Smitten

Title: Smitten
Series: Smitten
Authors: Colleen Coble, Kristin Billerbeck, Diann Hunt, and Denise Hunter
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: December 20, 2011
Pages: 432
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Best friends Natalie, Julia, Shelby, and Reese are shocked when the town’s lumber mill closes, so in order to save their town they come up with a plan to save their tiny little town. The plan: use their town’s name, Smitten, to full advantage an turn their town into the most romantic town on the eastern seaboard. They just have to convince the other town members that this is the way to change their town from barely there to on the map.

With little Mia’s lavender wreaths hanging around town as a reminder that faith can work miracles, the women push together to make this manly town into one that couples want to come to. When Sawyer Smitten, famous country singer and Smitten native offers to have his wedding in Smitten, the town and the country become excited and start believing that this could really happen.

As Natalie, Julia, Shelby, and Reese push for the town’s change, the each have doubts about its success, but when love is in the air, it can’t help but revive the spirits of even the most stubborn naysayer. With new men by their sides they start feeling confident about their town’s new start. With love and determination anything is possible.

Will the town be able to succeed or will they fail and make things worse for the Smitten residents? Will these ladies find love or will they just end up with broken hearts instead? Can Sawyer Smitten’s wedding generate enough publicity to make this town successful or will it be a total failure? Will faith, determination, and love be enough to save this town or is it not enough to do any good?
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Having read books by each one of these authors and enjoyed them, I knew what to expect as far as romance but I didn’t quite know what I was going to get with the book. What I got was a nice set of four novellas that are in one book and read as one. I loved the fact that these four friends got the chance to collaborate and I loved the chance to see how differently each of these friends writes. This is definitely a unique read.

The romances in this book were typical novella romances. There’s enough there to call a romance but not enough to really satisfy. I did enjoy the fact that each novella ran into each other, so you were able to keep up with the other characters in the story and their romances while having a new one take place. That’s a nice feature that I enjoyed about these romances.

I loved the storyline to this book as well, I loved how the town rallied together to completely change everything about their town. It made me wish I could live in a close-knit small community. Also, the storyline made sense and seemed pretty realistic, though a little too idyllic, and because of that I wish that Smitten existed and I could visit the coffee shop, chocolate factory, spa, and outfitter’s store. I was majorly disappointed that the small town really didn’t exist.

The characters in this book are all eccentric lovable characters and they make you wish that these characters were real just so you could talk to them. I wish that Smitten exists so I can meet all of these characters and their corresponding shops. I guess I and everyone else will just have to patiently anticipate the next book in the Smitten series to see these lovable characters again.

I’ve read books by all of these authors and though I recommend that someone read their full-lengths first, I thinks fan of any of these authors will enjoy this book. It was fun, whimsical, and just plain up lifting. This book probably won’t be the best book you’ve ever read, but I guarantee that you won’t be sorry you read it. These ladies and best friends worked well together and created a book filled with romance and hope.

Overall, I liked this book because of the faith and determination of an entire town, it showed what can happen when everyone works together toward one goal. I recommend this book for romance or novella readers. It’s perfect for adults, teens, and possibly mature Tweens. I give this book a three and a half out of five.

*I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from the publisher through net galley in exchange for this review. All opinions expressed are my own.*

Soul’s Gate

Title: Soul’s Gate
Series: A Well Spring Novel
Author: James L. Rubart
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: November 6, 2012
Pages: 400
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Thirty years ago Reece Roth got the opportunity to travel inside another person’s soul and battle for them and their healing. He traveled until tragedy struck his life and altered his future forever. Now God has called him back to fulfill a prophecy spoken over him three decades ago, a prophecy about four warriors with the potential to change the world. Reece believes they can change the world but his deepest regret holds him back from teaching them all he knows. It also keeps him from believing that he’s cut out for teaching them.

When Brandon Scott, Marcus Amber, and Dana Raine arrive at Well Spring, their spiritual meeting place, they are ready to get closer to God than ever before, but what they get is so much more than any of them expected. At first they think Reece is crazy and a fanatic, until they start to see biblical evidence and see it happen. The prophecy scares them, particularly what it prophesies, but they are willing to do what they thought impossible because the Lord is with them. They’ll do it, even if it means they’re thrust into a spiritual war they never really knew existed.

The more they get involved in soul saving, the more they catch the Enemy’s eye and the more they’re attacked with the intent to get them to stop. Not to mention painful pasts and relationships threaten to destroy all they’ve worked towards. As they learn to trust and lean on each other they’re attacked more. They’re prophesy is coming closer to being fulfilled and they have to rely on God and each other to take down they’re enemies. In the hidden war of the spirit, there is no place demons won’t go nor where angels won’t chase them.

Will the four be able to fulfill their prophecy or will they fail? Will Reece be able to overcome his regret or will it destroy all of the work started decades ago? Will the past hurts of the four hold them back or will they find healing and prosper? How will the four take out an enemy that seems much more powerful and so determined to stop them? When the time comes will they be able to band together and trust God and each other or will their training fall to the wayside?
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This book delved into topics that very few people think about, the constant war between angels and demons. I knew this existed and I knew that God can teleport human beings across space and time, but this book delved in deeper into the topic than I ever have. Everything in this book seems plausible, except the soul saving thing, but then again isn’t anything possible with God? This book definitely isn’t one that would be considered a quick read, but enjoyable nonetheless.

The thing I loved most about the story was the story. I loved how the heroes weren’t always sure of themselves and their mission like we are always shown and I loved how it was written in such a way that any Christian no matter where they’re at in their spiritual walk can relate to this book. I also loved how this shows freedom, freedom from our sins and regrets and sorrows though Jesus Christ and his death on the cross. Though parts of this book seemed a little unrealistic at times, the overall story that’s in the pages of this book is worth the read.

The vivid descriptions are a huge plus for this book as well. The imagination that was put into what a soul would look like is amazing. If I were to have thought what a soul looked like, I would’ve never ever have come up with the idea of landscapes or even the type of landscapes the author did. His descriptions of those landscapes are vivid and image forming and they make you feel like you’re standing alongside our heroes and it allows you to become a part of the story.

One thing I didn’t care for, besides the unrealistic-ness of some parts, was the fact that I didn’t really get to know the characters as much as I thought I would. Oh, you got to see their change and the inside of most of their souls, but for some reason I left the book feeling like I didn’t really get to know them at all. Some characters got more page time then others and I would like to see more of the other characters in the books to come, as well as getting to know the characters more in the next ones.

This being the first book I’ve ever read by this author, there wasn’t much I could expect. However, I loved this book and I definitely intend to read more from this author in the near future and I highly recommend that you do the same. Any author who can make me think and allow me to think on things I’ve never given much thought on leaves me no choice but to read as many of his books as I can get my hands on. This book comes highly recommended.

Overall, this is a great book to make you think and is definitely not a quick light read. This book is perfect for people looking for something different in a book or for someone who likes their books to delve into the supernatural. I don’t recommend this book to anyone other than an adult or a very mature teen. I give this book a four out of five.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through The Christian Manifesto in exchange for this review. All opinions expressed are my own.*

The Trouble With Cowboys

Title: The Trouble With Cowboys
Series: A Big Sky Romance
Author: Denise Hunter
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: October 2, 2012
Pages: 304
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Annie Wilkerson is Moose Creek’s premiere horse trainer and equine columnist for Montana Living. Trying to put her kid sister through college and providing for her young nephew makes money tight and when Annie’s column is cancelled she’s left reeling. Until she’s told that she’s been given first shot at a new lovelorn column, a column that she can’t afford to turn down. There’s just one problem, she knows nothing about love having never been in it.

Dylan Taylor is a cowboy with a reputation of a smooth-talking heartbreaker, but just because you have a reputation doesn’t mean it’s true. All Dylan wants is for his ailing horse to get better and the turn the head of the most stubborn woman in town, Annie Wilkerson. Even if it means he has to help with her lovelorn column, help he’s totally unqualified to give, in exchange for her to work with his horse, Braveheart. And if he tries to prove that not all cowboys are bad in the mean time, oh well.

The more time they spend together the more their attraction grows. Annie is reluctant to get involved with a cowboy after what happened to he family, not to mention she has a secret that might ruin everything. Dylan wants a relationship but is hesitant to risk heartbreak again. Their love seems impossible, but with love and cowboys anything is possible.

Will Annie be willing to put her past and prejudice behind her for love or will she live the rest of her life with regret over what could’ve been? Will Dylan put his heart on the line to who could quite possibly be the one for him or will he be too scared to take the plunge? Will Annie’s secret ruin them or will it bring them closer together?
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I haven’t read the other two books in this series yet, so I didn’t really have an idea of what to expect but I did know that I didn’t really expect it to be great. This book surprised me. Instead of being your average romance with an average ending, it was an average romance with a twist and great ending. I actually really enjoyed this book a lot more than I thought I would.

The romance is typical but it has a bit more of steam than a usual Christian romance. It was enough to engage you but not too much to offend and it was amazing. I loved the setting for romance that the author set and I absolutely loved how she used the, somewhat cliche and cheesy, scene of the water fight. Thanks to romance movies that a part of every girls dreams now and I loved how she incorporated that. This romance was definitely a unique one.

The storyline was sweet as well. I loved how Annie refuses to even consider cowboys because she thinks they’re trouble and that Dylan was determined to win her over and show her that not all cowboys are bad. The story progressed really well and wasn’t boring at all. The author even added a few twists into the story that kept you on your toes. This story is so well written it’s hard to find fault with it at all.

If the rest of the series is as good as this one, them this series is one that can truly be enjoyed and left feeling lighter. It definitely raises your spirits and leaves you feeling like you got what you paid for. After this book, I fully intend to go back and read the other two books in this series and I recommend you do too, if you haven’t already.

This author captured my heart with this book and has proven herself to be a fantastic storyteller. She’s an author I would recommend to any romance lover, not just for the romance but for the incredible story. I fully intend to read more by her and I highly recommend her to anyone, new readers or new readers to her. If you haven’t read a book by her yet, do so as soon as possible.

Overall, a great book that will keep you entertained for the entire thing. I highly recommend this to romance lovers and possibly those who like a good story. Though not best for young readers, this book is perfect for teens and adults alike. I give this book a four out of five.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for this review. All opinions expressed are my own.*

Eyes of Justice

Title: Eyes of Justice
Author: Lis Wiehl
Series: Triple Threat
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: April 3, 2012
Pages: 320
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Cassidy, Allison, and Nicole fight or justice every day, Cassidy as a crime reporter, Nicole with the FBI, and Allison as a federal prosecutor. Together they’ve dubbed themselves the Triple Threat and a force to be reckoned with. But, they’ve never faced a case so full of painful roads and dark alleys. They race to find the culprits to a friends murder before the killer decides to find them too.

After they find out that the police have a fellow cop in custody, some new evidence points to someone else and they’re determined to find him and bring him to justice. The Triple Threat women don’t know who to trust other than close friends and a new unexpected ally, a quirky private investigator named Ophelia. Together they start to engage in a deadly cat-and-mouse game that could leave them all dead.

As the killer gets closer to home with every day and closer to picking off the Triple Threat gang one by one, the Triple Threat also gets closer and closer to finding out who this mysterious person really is and his vendetta towards them. With a little help from friends and a lot of skill and badge pulling, they start connecting dots that were never meant to be noticed let alone be connected.

Will the Triple Threat gang be able to catch the killer before he gets to them or will they only see who he is with their last breath? Who is it? Is the killer someone they know or is it someone completely unrelated? Will the Triple Threat end up losing their jobs over nothing or will they catch the real killer before it’s too late?
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I haven’t read anything by this author before and was a little concerned that wouldn’t be able to read this book as a stand-alone. Thankfully, that wasn’t an issue. What was was the slow start and lack of realism as far as the jobs went. The characters seemed too keen on pulling rank and showing badges to get where and what they want. It seemed a little unrealistic and odd to me.

There definitely was a slow start to this book. It started out with a murder but dead end after dead end inhibited the story and crippled the end result. However, once the story picked up it never let up which is a perfect quality in a suspense/thriller novel. The author was fantastic at creating suspense and making the reader be put on the edge of their seats but I just wish that it had been through out the story and not just the second half.

The suspense was very suspenseful and thrilling and the author didn’t give very many clues as to who the murderer was making the guessing practically impossible and somewhat of a surprise, making it a huge plus for me. However, I think the way it was executed was a tad bit bland but the reasons the killer had for his murders were original and something that I haven’t really read before, but the premise of the story is a lot better than the actual story.

I felt that the characters lacked depth as well. One of their best friends was murdered and they cry and sob for the first half and then the second comes and nothing. The friend isn’t given much of a second thought and it was a huge letdown because of how close they supposedly were to each other. Also, there was an emotional gap between the women and any male in the women’s lives. Almost like they didn’t want them to know how they really feel. It was definitely strange considering one of them is married.

I’m sure this author is a good author, but I didn’t get to see it in this book. I may read more from tis author but I probably won’t jump at the opportunity. The only thing that saved this book was the suspenseful thrilled aspect in the book and even that was subpar in my opinion. I read so many books in this genre and because of that feel that book needs to be at it’s best for me to really like it. Unfortunately, this book didn’t really hit the mark for me, but maybe it will for you.

Overall, it’s an exciting thriller suspense but isn’t totally original in its execution and it can be boring due to the lack of action in the beginning and the lack of emotional connections between the characters. I recommend this book for fans of Lis Wiehl and for beginners in the genre. I give this book a two and a half out of five.

*I received this complimentary copy of this ebook from the publisher though their Booksneeze blogger program. All opinions expressed are my own.*

First Date

Title: First Date
Author: Krista McGee
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Pages: 336
Released: January 10, 2012
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Addy Davidson just wants to get a scholarship at an Ivy League college and she doesn’t want anything to get in the way of that. The last thing she wants is to be on a reality TV show where the prize is a prom date with the President’s son. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what happens when she is chosen to be one out of a hundred girls to compete to catch the eye of Jonathan Jackson.

Now, she’s competing in a competition she never auditioned for and never would’ve. She just wants to go home and have her first date with someone she knows well. Thankfully, she finds a friend, if only the other girls were as friendly as Kara. And if only they made it easy to share her faith with them. Will she win the competition? Or will she do more important things?
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This book is a fun teen book with a good amount of cheese. It’s cheesy, however, I think that life needs a bit of cheese every now and again and as long as it isn’t a constant thing I enjoy a cheesy book every once in a while.

Though it’s a tad cheesy, the author comes up with a great reality TV idea: a mixture of America’s Got Talent, Survivor, and The Bachelor. It probably won’t become an actual TV show, but it was a fun idea that was the reason for the book’s cheesiness. It allows the reader to see just how much the girls aren’t well-rounded, unlike what the producers want. It’s a physical and mental challenge for everyone involved and not necessarily because of the challenges in the show; when you put a hundred girls in close quarters and have them fight over a good-looking guy, it’s surprising that at some point there wasn’t a hair pulling, screaming fight.

Despite the cheesy reality show, this book is actually really good. It’s a story about a girl who grows in her faith and comes out of her shell. There are things in this story that are mixed up. Some things are too hard on her and some things are way too easy on her. The other girls and host of the show are way too hard on her and sharing her faith, particularly with Christian hater, is just way too easy. However, the author makes it work well and you put down the book with a feeling that the author understood teens completely.

This author really did write a book that understood teen perfectly. She wrote a fun book that deals with the fears and insecurities of Christian teen girls. Will that push this book onto my favorite list? Probably not. It did make it onto my keeper list though. It also made me look forward to her next book, Starring Me, with Kara as the main character.

Overall, though it’s cheesy, it’s a fun read for any Christian teens and possibly preteens. I recommend it for preteens, teens, and even adults who want to learn how teens think. I give this book a three out of five.

I received this complimentary copy of this book from the Booksneeze program for this review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Fairer Than Morning

Title: Fairer Than Morning
Author: Rosslyn Elliot
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Pages: 400
Series: Saddler’s Legacy
Released: May 10, 2011
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After Ann Miller is forced to decline a marriage proposal from her poetic suitor, Eli, she is crushed to realize that he is courting another girl. So, she decides to go with her father to Pittsburgh, but what happens there will turn her life upside-down.

Will Hanby is trudging through a terrible apprenticeship and just trying to get through the remaining two years so he can finally leave. Then, he meets the Millers. They give him hope he never had before and show him who God really is.

When he flees his abusive master, he turns to the Millers for shelter. What he and Ann don’t expect is the spark of attraction that flies between them. But will the spark turn Into a flame or will it fizzle with the danger that he brings to them?
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I don’t really know what I expected from this story, I think I expected this book to be the typical cookie-cutter historical romance. However, cookie-cutter this book is not. How many books have you read that include a raggedy, sickly thin indentured servant that falls in love with the daughter of saddler slash circuit preacher? My guess is not that many if any at all.

This story starts out with Ann getting proposed to, at fifteen, by Eli. She has to decline, much as she wants to say yes, because her father says she has to wait until she is eighteen. His reasoning is that her mother admitted that she would have made a mistake had she married the first man to propose to her. He doesn’t want her to make a mistake and in the end his reasoning is spot on but in Ann’s fifteen year old brain she refuses to admit that he’s right for her to wait.

After Ann, it shifts to Will, who at the time, is just signing on as an apprentice for Master Good. Just don’t let the name fool you, he is anything but good. He barely feeds them and what he does is scraps. He hits them, make them sleep in a cold barn and makes them work harder than horses. Too bad Will didn’t realize this before he signed on.

One of my favorite parts of a book is learning new words to add to my vocabulary. This author utilized many of the words used in the early nineteenth century and my dictionary got some use with this book.

The author is also great her use of words. She shows the reader exactly what Pittsburgh in the early nineteenth century looked and smelled like. She also is great at painting pictures of the countryside outside Pittsburgh. The author drags you into the story with her incredible descriptions.

The romance in this book isn’t really a huge part. I think the majority of the story is supposed to be about the conversion of Will and Ann trying to figure out which one of the three men she really loves. For some reason I was more interested about how Will was going to get out of his contract permanently than the romance. I’m not really sure if that’s a good thing or a bad thing.

There’s a touch of suspense that carries through most of the book, however it’s not too overwhelming and it’s subtle enough to where you don’t dwell on it every second, but enough to where it leaves your stomach in a knot when it comes up.

Overall, despite the lackluster romance, I enjoyed this book immensely and wouldn’t change anything about it. It fits together too perfectly. It’s perfect for those that want a unique, dramatic romance with a sprinkle of suspense. I give it four and a half out of five.

I received this book from Thomas Nelson and Net Galley for this review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Cherished

Title: Cherished
Author: Kim Cash Tate
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Pages: 320
Released: August 30, 2011
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Kelli London always dreamed of becoming a singer/songwriter and she hoped that Brian would be a part of her dreams, with kids and a house together. Until a mistake changed their lives forever. Now Kelli is back in contact with Brian collaborating on an album with him. Now she needs to learn and apply a hefty amount of forgiveness.

Heather Anderson’s life has spiraled out of control, leaving her reeling. When he finally hits rock bottom she cries out to the only One who can save her. Now, she’s trying to trust Him and completely change the views that she’s been taught and the lifestyle she’s created.

Kelli and Heather create an unlikely friendship where encouragement and faith is prevalent. They both try and get through the hardships that they’ve been with a little help from each other and from a few other friends as well.
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This book is beautifully written and magically delves into the problems that a lot of people face today. The after affects of an abortion, trying I move on after infidelity, and realizing your mistake in being the other woman are just some of the issues this author addresses in the story. The issues are also solved by the author by showing that God is the only One who can save you and fully forgive and forget what you’ve done.

Though this book is written so well with realistic problems, reactions, and characters, I found myself struggling to really get into this book. I was never drawn into the storyline and I didn’t find it hard to put the book down. Though I do wonder if it’s because of me and not the author. I didn’t hate it but I didn’t like it either.

There’s no real light side to this story and it can’t in any sense of the word be considered a “light read”. This book is filled to the brim with drama, heartache, and redemption. The theme of the book is forgiveness, with both forgiving others and yourself a solid theme in this book.

The author did a glorious job of making every fear and pain from the past realistic and understandable. The pain of abortion, the pain of a cheating spouse, the pain of being the other woman; they’re all discussed and delved into making you feel the pain of each character.

There was a ton of healing though not a ton of romances. The major being between Kelli and Brian, but it was a small part and didn’t up not even five pages of the story. Their relationship grows from exes to friends and I guess that’s the romance period. Though, with as much drama as there was in this book the romance would have been in the way instead of a plus. But I still missed it in this story.

With this story’s theme what it is, you can expect that God is a very prevalent factor in this book. The faith of the characters is the most important factor in the author’s mind. In my opinion, it’s very important that it’s there in a Christian book. This author did not disappoint. God’s everywhere in this book. The characters lean on Him in trouble and pray constantly to Him. It’s very refreshing to read a Christian with mention of God throughout.

Though this book wasn’t my cup of tea, it was beautifully written and realistic, I think middle-aged women or anyone who has experienced the issues addressed in this book. I give this book a two out of five.

This book was given to me by Booksneeze for this review. All opinions expressed are my own.

A Vision Of Lucy

Title: A Vision of Lucy
Series: Rocky Creek Romance
Book Number: Three
Author: Margaret Brownley
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Pages: 336
Release Date: June 28, 2011
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Trouble seems to follow Lucy Fairbanks wherever she happens to go, so it’s no surprise that she found herself in a pickle again. When Lucy is trying to get a photograph of the elusive and possibly mythical white mustang she discovers something else entirely. A Wells Fargo stage robbery.
When she somehow finds herself right on top of the problem riding out of control, she is rescued by a man who’s only way of stopping her nervous habit of chattering away is to give her lips something else to do, like kissing.
David Wolf has secrets and is on a mission to get back what was stolen from him as a young boy. He just can’t seem to get a particular chattering woman out of his mind. After getting shot because of and healed by that very same woman, he gets to know her and she him. But he knows that it could never work because of his mixed blood.
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As soon as I started reading the first page of this book I was ripped into the story. The book starts out with no lack of action; within the first few pages Lucy is already facedown on a runaway coach that she has no idea how to drive.
Despite knowing that she would make it through the ordeal safe and mostly sound, I got knots in my stomach and was absolutely enthralled with how well the tension and fear was translated through the pages of the first chapter.
And the quality didn’t diminish after the first chapter. Chapter after chapter is filled with colorful descriptions conjuring up mental images of not only the landscape and characters, but of moods and feelings as well. Each sentence of the book captures the feelings and lets the reader experience it first hand. Every emotion is handled in such a way that makes you feel just what that character is feeling at that moment.
Speaking of characters, there are no want for more in this book. In fact, there are just enough where if your not careful you’ll get confused. Plus there are at least three romances throughout the course of the storyline, not counting Lucy and David’s. The characters, however, could be called a lot of things but shallow is not one of them. Each character has a story and though there are characters where their background doesn’t really take the spotlight, their story is still told to some extent. The characters in this story are memorable and even the unlikable characters are ones that I’ll remember for years to come.
Like I said before there are at least four romances including Lucy and David’s. The supporting character’s romances are quick and certainly a shock to the men, but Lucy and David’s romance takes the course of the 336 pages to develop and grow and even though I would have liked to have some of the limelight be shared with the other romances (or at least two of them) I’m very happy with how they were handled and developed.
Lucy and David’s romance is a mixture of stolen kisses and them searching for David’s treasured box that was stolen by four older boys that shoved him down a river around twenty years prior. Most of their romance is filled with sweet moments that can’t help but make you smile, but it has it’s parts where you want to knock some serious sense into David.
The whole mystery of the book is who the other two boys were that fateful day in David’s life. After they find the third (who it was didn’t really surprise me) and after talking to them, they realize they have to find the fourth man in order to find the prized box, but no one is willing to tell who he is.
Who the final man is and the culprit to a great amount of things comes to light and you discover the reasons and secrets hidden behind their choices. The final man really caught me off guard and the person that ties everything up certain throws me for a loop. The reasons why this person did what they did were off kilter and totally insane, but somehow it worked. I don’t fully understand how, but it did work.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. I thought it was going to be just another western with a female photographer, but I was pleasantly surprised. This book is great for teens, adults, and maybe even the occasional mystery reader. I definitely give this book a four out of five.

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