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 raised two wonderful girls, and I'm super proud of them. 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!

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Tried and True (Wild at Heart #1) - Mary Connealy

Most of the things I've read by Mary Connealy have been her contributions to some novella collections.  Her writing style has grown on me, and I was excited to have the chance to read this novel.

Kylie has served her time in the Civil War and has used her service to homestead.  She dressed as a man, but no one noticed.  With her two years of service, she only has to live on this rotten stretch of land for three years before she can just give it to her father and get back to civilization. She's the only one in the family that actually wants to dress and act like a woman.

Aaron is curious about Kylie the moment she falls off the roof into his arms.  He's the land agent and has to make sure everything is legal on the homestead.  His discovery puts her plans at risk.  She just can't put up with being on the lonely land that long.

Someone wants to scare Kylie off her land, but her father needs her to stay.  He's not a very nice character, by the way.  Her sisters are close by, but Aaron feels the urge to take care of this woman.  She wants civilization, he wants to head off to the seclusion of the mountains. Their attraction is undeniable, but will they be able to find common ground?

I really did like this book.  It was a nice paced, easy read that had plenty going on, so there's enough action to keep those pages turning.  This is the first book in the Wild at Heart series.  I can't find when the next one comes out, but I'm thinking since the sisters share the last name "Wilde" that it's pretty safe to say the next book will be about one of her sisters.  I look forward to more!  Good Book!

*I received a copy of this book from Bethany House through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.


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