Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Rustler Hunter by R.J. Sloane, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: The Rustler Hunter
Series: Harper’s Justice #1
Author: R.J. Sloane
Publisher: Desert Life Media
Release Date: September 23, 2025
Genre: Western Action & Adventure, Christian Western, Western Romance
When forty-one successful manhunts make you a legend, there’s only one way left to go—down.
J.J. Westin, the infamous Rustler Hunter, goes undercover at Arizona Territory’s largest cattle ranch to expose the rustlers bleeding it dry. The thieves aren’t just stealing cattle. They’re trusted cowboys operating from inside the bunkhouse.
What he doesn’t expect is Hayley Harper, the tough-as-nails cook with secrets of her own. She’s a Pinkerton agent working the same case and the daughter of notorious outlaw Galen Harper.
When their covers are blown, they uncover something far deadlier than rustling. A corruption network spanning three territories. With enemies closing in and bullets flying, the legendary manhunter and the outlaw’s daughter must survive the badlands of 1898 Arizona, where trust is deadly and justice comes at gunpoint.
In the shadow of Canyon Diablo, where the historic Aztec Land & Cattle Company’s Hashknife outfit controlled over a million acres of the Arizona Territory’s most lawless land.
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The more Christian Western romance I read, the more I like it!
Hayley Harper is the daughter of a notorious outlaw. After he abandoned them, she and her siblings determined to devote their efforts to righting wrongs men like their father caused, and Hayley chose to do that by becoming a Pinkerton agent. She’s undercover at Canyon Diablo, investigating while posing as a cook and laundress.
J. J. Westin is the renowned Rustler Hunter. He’s successfully taken in 41 men, and now his superior has tasked him with infiltrating Canyon Diablo to bring down what appears to be a widespread gang involved in cattle rustling and who knows what else.
When Hayley and Westin meet, sparks fly. Each knows the other is hiding something, that they are not what they’re claiming to be, but what? Can they trust each other? And romantic sparks fly, too, as they are drawn to each other. But Westin is racked with guilt over a past mistake and thinks he’ll never deserve the comforts of a home and a family.
This is the first book I’ve read by R. J. Sloane, but it won’t be the last! It starts out wild, with Westin jumping on a moving train to get his intended quarry, and it never lets up. There were times I had to put the book down for a minute because it was just so tense – kind of like peeking through your fingers at the scary movie when you know the jump scare is coming, but you can’t really tear yourself away, you gotta keep watching! Or reading, as the case may be.
The story is a fantastic blend of action and character backstory. And the romance is definitely swoonworthy but keeps it clean. Hayley and Westin both live out their faith and turn to God in good times and challenging situations, but it’s woven in so naturally, it’s just part of who they are. It doesn’t stand out as “hey, look how Christian I am,” and I like that. That’s how we all should strive to live as believers.
The ending of the book gives me hope that there’s more adventure to come with Hayley and Westin, and I am here for it. R. J. Sloane is a new favorite, and I’ll be reading more. Five stars from me for The Rustler Hunter!
Disclaimer: I received an advance copy from JustRead Publicity Tours. I was not required to leave a review. All opinions here are mine, and I don’t say nice things about books I don’t actually like.
About the Author
R.J. Sloane writes gritty western adventures where justice rides hard across the untamed Southwest. Inspired by shows like Longmire and Yellowstone, plus a childhood spent watching classic westerns with dad, R.J. brings authentic frontier spirit to every page. When not crafting tales of territorial lawmen, you’ll find R.J. researching the legendary lawmen of the Southwest and the founding of pivotal frontier towns.
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Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will each receive a signed copy of The Rustler Hunter!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight September 24, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on October 1, 2025. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.
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Lisa, thank you so much for your glowing review of The Rustler Hunter! I’m deeply honored by your kind words and grateful for the way you highlighted the heart behind the story. Your support means more than I can say. Thank you for being part of this journey and for championing stories of grit, grace, and redemption.
My pleasure, R. J.! I love sharing the good word about good books. Thanks for stopping by the blog.
great review, Lisa! thanks for sharing your thoughts 🙂
This should be a very interesting novel. Thanks for sharing.