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THE GIRL WITH THE GOLDEN GUN
ANN MAJOR
ISBN# 0-7783-2224-6
November 2005
MIRA Books
225 Duncan Mill Road, Don Mills, Ontario, Canada M3B 3K9
Paperback
$6.99
384 pages
Contemporary Romance
Rating: 4 Cups
Shanghai Knight is a successful bull rider. He grew up with a father that was a drunk and a gambler. Shanghai knew that his legacy was stolen by Kemble’s and his resentment has blinded him to everything that Kemble stood for. Mai Kemble holds a soft spot in Shanghai though he tries to deny it. Pride and fear of being hurt have made Shanghai turn away the one woman that could ever hold his heart. He has tired hard to forget Mia Kemble and their one night of passion but she continues haunts him.
Mai Kemble is presumed dead after a plane crash. Everyone is surprised to learn that she survived and is being held captive by a Mexican drug lord. She keeps sane by thinking of Shanghai and her love for him. He has turned her away but he is part of her soul and part of her child. As Mai prays for Shanghai to save her, she knows that she cannot count on anyone but herself for escape.
Shanghai learns that Mia has been kidnapped and is being held in Mexico. Another surprise is that he learns that he has a daughter by Mai. He goes to Mexico determined to rescue Mai. Mai keeps her identity secret from Tavio Morales for nothing good will come if he ever discovers her identity. Tavio is enraptured by Mai beauty and wants nothing but to possess her. Mai has tried to escape but it backfires leaving her in a more precarious position then before in the Morales camp. Shanghai is able to rescue Mai but the plan goes awry. When Shanghai and Mai make it back to the Golden Spurs Ranch the threat of heartbreak looms overhead while danger lurks even closers.
The Girl with the Golden Gun is a western contemporary romance where the past touches the present creating a roller coaster of emotions that the readers must ride until the end. Ms. Major uses flashback scenes to create an understanding of her characters giving depth and life to the story. Shanghai is a true cowboy in every sense. At time, he leaves the reader frustrated by his cold-hearted actions and words. Mai is easily wounded by Shanghai and she lashes out in return. Mai’s anguish becomes the readers. I highly recommend The Girl with the Golden Gun to readers who enjoy page turners dole out like an exciting bull ride.
Cassandra
Reviewer for Karen Find Out About New Books
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance