Jen's Review: "The Lawman Said 'I Do'" by Ana Leigh

Colt saves Cassie’s life when her stagecoach is attacked by outlaws. Colt was just passing through the small town on his way to California, but ends up acting as a deputy when the sheriff is wounded by some bank robbers. And he can't seem to stay away from the sheriff's daughter even though he doesn't want the commitment of a relationship with Cassie.

Cassie is an independent young woman. In a post-Civil War time, she sticks out by acting more like a man than woman (wearing pants, shoots a rifle better than most, works the ranch). Yet she wants to fall in love and raise a family... but not with the man who is leaving town as soon as possible.

The characters were well drawn and there was enough tension in the romance to make it interesting without frustrating the reader. The plot was all about bringing Colt and Cassie together with little to distract from that. I enjoyed this story by Ana Leigh. It was my first read of one of her books and I'm a new fan. I will definitely be looking for more books by this author.