For the Record (Ozark Mountain Romance Book #3)

Regina Jennings

Dec 2016 · Ozark Mountain Romance Book 3 · Bethany House

About this ebook

Jennings Offers Another Delightful Blend of History and Romance

Betsy Huckabee might be a small-town girl, but she has big-city dreams. Writing for her uncle's newspaper will never lead to independence, and the bigger newspapers don't seem interested in the Hart County news. Trying a new approach, Betsy pens a romanticized serial for the ladies' pages, and the new deputy provides the perfect inspiration for her submissions. She'd be horrified if he read her breathless descriptions of him, but these articles are for a newspaper far away. No one in Pine Gap will ever know.

Deputy Joel Puckett didn't want to leave Texas, but this job in tiny Pine Gap is his only shot at keeping his badge. With masked marauders riding every night, his skills and patience are tested, but even more challenging is the sassy journalist lady chasing him.

Ratings and reviews

This is book three in the Ozark Mountain series. It is a stand alone book, but you will enjoy the entire series. Jennings does a great job at making you feel a part of the town. She has a spunk to her writing style and it is full of laughter, mystery, romance and much more. The dashing deputy Joel Pucket has no idea what to expect in Missouri. Having to leave his beloved Texas, for secrets of his own, will this be the second chance he is seeking or will he ever be accepted in this quirky town. Betsy Huckabee is always looking for a story. When the handsome deputy comes to town will this be the inspiration she needs to launch her journalistic career? I enjoyed the sparks that fly between Betsy and Joel. The challenges they face, individually, together and as a town.

•°o•:*:•.FULL OF HEART.•:*:• o°• Boondock hill country of Pine Gap, Missouri 1885 In my previous review, for book #2, At Love’s Bidding, Betsy Huckabee is a young girl from the hills who has GREAT insight. She is spunky, outspoken and very protective of those she cares about. In this book, she is all grown up and is a local reporter for her uncle’s newspaper. She has a desire to become a journalist for a major paper someday. She believes herself to be married to her career, and has carefully avoided suitors up to this point. Deputy Joel Puckett, from Texas, has been transferred to the tiny town of Pine Gap, and quickly decides it needs his expertise to gain control over the criminals that have been terrorizing the town, along with the local vigilantes trying to protect the town through less than legal means. Joel carries a secret with him, that has forced him to leave Texas, and he is in no mood for the headstrong reporter who has decided she wants to shadow his every move. Plus, the townspeople seem less than interested in welcoming a newcomer. While it’s been agreed they will provide a horse for him, the tiny pony awaiting him does not exactly command respect. Betsy is excited to finally have someone new from which to draw on for her stories, so she decides staying close to the new sheriff is her best bet. However, she also has a responsibility to her uncle’s family, where she feels like an outsider taking advantage, being that she is a full grown woman, and still living under his roof. If she can just use the new sheriff for inspiration, maybe she could make some money selling fictional stories to a larger paper. She soon finds there is much more to Joel Puckett than inspiration, and he finds there is more to the strong-headed local girl than just being a nosy, in-the-way reporter. I enjoyed this historical, Christian romance, that weaves wit and mystery into the story, and recommend it to others. THIS IS BOOK #3 © 2016 Bethany House 329 pages I received a copy from the publisher, in exchange for my honest review.

Deputy Joel Puckett has been hired to reinstate law and order in Pine Gap, Missouri. Yet, as soon as he steps off the train, he's keenly aware that he's no longer in Texas and that he's got to learn a whole new set of rules and way of life. Betsy Huckabee wants nothing more than to be published in a big city newspaper. So, when a new, handsome lawman arrives in town, the temptation is too great not to use him as a source for her articles. However, as she gets to know him better, is she getting too personal? Surely they won't cause anyone any trouble? I honestly enjoyed reading this book. There's a good blend of romance and crime mystery. On the one hand, Betsy has prided herself at successfully rejecting every eligible man in Pine Gap. Yet, she can't help herself from falling for her Dashing Deputy. Mingled within the romance is an ongoing criminal investigation that the new deputy is determined to solve. Themes covered in the book are: integrity, family / civic loyalty, upholding the law, facing your accusers and letting truth be known. Romance and Language are both clean. There are a few kisses mentioned. My rating - 5 stars.

About the author

Regina Jennings is a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University with a degree in English. She is the author of Sixty Acres and a Bride, Love in the Balance, Caught in the Middle, A Most Inconvenient Marriage, At Love's Bidding, and contributed a novella to both With This Ring? and A Match Made in Texas. She and her family make their home in Oklahoma City. Regina can be found online at www.reginajennings.com.