Books like The Lady & The Texan by Bobbi Smith

Amanda Taylor, a Texas-born woman who values freedom and independence, crosses paths with a rough-and-ready Texan gunslinger to protect her from the East. Amanda, a firebrand since the day she was born, is determined to stand up for what she believes in. She grew up in Texas, able to ride and shoot with the best of the boys before being sent East for a more refined education. Her father, a staunch advocate for women's rights, sends her back East to marry the man he has chosen. But Amanda's heart is set on the Texas he grew up in, and her father's choice is a far cry from what she had hoped for. When she finally makes it back to Texas, she is immediately taken under the protective wing of her father's cousin, a Texas cowboy named Jack Logan. Jack is not just a man, but a gunslinger, someone who holds no punches when it comes to justice. He is sent to escort Amanda back to Texas to protect her and ensure that she returns to her roots. As they cross paths, their differences of opinion and experiences clash, leading to a series of adventures that will test their resolve and uncover the truth about what Amanda really wants.

First publish date: 1997