A young novelist becomes captivated by a charming, ambitious railroad executive rumored to be a villain. Is he capable of murder?
Parsons, Kansas, 1873 -- Miss Lucy Forbes travels West with her father, who has been hired for an investigation that pits him against a railroad executive reputed to be as treacherous as he is charming. She anticipates adventure, even dangerous thrills to add to the romantic stories she writes. What she doesn't expect is how quickly she will become ensnared in a deadly mystery...and a torrid affair.
Henry Stevens has pulled himself out of an impoverished childhood and clawed his way to a powerful position with an enterprising railroad, The Katy. His employees call him Chief. They admire and respect him. The rest of the world seems to think he's a scoundrel, based on a few unfortunate accidents, bad press, and his unstoppable drive to build a railroad empire stretching from Chicago all the way to Mexico City. He makes it as far as Texas before he is swept up in a whirlwind of crime and corruption...and murder.
While fighting for his job and his life, Henry is drawn into a stormy relationship with the independent Miss Forbes, who pens tales about heroism and high ideals. Lucy challenges him at every turn, and won't settle for anything less than complete freedom and a level of honesty that is frankly impossible in the cut-throat world of railroad politics. Never has Henry had to work so hard for something he wants, and he wants Lucy. But he also wants The Katy.
Bestselling author E.E. Burke deftly weaves fascinating historical events and a murder mystery with a fiery love story and rip-roaring railroad adventure. Start reading A Dangerous Passion today!
"Her portrayal of strong, realistic, well-defined characters and meticulous research transports readers back to the American West." New York Times bestselling author Jill Marie Landis,
"Gripping, realistic western writing at its best! E. E. Burke is an exceptional storyteller!" USA TODAY bestselling author Rosanne Bittner
