Dashing Druid

Dashing Druid continues Lyn Horner′s unique Texas Druids saga. This western romance stars Tye Devlin, the eldest of three psychically gifted siblings. Descended from legendary Irish Druids, Tye is a sensitive, an empath in modern terms. He “feels” other′s emotions. Over time, he has erected mental barriers to block out most of the “racket” in order to save his sanity, but when he meets Texas cowgirl Lil Crawford, her troubled feelings easily breach those barriers. Unlucky in love, Lil sees herself as a gangly old maid. She guards her bruised heart behind a tough façade, working alongside her father′s cowhands. When a handsome stranger with an Irish brogue calls her beautiful, she thinks he′s mocking her. Learning he′s the brother of the woman who wed her lost love, Lil tries to put Devlin out of her mind, yet she can′t help wishing such a man might truly find her beautiful. Tye Devlin′s flashing smile conceals a painful burden. A failed prospector and silver miner, he′s left with nothing but guilt over a friend′s death and nightmarish memories of a mine cave-in. Seeking peace, he′s come to visit his sister and her husband on their Texas ranch. They convince him to remain with them, and while learning to ride and rope, Tye becomes fascinated by Lil Crawford. The daughter of a neighboring rancher, the part Cherokee beauty attracts him with her golden skin, dark flashing eyes and slim, feminine curves, but it′s her bravery and hidden sorrows that capture his heart. He realizes they′re kindred spirits. However, her parents regard him as a no-good Irish Yankee. They order her to have nothing to do with him. Set against a backdrop of Texas ranch life, an iconic cattle drive, and feuding families, this action packed story delves into Tye's painful empathic ability and the impact it has upon his life and those he loves. As he and Lil struggle to survive raging rivers, hostile Indians and a vicious, gun wielding enemy, they must face their personal demons and decide if love is worth the consequences. Explosive surprises will determine their fate.