I did not finish this book. It was very slow for me and I couldn’t get into the plot. It was not what I was expecting.

Amy Harmon never disappoints, her stories are full of emotions, her characters are so perfectly flawed. This is a wonderful story of redemptive love, the plot is unique and intensely moving. I didn’t want the book to end! A five star read, this was by far my favorite book of 2024!

I went into this book not knowing much about Butch Cassidy or the Sundance Kid. Never watched the movie, only vaguely knew names. Of course, Amy Harmon is a master of storytelling and taking historical figures and making them timely and relatable. The characters in this story were rich and dynamic and you were rooting for the "bad guy" throughout the entire book.

Easy 5 star read for me.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC, the opinions above are my own.

Outlaw Noble Salt was interesting take on one of the most famous outlaws in the 1800s and what could have possibly been a redemption alternative to his story.
The full historical facts mixed with a tale and characters was a story that unfolded so well done, I haven’t stopped thinking about it since I finished.
Harmon has a keen way of mixing her stories with historical fiction bringing to life diverse characters that impact you as a reader.
We may never know what did happen to Noble Salt in real life, but I like the ending within this story.

Amy Harmon is one of my favourite authors as her stories are both memorable and beautifully crafted. Her most recent novels have been historical fiction and she has proven she can write anything.
With rich historical details this fictional story is based on the Outlaw Butch Cassidy.
The author gives us a tale of love, self-sacrifice and redemption.
The Outlaw Noble Salt is a unique and captivating alternate ending to an American Legend of the Old West.

Thank you to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for an arc of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

This book was sloooow. It may have felt more slow seeing as how the main character is Butch Cassidy but this is not a high adventure story. Butch Cassidy is a complex character and this book definitely romanticizes him (even though there is an in-book warning about this) but one of the main themes is no one is all bad or all good. The ending had a lot more emotion and movement, so I definitely enjoyed the last 20% of the book more. Would’ve given a higher rating had the first half moved a bit more.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

The Outlaw Noble Salt by Amy Harmon is the story of Butch Cassidy, the notorious train and bank robber of the late 1800s. The book follows Butch Cassidy as he decides to put his past behind him and live a new life away from his criminal ways. On his way to Paris, he hears a singer, Jane Touissant, in New York and is smitten by her. During his time in Paris, he crosses paths with her and she asks him to be her bodyguard back in the United States on her upcoming tour. As dangerous as this is, there is a good chance he'll be found out, he agrees due to his feelings for Jane. The two of them have an intense and beautiful love for each other and their story will pull at your heartstrings.

Really enjoyed this historical fiction book about Butch Cassidy. A fun take on what could have happened for the outlaw and his life.

I really enjoy Amy Harmon's writing and there were aspects of this one that I enjoyed and others that I didn't.
I really enjoyed the growing family relationship and the elements of faith as well as the words of wisdom the main character shares.
I found it a little long and the very frequent uses of "honey" were a bit much but I kept wanting to pick it up so that is the sign of a good book.
There are some trigger warnings for language and sexual content but Harmon writes with such discretion that it is not as jarring as it would be from a different author's pen.
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This book has your classic western backdrop from the movies you loved (or were forced into liking) with the romance you wish they had! Amy did not disappoint. It has the grit of a true western tale and the sweetness of a man in love. Need I say more?

Now I want to preface that when I say grit I mean it. This book isn’t going to be for everyone (reference my triggers/content warnings below). I personally love it when my romance isn’t so completely cut and dry with an obvious, “happily ever after” ending. While those books have their place, this isn't one. This one is when you’re longing for just a little bit more. When you want to go on an emotional roller coaster. When you want your heart to hurt. When you want a taste of darkness.

This is a Butch Cassidy retelling. This is a redemption story. This is a love story. This is the sunrise after a long dark night.

Amy Harmon does it again, bringing the past to life with characters that pull at all of your heartstrings.

This is my first novel by Harmon and the beginning started off SO STRONG. I loved this fictional account of Butch Cassidy and thoroughly enjoyed this “what if” story. It did lean a little heavy into the romance and I wasn’t a fan of all of the “honey” endearments but overall it was a solid story. I was a particular fan of The Sundance Kid and Van and appreciated the author’s note.

Where the Lost Wander is one of my favorite historical fiction books, so I was very excited to see Amy Harmon had a new release. I'll admit I was surprised the main character was Butch Cassidy, but Harmon spun this famous outlaw's story in such a way that you forget about the "bad" parts of his history and you start seeing him in a different light. I loved Butch and Jane's swoon-worthy romance, and even though the story dragged a bit in certain places, I would still recommend it to everyone. As always, Harmon's writing is impeccable, and she manages to draw you in and make you feel every emotion until you turn the last page and you're finally able to take a breath. I can't wait for her next release!

5stars!
I always love Amy Harmon, I felt like reading her books is coming home to a cozy, warm and always welcoming place full of passion, values, depth, loyalty and other intense feelings.

Outlaw Noble Salt is a beautiful retelling of Butch Cassidy’s life after the height and thrill of defying law and breaking rules. Amy Harmon has successfully and masterfully created a romantic duet of two remarkable characters between Butch Cassidy- aka Noble Salt and Jane Touisaant, a Parisian songbird. A melodic narrative of the uncertainty of trusting the good despite all the bad, gambling all the aces in your cards hoping that strategies will work. Like all of Amy Harmon’s work, this book was carefully and intricately researched and packed with the best characters both real and fictional. The romance was clean and yet very intimate that touches the core. Noble Salt’s dialogues and promise of love was so heart warming one could almost reference it for a wedding vow!

I did find it a little slow burn at the start but that is just me and my slowness. The book is a treat to behold! I thank Lake Union via Netgalley for the e-Arc in exchange of my honest review! I enjoyed this book very much and I highly recommend!

I was so excited to see a new historical fiction by Amy Harmon pop up. Where the Lost Wander is one of my favorite novels to date. But this one was just too slow of a burn for me. I didn’t really like Jane so it was hard to enjoy the romance between her and Butch.

I have yet to read an Amy Harmon book that isn’t amazing, and I’ve read nearly all of them. The Outlaw Noble Salt was no exception! I loved this take on what might have been in Butch Cassidy’s life. Harmon takes an idea and spins it into a story that captures the reader’s heart and imagination. She gave Noble and Jane an unforgettable love story.

Usually I tear through Harmon’s novels with abandon.
This one was a very slow build and I really struggled to get behind the story, never really being fully engaged with the book.
The writing was good but I just found the characters uninspiring and I wasn’t very interested in their stories.
This one was a miss for me.

I really loved Amy Harmon's early novels. They were such simple, pure love stories and I read them all quickly. But I love her foray into historical fiction even more. The direction she's taken on her last several books has been fantastic. Her research is deep and her writing continues to be phenomenal.

While I enjoy Amy Harmon’s stories, this was my least favorite thus far.
It exceeded the level of romance I feel comfortable with. I also found the overall plot less compelling.
I appreciated the historical context and love that Amy writes about so many different time frames.
I will continue to read her books. Others may have enjoyed this more than myself.

Thank you to NetGalley and publisher for the chance to preview this book.

This is one of Amy Harmon’s best works. I am truly blown away, I felt so deeply for these characters. I felt their pain & anguish, they came alive on the page. Amy Harmon has a gift for writing. I find myself hi-lighting so many quotes, going back and rereading pages because it’s just so good. This story touched me so much, I can’t describe it. One of those books where you know you’ll never forget how you felt reading it. A new favorite!