The story of the MacKenzie family continues in THE LEGACY OF COPPER CREEK, a golden tale of a family of strong, determined, and brave men and women. They face daily challenges with an air of confidence. Author R.C. Ryan constructed the MacKenzie's out of rock with a firm, loving core. The core of all the Copper Creek stories is family, and THE LEGACY OF COPPER CREEK is another marvelous addition to what has become a true favorite.

There has been a thread carefully woven though all three of the Copper Creek books. The quiet determination of the MacKenzie's to forge ahead after the still unresolved murder of their father, Bear, who was gunned down on their own ranch with no obvious reason by an unknown cowardly gunman.

Bear's son, Whit, loves the ranch and his big family but truly values alone time. Whit is a man comfortable with quiet and solitude. That's why he was no stranger to occasional time spent in one of the many range shacks.

But Whit was in for quite a surprise when he realizes the shack wasn't empty. Nope. Definitely not as empty as he had expected and hoped. What Whit didn't realize was that this cute, outspoken stranger who was basically trespassing was going to give him a run for his money -- in a good way.

Cara Walton wasn't hunkering down because of the blizzard. She was hiding until she could figure out her next move. With her limited resources -- only the clothes on her back, no family, and no true destination -- her options were scarce. But you would be remiss if you thought to pity Cara.

And Whit was no fool. MacKenzie's were full of bluster and temper, but when the chips were down, you couldn't find a better group to help.

THE LEGACY OF COPPER CREEK has quite a story to tell with an amazing cast of characters we have learned to love and respect. There's no shortage of humor, intrigue and drama. R.C. Ryan has dished up still another satisfying tale in THE LEGACY OF COPPER CREEK.