The author maneuvered her characters into one grand, last scene - which I thought was excessive. I really enjoyed this series however, the ending seemed to drag on too long. Lane, with his air of danger, must have felt like a breath of fresh air to someone who was so manipulated by circumstances and others. Rachel was left with a son, two controlling parents-in-law and a boatload of shame and grief. Ultimately, McKenna died in the arms of a local saloon prostitute.

He found considerable fault with his wife and shared his dissatisfaction widely. There are only 4 years of difference between their ages.ĭuring his absence, Rachel married an older man, Sheriff McKenna. He seems much more assured than his teacher at this point.

Ten years have passed since he was a student in her school and Lane has become his own person. With unique insight and irresistible wit, she breathes vivid life into her characters while depicting superb settings of stunning beauty and realism. He doesn’t explain why he’s back but the sparks immediately fly between Lane and Rachel.Īnother reviewer didn’t like that a teacher would take up with her former student I look at it differently. Acclaimed author Jill Marie Landis has gifted readers with award winning love stories that express the most intimate longings of the human heart. Lane has followed in his uncle’s footsteps by becoming a famous gunslinger. One of the early people he sees is his former teacher, Rachel McKenna. This is the story of the troubled nephew, Lane Cassidy, who left town 10 years in anger and has just returned. Since I read this one first, there were some gaps in my understanding of some of the finer points of this engaging book. The Cassidy Family novels should be read in order it’s easy to say this with some authority.

Last chance by jill marie landis