GRR Reviews Landry's Back in Town (Rocky Ridge) by Margery Scott

Landry's Back In Town sets up a "criminal" trying to fit back into life, and a lady do-gooder trying to rehabilitate his reputation (and failing). The setup was a bit on the simple side.

In the old West town of Rocky Ridge Colorado, Landry Mitchell went to prison for robbing a bank. He didn't actually do it, but try explaining that to the sheriff. He went back to the town after his release to earn his living as the blacksmith but his town wasn't ready to forgive him. Olivia Harding wants to help people, and she cares for the orphans and the less fortunate. Landry saved her from two mean drunks when they caught her out at night. When she saw Landry was rejected by the town, she wanted to help. But Landry doesn't want her help. He's tainted, and he had nothing to offer Olivia... Then his no good brother (the guy that got him in trouble) came back...

I felt the romance was a bit forced, as the FMC basically forced her way into his life, whether he wanted help or not. That's... annoying. The "change of heart" that set up the end was also rather annoying. All in all, it came out as average.

Category: Contemporary

Primary Plot: Man tried to live normal life after serving time in jail saved a woman in town. Now she wanted to rehabilitate his reputation...

Overall Rating: 3/5

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