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Some are new releases while others are well loved library books.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17408188429540467256noreply@blogger.comBlogger159125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9032662591796779684.post-66378144540738832542015-10-11T11:47:00.003-05:002015-10-11T11:47:51.019-05:00"Christmas Cradle" by Charlotte Hubbard<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>The Christmas Cradle</b><br />
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For the peaceful town of Willow
Ridge, November presents an early holiday surprise. Stranded in the
snow, 18-year-old Lena Esh and her boyfriend Josiah Witmer need more
than a place to stay for the night. Lena defied her strict family and
their judgmental beliefs to run away with Josiah and have his baby. But
she's starting to wonder if he can prove as responsible as he is
passionate. And she isn't sure how—or if—they can ever find a place to
truly call home.<br />
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Expecting their own miracle baby, Miriam and Ben
Hooley rally the town to help the young couple, and Lena draws strength
from their unexpected support. Though trouble may come calling, in this
season of joyous rebirth, a little child will lead them. And two
couples will see their dreams of forever family come true . . .</div>
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“Christmas Cradle” by Charlotte
Hubbard is the final book in her 'Seasons of the Heart' series.
Though this is the final book it can be read by itself if someone
hasn't read the prior books, but I have to say that there is
something special being missed out by not reading the prior books.
There is one constant thread throughout the series and that is who
the bad guy is.</div>
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Not long ago I read a review on a book
(can't remember what book sorry about that) and it was the message of
forgiving a character who the reader just hates. This series is a
great example of hating a vile character who got nuttier and nuttier
with each book to the point where I couldn't stand this character and
wished for just deserts for this character. I wasn't sure what was
going to happen but I kept thinking that no matter what happened I
have to forgive this character even though they are just a fictional
character with no real person to forgive. In all honesty it was a
great exercise in forgiving in those who seem unforgivable. That is
all I am going to say about that for anything more and I would be
spilling the beans on what happens with the character.</div>
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This is a book with some pretty
important lessons such as forgiveness, overcoming mistrust and
hatred, learning to step up to do what needs to be done, to grow in
maturity, and how to handle the uncertain future with grace. Things
don't always work out the way one expects or hopes for but with the
support of family and friends, but above all else being in God's will
nothing is impossible for a person to have that peaceful, happy
ending. That is one thing that really seemed to be the most
important message in the story that if we are in God's will, even if
we want to be in control, things will work out in ways that we can't
even begin to understand.
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Lena and Josiah are a young couple that
are facing an unknown future with so many unknown factors in their
future as well. This is really a story that gives hope to all those
young couples who are facing the same problems as this young couple
for together things can be overcome. With love and support of family
and friends nothing is impossible, but it always help to remember
that hard work is a major component in making things turn out for the
best. That is something that was never in question though for
neither Lena or Josiah were afraid of working hard and sometimes it
seemed as if they were working a little too hard at somethings and
not hard enough for other things.</div>
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To give my opinions on the young Lena
and Josiah would sadly give away something really special about them
for they go through so many changes throughout the story. As I said
they are not afraid of hard work in the slightest but at times work a
little too hard on somethings. There are plenty of changes that this
couple face and mistakes that they each made that they have to own up
to along the way. There are some pretty big changes that happen
which makes it so hard to describe this young couple without giving
away part of the plot so I am going to leave them as it stands with
what I said.</div>
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I loved seeing Ben and Miriam again
playing such a large part of the story for their strength is
something that was really needed in this story without a doubt. Ben
and Miriam have played such a large part in the entire series, even
though each book has been stand alone books, Ben and Miriam have been
important with the lessons that really fit the story itself. This is
no different but here they play a larger part and the lessons they
teach are just as important.
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This entire series is going on my keep
shelf so that I can pull it out over the years to read time and time
again so that I can see what new message will be there for me to
discover. I hope all who have been reading this series will enjoy
this book as much as I did, and for those who haven't read the other
books, I hope with this book will entice those who haven't to pick up
the other books to do so. I look forward to the new series that will
be starting next year.</div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d;"><a href="http://achristianbookwormreview.blogspot.com/2014/12/summer-of-secrets-by-chalotte-hubbard.html">Summer of Secrets</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #0c343d;"><a href="http://achristianbookwormreview.blogspot.com/2014/12/autumn-winds-by-charlotte-hubbard.html">Autumn Winds</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d;"><a href="http://achristianbookwormreview.blogspot.com/2014/12/winter-of-wishes-by-charlotte-hubbard.html">Winter of Wishes</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d;"><a href="http://achristianbookwormreview.blogspot.com/2014/12/an-amish-country-christmas-by-hubbard.html">"Kissing the Bishop"</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"> found in An Amish Country Christmas</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d;"><a href="http://achristianbookwormreview.blogspot.com/2014/12/breath-of-spring-by-charlotte-hubbard.html">Breath of Spring</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d;"><a href="http://achristianbookwormreview.blogspot.com/2014/12/an-amish-christmas-quilt-by-hubbard.html">"A Willow Ridge Christmas Pageant"</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"> found in An Amish Christmas Quilt</span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><a href="http://achristianbookwormreview.blogspot.com/2015/02/harvest-of-blessings-by-charlotte.html">Harvest of Blessing </a></span></div>
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<em>Yuletide Lawman</em> by Renee Ryan<br />
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Christmas to remember—that's what Ellie Wainwright wants to provide for
Sheriff Caleb Voss's little girls. But she can't agree to a marriage of
convenience. Ellie wants nothing less than real love. Caleb long ago
gave up on love, yet sweet Ellie's kindness to his children could make a
believer of him again.<br />
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<em>Yuletide Reunion </em>by Louise M. Gouge<br />
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Emma
Sharp's family needs to rebuild their barn before Christmas. All help
is welcome—even if it comes from the handsome neighboring rancher who
jilted her two years ago. Can Jared Mattson prove that he wants to build
not just a barn with Emma—but a bright future together?<br />
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Please visit <a href="http://blog.louisemgouge.com/">Louise M. Gouge</a>'s website</div>
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Buy "<a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/A+Western+Christmas?_requestid=398153">A Western Christmas</a>" from Barnes&Noble</div>
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“A Western Christmas” is a book
that has two novella's written by Renee Ryan and Louise M. Gouge. I
received this book from Ms. Ryan in exchange for an honest review, so
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Here are two novellas that take place
in Wyoming and New Mexico in the month of December with the same
theme it seems in both of them. The theme is grace, forgiveness and
understanding. Though the characters are four very different
characters, they are very similar at the same time. Some are
stubborn to the point to where they might just cut off their noses in
spite of their face, others daydream a bit more freely, and all of
them have suffered some kind of heartache. As I said they are
similar yet there are plenty of differences to make each story unique
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I would try to tell a little about each
story but honestly the little blurbs on the back of the book (can be
found above) covers all the important aspects of the story so I wont
bother trying to tell more about them, for if I do then I run the
risk of spoiling the stories for other readers, and I hate when I
learn too much about a book I am thinking of getting because somebody
basically told the story in their review. So since I hate that I
won't do that to anyone else.</div>
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These two novellas are heartwarming and
tender Christmas stories that really highlight the Christmas message
of love, forgiveness and so much more. Christmas is a very important
in each of the stories with each having a different focus it seems
but both on the message in one way or another, on love. Love for
each other and how love is.</div>
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I honestly enjoyed this book and it
really put me in the Christmas feeling with the messages that they
each portrayed. The message of hope and forgiveness, joy and grace
just seemed to shout Christmas. So grab a warm blanket, cup of your
favorite hot drink and enjoy this book.</div>
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<b>A Future to Build On </b><br />
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All
widower Luke Hunter wants is to raise his three kids—and be left alone.
When Delaney Marks arrives in town to oversee the youth group's house
renovation project, Luke decides he must come out of hiding. He's
worried she's too young to get the job done. He'll have to keep a close
watch on her—and on his heart. Because being with the vibrant girl makes
it easy to forget their age difference and to start hoping for a future
he doesn't deserve. As tensions rise over project pressures, Delaney
tries to make Luke see that some things are just out of his control—and
that he <i>is</i> worthy of happiness…with her.<br />
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“Rekindling the Widower's Heart” by
Glynna Kaye is the first book in her 'Hearts of Hunter Ridge' series
and it is a wonderful start of a series as well. I think there are a
few characters whose stories are still to come in this series and I
look forward to seeing them, and this story I almost want to say let
the reader in on a little bit of each of the Hunter family past.</div>
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I have to say that this really isn't
the May-December relationship that the back hints at for I would say
it is more of a July-September relationship. Though what is the
actual age difference isn't something that I would have even blinked
at eye at one does seem to have a problem with it, but I got a kick
out how they each handled things. A lot of times when I have seen a
age difference that seems to matter to one character more than the
other, one character might be a little more immature while the other
one is way more mature than most people their age, but this time it
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Delaney is a woman who has some dreams
and she is taking time to reach those dreams, but she is not
unrealistic as to think she is owed anything while she tries to reach
her dreams. She has this positive outlook for nearly everything she
does or is a part of. She is a woman who remembers what it is like
to be young by continuing to live life to the fullest and having
unplanned fun when the opportunity arises. Delaney is also a woman
who shows a lot of determination and though she really doesn't
explain at first why she is determined to do what she says she will
do but once everything is out there it makes a lot of sense. She is
a woman who tends to feel a lot while not allowing those feelings to
rule her in a remarkable balanced way.</div>
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Luke is a man who is a bit too set in
his ways it seems like. At times I became frustrated with him
because of how set in his ways he was but yet when he interacted with
his family there is something that really shows what is underneath
all of his stern behaviors. As his whole story comes out, I saw him
a completely different light. This is a man who only wants what is
for the best for his family more than anything else even if that
means doing something unpopular. He has a bit of a dark outlook on
everything it seems but then again with what has gone on in his past,
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Neither Luke or Delaney is too mature
or immature for their age, which actually blended perfectly with who
each one of them were. They seemed to balance each other out in the
long run when they gave themselves a chance to work together. It
seems as if there is a roller coaster of ups and downs with this
relationship, if you even want to call it that, for it seems as if
one or the other, for different reasons, pull away from the other.
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It seemed to me that the biggest theme
in this story is compassion. Compassion offered to those that some
don't believe deserving yet determination to offer the compassion
none the less. This was a story that not only showed compassion but
how offering compassion can lead to understanding and possibly
forgiveness. Several times there was a soft and tender reminder
about why no one should judge another without getting all the facts
first for things are not what they always appear to be. Guilt is
also another issue that is dealt with for one and/or more of the
characters are dealing with their own guilt which is either fully or
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About the only thing I didn't really
care about the story is the fact that it took place over a short
period of time. I didn't get the feeling that there was really a
deepening of the friendship between Luke and Delaney while they
worked together but I didn't feel the attraction to each other from
the start. I never felt that the feelings that they admitted were
forced or anything but I have to wonder how they could be so sure of
their feelings after the short period of time when they didn't know
what all made them tick, though in one night secrets that has never
been revealed to anyone else comes out. I might have missed
something though I will admit in the relationship between Luke and
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As I said that was the only thing that
I had issue with for this story was well written with a theme that
seemed to be a perfect reminder to me at the moment. The conflict
between Luke and Delaney was a nice blend to add to everything that
was happening. Though I missed the deepening of friendship I found
this story to be wonderful in all other aspects for the characters
had their strengths and flaws and even their humorous moments. The
writing of the story is done in such a way that it is hard to not
allow your emotions through and I found it hard to put the book down
period. This is a book I would highly recommend to all who are
looking for a tender romance with a special message.</div>
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<i><b>For the Sake of His Children</b></i><br />
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A
marriage of convenience? Rachel Hewitt couldn't possibly accept. Not
even for the sake of three adorable little girls who desperately want a
new mother. Sheriff Tristan McCullough offers Rachel a home and family,
but not the one thing she truly seeks—someone to love her for herself.<br />
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Tristan
McCullough hoped to find a wife on the wagon train, not a nanny. The
hardworking widower wants a marriage without emotional risks. But
independent Rachel intrigues him. One minute she's winning over his shy
little girls, and the next she's tackling danger head-on. She might just
be Tristan's unexpected second chance at happiness…if he'll risk his
wary heart again.<br />
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Journey West: Romance and adventure await three siblings on the Oregon Trail<br />
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“Wagon Train Proposal” by Renee Ryan is the third and final book in the continuous series 'Journey West', and a wonderful finish to the whole series. Now even though this is the final book in the series that doesn't mean that this can not stand alone for it most certainly can. If one has not have the pleasure of reading “Wagon Train Reunion” or “Wagon Train Sweetheart” then that is ok for it is not absolute vital to read them, but they do help with some background on both Rachel and Tristan. <br />
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The series long story-line reveals the culprit or culprits pretty early one but just because the culprit or culprits are revealed early doesn't mean that the guilty party or parties are not a problem later on in the story. Actually because of the culprit or culprits I was on edge wondering when this person or persons would strike. I couldn't help but laugh for I expected things to go one way and I kept waiting for it all to go down, and when it went down, I am not sure if I was disappointed because it didn't happen the way I thought or laugh because of the way it did. Well I know I laughed at one point during this whole event, so maybe it is just a little bit of both.<br />
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There is a twist in the story that was so unexpected that I actually had to go back and reread the page again to make sure I read it right the first time. This is a secret that deeply affects one of the characters. It sure added something I never saw coming and well I can almost see how it made the character stronger. Stronger because they dealt with it, forgave and is now learning to deal with the secret that has been brought in the open with courage. I wonder how many other readers are going to reread the paragraphs or page when this all comes out.<br />
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Rachel is the youngest Hewitt sibling and she has three very protective siblings along with three protective in-laws, to the point it is almost funny. Rachel is a woman who is not shy about stating her opinions in the slightest, is not afraid of hard work and feeling a bit uncertain about where she belongs. She had plans when she finally reached Oregon City but suddenly those plans are out the window so now she much come up with something else, which she does. There is this natural grace about Rachel as well determination and strength. <br />
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Tristan is a man who takes his job seriously and has a plan. He is also a man of great honor as we first saw in “Wagon Train Sweetheart” and again in this story. He has this fierce love for his three precious children without a single doubt and will do whatever he must to protect them. He has reasons for some of the things he feels, even though most think they might be unreasonable, at the time I could almost understand his thoughts. Though things don't work out as he plans them he is flexible enough to do whatever it takes.<br />
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I had wondered time and time again why a certain character was always there and wondered if maybe this character was going to play a larger part than they actually did. I also wanted to see another character find their own happy ending. Actually to be honest there is another character as well who I wouldn't mind finding their own happy ending after all this person has been through and what they are still facing. I don't think we will see those things come out in future books, but maybe my own imagination will just have to take over.<br />
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I hope all who have the privilege of reading this entire series will enjoy it as much as I did.</div>
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<i>Emma
Hewitt never thought she'd travel thousands of miles to wed. Yet Oregon
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There is a series story-line that is continued and a couple of suspects are knocked out of the running but I have to wonder if maybe there isn't a new one added. Though there is this series story-line, I would feel comfortable in saying that this could be a stand alone book. There is a little bit of information that was in “Wagon Train Reunion” that was not in this book but it wasn't enough to make anyone feel as if they lost something important between the books. I just wonder about the clues that were not mentioned in this book but were mentioned in the last book. Guess everything will come together for “Wagon Train Proposal”.<br />
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This is Emma's story and we learn so much more about her. What her fears are, what she enjoys doing and what frustrates her. There are things that we got to see about Emma in “Wagon Train Reunion” sure but here we learn so much more about her. She is a shy young woman who gives of herself to the point of sacrifice it seems, but wishes for things to be different at times. Throughout the whole journey Emma learns things about herself as well.<br />
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“Wagon Train Reunion“ by Linda Ford is the first book in the continuous series 'Journey West'. I have put off reading this book for as long as possible, so that I would have less time to wait between this first book and the last book.<br />
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This book is really different than most books I have read in the past, for there more flashbacks than usual. Actually it seemed there for the first half to two-thirds of the book was equal parts flashback as in the present time of the story telling. Sometimes flashbacks are not written well with other stories, but this time around, the flashbacks were written so well that they really enhanced the story and helped explain so much of what was going through both Abigail and Ben both then and now.<br />
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This is a story of second chances. Second chances for everyone on the wagon train and maybe, just maybe second chances for Abigail and Ben. Both are stuck with something in the past. One is stuck in what happened between them so many years ago and the other even further back. To be able to free themselves from the past they must be willing to face it and search what they are wanting now.<br />
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Abigail is a woman who has done what she felt that she must, regardless what the cost is to herself. She is a woman who can handle a lot of stress for she deals with her mother without complaint (frankly she should get sainthood for that alone), always willing to help those around her, tries to do her share of the work, and battles her own emotions. Abigail is also a woman who knows what she wants for her future.<br />
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Businesswoman
Celeste Thompson has one goal: to make her restaurant and hotel a
success. She doesn't need any distractions, even from handsome
contractor Gage Purcell and his two adorable little girls. Besides,
single dad Gage is just biding his time before a big job at the mines
comes through. But as Celeste's project springs to life, their arguments
transform into attraction. Gage isn't looking for romance, especially
not with another career-driven woman like his ex-wife. But openhearted
Celeste is more than just another work-consumed client. She might just
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Here is a story of man
planning but God having better plans. I can understand why each
Celeste and Gage are so set in their plans for their perspective back
stories are told to where it is hard not to feel something for each
of them with their pasts. Something really surprising comes out with
one of them, but it is so clear to see that this event changed the
character and if put in the same position they wouldn't think of
repeating the same event.
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Celeste is a woman who is
discovering something truly important to her and when pushed to the
limit she has to make a choice as to what she is willing to stand up
for. Her selflessness was shown throughout the entire story for she
was constantly giving of herself to help plans for things to happen,
when she saw there was a need in time of an emergency she was there
with all she could do to help and she never seemed to complain or get
angry without a just cause, and when she did there was really a just
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Gage is a man with one
goal in mind and that is to be there always for his precious
children. He does have a dream job but until things are right he is
doing what he can to be there for his girls. Gage is a an honorable
man who will do what he needs to do in order to take care of his
family including working with someone who reminds him too much of his
own past, with a grin and hopefully pleasant attitude, but he will
not go against what he feels is right no matter what. There is
something special about a man who is so determined to stay on one
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and downs within the story that had this reader crying at times
because of what was happening. I found it interesting how things
were not exactly easy at times with certain situations but no one
gave up really no matter how hard it was to get to the other side.
The determination of them to move forward regardless of what they had
to go through or who they had to deal with showed how each of them
had a strength in them that helped out when things got uncomfortable.
That strength was also shown when neither Celeste or Gage was
willing to back down or step back when things got extremely
uncomfortable and hard. It is because of their strength that really
made each of them the people they were.</div>
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this book will enjoy it as much as I did, and laugh like I did at the
plans that man made as God's plans were unfolding along. I
understood the feelings of the man, and was relieved to see that
those who made the plans were not so stubborn that sooner or later
they came around to the better plan for them. It is worth reading in
my opinion so pick up a book and loose yourself in a fall landscape
of Colorado.</div>
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Second Chance at Love<br />
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Widow Sarah Nolt
never expected another marriage proposal. She hardly knows the handsome
Amish man who's come to help with her barn raising. Besides, they're
both still mourning the loss of their spouses. But Mose Fischer needs a
caretaker for his daughters, and Sarah needs to escape her father's
oppressive rule. They agree to a marriage of convenience, but when Sarah
moves to Mose's Amish community in Florida, she can't help falling for
the strong, kind widower and his little girls. To create a family,
they'll have to come to terms with their pasts…and the secret Sarah is
unknowingly carrying.<br />
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“The Amish Widow's
Secret” by Cheryl Williford appears to be her first published book
and I have to say that it was a book that had me hooked by the page
30. I was hooked because my emotions were fully involved in the
story by that time.
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This is a book that I
highly enjoyed and would recommend to anyone looking for a story that
is quick and easy to read. There is a complex yet highly simple plot
(oxymoron I know but it is true) and the characters are wonderful
created. Most times it is pretty easy to see when an author is
getting their first story out there for it seems as if something
important is missing in their writing even if story is really good,
but Ms. Williford's first book didn't have anything missing that I
could see other than a warning about the emotional turmoil within the
pages.
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I haven't read too many
marriage for convenience within the Amish genre but this was written
very well. Often I don't pay too much attention to the little
summary on the back of the book, but there was something that I
thought odd about what was said on the back and that was how someone
could carry a secret without knowing it, and then by page 100 I fully
understood what that secret was. I have to say how it all happened
was completely unexpected and lovely twist to the whole story.
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Sarah is a young woman
who frankly has a lot on her plate, a lot more than what is hinted at
with the summary on the back of the book, yet she shows remarkable
poise and grace throughout the entire story. That is what made her
so spirited for when things seemed to crashing around her completely,
she held true to her thoughts and beliefs. Regardless what this
woman had been through she held fast to those thoughts and beliefs
which showed remarkable strength and courage. Her heart though could
have been bitter and cold was warm and open to all around her.
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Mose is a man who is
willing do to what he must for the sake of his children but only if
it feels right to him and if it is what he is called to do. His
heart is understanding and patient with all those around him, or at
least those he cares for. He has no problem standing on the side
that is right but doesn't allow his temper to get the better of him
for the most part, but like any man he has a breaking point too which
he reaches within the story. It is understandable when he reached
his breaking point and honestly it doesn't last long the emotions
that fill him at that point in time.
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I so enjoyed getting to
know Mose and his precious daughters, who have their own
understandable issues, and Sarah. As I got to know them, and I
really did feel like I was a friend welcomed into the telling of
their story instead of characters on a page without their own lives,
I couldn't help but love each and every one of the characters. Yes I
know I sound crazy about talking about fictional characters has if
they are flesh and blood but to me that is what it seemed like as I
was reading this book. They had their faults and their strengths
without one over powering the others, and they had emotions.
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As I said before the plot
of the story was complex yet remarkable simple at the same it seems
like. Here are two people who have loved deeply now marrying each
other for different reasons. One is doing it to give his children
the love of a mother, while the other is doing it to escape. The
complexity of the story comes in the form of how these two adults who
barely know each other, but had loved someone close to each of them
in a different way, become friends and more. The simple part of the
plot is the desire to make the best of all what their future holds
because once married there was no going back.</div>
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Truly I recommend this
book to all who is looking for that right blend of easy reading and
dive head long into a whole new place somewhere different from home.<br />
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<b>A City Girl's Second Chance </b><br />
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City
girl Tess Barrett hopes her move to Barrett's Mill, Virginia, will give
her a fresh start. As she gets to know the family she's never met and
begins work at their sawmill, everything starts falling into place.
Until she meets Heath Weatherby. After narrowly escaping an oil rig
explosion, Heath won't waste his second chance at life. He's committed
to starting a family—and he wants Tess for his wife. Tess refuses to
give in to her feelings for Heath, convinced they're just too different.
But when the rugged mechanic is hired to fix her family's mill, her
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<span style="font-size: small;">Barrett's Mill: In the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a family legacy leads to love </span></div>
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“Loving the Country
Boy” by Mia Ross is the latest book in her 'Barrett's Mill' series
and frankly not entirely sure if it is the end of the series or not,
but above all else it is a great stand alone book though it connects
nicely with the other books in the series. I found this book to be
so tender and perfect for a lazy day of reading.</div>
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There is just enough of a
struggle in the story to keep a person interested in seeing how it is
going to be resolved. I have to say that to this reader the struggle
wasn't always in the forefront of the entire story, but yet it was
there in small ways to remind the reader and the character that the
struggle is still there but daily life is important. Also though it
is really only one character struggling there is someone else who
helps push the character outside of where they were that makes the
struggling character stop and think about what they are doing.</div>
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Tess is a woman who is
learning several things about her family while she is doing what she
can to help out. Helping out when and where she can is something
that she really enjoys doing which shows her some new things about
herself. She has this spunk about her as well, something she learned
from out west and funny enough things that she learned out west
didn't always help her in the small town of Barrett's Mill. The
spunk though helped her wade through some interesting lessons within
her own family.</div>
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Heath is a man with a
plan but learns to go with the flow. At times I thought, “Here is
a hero that is a little perfect.” and then something happen that
knocked him off that hero pedestal in one fell swoop in the perfect
way, and in a way that hints about his past for some reason couldn't
do it. There is something wholesome and down to earth about Heath
but there is a little something else that makes him such a hero and I
won't spoil that discovery for others so I will leave it there.</div>
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The story started out
with Tess and Heath meeting in a different way, and frankly there
wasn't much attraction between them for I got the impression that
both of them were on completely different roads of life, but a
friendship grew and then so much more. I never felt rushed in the
slightest with the telling of the story for it seemed to move at such
a smooth pace that everything seemed to happened as it would in real
everyday life. Do I feel I am giving anything away, not really
considering this is a romance book which means of course there is
going to be a happy ending at the end of it all, the journey is
getting there, and this is a lovely story of getting to the end.</div>
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I loved the struggles and
especially the little bit of a surprise near the end of the book. I
hope all who pick up this book will enjoy it as much as I did.</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Prodigal son Scott
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mistakes and restore his future. But the quiet Virginia village feels
like a different place since his return. The old cottage and chapel are
crying out for repair—much like Scott himself. Luckily, sensitive
artist Jenna Reed offers to help. Jenna sees Scott without
judgment—though she reveals little about her own troubled past. As they
work together to renovate the chapel, Scott begins to earn her trust,
and soon he's envisioning life with the beautiful Jenna. Can the love of
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by Mia Ross is the third book in her 'Barrett's Mill' and I wonder if
there will be another book in the series to come out later on for
there seems to be a hint of it here especially towards the end.
There are two characters who are introduced into the book that seem a
little uncertain and for some reason I just get this feeling that
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seen in the prior books and get a sense that she is her own her
person with an interesting life. I have to say that now we get to
see how truly interesting Jenna is for the life she has lead has been
interesting. This is a character who has her doubts but at the same
time her outlook at life is bright, while she also has learned a few
things that really help her along her path. Jenna is a woman who is
willing to make her own judgments in regards to other people which
makes her a very special person for she waits to make those judgments
while keeping herself open completely to the other people around her.</span></div>
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have heard little about, but there was a reason why his story just
wouldn't have been the same if it came from anyone else. I have to
say that Scott, regardless of how he projects himself, is a pretty
courageous character for he was pretty honest when asked about his
problems in the past. He wasn't one to lie about it, while not
exactly being completely upfront with people just for the sake of it.
He understood some other people's reactions to him, but those
reactions bothered him none-the-less. He learns several lessons
throughout the story which helps him bring about to look at life
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<span style="font-size: small;">This is a story of second
chances, forgiveness and rethinking life plans. Really both Jenna
and Scott get those second chances. Jenna may not realize that she
is getting her second chance but I could see it. She was so certain
about how her life was going to be all because of her past, but her
second chance was still there for the taking if she was willing,
which of course has her rethinking the plans she made for her life.
Scott, now his second chances are really quite easy to see if he was
only willing to open up to those around him and reach for them.
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Building a Romance<br />
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Young widow Lainie
Hollings will do anything to protect her daughters—even if it means
accepting help from Shaw McKinney. Though she blames Shaw for her
husband's death, he's the only one she can turn to when a robbery forces
her to take shelter in his home. Soon she's surprised by the handsome
contractor. He's kind, charming and determined to protect her and her
girls. Being with Lainie makes Shaw want to give up his bachelor life
and become a family man. But he'll need to win over the pretty librarian
and prove to her he's the right man for her future.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">This book was released in May 2015</span><br />
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“Bachelor to the
Rescue” by Lorraine Beatty is the third book in her 'Home to Dover'
series, but it is a perfect stand alone book. I remember reading the
other 'Home to Dover' books but couldn't remember what the details
were, but I never felt loss while reading this book, which is why I
say it is a perfect stand alone book.</div>
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There is quite a few
things that can be taken from this book. Anger is not something that
can be lived with easily. Forgiveness heals so much. Clearing the
air leads to a great deal of healing. How it easy it is to see
something in other people but refuse to see something in themselves.
Mostly though when all that has been done it is just laying
everything in God's hands and see how things work out for worrying
doesn't do a whole lot of good.</div>
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Lainie is a woman who is
doing what she must do in order to take care of her little girls.
When she is faced with something that really is pushing her out of
her comfort level she faces it with a courage of a mother's heart.
Her heart overall is warm and tender that is visible to all those who
take a moment to get to know her. Lainie is facing an uphill battle
but how she tries to climb that hill again shows her compassion and
logic. She may blame someone for something in the past but she isn't
too bitter that the air can't be cleared.</div>
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Shaw is a man who is a
typical Alpha Male. He feels as if he has to take responsibility for
those around him, be the guy who solves all the problems but he has a
flaw. Ok sure this guy can be stubborn which plays a part of his
flaw, but Shaw's stubbornness is not exactly a bad thing for it helps
him with somethings. His flaw is something that has roots in his own
past and the story comes out.
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This is a story that
really grips a reader from the very start with all that happens.
Then it was hard to put the book down through all the emotional ups
and downs of the story. I also have to say that the conflict of the
story, besides being internal, is actually racing the clock.
Misunderstandings at time threaten so much but there are hurdles that
must be jumped time and time again it seems. There was no time to
stop and wonder what was happening for things were happening pretty
quickly it seemed.
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This is a book worth
reading so I hope all who pick it up takes time to enjoy it like I
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Pregnant
and running scared, Grace Thomas turns to the one man she knows she can
count on: rancher Brody Martin. The charismatic Texan promises to
protect her, but she knows he'll never forgive her for breaking his
heart and taking up with his former best friend. Given Brody's own
unsettled past, Grace understands that the guarded cowboy needs time to
trust her again. Yet as he helps her prepare for the baby's arrival,
Grace knows she's found the perfect father for her child. But can she
dare to dream of a second chance with the man she's never stopped
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Chance” by Brenda Minton is the third book in her 'Martin's
Crossing' series that grabbed my attention by grabbing my throat from
the second page, but if someone hasn't read the other two books no
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book, for those who have read the other 'Martin's Crossing' books,
Brody is explained finally. Brody has been a pretty stoic character
without a lot of explaining, I always figured it was because his
story would be coming out soon enough, but here we learn a lot about
this young man who has been carrying around a whole lot more baggage
than he wants to admit. There is a lot that this young man has had
to deal with over the years, especially the last year or so. He
learns to face some of his own demons that he has avoided for too
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is dealt with, within the pages of the book and that is abuse. It is
something that is used to help move the story along but in a
realistic way. I just wanted to warn everyone about it so that if
they have something in their past that is unresolved and this kind of
thing bothers them, then they are given the heads up. Personally
though there is a one moment in the book that is a bit scary in its
realistic way, it is used to help move the story along. I also
really enjoyed how during the story the victim has learned that it
wasn't their fault that they lost who they were, what they believed
in and more, and that in order to move forward they needed to learn
who they were and what they believed in once again. This was a story
line that showed the character's true inner strength and
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knows who she can turn to, even with all that happened in the past.
Grace is someone who has learned a lot about herself lately and
realizing a few things were not as seemed in her past. There is
something special and tender about Grace who wants to get back into
church and a little uncertain about going by herself, but strong
enough to know when she wants to be kissed. This a just little
things from the story that I don't feel bad about relieving for they
are not major scenes in the story over all but they show something
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much movement in the story line that I thought was there, so maybe I
was mistaken on that. The one clear story line that has been through
it all really moved forward with a BIG twist that I didn't see coming
at all. I really look forward to seeing more about that twist in
future books for there is no way possible that is it as for the
twist, because if it is I might just have to stop reading Ms.
Minton's books for that would be a cruel and horrible thing to do to
her readers, and I don't believe for one single second that Ms.
Minton is a cruel woman. When the twist was revealed though I was
angry for the Martin's sake, for it was heartbreaking and wasn't what
I expected at all, and I got the impression it wasn't exactly what
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didn't take place over a short period of time but over several
months. Okay well maybe the large portion of the story takes place
over a month or so, but the story started long before first page, and
then there are periods of time where time is skipped with a quick
overview of anything important that happened. This really helped
making the story seem realistic for it was not rushed especially with
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that grabbed me by the heart and wouldn't let me put the book down.
I hope all who read this book will enjoy it as much as I did and I am
anxiously waiting for the next book in the 'Martin's Crossing' series
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<span style="font-size: small;">Nurse Kirsten Bailey places her family
above all else. She refuses to give former army medic Brady Hewitt any
leeway for being weeks late in visiting his ill grandmother. But Brady
has a good excuse, and he's eager to show the pretty nurse that first
impressions aren't always right. While working with Brady to care for
his grandmother and two orphaned boys, Kirsten realizes that his charm
and kindness aren't an act. But Kirsten plans on doing missionary work
abroad, and she's determined not to fall for the engaging soldier. Could
the man she once dismissed be the one to make her stay forever?</span></div>
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“Nursing the Soldier's
Heart” by Merrillee Whren is the second book in her 'Village of
Hope' series but is a stand alone book for these are two new
characters and a few characters from the first book in a background
kind of way. This is a sweet and tender book that shows second
chances are all around us if we are willing to reach out and grab a
hold of them, and that second chances are not just with love as in
the first book “Second Chance Reunion” but at happiness and life
with loved ones.</div>
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Lately I have been
struggling getting through reading books, for I go in cycles of
reading Amish, Historical, and Contemporary, but lately nothing seems
all that interesting, but this book was able to keep my interest.
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The struggle within the
book, was internal without a doubt for one was struggling to move
forward when a door closed while the other was struggling with where
they belonged period. I guess in a way both of them were trying to
figure out where their futures lay after their past didn't work out
they way they hoped. One was learning a better way of living and the
other was struggling with hopes, plans and dreams not working out the
way they wanted them to.</div>
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disappointed for there is one character who frankly seemed a little
flatter than the other. I am not sure if that is the best word for
it but I couldn't think of anything else for there is something in
this character's past that they really avoided talking or even
thinking about at all cost, which I think that if at least the
readers were able to see this part of the character, it would have
explained so much about this character. As it is, I personally
didn't understand the motives for holding themselves back part of who
they were but yet be so determined to win a challenge. I think if I
had more information then things would have been so much sweeter and
tender when emotions finally won out.</div>
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Kirsten is a woman who is
loves her family with all of her heart and it is because of her
family that she has made some of the decisions she has made. Her
heart is pretty much worn on the sleeve of her shirt but at the same
time she is determined to protect her heart as much as she can. She
seems to have so much energy for she is doing this or that for other
people, but she makes time for those who matter the most to her.</div>
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Brady is a man who oozes
charm in everything he does, with a bad boy look to him. That is one
thing that really disappointed me is the picture of him on the cover
for I got the impression that he had quite a few tattoos on his arms
yet they are not present on the cover. Even though apparently he has
this bad boy look to him, there is a heart purer than gold under it
all for he too is willing to do whatever he can in order to help
others even when a lot of the helping others had a motive under all
that. I got the impression frankly that even without the motive he
would have been there helping out so I didn't hold the motives
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important secondary characters who had a whole other level to the
whole story. Those secondary characters are Cora (we first met her
in “Second Chance Reunion”), Tyler and Zach. Each of them play a
pretty big part between their dreams and matchmaking and why they are
in the story in the first place. I wont give away who does what for
they did help with the story.</div>
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As I said this book kept
my interest though nothing really has had me in such grips that I
lost track of all time and only an emergency would have me put the
book down for some time. Because it was a new book that kept my
interest (lately been rereading books I love since I know they will
keep my interest) I am so glad that I picked up this book at the
library. It may have come out last month and I have put off reading
it a couple of weeks, I am glad that I did. I love the idea of The
Village of Hope and wish that there really was a place like that
around for oh what it could do for a community. I love all the
second chances that seem to be around The Village of Hope, at love,
at family, at independence, and so much more.</div>
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book to all who are looking for a book on second chances beyond a
second chance of a love from the past, for those who are looking for
something uplifting and who just want romance that is a bit of
struggle to get there. This is a book really worth picking up and
look forward to reading more books in the future around The Village
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Kennel, in rugged Alaska. But when her grandfather has an accident, will
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Robyn turns to Rick Baker, a neighbor and veterinarian, for help as the
Fire and Ice dog sled race approaches. Then some of her most valuable
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a veterinary office. But when she meets Dr. Oz Thormond, the new vet
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“Fire and Ice” by
Susan Page Davis is a charming 'Heartsong Presents' book that ties in
nicely with “Always Ready” for this is the sibling of the hero in
that story. If anyone hasn't read “Always Ready” no worries,
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in Alaska but this time it is on the main land of Alaska. This is a
story of determination and how sometimes that determination can be
very good. Also there is something about patience and trying to find
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Robyn is a young woman
who is determined to do what she must for the animals that she loves,
but understands that sometimes those animals must come in second.
She loves deeply this young lady, and is willing to help out where
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dream. That dream is something he is trying to make come true while
helping out some people he admires. He is also there when he is
needed for Robyn and her mother when things seem to take a turn for
the worst. He is there to lend a hand whenever he can, in whatever
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early on what the conflict is going to be for the story, there is
also a pretty clear idea of who is behind it all as well. This
conflict is enough to keep the reader interested in the story. Then
there is the romance story that is so sweet and tender. The
attraction is there all along but it is how they get to know each
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“Polar Opposites” by Susan Page
Davis is a wonderful 'Heartsong Presents' adventure story with some
romance in the mix. This is another story that is connected to
“Always Ready” and “Fire and Ice” but this time it is not a
sibling but the Mom, Cheryl, who is getting her own happy ending.
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the other books and some nail biting moments. It is Cheryl and Oz
who has the adventure while hunting polar bears and they come across
some interesting situations. I think part of what made it all that
more interesting is that these two characters are older than most
characters for they are both in their 50's. Yet their age doesn't
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Both Cheryl and Oz had loved and lost
their loved ones in surprising ways. For those who read “Always
Ready” know how Cheryl lost her husband, but it is gone over again
here in this book, this time from Cheryl's point of view. Both of
them have this love animals and it is this love that helps them grow
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We don't see all the little bits of
falling in love with each other but we do see the strength that each
one of them has, and when together they are able to show their
strength's and strengthen their weaknesses. They both are a little
worried about what the future holds but not so much that they fight
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for those times when one wants to read a little adventure while
relaxing somewhere warm wishing for some place cooler. I would have
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coldest in (with my imaginations help of course). I hope all who
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Nothing gives Anna and
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happily married--except for planning their next matchmaking venture.
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Emma Nelson has kept busy tending her vegetable garden and raising
award-winning pumpkins. She can put her heartache aside to help Ben's
Mammi with her own pumpkin patch. At least until Ben shows up to lend
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Gardening side by side
with pretty, nurturing Emma is a sweet kind of torture for Ben. She
could have her pick of suitors who can offer what he can't, and he
cares too much to burden her with his secret. Leaving once more is
the only option. Yet Emma's courage is daring him to accept the grace
that flourishes here, and the love that has been calling him back to
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<span style="font-size: small;">“Huckleberry Harvest” by Jennifer Beckstrand is the latest book in her wonderful 'The Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill' series. It may have taken a while for me to get my greedy little grubby hands on this book but it was so worth the wait. Reason I had to wait is because none of the local bookstores carried it so I had to wait for my local library to process it and get it out to the patrons. Remember that when you can't find the book in your local bookstores then check with your local library. Then again I usually just wait for my library anyway.</span></div>
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Jacob Lapp has
loved Annie Zook since childhood. But she's never seen him that way.
Once courted—then rejected—by his older brother, Annie's wary of the
Lapp men. But now that Jacob is working at her dat's blacksmith shop, he
feels he's been given a second chance. It's no secret Annie wants a
husband. Yet she's intent on marrying someone older, more
established—someone the opposite of Jacob. Can he ever break down the
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<b>Lancaster County Weddings: </b>Binding two hearts as one in Amish country</div>
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“A Wife for Jacob” by
Rebecca Kertz is the third book in her 'Lancaster County Weddings'
but never fear this is also a stand alone book. I dont know why but
I chuckled often through the book for an old saying kept repeating
itself inside my head as I read the book. The old saying is “Man
plans, God laughs” and I have to say that is the situation of this
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Annie is a young woman
who has loved and lost, so now she is determined to see herself
married to someone older. While she is waiting for the someone
older, she freely gives of herself to her family and those in need
around her. Annie is a demur woman who is not about to hunt down the
someone older, but she is planning for when the time comes. Annie
learns a few things about herself as the story is told, lessons that
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Jacob is a young man who
only wants to help those need his help all the while he is trying to
figure out what he wants to do. Jacob is not a lazy man by any means
for he jumps in with both feet when an emergency arises and sticks
around to help all those who need his help. My heart was drawn to
Jacob as he struggled to figure out what to do when things seem to be
out of his control, but yet because I knew there was going to be a
happy ending my heart didn't break for him.</div>
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reminded me of the old saying “Man plans, God laughs” for really
that is what is happened in this story. There is also learning to
speak what is on one's mind before it is too late. Also there is
discovery of ones self and how it is important to just keep at it
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Truly this story kept me
going even though the blurb on the back of the book really
misrepresented the story inside. I put this book off until the last
minute before returning it to the library because the back of the
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Jacob
Lapp and Annie Zook have known each other since childhood. Annie has
never seen Jacob as anything more than a friend and she tried to
avoid the Lapp men after being rejected by Jacob's older brother.
Jacob is now working in the Zook blacksmith shop which means Annie
has no choice about being around Jacob. Annie is searching for a
husband, one who is older and established but what happens when her
heart tells her something different? Can these two people break down
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I know the blurb on the back is not interesting the story itself was
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battle to recover from a pattern of poor choices. Now his prayers for
reconciliation have finally come true and his estranged wife has
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intended groom, she's now settled into life as a schoolteacher. When the
mother of a student passes away, Kate assumes she'll take on care of
nine-year-old Anthony--until two men suddenly show up in town, claiming
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enlists her help in reaching out to the boy and attempting to prove his
paternity to the court. When a common interest in Anthony leads to an
interest in each other and Silas and Kate begin to think they can
overcome their rocky start, neither is prepared for the secrets and past
hurts that have yet to come to light. Can Silas, Kate, and Anthony's
wounded souls bind them together or will all that stands between them
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<span style="font-size: small;">Silas is a man who knows how life can change, how it is not always easy to change and that it is a fight each and every day to keep the positive change. We have heard about this man from almost the start of the series but until now it was more as part of the community. Here is a man who has hit rock bottom and worked his way out, along with who helped him get back up. This is a man who still struggles and sometimes needs a helping hand to keep fighting the battle. When something surprising happens time and time again, he keeps moving forward with a faith that helps him a great deal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Kate is a woman who accepts and loves people as they are but at the same time has to get over some of her own internal issues. She is willing to help out where she can with all that she has at times, willing to do what she must in order to keep those she loves from harm and is trying to do what is right at the same time. Kate is also a woman who is fighting her own internal battle when things look hard, but yet while Kate battles that internal battle she is fighting externally for what she wants. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">There are things from everyone's past that can stop happiness if others are determined to hold on to that past, but when everyone is willing to let go happiness is bound to happen. Both Kate and Silas has things in their past that could prevent their future if they are not willing to over look things. Happiness is a risk that they must be willing to take, considering their pasts hurts. Things are not exactly easy at times. There is one scene in the last quarter of the book that I just loved how it played out for it was so symbolic of letting the past go so that there is a better tomorrow.</span><br />
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A teacher on the run. A bounty hunter in pursuit. Can two enemies learn
to trust each other before they both lose what they hold most dear?<br /><br />Stone
Hammond is the best tracker in Texas. He never comes home empty-handed.
So when a wealthy railroad investor hires him to find his abducted
granddaughter, Stone eagerly accepts.<br /><br />Charlotte Atherton, former
headmistress of Sullivan's Academy for Exceptional Youths, will do
anything to keep her charges safe, especially the orphaned girl
entrusted to her care. Charlotte promised Lily's mother she'd keep the
girl away from her unscrupulous grandfather, and nothing will stop
Charlotte from fulfilling that pledge. Not even the handsome bounty
hunter with surprisingly honest eyes who comes looking for them.<br /><br />When Miss
Atherton produces documentation that shows her to be Lily's legal
guardian, Stone must reevaluate everything he's been led to believe. Is
she villain or victim? <br /><br />Then a new danger forces Charlotte to
trust the man sent to destroy her. Stone vows to protect what he once
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“A Worthy Pursuit” by Karen
Witemeyer is another smash hit with this reader. I had to make time and hold
off a couple of days after getting the book from the library to
ensure that I would have the entire afternoon to focus on getting
lost in the book. Ms. Witemeyer is an author that I always have to make sure that I can read her books in one sitting for I just can't but them down. After finally being able to enjoy the book I honestly wish I could have found the time
sooner but too many obligations took place. I am so glad I got to
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From the start of the book it was
almost as if I was standing at the edge of the cliff and it wasn't
long before someone pushed me over the edge. As I was falling it was
as if every so often there is this offer of respite from the fall
before it was free falling again. It was pure excitement with only
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Charlotte is something that is so tangible that it it thick enough to
be cut with a sharp knife. Frankly I was waiting for that first kiss
thinking it was going to come out of one of the many toe-to-toe
confrontations between Stone and Charlotte, but that first kiss was
something I didn't seem coming and wow was it steamy. I am not
talking about the kiss being something demeaning or dirty but really
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villain of the story is from very early on, but once the reasons
behind the villain is out, the reader can only guess that things are
going to get pretty dicey. I didn't think they were going to get
like they did but wow what a story of excitement. Then to hear why
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Charlotte is a woman who is willing to
do what ever she must do in order to protect her charges but there is
something else about her. She takes things into consideration fairly
quickly then weighs her options. Charlotte is a very intelligent
woman with her own hurts from the past, which is why she holds part
of herself back but she is still willing to extend a hand of
friendship to those around her. There is a strength about her too
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Stone is a man who always gets what he
is going after. When he is faced with something he never expected he
does what any honorable, law abiding person would do and that is take
things one step at a time. When things are not as he expected he
waited for things to be come clear before he moved one way or the
other for it is just who he is. Then once he makes a decision, he
sticks to it with his whole heart. I have to say that his final
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I truly hope all of those who pick up
this book will enjoy it as much as I did. I would recommend blocking
out as much time as possible to read this book so that there are the
fewest possible interruptions for those interruptions might get on
your nerves. My cat can attest to that for he got locked out of my
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collects hearts wherever she flies, leaving men pining in airfields all
across Europe. So how can ruggedly handsome C-47 pilot Lt. Roger Cooper
be all but immune to her considerable charms? In fact, he seems to do
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between Italy and southern France, evacuating the wounded and delivering
paratroopers and supplies, every beat of their hearts draws them
closer. Can they overcome the fears and misunderstandings of the past in
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“In Perfect Time” by Sarah Sundin is the third and final book in her 'Wings of the Nightingale' and what a cruel (and I say that in the best of ways too) book it was. I don't remember the last book I bawled so much through or had my heart in my throat so much of the book, but I went through plenty of tissue and couldn't swallow a lot of time because of my heart being in my throat.<br />
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This is a book that is set in the middle of World War II and much like the other two books in the series there are plenty of scenes around what happens in the war. I would have to say that unlike the other two books this didn't really have scenes of battle but there was still plenty of war problems. Again nothing graphic, gruesome or so bad that I couldn't stomach it (I am a squeamish person even with words on paper). The trails and hurdles that had to be overcome were what made this book so cruel for I just couldn't put the book down for any reason. I am so glad that I can read a book like this in an afternoon so that the torture wouldn't have been dragged out for that long.<br />
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I have to say that with this being the third book, I have noticed that none of the characters had the same problems and they each faced something so totally different, and I would say the best was saved for the last. I never expected the past's like Roger and Kay though I knew they were both hurting. Actually both of them surprised me a great deal throughout the story in the best of ways. I knew I was starting to like Kay from the other books but I never expected her to be my favorite out of the three young ladies and yet she was and is. Roger is the man I expected him to be but didn't realize that he had to work to get there or that he had some issues.<br />
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Yet once again I can't describe either Kay or Roger for they do go through some radical changes throughout the story. They are truly not how they seem in the other books for there is so much under the outer layers that they show to the world and people around them. <br />
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Strength is a large portion of this story for everyone, not just Kay and Roger, had to have the strength for all that they were going through. Almost everyone learned something with what they go through, they learned what they were really made of and so much more. I would have to say that though I cried a lot and my heart ached for what they were going through. I couldn't forget this was a war and yet it was more than just the World War too that was being fought.<br />
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“On Distant Shores” by Sarah Sundin is the second book in her 'Wings of the Nightingale' series and a book that had me holding my breath more times that I dare count.<br />
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Like “With Every Letter” this is a story that takes place in the middle of a war and on the front lines almost. And like “With Every Letter” this has battle scenes, scenes with injuries, and other nightmares of war without going into too many details. However, even without the details the emotions where there so richly written that it was hard not to feel all of the emotions that would go with the events. With all that was happening it was so hard to put down the book. There are moments, not as often as with the first book, that really were overly detailed but that didn't distract from the book this time around.<br />
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This is a story of change. Not change like the first book and maybe growth is a better term. Yes, I think growth is more what this story is about. Growth in so many ways that is for sure and to watch the growth that was happening was truly remarkable. <br />
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The romance was unbelievable, and I don't mean that it was hard to believe, but that it was incredible. It was not a simple romance but with all the hurdles that had to be overcome it was hard not to wonder how it was going to work out, after all with all good romances have struggles and this had a ton of struggles to overcome. Things are not exactly fair for either of them and they have so many choices to make in life as well. <br />
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Again I can't really describe Georgie or Hutch because if I do that then I will be giving something away in the story that makes it so wonderful. They each have choices to make, that will change how their lives will go on. One is treated unfairly, but then again in the Army things don't go the way they should, and this is a great example of that. The other one is suffering from pressure from outside to do something they are not all that sure about. <br />
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“With Every Letter” by Sarah Sundin is the first book in her 'Wings of the Nightingale' series. <br /><br />This is a full length novel that is set during World War II. Now this is the first full length novel that I have read during that time period for I really wanted to see if I was going to enjoy an era that I have always avoided before. I have read only a few Heartsong Presents, and for those who don't read them they are books with only about 170 to 180 pages, that opened my eyes to the whole time period in the first place. This book really sealed the deal and I need to stop avoiding time periods for apparently I will enjoy the book. <br /><br />Honestly this book at first was hard to get into. Finally at around page 170 things turned around and it became a really good book that I just couldn't put down. I have to wonder if those first 170 or so pages where used to help set up the rest of the series. It was hard to get into because it was just slow and at times it seemed as if there was too many details that just bogged down the story. Actually the too many details was something I found throughout the whole book but once it picked up speed it didn't matter much any more.<br /><br />I usually try to describe the characters but honestly I can't do that with this book for both Tom and Mellie change so much through the story that if I was to describe them then I would be giving away so much. I just couldn't take away anything for really the changes that they go through really is what makes the store. The way they supported each other was beautiful and so tender. The way open up and help each other is also what helped make the whole story so wonderful.<br /><br />This is a book that is set basically in the middle of the war, and that is not glossed over by not talking about what is going on. I am a person who can't abide by gruesome details of death, shooting, and violence, so with that said, I would like to say that this is a book that shows war is going on around them. There are scenes of battle, scenes of death, scenes of injuries, but they are not so graphic that I couldn't read them. I would allow my friends tween daughter read this book because this doesn't glorify war, but it doesn't show the worse of it. So though I say I found at times the book had too many details, when it came to the worse part of war, there was this balance of just enough for the reader to understand what is happening without getting into the details that would be too graphic.<br /><br />I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series, and I hope all who pick up this book enjoys it at much as I did.</div>
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“Unexpected Family”
by Jill Kemerer is another wonderful Sheffield sibling story and
though there isn't the laughter moments like with “Small-Town
Bachelor” but this was just as wonderful in its own very special
way. With this book the emotions is not laughter but heartache and
fear. I think it is something wonderful when an author can write
two completely different stories and pull something completely
different emotion wise from the same reader.
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As I said, this is a
story that is full of fear, but not fear like some kind of horror
that is going to jump out any moment on a page, but it is a fear of
repeating past mistakes, fear of the consequences, fear of the
unknown when things turn upside down and fear of emotions. Then
there is the heartache that happens with when confronting the past
that hasn't had full closure, heartache when one knows they did
something wrong, and heartache of believing one thing painful. But
above all those emotions there is hope. Hope of overcoming the
wrongs of the past, hope of trying to make everything work and hope
of something more.</div>
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Tom Sheffield is a man
who is finally trying to do something for himself when suddenly his
whole world is turned upside down when he is told that he has a
child. How he handles everything truly shows what is important to
him. He knows where he has made mistakes and wonders if things could
be different. Tom is a hard working man without a doubt and is
willing to listen to suggestions. Now he is older and is willing to
make comprises to make what is important to him finally happen.</div>
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Stephanie is a young
woman who has made some whopper of mistakes but the biggest one seems
to be her unwillingness to let go of the past. She has grown and
changed too for she is juggling so many things now because of her
choices. There are things that Stephanie has done that she is
righting now, and somethings that frankly will have to just have to
go. There are things she wants for her future, but she is not so set
in her own ways that she can't see other ways of doing things.</div>
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Then there is little Macy
who frankly I just loved for she was so realistic for her age. Her
whole mannerism when confronted with something she didn't like spoke
well of her age, and I have to say that it was amazing that Ms.
Kemerer really captured a stubborn, adorable, knowing of her own mind
child. I would swear Ms. Kemerer knew my own child when they were
the same age as Macy.</div>
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Things may not have moved
as quickly as in her first book, but then again this is dealing with
something completely different. The forward movement of this book is
more of baby steps, but those steps were so incredibly important.
Those baby steps show how much growth has actually happened, where
mistakes were made before and what dreams are there now. Even though
it was all baby steps it was so hard for me to put down the book for
I just needed to know what was going to come out next.</div>
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The characters are
written with such depth that it is so hard not to place oneself in
their shoes, to hurt when they are hurting and to feel the
frustration that they feel. The conflict of the story is so part of
today's world with so many people, that the conflict didn't feel
forced, dragged out or anything but a natural flowing conflict.
Sometimes this type of a conflict can feel just a little off somehow
but not this time.
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I truly hope all that who
pick up this book will enjoy it as much as I did. I received a
Kindle version of this wonderful book for free in exchange for an
honest review which this is.
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<span style="font-size: large;">Apparently Summer is a time when it is so easy to forget to update the blog for that is what I have done. I have thoroughly enjoyed my summer with running around with family, sitting my the pool or just reading.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Though I have no school aged children anymore it seems that with the going back to school, things begin to settle down. I will be back within a week or so to start posting once again about all the books I have been reading.</span></div>
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Hearts are forever changed when retired Texas Rangers try their hands at matchmaking in by-gone days. Will any of their absurd schemes work out as planned?</div>
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Erik Olson is shocked when Anna Campbell arrives in town with two small orphans in tow and declares they are brother's children. Will Erik prove her claims false and see her gone by Christmas?</div>
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Travis McCoy is a nomadic photographer with no time to put down roots, find a wife and raise a family. But when he enters Cut Corners, the temptations to change are strong and he has to keep reminding himself of his goal to leave by Christmas.</div>
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How far will the schemers of Cut Corners go to make sure four wild hearts are corralled by love and tamed by faith in time for Christmas?</div>
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I am unable to find Pamela Griffin's webpage<br />
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This book was released in December 2005</div>
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This was is book that is in my personal collection</div>
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“Texas Christmas Grooms” by Pamela
Griffin and Vickie McDonough is a book I picked up at my local
library book sale and such an interesting book. This is a book that
is made up of two novella's that have me wondering if there are other
books that go along with the novellas but it doesn't seem like it,
however, sounds like there could be some interesting stories there.
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The little blurb on the front of the
book, “Two Charming Tales of Don't-Tie-Me-Down Men Who Are Each
Lassoed by Unexpected Love” sums up the two stories perfectly for
these two gentlemen are confirmed bachelors for life or so they
thought. Both gentlemen are people who are excelling in their
profession and seemingly content in their lives as they stand.
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The former Texas Rangers who are now
matchmaker's have their hands full that is for sure with Erik and
Travis. To be honest though the stories didn't really focus on these
former Texas Rangers and what they are doing but on the two possible
couples. Stubbornness with both Erik and Travis is a theme that is
through both novellas for man oh man are both of these men stubborn.
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The young ladies of the stories though
are lovely creatures who are determined in their own way, not out of
stubbornness but out of necessity. Both have a family to think of
above their own needs. One is the need of keeping siblings together,
while the other is thinking of her own sibling(s). Both of the young
ladies have warm hearts that can be seen under everything. One has a
flaw that I can relate to and found her to be humorous and yet
heartbreaking for really no one thought to look beyond the actions to
the reason why she was the way she was.
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These two novellas take place over
short periods of time, but that is the way it is with novellas, and
over all it didn't take anything away from the story. I read this
book with one thought in mind, each novella wasn't that long and so
it fit it with the time constraints that I had when I picked up the
book. I am the type of reader who enjoys sitting down and reading a
book in one sitting so I make the time to do just that when I pick up
a book. If I am short on time (too close to my bedtime for example)
I will pick up a book that has several novellas in it so that I can
still be reading within those time constraints. I made time early
one morning to read the second novella in this book for I just loved
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