A little bit about what you'll find reviewed here

A little bit about what you'll find reviewed on this blog: I believe the best books involve characters you wish you could read more about long after the book is finished. Recently, I've been searching for hidden gems from the past. I read mostly fiction, and I'm a bit of a prude. I don't normally enjoy books with sex or excessive language.

Who I am:
I am a stay at home mother of two wonderful girls. I enjoy reading (of course), sewing, cross stitching, photography and writing. I live in the high desert portion of Washington (which I didn't know existed until my husband and I decided to move here) and have really enjoyed my time out here. I am excited to see what God has next in store for my life!

Monday, September 9, 2013

A Hopeful Heart (Heart of the Prairie #5) - Kim Vogel Sawyer

In the past, I have read four of the other books in this series: Waiting for Summer's Return, A Promise for Spring, Courting Miss Amsel and Song of My Heart.  Some of this series hasn't quite been up my alley, but overall I've been enjoying the ones I've read.

Tressa has been sent to Aunt Hattie's school to have a second chance at a life.  With no dowry back east, she has little chance of getting married.  At Aunt Hattie's school, she will learn how to be a helpful wife to a Kansas rancher.  She's trying to hide her background so the other girls will accept her, but instead she seems standoffish and the other girls don't warm up to her quickly.

Abel has enough issues trying to keep his ranch.  Cows are disappearing and he's not sure he'll make it through the year.  He's been burned by a woman used to high living in the past and has no desire to go down that path again.  Even though he is drawn to Tressa, he is determined to fight against it once he figures out she's a learned woman from the east.

Overall, I liked this book.  The story was unusual regarding Hattie's school and I found her to be a lovable character.  It flowed well and was an easy read.  This series is great in that you can pick and choose which books you want to read and you don't miss anything. Most of them aren't related in any way.  Good Book!

 

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