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The Double Cross (The Spanish Brand Series Book 1) Paperback – August 1, 2013

by Carla Kelly (Author)

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The year is 1780, and Marco Mondragon is a brand inspector in the royal Spanish colony of New Mexico. A widower and rancher, Marco lives on the edge of Comancheria, the domain of the fierce Comanche. Each autumn, he takes cattle and wool, and his district's records of livestock transactions to the governor in Santa Fe. he is dedicated, conscientious and lonely. This year, he is looking for a little dog to keep his feet warm through cold winter nights. He finds a yellow dog but also meets a young, blue-eyed beauty named Paloma Vega. Paloma is under the thumb of relatives who might have stolen a brand belonging to Paloma's parents, dead in a Comanche raid. As a brand inspector, Marco has every right to be suspicious of brand thieves. If Marco has anything to do with it, Paloma's fortunes are about to change. Meanwhile, Marco has other challenges to contend with. An elderly ranchero named Joaquin Munoz has set in motion events that involve the ever-dangerous Comanches and threaten the uneasy peace of Marco's jurisdiction. Set against the mountains and high plains of northeastern New Mexico during the decline of Spanish power in the New World, The Double Cross is a story of loss and love regained, at a time when honor went hand in glove with bravery, and danger was never far away.

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240 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Camel Press
Publication date

August 1, 2013
Dimensions

6 x 0.6 x 8.9 inches
ISBN-10

1603819452
ISBN-13

978-1603819459
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Carla Kelly's vivid storytelling plunges the reader into a tense, hypnotic tale of love and courage in The Double Cross. A dangerous land filled with memorable characters springs to life and stays with you long after the final paragraphs." -- --Diane Farr, bestselling author, Regency Romance and Young Adult fiction

Engaging and highly entertaining, The Double Cross is Carla Kelly at her best. I can't wait for the next book in what promises to be an amazing series. -- --Carla Neggers, New York Times bestselling author of Saint's Gate

Engaging and highly entertaining, The Double Cross is Carla Kelly at her best. I can't wait for the next book in what promises to be an amazing series. -- --Carla Neggers, New York Times bestselling author of Saint's Gate

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The year is 1780, and Marco Mondragon is a brand inspector in the royal Spanish colony of New Mexico. A widower and rancher, Marco lives on the edge of Comancheria, the domain of the fierce Comanche. Each autumn, he takes cattle and wool, and his district's records of livestock transactions to the governor in Santa Fe. He is dedicated, conscientious and lonely. This year, he is looking for a little dog to keep his feet warm through cold winter nights. He finds a yellow dog but also meets a young, blue-eyed beauty named Paloma Vega. Paloma is under the thumb of relatives who might have stolen a brand belonging to Paloma's parents, dead in a Comanche raid. As a brand inspector, Marco has every right to be suspicious of brand thieves. If Marco has anything to do with it, Paloma's fortunes are about to change. Meanwhile, Marco has other challenges to contend with. An elderly ranchero named Joaquin Munoz has set in motion events that involve the ever-dangerous Comanches and threaten the uneasy peace of Marco's jurisdiction. Set against the mountains and high plains of northeastern New Mexico during the decline of Spanish power in the New World, The Double Cross is a story of loss and love regained, at a time when honor went hand in glove with bravery, and danger was never far away.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Camel Press (August 1, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1603819452
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1603819459
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.6 x 8.9 inches

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I'm a long-time, award-winning novelist, perhaps best known for my Regency Romances, two of which have earned Rita Awards from Romance Writers of America. I've also been writing Mormon-themed novels, as well as historical fiction for Harlequin and CamelPress in Seattle. I have three Whitney Awards from LDStorymakers, and two Spur Awards from Western Writers of America, plus a Lifetime Achievement Award from Romantic Times (which makes me feel like I have one foot in the grave).

Current works available now are "The Christmas Angle," from A Country Christmas; "A Christmas Dance with the Rancher," from Harlequin's Western Christmas Proposals, and For This We Are Soldiers: Tales of the Frontier Army.

Out in February will be the fourth and final book in the Spanish Brand Series: "The Star in the Meadow." In March will be "Courting Carrie in Wonderland" for Cedar Fort, which I am writing now.

I'll soon be starting a series set at St. Edmunds School in Portsmouth, England in 1803, a direct result of my short story, "The Christmas Angle," which is newly available in A Country Christmas. I discovered I couldn't let go of those interesting characters.

I love to write. The whole process still fascinates me, even after many novels and short stories, and some non-fiction work. I'm still learning with every book.

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Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2022

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To this date I have never found a book by this woman that didn't touch my heart in some way. I admit I'm a fussy reader, but I have never had one of those "ouch" moments when reading one of her books. Enjoy.

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This is a good one, like all her books!

Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2021

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New favorite series, from Carla Kelly, fan for a long time. Really enjoyed these characters. Different from her others books,same quality!

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The Double Cross by Carla Kelly author extrodinair.

Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2013

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Ms. Kelly, an author and historian, has given us a tale of early New Mexico under the Spanish government in Santa Fe and a faithful portrait of the land of the Sun. The descriptions and the conditions of the inhabitants, both invaders and Natives, and the land are faithful to the land and to the history of New Mexico. I enjoy the writing style of Ms. Kelly and look forward to other stories about this time and place. I recommend anything Ms. Kelly writes.

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Mary F. Platter-rieger

The Double Cross

Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2014

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A very enjoyable story, well written. For those who have previously read Carla Kelly's romances set in England, this book is written in what feels like the writing style of the early Spanish settlers; it has a authentic but different feel to the writing. Very enjoyable and believable history.

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TPA2906

Vividly portrayed story of survival in early New Mexico

Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2013

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This book is a very well researched and written story about New Mexico when it was a colony of Spain. The characters, both Spaniards and Indians, were portrayed in such a humane way that I could really relate to their feelings. I am looking forward to the next book in this series. Well done, Ms. Kelly!

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AuthorTeya

Sweet and deep

Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2017

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This story starts out with deep writing. You have to pay attention. That's how good her writing is. You see what she writes. I will say that at 40% of the book, It does have newly wed things. However, the way it's written is real and innocent. How she can do that amazes me. It also leads to other discoveries later on pertinant to the story.
It is extremely discriptive. It may not be for the faint of heart. There is touching of a married cople nature. fyi
I love the enriched relationship thoughout the book. Yes I did finish even through the above. Well, listened to it on my kindle. So I could disconnect if needed. Still well writen. It is intense writing and deep writing.

Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2013

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I enjoy history, and I have enjoyed all the books that Carla Kelly has written. I am looking forward to the other books in this series/

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I have known Carla for many years and really enjoy reading her books

Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2014