Josie let her weary eyes skim over the parchment once more. The trail will be long, her pa had said. For the first time in her life, she felt hopeful about the future as she clutched the map tightly in her fist. Though excited, she was dog-tired, both mentally and physically. Her eyes started to drift shut.
She had barely nodded off when the sound of snapping branches roused her. Her eyes flew open, and her spine went rigid when a low voice addressed her.
“I’ll take that map now.”
Josie fished around in her pants pocket for the derringer. Her hand touched the cold metal, and she squeezed her finger around the trigger of the gun and stumbled to her feet.
“Stay right where you are, and take your hand out of your pockets,” the voice ordered. “You won’t get hurt if you do as you’re told. Do it!”
She squinted at the tall figure standing the shadows at the mouth of the cave and heard the click of a revolver. Ragged breaths escaped her throat. “Are you going to kill me? she asked in a throaty whisper, as she showed him one empty hand.
“That depends on how much trouble you decide to cause. Just hand over that map and I’ll be on my way.”
Inhaling deeply, Josie’s eyes roamed over the parchment still clutched in her fist. Pa’s words rang in her ears. Nothing was going to stop her from going after whatever lay at the end of that trail.
“If you want it, you’ll have to pry it from my cold dead fingers,” she replied.
The man swiftly strode forward out of the darkness, with his gun raised and leveled at her. The fire danced upon his features. Josie gasped. It was the stranger who rode the white stallion—the one all in black who’d been watching her in Dry Gulch.
 
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Ms. Coverstone penned an emotionally filled story that allows her readers
to feel their heart beating rapidly in their chest. This is one you should definitely pick up. I assure you won't
be disappointed. It will grip you and hold onto you until the very end!
- Diana, Night Owl Romance Reviews
Ms. Stacey Coverstone has, once again, given her readers more than we could possibly expect. This book was fast-paced,
action-packed, and another hit for Coverstone. Readers, me included, have come to expect a certain level of expertise from Ms. Coverstone. This book, if possible, was better than her previous works. The sensuality was woven throughout the storyline. The chemistry between the two main characters was sizzling. Once again, Coverstone has earned her place as a top notch author. She is a must-read for me. I highly recommend that you read this book. It is definitely bound for greatness.
Each book I read just gets better than her previous ones. Kudos, Ms. Coverstone!
- Brenda, The Romance Studio
This story has everything you'd expect in a western historical including bad guys, hard riding,
deprivations and death for some at the end of a gun. Josie has sand and Grey has a vulnerability
that belies his tough guy stance. Both characters charm, and Outlaw Trail delivers a solid nugget of a romance.
- Carol, Love Western Romances Reviews
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