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, March 1, 2015

The Outlaw Takes a Bride - Susan Page Davis

I've read a few of Susan Page Davis's books in the past and liked her writing style..  When I had the opportunity to read this one, I was excited to read it.

Johnny is on the run.  He hasn't done anything wrong, but when he's suspected of murder, his friend convinces him to make a run for it.  They decide to head for Texas and the ranch Johnny's brother owns.  When they arrive and find his brother dead, they have to form some new plans.  People in town mistake Johnny for his brother and one little lie leads to another.  Circumstances get even more complicated when Johnny finds out his brother has paid for a woman to come be his bride.

Sally is excited to start her new life with the man she's come to know through his letters.  She ends up being puzzled by the behavior of her new husband and wonders what's wrong with her that he keeps his distance.  Add to that her dislike of his ranch hand, and Sally isn't sure she's made the right decision.  With the huge secret separating them, it's hard to see how you'll get a happy ending out of this one!

This book was a nice read and told a valuable lesson about how one little lie can snowball and not be so small anymore.  I liked both Johnny and Sally's characters, especially Sally's determination to get to the truth.  Good Book!

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


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