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Rowdy by Chris Mullen portrays the turbulent life of a man who lost his family at a very young age. First his mother when he was very young and then his brother and father during a raid. It was during this raid that his brother sent him down and away from danger. And thus begins Rowdy's new journey working on the deck of a riverboat. 

This novel is an intricately-woven tale of a man coming into his own - learning new ways of life and how to be his own person. Because truly, one of the things the reader will notice is that life does not go easy on Rowdy. The way Mullen has gone about splitting up stages of his life allows the reader to follow Rowdy along each important step in his life. The writing allows us to feel the strength of this abandoned (by life, not intentionally by his family) child turned man, as well as the strength of whom he ultimately grows up to be.

Action scenes had me turning the pages, adventure and an engaging writing style did as well. Mullen does a fantastic job of placing the reader right into the story with his characters. He helps us not only take in the action, but allows us to be fully immersed in this story and to truly care for Rowdy. 

I am still not enough of of a Western reader myself, but I think this story can definitely be appreciated by all readers. 

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7/12/22
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7/12/22
BONUS Promo
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7/13/22
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StoreyBook Reviews

7/13/22
BONUS Promo
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7/14/22
Review
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7/15/22
Review
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7/16/22
Character Interview
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7/17/22
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Forgotten Winds

7/18/22
Review
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7/19/22
Series Spotlight
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7/20/22
Review
Book Fidelity

7/21/22
Review
Boys' Mom Reads
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In Honor’s Defense by Karen Witmeyer is a great introduction into the world that is Western romance. As a (self-proclaimed) seasoned romance reader, I can tell you, dear reader, that you can expect to see familiar themes such as having an alpha with a dark past as your leading man and an eloquent and “soft” leading lady. Oh, but there is so much more.

Can I share with you, just how much I love a romance series that has “the last eligible bachelor of the group” theme/trope? I love it. Luke taking a job on that leads him straight into the path of a woman, Damaris, who threatens that eligibility status is so sweet and charming. These beginnings are what leads to a story that is full of heart and faith. Witmeyer’s writing definitely reflects this throughout the book - the writing is smooth and beautiful. There is so much love in these words that it’s difficult not to feel touched by the story they interlace.  

For someone who has not read the complete series, I did not have a difficult time getting into the story. I can imagine that reading in order always has its benefits, but if you have an urge to just pick up Defense, definitely do so!