Retribution

From the author of Shannon's Revenge comes the riveting love story of how it all began. Shannon Cook has escaped the tyranny of one man only to find herself under the oppressive rule of another. Suddenly abandoned in America's deadly frontier, she discovers herself at the mercy of a ruthless banker, consumed with deep-seated vengeance, and a town determined she pay for her father's horrific misdeeds. Emily Dunsmire has survived her share of abusive husbands and more than one notorious Confederate guerilla, but it's a catastrophic secret that may be her undoing. Fugitive gunfighter Luke Richards, running from both the United States Army's retribution and devastating memories, has sought both refuge and solace just outside the sleepy town of Leeds, Missouri. But when his path crosses that of two beautiful Irish emigrants, he soon realizes he hasn't run far enough. Immersed in mystery and lyrical prose, with its vibrant characters and distinctive narrative, Retribution: A Lovers' Tale is a timeless love story of courage and resilience, beautifully capturing the extraordinary passion that defines the American spirit.