Reviewed by:
Beth Swanson, voracious reader
Title:
Ambush of the heart (Rocky Mountain Marshals #1)
Author:
Mary Connealy
Publisher:
Bethany House
https://bakerbookhouse.bethanyhouse
Date:
February 3, 2026
Format:
Paperback
Length:
288 pages
Overview:
Marshal Owen Riley and his fellow Marshals are escorting an escaped prisoner as well as Delaney Bridger and her brother, back to Fort Russell. The date is July 1872. They are shot at by unseen bandits bringing injury and in some cases, death to their party. With their lives on the line, they need to help the injured and find shelter.
This attack leaves Delaney’s brother Boone seriously injured. Danger continues to loom over them while Delaney and Owen attempt to nurse Boone back to health, developing a relationship along the way. But can they have a future together?
Overview:
4 out of 5
Suggested audience:
Fans of historical fiction/romance.
Christian impact:
Sweet romance, family values and can’t wait for the next in the series are all comments made by readers.
Also includes:
-next 2 chapters in the author’s upcoming book
-author note
-newsletter info
https://www.christianbook.com/

June 13, 2026 


Hi! Thank you so much for featuring Ambush of the Heart!!!