When a woman Pinkerton operative and a man bent on revenge covertly associate with the West's deadliest outlaws, one wrong move could cost them their lives--and their hearts. Driven by a fierce need to prove her worth, quick-thinking Emma Leigh talks her way into a dangerous assignment with the Pinkertons. Her mission: to go undercover and assist in capturing notorious gang leaders Frank and Jesse James.

Finn Christenson, a jeweler set on recovering a stolen family heirloom and avenging his father's death, wants nothing to do with Emma. But Emma's and Finn's paths cross when the James-Younger gang robs their train, and a split-second decision forces them to come together to accomplish their missions and survive among the West's most dangerous outlaws.

While Jesse James proves as charismatic as he is cruel, Emma and Finn realize danger closes in on all of them. With moral lines blurred, Emma and Finn must decide what justice truly looks like and whether the greatest treasure is something neither of them expected to find.

__"Delightfully entertaining! A Risky Pursuit delivers compelling characters, thrilling danger, and an unexpected romance that truly earns the label 'swoon-worthy.'"--Jen Turano, USA Today bestseller author

"A rip-roaring story of danger and romance, all handled with gusto and flair. . . . This is historical fiction at its finest!"--Michelle Griep, Christy Award-winning author__
Prepare for a fast-paced blend of adventure, action, danger, witty banter, and love in Tara Johnson's historical Western romance series starter set on the Wild West's frontier. Fans of Mary Connealy, Karen Witemeyer, Jody Hedlund, Tracie Peterson, and faith-filled Christian fiction will devour this thrilling read with a woman detective, characters in disguise, outlaws, and kisses-only romance.