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Willow Creek, Texas #3
A Texas Child
To save a child
Regret. Assistant District Attorney Myra Delgado knows all about it. She's spent seven years regretting a foolish betrayal of her ex, Levi Coyote. But now Myra needs Levi, a private investigator, and the stakes are bigger than their history—a baby has been kidnapped. And only Myra is brave enough—or crazy enough—to go after a Mexican drug lord and attempt a rescue.
Levi might not be able to forgive her, but he can't let Myra face the danger alone. As they work to save an innocent child, he learns a shocking truth about their shared past. If they make it through this, he and Myra just might get a second chance at not only love, but family.
Regret. Assistant District Attorney Myra Delgado knows all about it. She's spent seven years regretting a foolish betrayal of her ex, Levi Coyote. But now Myra needs Levi, a private investigator, and the stakes are bigger than their history—a baby has been kidnapped. And only Myra is brave enough—or crazy enough—to go after a Mexican drug lord and attempt a rescue.
Levi might not be able to forgive her, but he can't let Myra face the danger alone. As they work to save an innocent child, he learns a shocking truth about their shared past. If they make it through this, he and Myra just might get a second chance at not only love, but family.
304 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2013
About the author
Linda Warren
151 books333 followersLinda Warren loves happy endings. The Rita® nominated and award-winning author has written 26 books for Harlequin, including SuperRomance, American, and Everlasting Love. Drawing upon her years of growing up on a farm/ranch in Texas, she writes about sexy heroes, feisty heroines, and broken families with an emotional punch all set against the backdrop of Texas. She lives in College Station with her husband and spends her days doing what she loves—creating unforgettable love stories—with happy endings.
Linda Warren was born Linda Siegert in Brazos County, TX, on July 2, 1945. She passed away on November 8, 2023, in Bryant, TX. Warren is survived by her husband, several children, and grandchildren.
Linda Warren was born Linda Siegert in Brazos County, TX, on July 2, 1945. She passed away on November 8, 2023, in Bryant, TX. Warren is survived by her husband, several children, and grandchildren.
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December 5, 2013
Very good book. Myra and Levi have quite a past together. She and Levi had been in love years earlier. Because of some personal fears Myra made a mistake that Levi saw as a betrayal. Now she needs his help to rescue a kidnapped baby. They have to put their past aside and work together which isn't easy for either one of them. As they get closer to their objective they find that maybe those old feelings aren't so dead after all.
I really liked Myra even though she frustrated me at times also. Seven years earlier she was a brand new lawyer in the D.A.'s office. She had a fantastic relationship with Levi. She loved her job which brought her more satisfaction than the wife and mother role her mother had been pushing her toward. When she took an action that she felt protected her job Levi saw it as a betrayal and broke things off, cutting all contact with her. Now she's an ADA in need of Levi's skills as a PI and has to face him for the first time. I loved the courage that she showed in facing him especially with his nasty attitude toward her. She wasn't going to let him stop her from going after the baby even if she has to go alone. Working together brought them closer and gave Myra the chance to finally tell Levi everything that had happened all those years ago. When they finally found the baby, Myra had to face another one of her fears. For all this time she has refused to allow herself to think about having children. She feels that she would not be a good mother because she wouldn't have any idea what to do with a child. She allows those insecurities to affect the way she looks a baby Daniel. I loved seeing how good she is with him when she allows herself to relax around him and ached for her when she allowed her fears to get in the way. Her realization that she still loved Levi just added to her misery. I loved seeing the way she faced her fears and finally got what she wanted all along.
Levi is a good man and an honorable one but he is also a stubborn one. When he makes up his mind about something he just doesn't change it. His feelings for Myra turned to hate after what he felt was her betrayal of him. At first he refuses to work with her to find baby Daniel, but his conscience won't let him ignore the danger the baby is in or that Myra would be in going after him alone. He didn't expect to find himself still attracted to her and his feelings growing more confused. It got even worse when he finally listened to her explanation and realized what a jerk he had been. I loved seeing how protective he was of Myra even as he was fighting his feelings. Levi was very comfortable around Daniel and great at taking care of him. He could see how good Myra was with him and couldn't understand why she was putting her job ahead of having a family of her own. I really enjoyed seeing Levi and Daniel on the ranch, especially when they were dealing with Levi's grandfather. He was so much fun and had no problem speaking bluntly. I really liked seeing Levi step up at the end and then have the sense to go after Myra.
I really liked Myra even though she frustrated me at times also. Seven years earlier she was a brand new lawyer in the D.A.'s office. She had a fantastic relationship with Levi. She loved her job which brought her more satisfaction than the wife and mother role her mother had been pushing her toward. When she took an action that she felt protected her job Levi saw it as a betrayal and broke things off, cutting all contact with her. Now she's an ADA in need of Levi's skills as a PI and has to face him for the first time. I loved the courage that she showed in facing him especially with his nasty attitude toward her. She wasn't going to let him stop her from going after the baby even if she has to go alone. Working together brought them closer and gave Myra the chance to finally tell Levi everything that had happened all those years ago. When they finally found the baby, Myra had to face another one of her fears. For all this time she has refused to allow herself to think about having children. She feels that she would not be a good mother because she wouldn't have any idea what to do with a child. She allows those insecurities to affect the way she looks a baby Daniel. I loved seeing how good she is with him when she allows herself to relax around him and ached for her when she allowed her fears to get in the way. Her realization that she still loved Levi just added to her misery. I loved seeing the way she faced her fears and finally got what she wanted all along.
Levi is a good man and an honorable one but he is also a stubborn one. When he makes up his mind about something he just doesn't change it. His feelings for Myra turned to hate after what he felt was her betrayal of him. At first he refuses to work with her to find baby Daniel, but his conscience won't let him ignore the danger the baby is in or that Myra would be in going after him alone. He didn't expect to find himself still attracted to her and his feelings growing more confused. It got even worse when he finally listened to her explanation and realized what a jerk he had been. I loved seeing how protective he was of Myra even as he was fighting his feelings. Levi was very comfortable around Daniel and great at taking care of him. He could see how good Myra was with him and couldn't understand why she was putting her job ahead of having a family of her own. I really enjoyed seeing Levi and Daniel on the ranch, especially when they were dealing with Levi's grandfather. He was so much fun and had no problem speaking bluntly. I really liked seeing Levi step up at the end and then have the sense to go after Myra.
November 24, 2013
Part of the Willow Creek, TX series, this story takes place in Houston and Matamoros, Mexico except when we meet Levi Coyote (again) and his crotchety, wonderful grandfather on the ranch. The story revolves around Levi and his past and now current, extremely touchy, relationship with ADA Myra Delgado. Each harbors intense, not always nice, feelings for the other--typically based on misunderstandings--that won't go away, but which remain unexamined, or enjoyed, until after they save the baby of Myra's employee.
Who's to care for that child after his mother dies brings the two of them, along with Levi's grandpa, together for a final conclusion.
Who's to care for that child after his mother dies brings the two of them, along with Levi's grandpa, together for a final conclusion.
August 13, 2019
I started following Linda when she wrote a series about a group of 7 brothers. I was happy to find this book and her writing style is great here as well. I love the storyline of Myra Delgado and Levi Coyote. For there is more to the story than what it seems. Its about give and take. But most importantly about trust. This story is so well written. You can feel the pain Myra is going thru with her best friend and her father. I will not give out spoilers read the book. There is alot of action and in away suspense for you don't know what's going to happen from one moment to the next. But the way it falls into place is special to read. It is well done and a joy to read. You may need a Kleenex near the end that's all I will say. But the ending is done nicely. I'm looking forward to finding another book of hers. J
April 7, 2014
Nice story, but when I read a Superromance, I don't expect a lot of suspense. I don't really want suspense, and this story was full of it. So it was a good story, but had way more suspense than I wanted.
The Texas stuff was reasonable. Because I know Warren is local, maybe I'm more forgiving. She fudged a lot of things by not being specific--the distance from Houston to Brownsville, for one. And I-10 doesn't connect up with US 290 anywhere, not even within Houston itself, nor is 290 at all close to San Marcos, but who cares about highway numbers? If you're vague, you can get out of a lot of research. And where she got specific, she was correct.
The Texas stuff was reasonable. Because I know Warren is local, maybe I'm more forgiving. She fudged a lot of things by not being specific--the distance from Houston to Brownsville, for one. And I-10 doesn't connect up with US 290 anywhere, not even within Houston itself, nor is 290 at all close to San Marcos, but who cares about highway numbers? If you're vague, you can get out of a lot of research. And where she got specific, she was correct.
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December 29, 2014"This suspenseful tale is fraught with sexual tension and danger at every turn. Levi is a heroic character no woman will be able to resist".(RT Book Reviews, rated 4 stars)
Miniseries: Willow Creek, Texas
Miniseries: Willow Creek, Texas
March 17, 2014
I love Linda Warren books. This book's storyline was good but sad. They dialogue in this story made me laugh. I thought Daniel was so cute & adorable. My heart broke for Daniel. I loved the ending. Even though this story made my eyes water its still a good book to read.
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December 29, 2014Received 4 stars at RT Book Reviews
Miniseries: Willow Creek, Texas
Miniseries: Willow Creek, Texas
January 13, 2016
Myra's coworker is beaten up and in a coma and her child is stolen. Myra goes to Levi for help getting the child back. The problem is that Levi and Myra have a history. Will be help her?
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