'A Touch of Flame' by Jo Goodman follows the story of Sheriff Ben Madison and Dr. E. Ridley Woodhouse in the Western town of Frost Falls in late 1800s Colorado. The plot revolves around the relationship between Ben, a determined sheriff, and Ridley, a strong-willed female doctor, as they navigate through various challenges in their personal and professional lives. is filled with drama, romance, and mystery as the two main characters deal with issues like abuse, bank robbery, and other complex situations in the town.
The writing style of 'A Touch of Flame' is characterized by witty banter between the main characters, Ben and Ridley, which keeps the readers entertained throughout the story. The author, Jo Goodman, skillfully weaves a tale full of lovable characters, engaging plotlines, and a focus on the developing romance between the sheriff and the doctor, creating a captivating and enjoyable read for fans of Western romance novels.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
The book includes medium content warnings related to abuse, grief, and trauma.
Has Romance?
Romance is a significant focus in A Touch of Flame, with strong character development around the relationships.
From The Publisher:
USA Today bestselling author Jo Goodman returns to the gunslinging outlands of A Touch of Frost with a sizzling new romance where the new town doctor learns there's nothing she likes better than a run-in with the law.
Dr. E. Ridley Woodhouse is like no physician Ben Madison has ever met-she's a woman. As the newly elected sheriff of Frost Falls, Colorado, Ben is tasked with welcoming Ridley to the community. But while Ben might be tempted by the new doc's charms, getting the town to accept a big-city, female doctor is no easy feat. To earn their trust she'll have to prove herself and Ben determines to help her...even if she's the most stubborn woman he's ever met.
When the husband of one of Ridley's patients threatens her, forbidding Ridley from treating his wife or children, all of Ben's protective instincts kick in. Ridley has come to rely on Ben's steady presence and the delicious tension that simmers just below the surface of their easy friendship-but as much as she trusts that his warnings to steer clear of Jeremiah Salt are sincere, she's never been one to back down from a challenge and she refuses to abandon her patient.
But sticking to your guns can earn you trouble in the rough terrain of the Wild West and danger threatens Ridley from unexpected places, forcing Ben to confront his deepest fear in order to save the woman he loves.
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