Photographer Adeline Reed is determined to keep Dodge City in the dark about her past. But when she takes a picture that holds clues to a killer's identity, she fears her secrets will be exposed. Deputy Miles Carr investigates a shopkeeper's murder, leading him to Addie's doorstep. Will they discover the perpetrator before becoming his next victims? 320 pages, softcover from Barbour.
In this book, Ms. Vetsch gives Dodge City a reputation of civilized gentility not often found in romances about the Queen of the Cattle Towns. History in the hands of a master storyteller is displayed. With many deep emotions, in this work the author weaves a powerful tale of conflict, suspense and romance. Kudos to Ms. Vetsch for capturing this historical era and giving readers a novel filled with wonderful characters, several unique subplots, and a surprising twist on the last page.
Set against a backdrop of historic Dodge City, Erica Vetsch utilizes the town’s rich history to create an enthralling historical romance.
-Irene Brand, Bestselling author of inspirational romance novels including Love Finds You Under the Mistletoe
Erica Vetsch delivers a rollicking adventure, where greed blurs the line between good and evil, and secrets lurk in Dodge City alleys. Only forever love can salvage the mess brewing in the wild, wild West. You'll love this one!
Patti Lacy, author of The Rhythm of Secrets
As rowdy as cowboys fresh off a cattle drive yet as subtle as trail dust over faded tracks, A Bride’s Portrait of Dodge City, Kansas offers the reader a powerful story of long-guarded secrets tucked behind photography props and deputy badges--desperate measures to hide the truth capable of destroying lives. Erica Vetsch indulges the excitement of the old west using charm and sensitivity with every click of the camera shutter, making the reader sigh and smile well beyond the last page.
-Audra Harders
Rocky Mountain Hero
Love Inspired, January 2011
Ms. Vetsch skillfully paints each character in such a way that you can almost see them before your very eyes. Every character was unique and had their own kind of charm. It's not often that I find a book with such good character development of such a vast array of the characters...The pages turned swiftly, and I couldn't help but be completely transported by Ms. Vetsch's lively writing style, her word choices were spot on, and fit the situations to a "T."
Overall, this book has it all action, adventure, mystery, romance, and great characters. Someone would be hard out not to enjoy this book, I know that I did. A lot of research was obviously put into this book, with details that bring this book to life. I heartily recommend this book, and look forward to reading more books from this author in the future.
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