The Outlaw Noble Salt by Amy Harmon is the best book I have read this year. The best cowboy romance I might have ever read. It is also the first book that I have read by this author. If you want to see Butch Cassidy up close and personal this fictional story is the one. It not only gives a realistic romantic picture of him, but the book also gives him heart. I am not one for romancing criminal stories but I fell hook, line, and sinker for Noble Salt thinking that this first name fit him to a T. Young Gus is pretty lovable too!

I won’t tell you much more except this is one mighty fine story. I stayed up until 3:00 am to finish. I needed to know the ending. Be sure to read the author note and remember this is a fictional story. How we wished it had happened just this way to one who had as many sightings as Elvis. I loved it and you will too.

Amy Harmon is a remarkable story teller. During her books I find myself googling about the characters and the time period and wanting to learn more. I’ve read a few of her books and after reading The Outlaw Noble Salt I want to read more. I loved the love story and how Butch Cassidy was depicted as a a Peter Pan type man. I loved how it ended.

Oh my goodness! This book invaded my heart and became part of my soul. To be able to give Butch Cassidy a story as beautiful as this is just pure magic. Butch is a known outlaw, train/bank robber and all around not a good person, but what if he was?
What if.. he met a girl and told her his name was Noble just so he could help her son? This journey was nothing short of breathtaking. I savored every single word, and while I knew what was going to happen at the end with the foreshadowing (I was really really hoping that was the case), I still was absolutely NOT prepared for the feelings I would have about these characters.
I fell in love with Noble, Jane, Gus, Harry and Van, to the point I was in full tears at the end of this beautiful story. There are bad people, and there are people that we SEE as bad and those aren't always the same. This story shows us that. You can't trust everything you see on the outside because there is so much good inside the hearts of some people you just write off.
I loved that Amy brought a bit of her own story into this one with Gus and Jane. It made me appreciate it all the more.
This is probably one of my favorite Amy books now. Top three at least.
Thanks to Amy, Lake Union and Netgalley for an early copy.

I saw a random quote from this book on IG and downloaded it. I’m so glad I did!!! While I’m an avid romance reader, and read some historical romance, I knew nothing about this time period or Butch Cassidy. I ate up every last bit of it. Honey 😭🥹

Where to even start? Amy Harmon has done it again. A historical fiction about Noble Salt AKA Butch Cassidy and his journey after his life of crime.
A story of love, hope, redemption. It broke my heart and put it back together again. It’s not a light, fluffy read and hits some hard topics. I loved the relationships and the haikus were my favorite.
Trigger warnings below (could be considered spoilers so beware the scroll down)
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On page rape, open door scenes, miscarriage, death

Thank you to NetGalley and author Amy
Harmon for allowing me to read and review this book.
Everyone knows what happened to the legendary Butch Cassidy, but what if there's an alternate ending? What if Butch got away from his gang to go live life on the up n up?
What if a beautiful songbird captured his heart? As we follow the beautiful Jane Toussaint popular soprano and her son Augustus they lead us to France where they have been living the last few years while Jane performs to help fund her husband’s family’s private school. At one time Jane was an orphan and attended this school on scholarship. When she was old enough it was decided that she and Oliver would marry. It was a harsh and loveless marriage so when Oliver died unexpectedly Jane decided to continue with the planned trip to the states and perform on a grand tour then live her life there.
Enter Noble Salt, Butch’s alias. They meet again and Jane hires Noble to be her body guard during her tour. Join Jane and Noble on thier exciting adventure across America and enjoy the story of what could have happed.
I rated this tale 4⭐️

James' rating: 5 out of 5 stars of 'Noble Salt'!

A lot of feelings in this one and I do mean a lot. Mixed feelings, actually. I teared up while reading the story and especially at the ending. It was beautiful and a well deserved HEA.

I'm rusty with haikus but...

A breathtaking tale
Anent Jane and Gus's quest with
Outlaw Noble Salt

Noble Salt aka Butch Cassidy, or Robert LeRoy Parker, which I actually prefer, really was just an absolutely extraordinary man. He has become one of best and most complex characters I have read. I love him. Jane, honestly, she had been through a lot. I loved her for her strength and her perseverance. Her prickliness became a shield which unfortunately became necessary.

Gus. Oh my gods. I just loved that little dude. He was so... Gus. He had a unique innocence and at the same time a necessitated maturity. I could just keep listening to him. Oh, wait. Another one coming...

Outlaw Noble Salt
Finds eternal happiness
With Jane and young Gus

Okay okay fine, moving on. (Told ya I was rusty. Gus would love it though 😌)

There was emotions just blasting out of the book in succession. So much grief and chaos, so much anger and pain, abundant drizzles of humor and love to balance it out and finally ending with an immensely sweet dose of happiness.

An emotional cannon that will put you through the ringer.

Thank you Amy Harmon and Lake Union Publishing for a consuming ARC!

4.25⭐
thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy of this book!

if i'm being honest, most arcs i request are based on how pretty the cover is. and thankfully, amy harmon writes as beautifully as this book's cover. everything i know about the old west i likely only learned from watching wynonna earp or back to the future, so i had very little idea who butch cassidy was... anyway! i was pleasantly surprised to find that the outlaw noble salt involved more romance than expected. overall it was a lovely story with likable characters to root for. something about "he was good even though he did bad things."

This was a very dramatic, sometimes a little cheesy, but overall cinematically epic tale of love and redemption. I was so impressed by the author’s ability to transport me to the Wild West and across america and Europe and had me believing that Butch Cassidy truly was this hero she’d built him into. And what a hero! He is a swoony feminist of a dreamboat. And the Sundance, Van, Gus, and Jane are somewhat predictable pieces that fit into the puzzle that is this plot. But it was such a nice story! It was definitely a few-good read and it has Hollywood film written all over it!

Rated 4.5 Stars

The Outlaw Noble Salt was pretty good. I quite enjoyed it. It kept me engaged my emotions and fully immersed even though it was slow moving.

I was wholly invested in these characters lives and rooting for them from pretty early on. The author managed to make me empathetic to what in essence shouldn't be empathetic but I couldn't help falling for these characters and wanting the best for them despite what they had done.

This book had a chokehold on me, on my emotions. It was rage inducing at times and oh so beautiful at others. It was also sweet. I loved it and highly recommend it.

🤍 Thank you netgalley for the earc of this masterpiece, @amy.harmon.author is just brilliant! 🤍

The story of Butch Cassidy takes a whole new turn in this gritty, addictive, and emotional novel from Amy Harmon.

A tale of an outlaw, beaten and battered by the choices he’s made and running to make a new life, and the woman who stops him in his tracks.

This book played out like a movie, the heart-pounding moments, the emotions made me feel like I was in the room with the characters, and the swooniest love story.

Throughout all the pain and heartbreak that come with this journey, the thread of hope woven intricately throughout was masterful and oh so beautiful.

Read if you enjoy:
• single mom
• reimagined history
• an outlaw and a singer
• breathtaking writing
• tearjerker

Also 10/10 recommend reading and chatting about this book with friends like @authorjoannabarker and @and.a.good.book

★ ★ ★ ★ ★/5
Steam: kissing
TW: some very heave triggers, please dm for details

*thank you to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for a copy of this eARC in exchange for my review*

I didn’t know that historical fiction could feel like this. Amy Harmon’s storytelling ability is so seamless that it doesn’t even feel like reading. Is there anything better than a book that drenches you in the plot without making you feel lost? I was swept away by vivid characters and realistic settings that made me feel like I was really there.

Noble Salt. Butch Cassidy. Robert LeRoy Parker. What a man. He makes me think of that quote from Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery—“I wouldn't want to marry anybody who was wicked, but I think I'd like it if he could be wicked and wouldn’t.” Even with his checkered past as the outlaw leader of the Wild Bunch, here we see him as a man who truly wishes to be good, knowing that he can’t outrun his wrongdoings.

This beautiful fictionalization of Butch Cassidy’s love life is full of adventure and hope. I absolutely loved Jane Toussaint. In fact, I almost always love a prickly female protagonist because sometimes we (the prickly ones) need reminding that we can be loved in spite of and even because of our barbs.

Augustus Toussaint rounds out our little trio of main characters as the perfect little gentlemen. Too smart for his own good, he is a beacon of hope and joy in this story—his innocence and charm winning over everyone he meets.

This brilliant story had some incredible twists and turns. The timeline threw me off a little at first, but was overall really nice. One night when I was about halfway through, I suddenly realized how the book was going to end, and that was a little disappointing because I’m not the kind of person who guesses at the endings. But the ending itself was not disappointing—honestly, it was just very emotional. And I loved it.

What Harmon did here was weave us a story about two realistically unhappy people finding love in an unlikely way. This was my first Amy Harmon book, and I cannot wait to read more! Absolutely stunning. A new favorite.

I could write that I am surprised how good this book is, how emotional, how extraordinary, exciting, and thrilling.
But I won't write all that :-) because when it comes to a book by Amy Harmon, it's always phenomenal.
I swear she can only write amazing books.
Her books leave such a lasting impression.
You always have to think about her stories long after you have finished her books.

If you are a fan of historical fiction, then this book, and all of Amy Harmon's books, is a must-read for you. I love all her books.

This book is a story about the Wild West and about the famous Butch Cassidy.

An incredible, fascinating and thickly real-fact-filled story about his life and his adventures.
It's also a fascinating story about the love of his life.
A very unique, exciting and emotional love story.

I seem to be going through a chaos of emotions with my books lately.
This book is a rollercoaster of brutal and heartbreaking, but also heartwarming feelings.
In other words, I cried like a baby again! 

This is such a beautiful book.
It's incredibly fascinating and uniquely written.
The story and the writing style will take you back to the times of The Wild Bunch and Butch Cassidy.
You will experience so many brutal, raw and authentic emotions.
You will experience so many mixed feelings while reading this book.
You will love and hate this story.

By the end, you will wish the beautiful book had never ended.

This is my new favorite Amy Harmon book. I was absolutely obsessed with this book and I am always amazed at how well Amy researches her characters and time periods. She researched Butch Cassidy and all the legends surrounding his life and death and wove them expertly into her story. I always enjoy reading her author’s note and getting a little peek into her thought process and what drove her story-writing process.

I grew up in Southern Utah and grew up hearing the legends and tales of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance kid. This book absolutely renewed my interest in the outlaw and his history. I was researching Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch alongside reading this book. I was so fascinated with the American old west time period.

Amy wrote such a beautiful story about a morally gray man who was absolutely an outlaw, but also seemed to have a bit of a moral compass , albeit a bit shaky one. I loved how deeply he loved in this book. His love for Jane and Gus was so beautiful and heart-warming.

I loved this book so much and was crying by the end of it. So beautiful and complex and just so well-done!

Prepare to be captivated by 'The Outlaw Noble Salt' – a riveting tale that seamlessly blends adventure, intrigue, and a dash of romance. Author Amy Harmon’s vivid prose transports readers to a richly imagined world filled with daring escapades and unforgettable characters. From the fearless outlaw navigating treacherous landscapes determined to defy tyranny, every page brims with excitement and suspense. But it's not just the action that makes this book shine – at its core, 'The Outlaw Noble Salt' is a story about friendship, loyalty, and the resilience of the human spirit. With its clever twists and turns, this novel is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. An absolute must-read for fans of epic adventures!

Nicely written and engaging tale that was not what I expected. I almost passed this one by but I'm glad I didn't. Yes there's imagined history for Butch etc but it's nice to see a fleshed out character. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.

Wow! This was my first Amy Harmon book and I really liked it. Lots of fiction intermingled with the historical side, and I’m not normally a historical fiction girlie but I really enjoyed it all. The characters were complex (even the side characters) and the storyline was interesting.

My only complaint is that the plot moved along pretty slow; I found I was skimming some portions. But overall, definitely worth reading.

Ending was so good! 👏🏼

I love Amy Harmon’s writing. Her stories are always a rip-roaring adventure filled with heart, humor, and enough twists and turns to keep you hooked until the very end and Outlaw Noble Salt wasn’t any different and I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!

Now, we all know the legend of Butch Cassidy, the infamous outlaw who terrorized the West with his band of outlaws, the 'Wild Bunch.' But what if there's more to the story than meets the eye?

So in this rendition, Butch Cassidy isn't just a hardened criminal. He's a man trapped in a life of his chosen, struggling to find redemption in a world that's stacked against him. When he crosses paths with Jane Touissant, an opera singer with a very fierce spirit, he sees a kindred soul—a good woman caught in the web of unfortunate circumstances. What ensues is a romance sizzling with heat and chemistry and tender moments that made my heart swoon.

But as much as I loved Jane and Noble Salt, Jane's son, Gus is the heart of the story. Now that kid is something else. He's got this way of seeing the world that's both innocent and wise beyond his years. His curiosity knows no bounds, and his adorableness is off the charts. He just added a whole new dimension to Noble and Jane's adventures, turning them into a somewhat makeshift family on the run.

Overall, this was a story of redemption filled with depth and emotion. Amy Harmon really weaves a tale of longing and connection that'll leave you breathless, rooting for Butch, Jane and Gus’s adventures every step of the way.

Thank you to Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC!

In The Outlaw Noble Salt, Amy Harmon whisks readers away on a thrilling journey through the American West and beyond, weaving a tale of risk, redemption, and love that grabs hold from the get-go.

Right off the bat, Harmon's storytelling hooks you in with its perfect mix of suspense and heart. We follow Butch Cassidy, the legendary outlaw, as he grapples with his past and tries to carve out a new future. When he crosses paths with Jane Touissant, a renowned singer, their lives become intertwined in ways they never imagined.

“I call you honey because that’s the way you make me feel. Soft and warm and golden.”

What really makes The Outlaw Noble Salt shine is Harmon's knack for creating characters you can't help but root for. Butch and Jane are compelling on their own, but the side characters add depth and richness to the story, making it all the more immersive.

As Butch and Jane's journey unfolds, there are twists and turns aplenty, keeping you guessing until the very end. And let me tell you, that ending? It's unexpected and bittersweet, hitting you right in the feels.

“I love you. Always have. From the moment I saw you, you owned me.”

In the end, The Outlaw Noble Salt is a gripping and beautifully crafted novel that seamlessly blends romance, adventure, and historical fiction. Amy Harmon once again proves she's a master storyteller, leaving readers captivated until the last page. Whether you're a fan of the Wild West or just love a good love story, this book is a must-read.

Amy Harmon is a gem!!!!

This historical fiction of Butch Cassidy is thought provoking, emotionally charged, and adventurous. I love how as a reader I felt as if I was right there with the characters living this. The Outlaw Noble Salt is a must read !!