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My Review…

Picking up exactly where The Shattered Past left off, And The Devil Danced by Janey Clarke sweeps readers straight back into the rugged beauty and raw emotion of the Old West. After reading many books in between, I found it thrilling to land immediately back in the heart of Josh and Amy’s world — almost as if I had simply turned the page into the next chapter of their journey. Clarke’s flowing, natural storytelling not only made it easy to reconnect with the characters I’d come to care about, but also offers just enough context for new readers to feel at home.

From the very first page, the emotions from the first book came rushing back, and as the story unfolded, I found myself even more deeply invested. Watching the family adapt and grow in the face of new dangers — from a shadowy, vengeful enemy to the harsh unpredictability of frontier life — made this sequel even more captivating than the first.

The romance tag from book one takes a quieter role here. While there’s still a thread of longing and unspoken connection between Josh and Amy, both are all too aware that Josh’s past is a mystery — one that may involve a life, a partner, or even children he can’t remember. This emotional restraint adds a bittersweet edge to their growing bond, and I admired the maturity with which both characters handle their feelings. Their story is one of loyalty and survival, not just love.

This second book brings fresh danger to Nowhere, with deadly newcomers hired to kill Josh and a deeper mystery surrounding who wants him gone. The search for the elusive Jesuit gold continues, offering both promise and peril, while Amy shoulders growing responsibility as her father’s health declines. A new family arrival adds complexity and warmth to the story, reminding us that even in the harshest times, hope can take root. The challenges they face — from hired killers to devastating natural events — never feel over the top; instead, they’re grounded in the very real sense of what it meant to survive on the frontier.

I loved this book even more than the first and found myself completely immersed from start to finish. Janey Clarke has a gift for balancing grit with heart, action with emotional depth. And The Devil Danced is a worthy continuation of The Devil’s Mountain Dames series, and I cannot wait to read the next instalment when it comes around.

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