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HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO

Holding Out for a Hero, June 2009
The Frasers #5
by Ana Leigh

Pocket Star
Featuring: Jennifer Burke; Rico Fraser
368 pages
ISBN: 1416551387
EAN: 9781416551386
Mass Market Paperback
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"Outstanding addition to this delightful historical series set in the Old West."

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HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO
Ana Leigh

Reviewed by Suzanne Tucker
Posted May 16, 2009

Romance Historical

Rico Fraser has spent the last three years seeking revenge for the rape and murder of his mother. He's heading back to Arizona where he learns that the Slatter gang has raided a ranch and kidnapped the owner's daughter, Jennifer Burke. Rico burns with desperation and will not let the murderer slip through his fingers this time.

As Rico rescues Jennifer and safely sees her back to the fort, he knows he wounded Slatter in the process. But how badly? Is he dead? Is his search finally over? Rico's pursuit of Slatter has driven away any thought of a relationship with a woman, until he can put Slatter behind him. That is until now, when this beautiful, strong and feisty auburn haired-beauty entered his life and slipped under his skin. Rico loves spunk and Jennifer has enough of it to addle his brain and make his heart skip a beat. It is a match made in heaven. Rico just has to convince Jennifer of that.

HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO is the fifth historical romance in Ana Leigh's outstanding Fraser series. If you have followed the Fraser clan, you will be delighted, once again, to be reunited with the whole family. HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO, set in the Old West, is an inspiring story of love and compassion, family and forgiveness. Ms. Leigh ignites warmth and tenderness in her characters as they touch readers' hearts and souls. There is a charm about her western romances that match no other. Read this "feel good" story and enjoy every word, as I did.

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SUMMARY

Bestselling author Ana Leigh continues the popular Fraser series with their cousin Rico -- an expert scout determined to settle a score against the most merciless outlaw in all Arizona.

Rico Fraser would love to return to the Fraser clan's California home, find a good woman, and start a family of his own. But first he must deal out some frontier justice to Ben Slatter, who brutally murdered Rico's mother three years earlier. So when Slatter and his gang abduct a young ranch heiress, Rico seizes his chance to bring his adversary in -- dead or alive.

Breathtakingly lovely Jenny Burke was born into privilege, and sentenced to a life devoid of excitement...until she is kidnapped. When Rico Fraser courageously saves her from Slatter, Jenny is indebted to the tough, rugged hero -- but also very curious about the arrogant bounty hunter with revenge in his eyes. And as her innocent awareness grows into passion, she realizes Rico Fraser has changed her life forever. But can a man determined to fulfill a brutal vow at all costs find room in his heart for love?

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