The Bushranger's Wife

Cheryl Adnams — 2019

He stole her locket ... she stole his heart. Central Highlands of Victoria, 1861 Jack the Devil's reputation precedes him. The most notorious bushranger on the Central Highlands, nothing throws him off his game ... until he holds up Prudence Stanforth and her grandmother. With her sweeping red hair and complete lack of fear, Jack can't help but be captivated by the feisty Pru. Weeks later, Pru crosses paths with the respectable businessman, Jack Fairweather, and it's not long before she recognises him as the bushranger who stole her beloved necklace. His price for the locket's return is her silence ... and a kiss. A kiss that sparks something inside them both. When Pru discovers her grandmother has been keeping a devastating secret, running away with Jack the Devil is the perfect escape for her broken heart. The dangerous nature of his less than salubrious occupation is a poetic contradiction to her sheltered upbringing and only fuels their passion. Until that danger becomes a reality. Between the return of dark elements from Jack's past and authorities intent on his capture, Jack and Pru must fight for their future together ... or risk losing everything. A rollicking historical tale about following your heart, finding home in unexpected places - and bushrangers - for readers of Darry Fraser and Alison Stuart.

Reviews

Sheena@yoshina

Aug 13, 2022

Rating: ★★✬☆☆ (2.5/5 Stars) Title: The Bushranger's Wife Author(s): Cheryl Adnams Character(s): ― Prudence Stanforth: 22 years old, Red, Green Eyed ― Jack Fairweather: Brunette, Brown Eyed Setting: Central Highlands, Victoria, Australia Tag(s): Romance, Historical Content Rating: POV: Third Person Smexy Level: Hot Favorite Quote(s): N/A Overall Opinion: "The Bushranger's Wife" started off on a high note but unfortunately as the story progressed, it started to dwindle down and I became quite disappointed by the direction of Prudence and Jack relationship. What led me to this novel originally was the blurb. I became intrigued by the premise and was fascinated by the idea of Jack robbing Prudence at gunpoint during her carriage ride home later causing a possible courting. You're able to feel the intensity of their attraction through the pages in the first few chapters of this Western romance but once the leading lady decided to run away from home after discovering a dark secret her grandmother hide from her since birth, the romance loss is momentum and became way too instant for me. It started off good than escalated to a point that just seem unbelievable. Furthermore I wasn't a fan of the heroine. It felt like she was more into Jack the Devil unlawful ways than the man himself and her childish tendencies was annoying at times. Overall, an okay read that left me disappointed and wanting more.