The Outlaw and the Heir

Isaiah Ranch

De: Romeo Alexander

Narrado por: Michael Dean

I killed the men who butchered my parents and dodged the hangman’s noose—now I’m an outlaw bound by honor, drawn to the one man who wants nothing to do with me.

After years of drifting and hiding my secrets, I sense a chance of redemption at Isaiah Ranch. I’ve known family and honor—can I find it again here?

Ambrose Isaiah, the youngest heir of a powerful ranching dynasty, sees me as a threat—a killer with no place among his kin. He’s right, but that doesn’t stop the spark between us.

I didn’t come here to stay. I didn’t come here to fall in love. I’m everything Ambrose should despise. But away from prying eyes, with only the wilderness as witness, we cross a line neither of us can take back.

Our secret heats up fast—but so does the danger. A violent gang is closing in with the ranch in their sights. When betrayal hits close to home, we have to fight… even if it means losing everything.

The land, the truth…and each other.

©2025 Books Unite People, LLC (P)2025 Romeo Alexander

Cowboy with a tender heart

This is the start of the Isaiah Ranch series back in the old west, when they first started taking in convicts to work off their sentence. That is how Ambrose and Samuel meet. None of them Isaiah's know Ambrose's secret. Samuel pushes his buttons, the mouth on him, he likes to get a rise out of Ambrose. The pair are scouting the ranch, when things finally heat up at the riverside with them

Michael Dean does a great job portraying both men with feeling.

Alexander does it again!

Loved the characters and the story. The narrator, Michael Dean, is one of my all-time favorites! I hope this is not the last story from the Isaiah Ranch.

Loved It

"I want you to be doing something that makes you happy. And if that don't mean a bride and children runnin' around, then so be it. God has a plan for everyone, and it ain't up to the rest of us to figure out what his plan is for you. That's for you to find out. So if your heart is tellin' you something different, then by His will and grace, go out and find that thing and make it yours."

I loved this book. I was always drawn to the concept of a place like Isaiah Ranch and very excited to see how it all began. It was fascinating to see it unfold from this angle having read stories from it's future. I loved both Samuel and Ambrose and the dynamic between them. Their banter made me laugh at times, and I liked how they slowly began to open up as their relationship deepened.

"You ain't stupid," Ambrose said after a moment
"I'm aware," I snorted. "Thanks, I guess."
"But you don't always seem that smart."
I squinted at him. “I can't tell if you're trying to compliment me, insult me, or get me to talk."

I also loved Samuel's personality. His snark with the bailiff cinched it for me. I was sad for Ambrose's constraints; his father's word was law- even if he had better ideas- and didn't value his input or opinion if it didn't align with his own. His brother Joseph was a jerk. I loved his sister, though. I was pretty impressed with how Samuel handled talking to Ambrose's family members. His mouth may get him into trouble sometimes, but he was smart and knew how to talk well.

The story had some danger and suspense and I was completely hooked. I also really love the cover- the handsome model, the colors and composition.

I was lucky enough to get my hands on the audiobook version (I read it in ebook when it released) and I loved it. Michael Dean did a great job bringing these guys to life, and I had no trouble telling the characters apart.

Overall: 5 stars
Performance: 5 stars
Story: 5 stars

Historical and Passionate!

I really enjoy historical romances, and this one took me way back in time to the 1800's. I have read the series so this was definitely a smooth listen for me, but you could listen for the setting and romance between Ambrose and Samuel alone. The need for them to keep their relationship secret really added to the passionate nature of their intimate times together. And we get a lot of those. Michael Dean narrated to perfection bringing out all the emotions and personalities.

A Gritty Western Romance with a Tender Heart

In The Outlaw and the Heir, Romeo Alexander delivers a compelling MM romance set against the rugged backdrop of the American West. The story follows a man haunted by his past who seeks redemption at Isaiah Ranch. There, he encounters Ambrose Isaiah, the youngest heir of a powerful ranching family, who views him with suspicion. Despite their differences, an undeniable attraction ignites between them, challenging their perceptions and stirring deep emotions. As external threats loom and secrets unravel, they must confront their pasts to forge a future together.

Michael enhances this tale with his incredible performance that really brought the characters to life.

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