I received this book as a gift from Harlequin, maybe two years ago already. It was misplaced in a disorganised room, but made it back to the bookshelf a few months ago. I was pleased to see it was from the Love Inspired line, a good indication it could be my kind of story.And it was! I did find some of it repetitive, with the characters' stubbornness resulting in what seemed to be very similar dialogue over and over. Perhaps they should have just said, "Let's agree to disagree," and the narrative could focus on outer conflict rather than the same argument; however, that doesn't take away from it being a good plot and decent writing. I liked the main characters, especially the hero. And his mother made for a great minor character who deserves a book of her own! i shared this book with my mom. she was disappointed that it was a historical. BUT she read it anyways because with the few exceptions of travelling by wagon and a few mentions of surroundings in town, you would harldy notice it was set in an earlier time. also, it seems to be a book written by an author of great Christian faith...but not in an overly "in your face" kind of way. this story made me think... it made me contemplate the people around me and how i perceive them...and it made me consider some interesting and, i believe, fair views from a Christian perspecitve...views that i wish more "god fearing" people maintained. A great read! an enthralling read! i read it straight thru to the end. and, yes, it made me cry.
Do You like book Dakota Child (2009)?
really good, clean, couldn't put it down, thanks Penney for sending it to me.
—osaez
so far so good, I am really enjoying this story.
—riya
