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Bantam, Dec 2000, 5.99, 278 pp.
ISBN: 0553580477
Josie knows she owes everything to Dr. Annie, who saved the former?s life by adopting her when Josie was just another New York City pickpocket. After working in Dr. Annie?s clinic and studying law, Josie is now an attorney in the Wyoming Territory during a time when the only professional job a woman was allowed to hold was lying on her back.
After being ambushed, outlaw Sims Callahan is near death when he worries about his brother Ben. An Indian, Bear Claw, feeling he owes his life to the whites and rescues Sims by taking him to the Miller ranch, home of Dr. Annie and her spouse who are in New York. Josie also resides at the ranch and using the skills Dr. Annie taught her, works to heal the patient. As Sims recovers, he convinces Josie that neither he nor his brother is a cattle rustler. Meanwhile Ben heals under the care of Rachel. As the two couples fall in love, Josie sets out to prove the innocence of her man and his brother.
The OUTLAW BRIDE just proves that nobody does a western romance better than the incredible Sandra Chastain. The thrilling story line is packed yet not overloaded with action, romance, and a touch of mystery. Ms. Chastain not only provides an authentic taste for the late nineteenth century Wyoming Territory, but she uses her fully developed characters such as the romantic couples and secondary players like Judge Carl McSparren to accomplish this feat. This winning tale will send sub-genre fans seeking the tremendous previous story, THE RUNAWAY BRIDE.
Harriet Klausner
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Harriet Klausner, Resident Scholar
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Plot
Time/era of story
- 19th century
Forbidden/mismatched love?
Yes
How mismatched?
- poor loving rich
Action/suspense subplot?
Yes
Action:
- chased by authorities/family
If one lover chases another...
- he chases after her
Main Male Character
Profession/status:
- accused criminal
How sexual is this person?
- very picky
How romantic is this person?
- somewhat romantic
Sex makes him
- confused
Sex has good effect on him
Yes
Sex makes him
- sensitive
Sex has bad effect on him
Yes
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Very much smarter than other characters
Physique
- average physique
Main Female Character
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- doctor/medical
How sexual is this person?
- very picky
How romantic is this person?
- very romantic
Sex has good effect on her
Yes
Effect of sexing
- mature
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Setting
United States
Yes
Small town?
Yes
Small town people:
- nice, like Andy/Opie/Aunt Bee
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
What % of story is romance related?
- 70%
Sex in book?
Yes
Focus of story
- equally on two couples
How much dialog
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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