The Wren - Kristy McCaffrey

The Wren

By Kristy McCaffrey

  • Release Date: 2014-09-22
  • Genre: Historical Romance
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 1,270 Ratings

Description

Captured by Comanche as a child, Molly Hart was assumed dead. Ten years later, Texas Ranger Matt Ryan finds a woman with the same blue eyes.

“A rousing, spicy story of long lost love in the gritty Old West. The Wren will make your pulse flutter and your heart sing.” —Ann Charles, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Award-winning Deadwood Mystery Series

Ten years have passed since Molly Hart’s ranch was attacked, her folks murdered, and she was abducted. Now, at nineteen, she’s finally returning home to North Texas after spending the remainder of her childhood with a tribe of Kwahadi Comanche. What she finds is a deserted home coated with dust and the passage of time, the chilling discovery of her own gravesite, and the presence of a man she thought never to see again.

Matt Ryan is pushed by a restless wind to the broken-down remains of the Hart ranch. Recently recovered from an imprisonment that nearly ended his life, the drive for truth and fairness has all but abandoned him. For ten years he faithfully served the U.S. Army and the Texas Rangers, seeking justice for the brutal murder of a little girl, only to find closure and healing beyond his grasp. Returning to the place where it all began, he’s stunned to encounter a woman with the same blue eyes as the child he can’t put out of his mind.

A sensuous historical western romance set in 1877 Texas.

2003 CAPA WINNER The Romance Studio ~ Best New Author Traditional
2004 Holt Medallion FINALIST ~ Best First Book
2004 Texas Gold FINALIST ~ Historical Category

“…McCaffrey’s mastery of setting and historic details gives this western gritty realism.” ~ RT Book Reviews

“…a heart wrenchingly emotional story…” ~ Coffeetime Romance

“The main characters were well matched and the secondary characters were just as good. Don’t miss this incredible read in what is sure to be a great series to follow.” ~ The Romance Studio

“Handsome, rugged heroes, strong heroines and a super storyline make The Wren a keeper.” ~ The Best Reviews

“…well written…captivated me from the first line to the poignant last.” ~ Novelspot

The Wings of the West Series Reading Order
Book One: The Wren
Book Two: The Dove
Book Three: The Sparrow
Book Four: The Blackbird
Book Five: The Bluebird
Book Six: The Songbird (Novella)
Book Seven: Echo of the Plains (Short Story)
Book Eight:  The Starling
Book Nine: The Canary (Pre-Order Now)

Reviews

  • Great book.

    5
    By Toddaw3
    Loved this book. Had several turns and changes with the characters. Enjoyed the banter between the guys that grew up close to each other. Looking forward to the books that are following this one.
  • Enjoyed it!

    5
    By alwaysapiece
    I loved this book. It had several surprises and I like that in a book. Very good!
  • Great Read

    5
    By bw299
    This was really a great read for me. I will surly be purchasing more of this author’s work. Thank you.
  • Just Beautiful!

    5
    By HCS80
    This wonderful story and amazing characters will keep you on your toes and entrance you from the very beginning! Don’t pass on this treasure of a book!
  • Love this story.

    5
    By Standingheart
    I read many books but this one that's one of the few that touches my heart. I am looking forward to the sequel. MM
  • The Wren

    5
    By Lilly's Ladybugh
    This is a breath of fresh air. A book that holds your interest. The story has all the things I look for, excitement, suspense, captivating and a true love story. I recommend this book to all that enjoy a good read. 👍
  • The Wren

    5
    By s.48
    Good story line. Great characters. Hard book to put down. Throughly enjoyed every minute of reading “The Wren”.
  • Great!

    5
    By Chevynovagirl72
    I loved it!!!
  • The Wren

    5
    By romancereader77
    Loved this book. The hardships of those that lived in this time is amazing. Of course it’s romanized for the book and I’m sure it wouldn’t have ended with such a HEA in reality but makes for a good story. I found it to be one of the best old west romances I’ve ever read. It doesn’t have steamy love scenes but it didn’t need them. The book kept my attention from beginning to end.
  • A new guilty pleasure

    3
    By potterrocklmfao
    Trigger warnings: attempted rape, sexual assault, pedophilia This book has a lot of flaws, but it’s definitely one of my new guilty pleasures. The author has a way of writing that is both beautiful and keeps you on your toes throughout the whole story. The cover for this book is a little misleading. I was worried that this book was going to be an erotica, but it’s actually more of a mystery or action book mixed with romance. It makes for a good combination that works out really well. However, some of the romance parts did make me really uncomfortable. Some of the body descriptions at first were so sexual that they made me cringe and the sex scene was so graphic that I could barely read that chapter. The major issue I had with this book was the depiction of the Native Americans. They were referred to as “Indians” in the book and maybe that was just to reflect the character’s thoughts at the time, but saying Indians instead of Native Americans is one of my biggest pet peeves. The trope of Native Americans capturing white people is also so overdone.

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