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The Unexpected Champion

By: Mary Connealy
Narrated by: Morgan Hallett
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City-dweller John McCall never expected to be out in the High Sierras of 1868 on a wild-goose chase to find the Chiltons' supposedly lost grandson. But now that he's out here, things have gotten even more complicated, mostly due to wildcat Penny Scott. She's not like any woman he's ever met - comfortable in the woods, with a horse, and with a gun.

When Penny and John are taken against their will by a shadowy figure looking for evidence they don't have, both realize they've stumbled into something dangerous and complicated. With their friends and family desperately searching for them, Penny and John must make a daring escape.

When they emerge back into the real world, they are confronted with a kidnapper who just won't stop. They must bring a powerful, ruthless man to justice, even as this city man and country woman fight a very inconvenient attraction to each other.

©2019 Mary Connealy (P)2019 Recorded Books

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A Riveting Western

What a tale! Never a dull moment. Disguises, escapes, secrets, mystery. It's all in one story.

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I was thrilled

I was thrilled to find a third book in this series. This there was a fourth. #1 and 3 are my favs

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Entering Book

This book and series was great. Loved the story line and all the twist. I had a few lol moments which is always good.

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Enjoyable story

The detail of every character, the storyline was excellent! Enjoyed every minute. The auditor was excellent, spoke clearly, precisely, and added western charm to the story.

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Enjoyed very much

Great conclusion to the series, yet it is a book which can also stand alone.

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I love this book

I absolutely loved this book !!! It’s a really good series and I hope there is more coming with Adam and Utah in it 💙💙.

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Excellent

Author's books are always well written and I see the story unfold as if I was in the middle of the story.

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Lovely conclusion

Getting to know more of Penny’s story was delightful. The duo of John & Penny was well-matched and pushed each other to be better. I loved watching them learn to work together and respect each other’s talents and strengths.

The themes of justice, revenge, and mercy continue through this book. Many lingering questions from the series are answered while a few more are posed. It’s a good wrap up without completely killing the story.

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Great all the way around!

I enjoyed this series a lot! I am new to Mary Connealy and look forward to discovering more of her books. Morgan Hallett is wonderful and one of my favorite narrators!

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When will Utah get his HEA? 😁

I have really enjoyed all three books in this series! Love the scriptures and lessons buried in the midst. Little jewels just waiting to be discovered! Thank you for sharing your talent! However, I stand by my question! Utah and Adam both, have really been through rough spots with the Families. They have built many a cabin, did an over abundance of protecting, tracking, defending, tree cutting, back breaking work and so on. I do believe they both deserve a satisfying Happily Ever After!
Just saying! 😁

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