Karen
Witemeyer has become one of my favorite authors to read. In the past I’ve read all of her novels
including To Win Her Heart, Short-Straw Bride, Head in the Clouds and Stealing the Preacher. I’ve also read a novella
collection where she contributed called A Match Made in Texas. The only thing I haven’t read is a novella
called A Cowboy Unmatched. I’ve enjoyed
everything I’ve read.
Nicole has
come home to find her father very ill.
His shipping line needs an heir and with Nicole being his only hope, he
wishes to see her settled to someone who can take over before he dies. A competing family is threatening Nicole’s
family over a dagger that is thought to have superstitious properties. Taking matters into her own hands, Nicole
takes the dagger and flees the city.
Danger forces her to alter her plans and end up as a secretary to an
eccentric scientist.
Darius is
haunted by the past. He was on a
steamboat when the boiler exploded and saw people die. In particular, the death of a little girl
causes him to obsess over finding a safer boiler. Explosions at the house have labeled him a
madman by the townspeople, but memories push him to move forward no matter the
consequences. Until Nicole comes to his
door.
Darius is a
wonderful character and one I thoroughly enjoyed. Reading about how Nicole is able to push past
his obsession and start to change his heart really got me involved in the
book. Even the supporting characters:
Mr. and Mrs. Wellburn, and Jacob – were well developed. The story line is interesting and the history
surrounding little known facts of the steamboat industry were very interesting
to me. As always, a great book by a
great author. Good Book!
*I received
a copy of this book from Bethany House through NetGalley in exchange for an
honest review.
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