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This is my first book by Rexanne Becnel; I understand that she writes mostly Medieval stories. I thought the story was too long; that the heroine spends too much time ruminating about Tanner McKnight (her love interest).

Abigail Bliss' world has changed radically when her mother died. Her father became more morose and secretive. Then Robert Bliss decided to change their last names and undergo a trip to the Oregon Territory by wagon train. All of this happened without an explanation to 20-year-old Abby.

Before long, Mr.(Bliss) Morgan was pushing a young preacher towards Abby, as a husband. However, Abby's eyes were turned to the new man on the wagon train, Tanner McKnight. He was everything her father warned her about. Tanner was a bounty hunter, without a home or steady income.


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When Lightning Strikes Rexanne Becnel 9780440215684 Books Reviews

This book started as a "clean" book, with even the mention of God and Christianity, but quickly disintegrated! The foul language, although not excessive, was unnecessary and the sex scenes were disgusting, then was repeated as the heroine THOUGHT about it. Some people may love that, but to me the story, which was good and the reason I didn't discard it, was not enhanced by it.
A very sweet story, I just wish she had left the profanity out of it. The story was carried well without it.
This is my first novel by Rexanne Becnel and it won't be my last.
After her mother dies, Abigail is shocked by her father's decision to not only go by a different name but to pack up quickly and have them join a wagon train headed for Oregon. She diverts her attention away from the constant hardship of this grueling journey by writing children's stories. But that is until she meets Tanner McKnight, a handsome bounty hunter hired by Abigail's grandfather to bring her to him in Chicago.
Romance, adventure, kidnapping and murder create a story that is not easy to put down.
The tale of a man who can't escape his past and a woman who can't escape her future. Tanner McKnight is a ruthless bounty hunter. Abigail Bliss is a churchgoing schoolmarm. A dissimilar pair filled with lust. A dissimilar pair who cannot possibly have a future together, or can they? Abigail and the reader think it is a possibility. Now the author must convince the hero, and this is where the book's complexity settles -- in the convincing.
Abigail Bliss is traveling on an Oregon-bound wagon train. Hidden from her is the fact she is a very rich heiress; her father feels that withholding this vital piece of information is better. Tanner McKnight is the hard-core gentleman on her trail. His mission - to bring sweet Abigail home to Chicago. His downfall -- sweet Abigail falls in love with him.
To Rexanne Becnel's credit, she pens a great historical novel. The information surrounding the traveling conditions in a wagon train is phenomenal. Likewise, the added bonus of the fictional mouse creatures is a wonderful attachment. It is definitely a source of humorous relief from the journey's struggle.
However, it is the off and on love interest that puts a strain on the story. Does he love me? Does he want me? Do I love him? Do I want him? Holy moly. End it! The story just ran out of steam. If only the author had cut some indecisiveness from the four-hundred and six pages, this would have been a dynamite story.
Grace Atkinson, Ontario - Canada.
When I first received When Lightning Strikes by Rexanne Becnel to review for the Retro Readers program from Open Road Media, I wasn't too excited to read this western romance. However as soon as I started this novel, I could not put it down. This novel captivates the reader from the very beginning and you are left hoping the outcome you are rooting for will finally happen. When Lightning Strikes progresses at such a pace that you are not disappointed and left wanting more because it ended too quickly but you are left happy at the end at how all the strings were tied nicely together.

Abigail Morgan is confused when she finds herself travelling in a wagon company on the Oregon Trail with her father shortly after her mother passed away. She is even more confused by it because her father is acting strangely and they had to change their identities; no one could know her real name is Abigail Bliss. When she finds herself attracted to Tanner McKnight, who is nothing more than a hired gunman, she finds everything in her world changing. Tanner, who was hired by Abby's grandfather to bring her to Chicago, kidnaps Abby and they begin the long and dangerous journey to Chicago. Who is this mysterious grandfather Abby never knew about? Will Abby and Tanner make it safely to Chicago? What will happen once they get there?

Abby is a strong willed woman, who wants what she wants and isn't afraid to go for it, which I found to be a very endearing quality for this time period. This novel also has a story within a story with Abby's stories about two mice, Tillie and Snitch, which parallel her and Tanner. Even if you do not like historical westerns, I recommend trying out this well written novel of survival and romance.
at the Battle of New Orleans, the author displayed a sound knowledge of westward migration with its hazards and discomfort.
First time reading one of Rexanne Becnels books. Very good kept my interest a Abby and Tanner are a good pair although they have a had road to go in convening them selves of it. Wonderful with excitement, loss, love and a very enjoyable read. A lot of secrets start this story. Enjoy.
This is my first book by Rexanne Becnel; I understand that she writes mostly Medieval stories. I thought the story was too long; that the heroine spends too much time ruminating about Tanner McKnight (her love interest).

Abigail Bliss' world has changed radically when her mother died. Her father became more morose and secretive. Then Robert Bliss decided to change their last names and undergo a trip to the Oregon Territory by wagon train. All of this happened without an explanation to 20-year-old Abby.

Before long, Mr.(Bliss) Morgan was pushing a young preacher towards Abby, as a husband. However, Abby's eyes were turned to the new man on the wagon train, Tanner McKnight. He was everything her father warned her about. Tanner was a bounty hunter, without a home or steady income.