This is a book I picked for Book Club, for our "western" genre. I mean, pioneers and cowboys and a love story, where could you go wrong? Many ways, in this book. I liked the plot, but the author would randomly through in "big" words like she was trying to throw them in to impress us. Also, I wanted to like Abby so much, but she just got a little high on her horse too much. And for someone reading this who wasn't a Christian, or even one who was, there is a LOT of not too subtle Gospel preaching, at what I consider inappropriate time.
I scanned the short descriptions of the other books in this series, so that was enough for me. I'll not be wasting my time or money on them. Moving on ...
After losing everything, Abigail Stanton seeks respite as a housekeeper for rugged Conor MacKay. Will this new journey move her from grief to joy? Set in the late nineteenth century outside Colorado Springs, Colorado, Daughter of Joy tells a compelling, perceptive tale of one woman's faith journey. In the wake of losing both her husband and young son, Abigail Stanton is searching for a way to make sense of her losses. She takes a job as housekeeper for Conor MacKay, the owner of Culdee Creek ranch. Conor, a confusing, often volatile man, carries deep pain-and secrets-in his inscrutable heart. Though they are wary of each other at first and protective of their bruised hearts, Abby and Conor challenge each other to take off their masks. (picture and description from the author's website.)
I have another book I'm reading as well. Surprise, it's a nonfiction! But the chapters are heavy and deep, so I decided to read one in between my regular books. Starting on another one of those chapters, then we'll see where we end up next!
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Melissa
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