4.5 stars rounded up.

Going in to this I knew absolutely nothing about Butch Cassidy. I just knew that Amy Harmon wrote it and I needed to read it the first chance I got.

My quick thoughts: I loved this book & all of its characters.

Wow, what a story! I was mesmerized from the start and found myself picking it up every chance I got. I will say this was more of a romance than I was initially expecting. It has a bit of action, some historical truths, and a found family that I absolutely adored. The ending had me crying and the author’s note had me smiling from ear to ear.

Thank you to Lake Union Publishing and Amy Harmon for gifting me with an e-arc to read and review.

Another great book by the talented Amy Harmon. This book really pulls on the heartstrings.

This book is about the infamous Butch Cassidy, but at its core it really is a love story. I can’t say I that I know much about Butch Cassidy, but I did enjoy this fictional take on his romantic life.

If you’re looking for an action packed Wild West story, this probably isn’t the book for you, but if you’re looking for a slow burn love story - this one is for you! Make sure to read the authors note at the end.

Thank you Amy Harmon and Lake Union Publishing for the eARC of this book.

"Another Captivating Tale and an Unlikely Hero by Amy Harmon. I couldn't stop reading until the very last page!"

Butch Cassidy was an electrifying figure in the history of the American west. Living near the end of the wild west period, his exploits lit the imagination of many, both young and old alike. Both a train and bank robber, he was an unrelenting outlaw, and yet with a reputation for caring for others. Amy Harmon picks-up on this dichotomy and creates a story intertwining Cassidy’s toughness, with his kindness and his commitment to uphold his word and maintain his honor.

This reader began the story with expectations of outlaw gangs, robbery and "cowhand" mayhem. Yet I found myself introduced to another side of this legendary outlaw and quickly became deeply attached to him and many other characters in his circle. The story flows briskly and the book is hard to put down as more and more complications enter Cassidy’s life. I very much appreciate Amy's writing; her clarity, and her stylish use of words to stir the reader's imagination and emotion. I highly recommend The Outlaw Noble Salt to readers who love to learn an imagined, alternative side of historical figures while appreciating great storytelling (and a great romance where you'd leas expect it!)