This is book 2 in the Lone Star Legends series and I liked it just as much as the first book. It brings together two people who desire love and acceptance and when they finally find it in someone they have a hard time accepting the plans God has for them. It is a story that takes you through many challenges and hardships. You will have a stagecoach robbery, spend some time on a cattle drive, enjoy the good times and the bad times with people you will come to care about. It truly is an adventure in the small community of Eagle Pass in 1888, where book one also took place. This could easily be read as a stand alone, but it is such as enjoyable adventure, you will want to start at the beginning with book one, "Beautiful Bandit" and keep on reading till you finish the series. I am on to book three now, "Unbridled Hope".

Excerpt taken from the back cover of this book: "Levee O'Reilly and her husband, Dr. Liam O'Reilly, are headed from Boston to Mexico to set up a medical clinic when their stagecoach is attacked by the infamous Frank Michaels, who kills Liam. All alone now, Levee makes her way to Eagle Pass, Texas, where she turns to teaching for her livelihood. Rancher Daniel Neville has battled doubts and distrust for most of his life. . . . Dan dedicates himself to serving his family and working with horses on their ranch. Marriage is far from the top of his to-do list. Can these two mavericks accept the plans God has for their lives?" ( )

When a coincidental meeting brings nurse Levee O'Reilly and Rancher Daniel Neville together, they're awakened to a long-ignored desire for love and acceptance by the realization that they might have finally found it. Can these two mavericks accept the plans God has for their lives?

This is the 2nd book in the Lone Star Legends series by author Loree Lough. I was left in suspense in book 1, Beautiful Bandit, when Levee O'Reilly is left stranded with her dead husband after their stagecoach was attacked by a gang of Outlaws. I am excited to get to read this continuation of Levee's story. She is a dynamic character in this story, and I love how she stepped right into the teaching position in town, and kept her life going even after the tragic death of her husband. She shows such faith and strength of character throughout the story, but also is so realistic in her emotions and desires.

The only thing I did not like about this book, is that I will have to wait so long for the 3rd book to be published!

Maverick Heart is due in stores January 2011. ( )