It was with a bit of skepticism that I began reading this
book. It is this author’s first published novel and I didn’t know what to
expect. I was happily surprised. She
tells a heartwarming, tender story of a young girl who despite living in dire
circumstances, always has hope for the future.
The story opens with Em witnessing a murder and her being seriously
injured in the same attack. Em had been separated years before, from her
younger sister. They had been placed on
an orphan train after their parents’ deaths. She had never given up the hope of
finding her again.
The local sheriff, Caleb, doesn’t like to leave a case
unsolved and he takes a particular interest in this one. Em is in danger
because she has seen the murderers and needs protection. Caleb enlists the help of a local family to
care for her. There she finds tenderness
and acceptance. Em loves to tell fairy
tales to the young daughters of the family.
This story resembles a fairy tale with the dashingly handsome and brave
Prince, Caleb, and the poor, mistreated but loving and kind heroine, Em.
This is from the publisher’s website:
“Alone in a strange
town, can she find healing for her new home . . . and herself?
Seven years ago, orphaned and alone, Em finally arrived at a new home in Iowa after riding the orphan train. But secrets from her past haunt her, and her new life in the Western wilderness is a rough one. When her guardian is shot and killed, Em, now nineteen, finally has the chance to search for her long-lost sister, but she won't be able to do it alone.
For Azure Springs Sheriff Caleb Reynolds, securing justice for the waifish and injured Em is just part of his job. He's determined to solve every case put before him in order to impress his parents and make a name for himself. Caleb expects to succeed. What he doesn't expect is the hold this strange young woman will have on his heart.
Welcome to the charming town of Azure Springs, Iowa, where people care deeply for one another and, sometimes, even fall in love.”
Seven years ago, orphaned and alone, Em finally arrived at a new home in Iowa after riding the orphan train. But secrets from her past haunt her, and her new life in the Western wilderness is a rough one. When her guardian is shot and killed, Em, now nineteen, finally has the chance to search for her long-lost sister, but she won't be able to do it alone.
For Azure Springs Sheriff Caleb Reynolds, securing justice for the waifish and injured Em is just part of his job. He's determined to solve every case put before him in order to impress his parents and make a name for himself. Caleb expects to succeed. What he doesn't expect is the hold this strange young woman will have on his heart.
Welcome to the charming town of Azure Springs, Iowa, where people care deeply for one another and, sometimes, even fall in love.”
This is a refreshingly heartwarming and tender story with a
touch of danger and mystery. It is a very clean, easy to read novel. I can’t call it a Christian novel because
there isn’t much mention of God or the Bible but it is full of morality,
forgiveness, hope, and integrity.
I look forward to reading more from this author.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell and Baker
Publishing Group through their book review program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed above are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Publishing Group through their book review program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed above are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
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