say goodbye to these wonderful characters and the Legend family. That being said, this was a lovely conclusion to the series, and I’m so thankful to NetGalley, Linda Broday, and Sourcebooks Casablanca for providing me with a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.