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!

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

At Love's Bidding (Ozark Mountain Romance #2) - Regina Jennings

This is the second book in the Ozark Mountain Romance series.  The first book was A Most Inconvenient Marriage.

Miranda works at her family’s auction house.  When a wealthy family’s painting is accidentally sold, she feels responsible and decides to accompany her grandfather to Missouri to get it back and save the reputation of their auction house.  Her arrival in a place that’s much different than Boston has her second-guessing that decision.  Shortly after they arrive, their luggage is stolen by a ruffian who beats up the man who was helping them.

Miranda's first impression of Wyatt is that of the ruffian.  He’s really giving his brother a lashing for taking his wagon, but Miranda doesn’t look at him the same at first.  When Wyatt finds out that Miranda and her grandfather are the new owners of the “auction house” he’s been hoping to take over, he plans on waiting them out until they head back to Boston.  Unfortunately, Miranda’s grandfather wants to change too many things, including Wyatt.  Add in the old man’s changes in personality and Wyatt’s got trouble.

These two both are on journeys to discover who they really are and what they’re capable of.  The circumstances of Wyatt’s birth finds him always trying to prove himself.  Miranda’s always been told what to do and basically goes with it.  With her grandfather’s problems, she’s going to have to assert herself more.  She’s hiding the real reason they’re in Pine Gap from Wyatt, but she wants to trust him.  He seems to be the first person who believes in her.

This was a great book.  I loved both Wyatt and Miranda and how they not only were able to discover more about themselves, but were able to stay true to themselves at the same time.  They learned from each other and were able to discover that they’re stronger together.  Of course there’s lots of obstacles and misunderstandings to get through, but the story is great and the added humor had me chuckling a few times.

While this book is the second in the series, it can be read alone.  There’s some moments in there where you see a character from the first book, but this one stands alone.  I’m hoping that there’s another book in this series and we can read more about Betsy.  The epilogue makes me think there’s more of her to come, and I can’t wait!  Good Book!

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


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