Missouri 1863. The Border Wars are alive with raids, outlaws and bloodshed. Caught in the middle are the families left behind, captured and ready to wage war against those who wronged them.
From spirited, thirteen-year-old Kitty Devereaux, whose entire life has all but burned to the ground, to Jesse James and his future ally, Myra Maybelle Shirley, and their idols in the Quantrill Raiders. They all have one thing in common—an event of helplessness which threatens to push them over the edge.
In a dust storm of strength, bravery and power of will, comes a historical fiction tale which leaves nothing but the same blood-soaked earth in its wake.
The Border Wars, the page-turning prequel to the They Were Also Legends epic saga. Don’t wait to continue reading the heroic tales with the first book of the serial, Boots and Saddles, out now on Amazon.com.
The Civil War has ended, but the conflict is far from over. The casualties still ache like fresh wounds and obtaining justice is uninhibited.
Survival is paramount for Kitty Devereaux. Her drawstring bag is weighted with the last of the family heirlooms when rogue outlaws rob the bank of all its wealth in a move that shocks the townspeople. Comprised of prior, bloodthirsty Quantrill Guerrillas, the gang has at its centre the most vindictive of all—Jesse James—spurred on by the success of revenge. And fellow member, Cole Younger, takes Myra Maybelle Shirley’s affection with enthusiasm, retreating in a hurry when she mentions marriage.
Difficult times call for desperate measures, and the fragile innocence of youth, infatuation and family poverty are about to crumble. All have their reasons to survive. Who will fall to their knees and who will stay in the saddle?
Saddle up and take a ride through the Wild West in book one of the They Were Also Legends saga. Steeped in history and interwoven with lore in a carefully constructed tale, Boots and Saddles is loaded with the perfect mix of fact and fiction. Follow M.C. Hight’s characters, both real and imagined, and learn how these infamous men and bold women became legend.
Your favorites from the They Also Were Legends saga are back! Continue the ride with the three feisty characters; Kitty Devereaux, Belle Shirley Reed and THE Jesse James!
Two years after the Civil War, broken lives are on the mend, fixed in part by love, money, and revenge. Belle Shirley wants to spite her true love’s desertion and settles into a loveless marriage. However, when the handsome Cole Younger returns, can she resist his lure? But she’s not the only girl the outlaw is eying.
Kitty Deveraux is young, fiery, and fascinated with all the James-Younger gang, none more so than the elusive Luke Murdock. The boys have established quite a name for themselves, regaling her with thrilling tales of their triumphant escapades. Yet hearing about it isn’t enough—she longs to join in the action.
The ringleader, Jesse James, is a hard one to convince. Until now, he’s used his creative justifications for his crimes, and prefers to keep it that way. No posse dares to pursue him and his fearless cohorts, though the constant trail of havoc must end. How long can they outrun the law?
History is shaken up with a spicy blend of fiction and compelling tales of fact and legend. From sizzling romance to clever character development, Pursuing the Business continues to retell a 150-year-old story in the exciting second book to They Also Were Legends.
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