*In an effort to spread the word about my favorite type of book – inspirational romance – I’m doing Christian Fiction Fridays here on my blog where I share my recommendations for books in this genre.
What It’s About:
Though she had planned to spend the summer in Vermont with her sweetheart, Abigail Harding cannot dismiss her concerns over her older sister. Charlotte’s letters have been uncharacteristically melancholy, and her claims that nothing is wrong ring false, so Abigail heads west to Fort Laramie, Wyoming. The endless prairie seems monotonous, but when her stagecoach is attacked, Wyoming promises to be anything but boring. Luckily, the heroics of another passenger, Lieutenant Ethan Bowles, save the day.
When circumstances–and perhaps a bit of matchmaking–put Abigail and Ethan together, there’s certainly attraction. But Abigail is planning to marry another man and return to life in Vermont as soon as she is finished attending to her sister. And Ethan loves his life in the Army and the wilds of Wyoming. When summer ends, will Abigail go back East? Or will she fall in love with this rugged land herself?
My Thoughts:
I enjoyed the western setting (Wyoming) in this book. A lot of historical romances are set in places like Texas or the Midwest, which isn’t a bad thing, but I appreciated the different location. It was also fun to learn about life at Fort Laramie in the 1880s – I had no idea it was so cultured. My favorite part of the book – hands down – was the hero, Ethan Bowles. I loved his character and how his past influenced his decisions.
My only complaint is the absence of a real kiss between Abigail and Ethan (ie. not just on the cheek)! That aside, I enjoyed the genuine friendship that developed between them, which eventually grew into love. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
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Looks great! Thanks, Stacy! Have a great weekend!
This is a fun series. I have family in Wyoming so it might be fun to read about it.
Thanks for the honest review. The book looks good. I'm a fan of the U. S.Cavalry!
It sounds like a fabulous book! And that cover is amazing, too. It's kind of like the ball gown covers that are so prevalent lately, but with an incredible background. Love it!
Sounds like a good book. I think I would be extremely disappointed if the protagonist & love interest never shared a kiss.
I just tagged you in the Lucky 7 Meme over on my blog.
I hadn't realized that, but you're right…a lot of historical romances are featured in the Midwest etc…
Sounds like a good book. Thx for sharing.
Ladies — I hope you all enjoy the story.
Peggy — I really appreciate your comment about the cover, especially since the background, the Cavalry barracks, is a photo my husband took on one of our research trips to Fort Laramie. It was great fun being part of the cover design team, if only in a small way.
Wait until you see the gown for the next book in the series. It's being custom made for my book. Needless to say, I'm thrilled by that.
Thanks for your comments, everyone!
Amanda – Thanks for stopping by! Very fun to hear how the cover art came about.
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