Nothing stirs the hearts and minds of a younger generation like the tribulations and triumphs of their elders—especially when they’re raised in the shadow of a father’s larger-than-life deeds. Randall Bass has HUGE boots (or rather moccasins) to fill. His father was not only a dime novel hero but a true legend the likes of which he could never attain. How’s a restless son supposed to forge his own path in a land already tamed?

The Excerpt

(Excerpt from Dana Ransom W-I-P, HER TEXAS HERO)
By the time Rand remembered to blink, popped wide eyes had glazed over in awe. In his relatively short number of years, he’d taken in some amazing sights from painted hills and deserts to soaring skyscrapers in New York City. But none had spoken to him with the seditious lure of San Antone’s canal.
Romance whispered through the trailing willow branches that brushed across cuddling couples as their boats drifted down the river. Determination shimmered up from once blood-soaked soil where freedom had been won at a terrible price in the ruined shell of an abbey. The kind of life-altering history Rand longed to affect, if time . . . and his parents . . . would allow it. To be part of the changes being forged by sheer force of will. To be revered in song and the sighs of dreamy-eyed girls.
To become half the man his father was.
Opportunity shivered to Rand’s soul. Here, in this vibrant young Texas city, he could find what his wandering soul desired. The chance to step from the shadows of his famous kin to claim his own destiny.
If his momma didn’t tan his hide before his daddy peeled it off him!

I’m having such fun on this return ride with the Bass family. Now, to get the first five books of the series reissued for new – and old! – readers. Yee Hah!

Happy cooler Fall days and deep-starred nights just made for reading in bed!

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5 comments

Iris BOctober 20, 2024 at 5:57 AM
GREAT descriptions!
JennaOctober 20, 2024 at 12:24 PM
I second Iris's comment--Great descriptions! And I do feel sympathy for Rand, trying to make a name for himself when his name is already ten stories tall thank's to his father. I'm sure, however, that he'll make his mark. Tweeted.
Kate HillOctober 20, 2024 at 1:13 PM
His father sounds like a hard act to follow, but with his determination, I believe he'll make a name for himself!
JSBrayOctober 20, 2024 at 3:50 PM
Love San Antonio.