Open Country

Description

Molly McFarlane is desperate, forced to flee to the frontier with her late sister's children. While outrunning the trackers her stepfather set on her trail, she marries a dying man in the assumption that his insurance settlement will provide for them. But the man doesn't die - and when Molly ends up caring for the man and his own family, she finds that even the best of lives can emerge from the worst of circumstances. A historical romance truly epic in scale, Open Country follows the first novel of the Blood Rose trilogy, Pieces of Sky (Berkley, 2011).

Kaki Warner is a an award-winning author of numerous romance novels. A longtime resident of the Pacific Northwest, she now lives on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in Washington, but Kaki grew up in the Southwest, and is a proud graduate of the University of Texas. She spends her time gardening, reading, writing, and making lists of stuff for her husband to do while she soaks in the view from the deck of her hilltop cabin.

Praise for Open Country "Warner earned readers' respect as a strong Western writer with her debut, the first book in the Blood Rose Trilogy. With the second, she cements that reputation. Her powerful prose, realistic details, and memorable characters all add up to a compelling, emotionally intense read."-RT Book Reviews "Vivid imagery...a beautifully spun tale that will leave readers satisfied, yet yearning for Jack's story."-The Season (Top Pick) "A wonderful historical tale starring a strong ensemble cast...[A] superb Reconstruction Era romance."-Genre Go Round Reviews More Praise for Kaki Warner "Finding a Kaki Warner book is striking gold."-New York Times bestselling author Jodi Thomas "Kaki Warner's warm, witty, and lovable characters shine."-USA Today "[An] emotionally compelling, subtly nuanced tale of revenge, redemption, and romance...This flawlessly written book is worth every tear."-Chicago Tribune