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Set on the turbulent border of Missouri after the Civil War, *Rides a Hero* follows Shannon McCahy, a determined landowner, and Malachi Slater, a runaway Confederate soldier. The two, each hardened by war and driven by opposing loyalties, find themselves enemies at first—yet the violent incursions of jayhawkers and bushwhackers force them to unite in a desperate search for their loved ones.
Their uneasy partnership evolves as the danger grows, revealing a hidden bond stronger than their mutual hatred. In a landscape where soldiers, landowners and war‑scarred communities collide, the novel explores themes of survival, loyalty, and the unexpected paths toward redemption.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Heather Graham
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