Tex Beckett had played his one and only poker game, and
won. Amongst his winnings was a treasure map and gold
coins. Tex is also a wanted man: he is the Texas Titan, a
bank and train robber. While in a small town, Tex goes to
the bank to exchange a gold coin and send money to Ravenna
Reid, his one and only love, whom he left standing high
and dry instead of eloping, as they had planned. While
waiting in line, Tex is recognised by the local sheriff
and shot. Tex escapes through a window, hops on his horse
intending to make it home to Idaho, and collapses almost
on Ravenna's doorstep. Since the death of her grandfather,
her only relative, Ravenna has been struggling to maintain
the family farm, which is also home to five orphans, and
continuing her grandfather's legacy is becoming harder by
the day. Is it too late?
Even while reading THE
OUTLAW'S SECRET, the
previous book, I was dying to know Tex's story, as his
invisible presence had defined the whole story. I knew THE
RENEGADE'S REDEMPTION would be good, because Stacy Henrie
hasn't failed me yet, but nothing had prepared me for such
an extraordinary book!
THE RENEGADE'S REDEMPTION is a daring book, especially
from an author of inspirational romance: Tex is really a
criminal and has been for eight years, and how could Ms.
Henrie possibly convincingly redeem him? Well, she did
rise to the occasion and in spectacular manner! THE
RENEGADE'S REDEMPTION is a triumph of intelligent and
astonishing storytelling, and I was enthralled from
beginning to end, to a point where I was surprised I read
the book so quickly. Tex's atonement is a painful thing to
witness at times as he finally chose to face all the
wrongs he has committed, all the people he has hurt; he
was in denial, and remains that way for a long time. My
heart bled for poor Ravenna; she is inordinately valiant,
her Faith has always helped her through the rough times,
but life on the farm is becoming almost intolerable for a
woman alone, the only remaining adult on the premises, not
that she often complains, but she cries when no one is
watching.
What a joy it was not to see Ravenna jump in the arms of
her teenage love. She's wary -- and not even knowing of
Tex's activities during those eight years. Tex cannot find
the nerve to tell Ravenna, even though he would like
nothing more than marry her; he knows she will never
accept him as he is now, so he plans to leave as soon as
everything that needs taking care of on the farm is done.
THE RENEGADE'S REDEMPTION is set in 1892, the Church
played an important role in people's lives; Ravenna is a
good Christian while obviously Tex isn't, and Stacy Henrie
accomplishes a veritable tour de force with a story that
remained believable at all times, and while faith plays a
huge part in Tex's redemption, it was perfect and I
honestly cannot fathom how it could have been dealt with
otherwise. The author never took the easy way out and
every single issue was masterfully handled. THE RENEGADE'S
REDEMPTION is an intensely powerful and emotional story,
and Stacy Henrie's writing has never been more nuanced,
evocative and insightful. THE RENEGADE'S REDEMPTION is a
magnificent book that went far beyond my wildest
expectations.
When Tex Beckett arrives at Ravena Reid's farm, he's eight
years too late for the elopement they'd once planned—and
it's far too early to win her forgiveness. He's seriously
wounded, though, and she can't turn him away, though she
knows better than to trust him. Yes, it's wonderful having
help with the farm, and with the orphans she fosters, but if
she opens her heart, she'll get hurt again when he leaves.
And Tex always leaves.
As a notorious bank robber, Tex is used to danger. Yet
reuniting with the only woman he's ever loved is the
riskiest thing he's ever done. All he wants is to stay with
Ravena and the children. But can he build a new start before
his past catches up with him?
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