In this episode Jamie and Melissa discuss Redeeming the Outlaw by Jodi Basye. This is the third book in her Cross Family Saga.

Jodi lets her readers continue to enjoy Gideon and Jo’s love as she spotlights Matthias and Elaine’s journey to happy ever after. If you remember Jo’s sister, Elaine the pain, from Redeeming the Prodigal then you can well imagine what an interesting story Jodi wrote. Especially since she paired her with Matthias a former outlaw from Jo’s past.

It won’t take long for your curiosity to be peeked by Elaine and her “secret”. She struggles as many adverse situations push her over the edge. Her need to be clean is something I can relate to. However, you can well imagine how difficult this is when living on a sheep ranch with her sister Jo.

Matthias struggles to keep food in his belly as he embarks on his new life, as upstanding citizen. When he finally catches a break, he soon realizes he’s in over his head with the same kind of people he’s trying to avoid.

The love that grows between Matthias and Elaine is gentle and sweet. He’s the only one who sees her struggle and works to help her overcome it. Not only that, but he goes above and beyond to help her avoid situations that cause her agony. Elaine helps Matthias see that he is not defined by his past sins and is worthy of love.

This is a novel you will not want to miss as LiteraryScape gives Jodi Basye’s Redeeming the Outlaw 3 out of 3 lassos. Matthias and Elaine’s love story is sure to have you hooked and hog-tied from beginning to end.

We gave the following elements the ratings below.

Adventure: Mocha

Romance: Mocha

Mystery: Mocha

Rating Scale: Espresso= Very Little, Mocha= Medium Amount, Latte= A Lot

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