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I'd rate this book a solid 4 1/2. It turned out to be unexpectedly good, really good, despite some negative reviews.

This is not a mystery so there is no complicated twists and surprises. The reader knows from the start who the bad guy is and what he's trying to do. Same thing for the heroine. The real draw of the story here is to see how the main characters evolve from being a world apart to becoming a team, a family. There is some psychological suspense. It's a classic stalker story, better than most, in a western setting and with a good character study mixed in. Both the main characters and the secondary characters are well fleshed out and interesting. The little town of Battle Ridge as well as the life on the ranch are well developed so they become real to the reader, without drawn out, boring descriptions.

Overall, the story is well-written, with healthy doses of humor. The story develops naturally and logically, it doesn't feel rushed or too short (which happens often nowadays). I just read it a second time with great pleasure!

I'm wondering though, as this seems to be the first book in 'The Men from Battle Ridge' series, why there still hasn't been a second book in this series...


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Running Wild Men from Battle Ridge Book 1 Linda Howard Linda Jones 9780345520784 Books Reviews

Caitlin Reed has been running for more than a year; she is a victim of a stalker who will not give her up after only two dates. Living off the grid is the only way for her to feel safe. Taking jobs that pay cash she saves enough to move to the next town until she can save enough to move again, in fear of her life.

She finally ends up in Battle Ridge, Wyoming working in a small restaurant for the Katy Bailey sister of Zeke Decker. When Katy can't keep Caitlin as a waitress any longer she suggests she work for Zeke, who has been half-heartedly looking for a male cook for his ranch, Zeke refuses because of problems he had with another younger cook, but when an accident happens at the ranch, he has no choice.

Caitlin wants to stay but, she also knows how Zeke feels about hiring a woman so she gets a guarantee that he will keep her employed until spring after some discussion Caitlin agrees. Battle Ridge is the best hiding place she's found in the past year and she is reluctant to leave.

I loved this story, the characters were great and I agree, with the review that said Ms Howard went back to form, this is like her earlier books. Yes, you can guess a lot of the plot but it was handled well and the outcome was not rushed. A good read.
Ms. Howard is one of my favorites. I have also read some of Ms. Jones books. The circumstance in this story unfortunately happens in real life all to often. I had a friend in this situation, but she lost her struggle. Carlin is "running wild" from a former want to be boyfriend stalker. She ends up working for Zeke as a cook/housekeeper on his ranch in Battle Ridge. She insists the job is temporary because she has to move on come spring. She thinks she will be off grid and safe during the winter at the ranch. Zeke knows something is wrong because Carlin is spooked, always looking over her shoulder, and demands he "LOCK" every entrance to the ranch house. Heroine finally tells hero the problem, naturally he wants to immediately "take care of the stalker", but she won't let him. He finally convinces her to let him teach her some self defense. The H/h were very likeable as were most of the surrounding characters. The villain was a nut case and got his due. I agree with one of the other reviewers; something was missing. Maybe the suspense wasn't as intense?? The best collaboration of Howard/Jones I've read is Blood Born and it was "great". After saying all the above, this is a good read and well worth your time. H/h had good chemistry; the story had good characters, drama, and a HEA. Good Reading!
The series is set in a small Wyoming town with a likable cast of a characters.

Carlin Reed lived in Houston and her two dates with a police officer ended up with an obsessed manic. When her cries for help went unanswered from his fellow officers she decided she needed to move and hoped that would deter him. But he followed her and in a case of mistaken identity her friend was killed in her place. She decides is time of go off the grid and ends up in a dying town called Battle Ridge, Wyoming.

She befriends the local diner owner and starts working there to replenish her dwindling cash supply. She tells her the truth about what she is running from and that she needs to be paid under the table.

Zeke Decker's owns and runs a ranch just lost his cook, housekeeper and a woman that was as close to a mother when she decides to go live with her daughter. He knows he is in trouble as his men expect 3 good meals a day and he cant cook and is the worst housekeeper. After months of one of his young ranch hands being the cook with disastrous results he finally gives in to his cousin's request to give Carlin the job.

These two do a dance around each other for quite a while. She has her secret she tries to hide and refuses to get involved with anyone when she knows any time she may have to run again. He's already had one bad marriage behind him and wasn't looking to get married again but something about Carlin starts to chip away at him.

Most of the book is what I would categorize as a contemporary western romance. The beginning and the end have suspenseful moments that were well written.
What a solid book! This was a reread for me, and I loved every minute. Ms. Howard can always be counted on to deliver a good story. This book is no exception. Carlin is on the run from a violent stalker. She finds a friend, a place, and a love. She was looking for neither. Zeke just desperately needs a cook and housekeeper for his ranch. He finds both in Carlin and so much more. The story shows their journey to each other and Carlin's eventual freedom. This is a wonderful story.
I'd rate this book a solid 4 1/2. It turned out to be unexpectedly good, really good, despite some negative reviews.

This is not a mystery so there is no complicated twists and surprises. The reader knows from the start who the bad guy is and what he's trying to do. Same thing for the heroine. The real draw of the story here is to see how the main characters evolve from being a world apart to becoming a team, a family. There is some psychological suspense. It's a classic stalker story, better than most, in a western setting and with a good character study mixed in. Both the main characters and the secondary characters are well fleshed out and interesting. The little town of Battle Ridge as well as the life on the ranch are well developed so they become real to the reader, without drawn out, boring descriptions.

Overall, the story is well-written, with healthy doses of humor. The story develops naturally and logically, it doesn't feel rushed or too short (which happens often nowadays). I just read it a second time with great pleasure!

I'm wondering though, as this seems to be the first book in 'The Men from Battle Ridge' series, why there still hasn't been a second book in this series...