Wildfire in His Arms

By: Johanna Lindsey

Narrated by: Tad Branson

Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's Summary

Number-one New York Times best-selling author Johanna Lindsey's passionate new tale about a gunfighter running from his past who finds his future when he escorts a beautiful outlaw to her hanging. Featuring one of Lindsey's most intriguing heroes: the dangerous and mysterious Degan Grant from One Heart to Win.

With his work in Montana completed now that the Callahan-Warren feud has ended in marriage rather than bloodshed, Degan Grant sets out for California because it is far away from the home he wants to forget - until the US Marshal who saved his life calls in a favor. All Degan has to do is apprehend three outlaws on the marshal's list and turn them over to the law. Easy enough, he figures, for a man no one wants to tangle with. But then a bold young woman crosses his path.

Maxine grew up so pretty and attracted so much unwanted attention in her Texas hometown that events spiraled out of control. She will try anything to escape the handsome, enigmatic gunfighter who intends to turn her over to a corrupt sheriff who will hang her instead of putting her on trial.

Saddled with a sassy, spirited young woman who insists she is innocent, Degan must hunt down a vicious killer and keep an old enemy at bay. But forced into intimate proximity with his beguiling prisoner, he finds his desire sparking into a wildfire of passion, and he can no longer deny that it is time for them to risk confronting their pasts so he can have a chance at a future with her in his arms forever.

©2015 Johanna Lindsey (P)2015 Recorded Books

Wild West at its best

It amazes me that Johanna Lindsey has written so many books that I have enjoyed. Don't get me wrong there have been a few duds, but on the whole she is an awesome historical romance author! This book was an easy good trip back in time. If books had ratings like movies, this book would be rated PG-13, for sexual situations.

Wonderful!

Great story. Reminiscent of "Gentle Rogue."

Tad Branson is an amazing narrator! His voice has the perfect touch of humor, danger, and story-telling.

Another hit!

Another great book! I can"t wait for the next book by this author! She knows romance.

Yee-Haw!!

I loved this book. It had a fabulous story line with everything I love in a book. There was adventure, drama, comedy, love, and the best parts, an ornery heroine and sexy alpha hero. The only reason I didn't give Tad a 5 for the narration was that a few of his voices were a "tad" hard to tell apart. (hee-hee!) Overall a great listen!

So Sad that the Narration Ruined A Good Story

Is there anything you would change about this book?

the narration was HORRIBLE. the man doing the narration spoke like SNL's over emphasis of obama's speech tic of pausing in the middle of a sentence and rushing the words at the end of the sentence. He made the very grown man of Hunter Callahan sound like a 12 year old, complete with the Peter Brady voice changes mid sentence, and was simply a horrid narration. I was so looking forward to this book, but couldn't listen beyond an hour as the narration got worse as the story went on

What was one of the most memorable moments of Wildfire in His Arms?

the really horrible narration that ruined the story

Would you be willing to try another one of Tad Branson’s performances?

NO WAYYYY, he is a HORRID narrator, and while perhaps he could pull off a Louis Lamour book, he ruins a good romance with his grainy voice, poor inflections, unequal reading speed, and just overall ughness

Did Wildfire in His Arms inspire you to do anything?

Put Tad Branson on my list of narrators to never, ever buy.

Any additional comments?

Anyone considering spending the money on this book should wait until it is redone by a female voice that doesn't add the teenage squeak to male voices. Other Lindsey narrators, like Rosalyn Landor, Laurel Merlington, or Meredith Mitchell were terrific in her other novels. This narrator - ruins the story for you

Well Narrated Unique Entertainment!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

A resounding YES! It has all the ingredients that make a good book; humor, intrigue, romance. I've enjoyed reading several of Ms. Lindsey's books over the years but this one is unique. It's different from her other books I've read in that it's the first western historical romance in my memory. It's quite a long book, but I was so engrossed I listened to it in one sitting.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Maxine (Max) is wanted for murder and bank robbery in Texas of which she proclaims her innocence. She knows she will not get a fair trial because the man they say she killed owns the town where she lived. He owns the Sheriff and Judge and she believes she would be hung without being given a trial. So she runs, giving herself a new identity; that of a young man. There is $1,000 reward for her/his capture. She's stayed free for 2 years by moving around and staying out of towns when possible, living off the land. When the dangerous and mysterious gunfighter Degan Grant, doing a favor for his Marshal friend, agrees to bring her/him in she's as good as caught...but once caught can he keep her?

What does Tad Branson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He gives a good performance. He makes one feel they're watching everything unfold like in a movie.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed but did not cry.

Any additional comments?

This book was pleasant listening. Although there was intrigue, gun fights and sexual activity it was all done with taste.

I recommend it for not only western book lovers but anyone who likes historical romances.

Romantic and Funny

I really liked listening to this story from the beginning to end. The narrator was very good and brought the story to life.

Took my breathe away again.

Yet again Mrs. Lindsey has kept me spellbound until the end. Thanks for giving us another 'sit around the fire, unable to breathe in fascination' story.

One of my favorites

Loved the narrater, loved the characters & loved the story. I have read this book several times and have enjoyed it each & every time.

sweet and fun

Such a good story. the narrator is amazing, found myself getting lost in his deep voice.
was a fun book with sassy remarks and a great ending. can't wait for my next Johanna lindsey book. totally worth the credit.

not great

first book I listened to rather than read. nice narration although I found Max's voice a bit annoying. story was really predictable and not her best work. no climax to speak off really.