Under Starry Skies by Judy Ann Davis

Under Starry Skies Series: Ashmore Brothers Series Book #2
on April 22, 2014
Pages: 306
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UNDER STARRY SKIES is the stand alone sequel to RED FOX WOMAN and is a mystery, western, and romance.

BACK BLURB:
Hired as the town’s school teacher, Maria O’Donnell and her sister Abigail arrive in the Colorado Territory in 1875, only to find the uncle they were to stay with has been murdered.

Rancher Tye Ashmore is content with life until he meets quiet and beautiful Maria. He falls in love at first sight, but her reluctance to jeopardize her teaching position by accepting his marriage proposal only makes him more determined to make her part of his life.

When their lives are threatened by gunshots and a gunnysack of dangerous wildlife, Tye believes he is the target of an unknown enemy. Not until Maria receives written threats urging her to leave does she realize she may be the target instead of the handsome rancher.

With the help of Tye, Abigail, and a wily Indian called Two Bears, Maria diligently works to find her uncle’s killer and put aside her fears. But will she discover happiness and true love under Colorado’s starry skies?

Under Starry Skies is book two in the Ashmore Brothers series by Judy Ann Davis. I really enjoyed this Western romance. There’s a little bit of everything: romance, danger, humor and mystery all rolled into one delightful ride. I adored the hero Tye Ashmore. His humor and intelligence made him a great leading man. I liked the secondary characters as well. The Indian Two Bears is a great addition and brings depth to the book. I thought this was going to be a “sweet” romance with no sex scenes, but there is a steamy scene in the story. But it is well written. Even though this is book two in the series, it can be read as a stand alone.