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Sawbones
Sawbones | Melissa Lenhardt
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Outlander meets post-Civil War unrest in this fast-paced historical debut. When Dr. Catherine Bennett is wrongfully accused of murder, she knows her fate likely lies with a noose unless she can disappear. Fleeing with a bounty on her head, she escapes with her maid to the uncharted territories of Colorado to build a new life with a new name. Although the story of the murderess in New York is common gossip, Catherine's false identity serves her well as she fills in as a temporary army doctor. But in a land unknown, so large and yet so small, a female doctor can only hide for so long. "Packs a big punch with grit and raw passion. There is mystery, murder, Indians, bounty hunters and intrigue. The women are brave, intelligent and don't take crap from anyone. Lenhardt is a talented, creative writer; she has a grand slam out of the park with Sawbones." -- RT Book Reviews (Top Pick!) 4.5 stars "Raw, gritty and sometimes graphic, Melissa Lenhardt has crafted a page-turner. In Sawbones, the women are smart, brave and at times 'incorrigible.' The plot twists, unique characters and intriguing story of passion and betrayal make this a book well worth discovering." -- Jane Kirkpatrick, New York Times bestselling author of A Light in the Wilderness "Absolutely loved it! I couldn't tear myself away from Sawbones. An epic story of love and courage that sweeps from east to west, Sawbones will rip right through you." - Marci Jefferson, author of Girl on the Golden Coin "Melissa Lenhardt has given us an amazing heroine and sent her on a thrilling journey from the teeming streets of New York City to the vast wilderness of the Texas frontier. Dr. Catherine Bennett's adventure will keep you turning pages long into the night!"-- Victoria Thompson, bestselling author of Murder on St. Nicholas Avenue "You will fall in love with Catherine, as I did, as she struggles to assert herself in a violent and treacherous world, fighting not only prejudice but evil."-- Sandra Dallas, New York Times bestselling author
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hes7
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-Yes Sisters 3.5⭐️
-Saints 4⭐️
-Sawbones 4⭐️
-The Legend of Sheba 3⭐️

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ScientistSam
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Really good Western about a feisty woman doctor who is falsely accused of murder and flees West. She is put through the wringer on the frontier (trigger warnings - there is a fair amount of violence), making this a heavier read than I expected. Catherine is a great character, though, and the supporting cast also draws you in.

I'll definitely be picking up the next book!

raelaschoenherr I‘ve had this on my kindle for so long. I need to get to it! 6y
ScientistSam @raelaschoenherr I pretty much devoured it today! 6y
raelaschoenherr I can‘t wait, it really sounds up my alley! 6y
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Christy2318
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Badass historical heroines Melissa Lenhardt & Sherry Thomas. Tiffany Yates Martin on the right as the moderator. #texasbookfestival

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SamLBooks
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My twist on a Moscow Mule (aka lack of lime and copper cup) and peppermint patties for my #LitsyPartyOfOne
Thanks @Ambrosnazzy 🎉

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tracy.anne8
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So.....I kinda sorta just bought this book for my kindle just to get the 40% another book credit 🙊🤷 #primeday

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hwheaties
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Stayed up way past my bedtime to finish this one! So good. And now I'm grabbing book 2!!

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Texreader
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I listened for over six hours working around the house and finished this off, reading Gone With the Wind in between. An excellent story I recommend! 4 ⭐️ out of 5. I'll be looking for book 2! Friends over Saturday for a scrapbooking retreat so I expect little reading time. But I finally got to participate in #litsypartyofone albeit a little early for the weekend. #gwtwreadalong

Miznanner I adore that little kitty! 7y
Texreader Me too! So cute these stickers are! 7y
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Texreader
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I've been listening to this Audible novel while traveling and working about the house thanks to @Sydsavvy I just finished part 1 so another 6+ hours to go. I am enjoying it. It's set shortly after the Civil War mostly in Texas so far. A good fit to my #gwtwreadalong where I've slipped a bit ahead into part 4.

Sydsavvy Book three is coming out next week! 7y
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hwheaties
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Finally starting this beautiful book series by Melissa Lenhardt! So excited to do her author event with her in August!

Bakingbookworm I LOVED Sawbones!! It was one of those books that I went into thinking it would be a good read but it turned out to be a fabulous read. I can't believe there have been two more books in this series and I didn't realize it. I'm going to try to get my hands on copies. Thanks! 7y
hwheaties @Bakingbookworm it's so good! I'm almost done! 7y
Bakingbookworm They have the next two books on NetGalley. I'm waiting to see if the publisher gives me copies. 🤞 7y
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Sydsavvy
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Audible peeps, rush out and get this now! It's great fun, fast paced, well-written, extremely well narrated and perfect to get you in the mood for summer, with all the heat it generates. If you aren't on Audible yet connect with me somehow and I can send you a free copy, (first ten). I agree with both of these descriptions: Outlander meets post Civil-War West, (sans the time travel) and new genre: the feminine western. Excellent. #lonestarlit

Texreader On my tbr list. But always looking for a highly recommended audio book. Ok length for me too. I think I'll grab it tomorrow as I have some traveling to do. Thank you!!! 7y
Lacythebookworm Great recommendation! I'm always looking for good audiobooks. Added it to my Audible wishlist! 7y
Sydsavvy @Texreader it's perfect for a trip! @Lacythebookworm enjoy 😎📚💃🏻 7y
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Sydsavvy
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Thoroughly enjoying this audio! Great narrator and excellent story/dialogue thus far. Always love me sone Brain candy, with a saucy heroine and a tough but nice hero. Well researched and great sense of place. Plus, I keep thinking Outlander meets Post Civil War (without time travel). But this narrator! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
#lonestarlit

KVanRead Funny coincidence —came across this term sawbones for the first time just tonight ...reading Dickens' Pickwick Papers! 7y
Sydsavvy @KVanRead very cool! 7y
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hwheaties
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Well hello there! #bookmail aren't you pretty??

intothehallofbooks Oh wow. Those are beautiful!!! I've had my eye on this series. 7y
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Leelee08
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#onewordtitles #photoadaynov16 I just started this book and I'm in love. It's so exciting....within the first 50 pages there is a murder plot, grave diggers, a sassy female doctor, an affair, and a whorehouse! It's been described as "Outlander meets the Civil War era" so I'm loving it so far!❤️?❤️?❤️

raelaschoenherr I just used this as my #headlesscover! 7y
Leelee08 @raelaschoenherr That's where I got it from! I went straight to iBooks and bought it😊 7y
valeriegeary I'm intrigued! 7y
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raelaschoenherr Oh yay!!!! Now I'm super glad to hear you like it. I'll have to start it ASAP! 7y
Zelma Wow, that sounds awesome! 7y
Leelee08 @valeriegeary 😀😀😀 7y
Leelee08 @raelaschoenherr It's awesome! Let me know what you think about it😊 7y
Leelee08 @Zelma It's great so far! 7y
Sydsavvy I keep think Outlander meets post Civil War too! Loving the audio! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 7y
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raelaschoenherr
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Has anyone read this one? I have it sitting on my Kindle and it sounds right up my alley! Female doctor heroine in a story described as "Outlander meets Civil War unrest." Definitely fits today's #photoadaynov16 #headlesscovers

Sydsavvy It's really good 7y
raelaschoenherr @Sydsavvy I didn't realize there are more books out in the series now! 7y
Sydsavvy Yes they are, about to go on the #lonestarlit tour so that's how I became aware. I don't know how connected they are. Author says they are stand alone but we will see. 7y
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raelaschoenherr @Sydsavvy interesting! You'll have to let me know what you think! 7y
Sydsavvy Well I am Loving this Audiobook!!! So I definitely will. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😎 7y
raelaschoenherr @Sydsavvy Ooh, so happy to hear that! 7y
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