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The Legend of Tommy Jo Sanchez

The Legend of Tommy Jo Sanchez - "The best book to come out of the Carolinas in years!"

Calvin Reese, Millennium Magazine

Grab a hold of your hat as you plunge down steep canyon trails in an action-packed tale of a strong willed young woman, her challenges in a male dominated Wild West, and the black stallion that carries her battered heart through it all.

Born to a Juarez whore and a red-headed Texan, Tommy Jo has always had to fight to survive. After stabbing El Capitán of the local Federales and stealing his magnificent horse, sixteen year old Tommy Jo Sanchez escapes across the Rio Grande toward her new life in Tombstone, Arizona.

With a talent for dealing poker, Tommy Jo finds herself making the acquaintance of Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday, who decide to help her fulfill her dreams of obtaining a secure life for herself and her adopted family, the working girls at The Doggie House Saloon.

Tommy Jo shows her grit as she is attacked by Indians, fends off drunken gamblers, and with the help of her friends, overcomes those who seek to reclaim the hard-won stallion. Just as what looks like true love arrives in the form of a handsome Buffalo Soldier, Tommy Jo finds she must again fight to keep both her man and her dream of independence alive.

Reviews of The Legend of Tommy Jo Sanchez

• "When TJ stabbed El Capitan in the first chapter, I knew I was going to like her as a main character. The wild west was a rough place and I have read a lot of books with strong leading cowboys. It is nice to read about a woman who is not afraid to stand up for her beliefs and back them up with action. Tommy Jo Sanchez is definitely that type of woman. Billie Bierer does a wonderful job of portraying two famous men from history: Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday, although Doc has a much larger role than Wyatt. I felt that I really got to know Doc a lot better and I loved all of the characters created by the author. Tombstone comes alive in the pages of The Legend of Tommy Jo Sanchez, which made we really wish i had been there. The pace of the book is perfect with just enough action to keep the reader quickly turning the pages. The character development is good and I quite enjoyed getting to really know TJ. Overall, The Legend of Tommy Jo Sanchez is a great book and I do hope the Billie Bierer writes another western tale. I will keep my eyes on the horizon hoping to wrangle it in if I see it some day" Read full review...
• Conan Tigard
• Reading Review

• "Filled with characters from every aspect of the Wild West, The Legend of Tommy Jo Sanchez is a fascinating tale that will have you longing to see this heroine defeat all of the obstacles placed before her and realize her dreams." Read full review...
• Amy Whitfield, M. Ed., MLIS
• Lead Library Media Specialist, Blythewood High School, Blythewood, SC

• "This historical romantic fiction can be enjoyed by all - students, researchers, strategists, horse lovers and even poets. I was entertained by the details… from the poker games with high stakes to the historical western locations… TJ and her friends (and enemies) frequented bars and brothels in Tombstone, the courthouse in Bisbee, and military treks from Ft. Huachuca to Ft. Bowie. The hustle and bustle in San Francisco’s Chinatown painted clear images of busy buyers, sellers, and workers. The level of detail makes the story real and there’s a lot of truth in fiction!." Read full review...
• Carmon Weaver Hicks, Ph.D.