Angel - Johanna Lindsey

Written by Johanna Lindsey
Read by Jill Ferris
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 64 Kbps
Unabridged

Series: Wyoming, Book 3
Length: 9 hours, 31 minutes
Publisher: NLS: National Library Service for the Blind and Handicapped
Date: 1993

Cassie Stuart has a habit of meddling, and this time it’s gotten her in deep trouble. While visiting her father’s Texas ranch, Cassie attempts to end a longtime feud between two neighboring families by playing matchmaker with their offspring. When the plan backfires and the situation turns ugly, Cassie is forced to accept the help of a gun for hire–Angel of Death.

He is called Angel, a ruggedly handsome hired gun with eyes as black as sin. Angel is a ruthless gunfighter. However, he is indebted by a friend to undertake the business of peacemaker for the sake of Cassie Stuart. Because of her meddling, Angel is forced to stay close in order to keep Cassie safe from her enemies and also try to help the situation as best as he can without -as Cassie demands- shooting anyone.

Unwanted and unwelcomed by his ungrateful employer, he would just as soon leave Cassie to fend for herself. But a stubborn sense of duty, and a desire to taste the sweetness of her kiss, Angel’s resolve to make Cassie want him, come hell or high water . . .and for more than his gun alone.

As with most of Johanna Lindsey’s earlier novels, along with a good story, there is a great deal of character development that takes the story deeper. Cassie is not only the first person to not be afraid of Angel; she’s also the only person so far interested to get to know him. She comes to realize how lonely Angel really is and that despite appearing ruthless, he has his own code of honor that won’t allow him to treat others unfairly or let a woman get hurt. Both are attracted to each other but won’t openly admit it. Cassie because she’s considering herself unattractive -her previous suitors admited to courting her just for her money- and Angel because he believes he’s unworthy of any real lady.