About Whispers in the Canyon by Gifford MacShane
Haunted by tragedy, scarred by abuse, Jesse Travers inherits a bankrupt ranch. Survival comes at an inconceivable price: she must learn to trust the man who killed her brother.
1880s Arizona Territory: Shunned by the village for her outlaw brother’s deeds, Jesse is not sorry to hear he’s been killed while robbing a bank.
Strangely enough it’s Adam Donovan, the man who shot him, who brings her the news. Even more strange is this newcomer’s offer to help put her ranch back on solid footing.
Traumatized by years of abuse, Jesse doubts she can trust any man—especially this Irish immigrant with his volatile temper and gunfighter’s reputation. But a profound love for her canyon home outweighs her trepidation, and she accepts his assistance.
As they work together to improve her ranch, Jesse comes to believe that Adam’s true nature is far removed from his notoriety. She feels the first stirrings of love―an emotion she’s never known before.
But her nascent dreams of romance turn to nightmares when she discovers that not all of her brother’s evil deeds died with him.
Can Jesse trust her heart and reveal the extent of her brother’s treachery to Adam? Can they build a future encumbered by the past, or will her confession destroy her one chance for happiness?
Deceptively simple and poetic, this heartfelt historical novel will tug at your emotions, make you laugh, cry, and even get a little angry, as it handles difficult topics with a sensitive touch.
Finalist: The Coffee Pot Book Club Historical Romance of the Year, 2019: “An emotionally evocative story… brilliantly written and fabulously executed.”
On Sale for $2.99 May 20-27, 2025
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Author Bio:
Gifford MacShane is the award-winning author of The Donovan Family Saga, featuring a family of Irish immigrants who settle in the Arizona Territory. Each book includes romance, traditional song lyrics, & a dash of Celtic mysticism. Growing up in a large & often boisterous Irish-American family, Giff uses those experiences to good purpose (though no names will be named!)
A member of the Historical Novel Society, Giff also loves to sing, though her cats don’t always approve. A self-professed grammar nerd, she can be caught diagramming sentences for fun. She currently lives in Pennsylvania with her husband Richard & any number of rescued kitties.
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