When war began, the boys of Pride County went off to fight for honor and glory. When they returned from either side as men, determined to find love and rebuild their lives in a world that had crumbled around them, they found their fight was just beginning . . .
Reeve Garrett: A man of the land, branded a traitor for following
his conscience.
Deacon Sinclair: The perfect spy until his weakness for one
woman threatens his cold detachment.
Noble Banning: A man of Southern honor who's forced by duty
to use the woman he loves to find a betrayer.
Tyler Fairfax: an unpredictable charmer dangerous to both friend
and foe . . . and to himself.
Mede Wardell: An unintentional hero struggling to live up to
a legacy with a lie.
Hamilton Dodge: A brash Northern banker whose unlikely marriage
heals the wounds of pride and the secrets of the past.
"The Men of Pride County promises to be a spectacular series" - The Literary Times
THE OUTCAST: The Men of Pride County, Book 1
Rosalyn West and Avon Books / February 1998
A man branded a traitor for following his conscience . . . A woman risking
everything by following her heart . . .
(Click here for an excerpt)
"A spectacular start to the Men of Pride County series. 4 1/2 - Exceptional!" - Romantic Times
"Passionate! Explosive! Rosalyn West writes romance like Mary Higgins-Clark does mystery!" - The Romance Club
"Wildly romantic! Any story whose characters can bring a tear to my eye before page ten is positively a Class "A" book!" - Romance on the Run
"Deft historical touches turn this first rate relationship tale into a dramatic Americana novel that will leave readers clamoring for the second book. 4 1/2!" - Affaire de Coeur
"Captivating! Rosalyn West opens her new series with a sparkling novel that will thrill fans of American romance." - Painted Rock Writers and Readers Colony
THE OUTCAST (Historical)
Rosalyn West
2/98 - Avon
ISBN: 0-380-79579-5
Backlist: A Man's Touch, A Woman's Touch
Reeve Garret is the outcast of Pride County, the bastard son of one of the county's most prominent citizens. Reeve grew up living on the fringes of society. All his life, he envied his half brother Jonah Glendower for everything he had that Reeve could never hope to have. When battle lines were drawn, Jonah took his place along side most of Pride County wearing Confederate gray, and Reeve took the side of the Union. As the dust of the Civil War settles, it is Reeve who returns to his Kentucky home to face the accusations and the hatred.
Patrice Sinclair has loved only one man in her life. Reeve Garret. Reeve's illegitimacy made him an impossible suitor and Patrice's parents saw to it that a suitable match was made. Betrothed to Jonah, her heart never forgot Reeve. When Jonah doesn't return from the war, Patrice vows she will never forgive Reeve. Four years and countless sorrows have destroyed the friendship and love Patrice felt for Reeve. But can love find a way to mend the tragedies of the past?
In the aftermath of war, grief-- and their hatred of the man they see as the enemy-- binds the people of Pride County. The Outcast is the first in a post Civil War series called The Men from Pride County. The gifted Rosalyn West has outdone herself this time, creating realistic characters that come to life in this turbulent historical setting. The Men from Pride County promises to be a spectacular series.
"Rosalyn West dazzles readers once again! The Outcast
is passionate, heart wrenching and memorable!"
"An amazing story from an incredible storyteller! Rosalyn West deserves
the highest praise!"
"From the pen of Rosalyn West comes a powerful love story readers will
remember for a very long time!"
"Give a gift to yourself-- read Rosalyn West!"
-Kristina Wright, The Literary Times
coming in July . . .
The Outsider: The Men of Pride County, Book #2
"From the pen of Rosalyn West . . . comes excellence. By any other name, this author is one of the finest!" - The Literary Times
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