The Unexpected Champion

Blog Review with JustRead Publicity Tours

Welcome to the Blog Tour & Giveaway for The Unexpected Champion by Mary Connealy with JustRead Publicity Tours!  Below you’ll find more about the book, the author, and my own personal thoughts on the book. 

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: The Unexpected Champion

Series: High Sierra Sweethearts, Book 3

Author: Mary Connealy

Publisher: Bethany House Publishers

Release Date: March 5, 2019

Genre: Historical Romance / Western

They’re as Different as Could Be.

But They’ll Need to Trust Each Other to Survive

the Wilderness . . . and the Dangers Chasing Them.

City dweller John McCall never expected to be out in the High Sierras of 1868 on a wild-goose chase to find the Chiltons’ supposedly lost grandson. But now that he’s out here, things have gotten even more complicated, mostly due to wildcat Penny Scott. She’s not like any woman he’s ever met–comfortable in the woods, with a horse, and with a gun.

When Penny and John are taken against their will by a shadowy figure looking for evidence they don’t have, both realize they’ve stumbled into something dangerous. With their friends and family desperately searching for them, Penny and John must make a daring escape.

When they emerge back into the real world, they discover their kidnapper just won’t stop. This city man and country woman must bring a powerful, ruthless man to justice, all while fighting a very inconvenient attraction to each other.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mary Connealy writes “romantic comedies with cowboys” and is celebrated for her fun, zany, action-packed style. She has more than half a million books in print. She is the author of the popular series Wild at Heart, Kincaid Brides, Trouble in Texas, Lassoed in Texas, Sophie’s Daughters, and many other books. Mary lives on a ranch in eastern Nebraska with her very own romantic cowboy hero.

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My thoughts:

I have long loved Mary Connealy as an author.  Unfortunately, I have not read the first two books in this series so I feel like I’m at a bit of a disadvantage.  Her series are definitely ones you want to read in order.  So quick pop over to her site and order books one, two, and three!  You’re going to want to read this one so you should read the other two first.  Get them on ebook and you can read them while you wait for book three to arrive by snail mail.  Perfect timing.  

First this is a crazy funny book.  I loved it.  Laughter followed me through the book.  But it also contains some suspense and mystery.  It’s not stop your heart don’t read after dark suspense but it’s good!

Who doesn’t love seeing two people forced into marriage?  What about wearing disguises and pretending to be cranky and old oh and fat?!  Hilarious.  The year is 1868. Penny wears pants.  Shes forced into marrying John because they were out, together, alone, for months. . . . or was it days?  And were they really alone?  Oh well.  Rumor is she’s with child and it just keeps getting better!!

Will they stay married?  Or will they not make it out alive?

Definitely, recommend not only this book but the whole series.  I have been a fan of Mary Connealy’s writing for a while now and this has only cemented how much I love her works.  Check her books out at the library, purchase them on Amazon, but get some in your hands and start reading.  I do recommend you read her series in order though.  You get the best read that way.

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from JustRead Tours. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.  I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way.  All opinions expressed are my own.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.