Judy Baker

Better She Live Judy Baker

A saloon woman...alone...unloved, surrounded by murder, deceit, and love Ruby Thornton, the proprietor of the Silver Sage Saloon is a business woman, not a prostitute. But, because she runs a saloon, the proper folks of Silver Sage Creek treat her as such, until the wealthy Richard Webster moves into town. His reputation of being a gentleman and a lucrative railroad businessman has the entire town smitten, including Ruby. When a cowboy named Jesse Stryker comes along working for the wealthy Webster, Ruby is torn by her conflicting emotions. His angry eyes contradict his proposition for a night of pleasure. She's tempted. Only, she isn't a prostitute. Ruby's first instincts about a person is usually right, until now. Who's the shrewd and fiendish man, the wealthy Webster or Stryker? Caught up in a charmed life, Ruby's backed into a corner of kidnapping and murder, putting her life and others in danger. Who can she trust? "I enjoyed reading this book from the moment I picked it up until I finally put it down." Reviewed by Karen Fainges, BTS Review eMagazine "There are strong elements of romance in 'Better She Live', but the intriguing triangle is expertly blended with the suspense involving the Railnapper, all woven nicely into a good portrayal of Western history. Not only are Ruby, Jesse, and Richard all interesting characters, there are many wonderful secondary characters. Details of Ruby's past are carefully included, giving readers all the information needed to understand this story, without slowing it down. I definitely recommentd Judy Baker's book and award it 4.5 Stars." Reviewed by Roberta http: //www.sensuousreviews.com