Riding for the Brand

This book is the second volume in the 'Jacob Series, ' 'Riding for the Brand." Jacob's nemesis turned out to be his Uncle Zac. Zac's plan was to cut Jacob's apron strings from his family in Boston and allow him the life of a Mountain Man, and it worked. Jacob and Zac are going back to visit Zed then on to the Utah Territory where Jacob will reunite with Mary, and Jacob will introduce Zac to the beautiful single school teacher, Elizabeth Harlow who lives in Landes. Jacob and Zac get married and there is much action with the Indians and the U. S. Cavalry at Fort Boise. Cookie who is their new cook turns out to be an excellent chef, yet refuses to bathe that is until the women of the Windslow Ranch take matters into their own hands and clean him up. He changes his ways and is known as Charles. He becomes well known in the territory for his culinary talents. He quits the Windslow Ranch and heads out for California to find himself a wife. There is much action and adventure when Charles goes to California and falls in love with a beautiful woman. But first he must save her tarnished reputation before he can propose marriage. There is a Civil War on the horizon and Jacob and Zac are selling a herd of horses to the U. S. Cavalry in Fort Boise. The Confederate spies have learned of their horse drive, and set out to ambush their group and steal their horses. The Windslow Ranch Indians scouts alert them of the attack, and Jacob and Zac turn the tables on the Rebels in a terrible battle, where Zac is serious injured. I am sure if you enjoyed the first book, Jacob's Dangerous Inheritance, then you will want to continue to follow the adventure and exciting events that will continue in this exciting second volume of Jacob Series. **** This book is family oriented, for LDS and Christians and anyone else who wants a wholesome read, where there is no foul language or sexual innuendos. This book can be read by any age. There is adventure, romance, intrigue, with many laughs and even some tears will be shed. Sit back and have an exciting read.