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Daughter of Joy
Abby And Conor Each Thought Love Would Never Again Stir Their Hearts. But The One Who Knows Them Best May Have Other Plans...
Abigail Stanton's whole life was rooted in her faith, a faith she now clings to solely to survive. In the wake of losing her husband and young son, Abby sets out alone, bereft and heartsick, to discover what God wants her to do. When he leads her to Conor MacKay's doorstep, though, the very foundation of her beliefs starts to shift.
As the volatile rancher's new housekeeper, Abby is supposed to keep his affairs --- and his equally capricious little girl --- in order. Why, then, does she feel confusion, passion, desire, and anything but order every time they are together? Conor tries to hide his own seething emotions beneath a cold facade, but there is something about his prim new housekeeper that sets him on edge. And the more ruthlessly he attacks Abby's faith, the more his defenses crack.
As Abby and Conor draw closer to the flame of their attraction, they must grapple with their deepest beliefs and fears. In opening their hearts again, both risk even greater loss for a chance at the greatest love of all.
Abigail Stanton's whole life was rooted in her faith, a faith she now clings to solely to survive. In the wake of losing her husband and young son, Abby sets out alone, bereft and heartsick, to discover what God wants her to do. When he leads her to Conor MacKay's doorstep, though, the very foundation of her beliefs starts to shift.
As the volatile rancher's new housekeeper, Abby is supposed to keep his affairs --- and his equally capricious little girl --- in order. Why, then, does she feel confusion, passion, desire, and anything but order every time they are together? Conor tries to hide his own seething emotions beneath a cold facade, but there is something about his prim new housekeeper that sets him on edge. And the more ruthlessly he attacks Abby's faith, the more his defenses crack.
As Abby and Conor draw closer to the flame of their attraction, they must grapple with their deepest beliefs and fears. In opening their hearts again, both risk even greater loss for a chance at the greatest love of all.
338 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 1, 1999
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Kathleen Morgan
37 books382 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
Kathleen began her career writing contemporary romances and soon moved to historical and futuristic romances. She sold her first book, a futuristic romance, in April 1990 while stationed in Korea as an Army nurse. Additional romances soon followed, until she had sold a total of fifteen books in the general market, establishing a loyal readership along the way.
Since that time, she has received numerous awards for her work, including a Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice award and Career Achievement award, and The Literary Times award for Literary Excellence in the Field of Romantic Fiction. She was also a Romance Writers of America RITA finalist.
Kathleen now focuses her writing talents in the area of inspirational fiction, offering readers characters who struggle to redefine their growing faith in everyday life.
Kathleen began her career writing contemporary romances and soon moved to historical and futuristic romances. She sold her first book, a futuristic romance, in April 1990 while stationed in Korea as an Army nurse. Additional romances soon followed, until she had sold a total of fifteen books in the general market, establishing a loyal readership along the way.
Since that time, she has received numerous awards for her work, including a Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice award and Career Achievement award, and The Literary Times award for Literary Excellence in the Field of Romantic Fiction. She was also a Romance Writers of America RITA finalist.
Kathleen now focuses her writing talents in the area of inspirational fiction, offering readers characters who struggle to redefine their growing faith in everyday life.
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February 17, 2011
I read this book on the recommendation of my mother-in-law and also because Barnes & Noble was offering it for free as an ebook. I'm a sucker for free. Yes, I am.
Daughter of Joy is a Christian romance. I felt like the book did sexual tension pretty well as long as the hero and heroine were trying to resist each other, but once they got engaged, it kind of lost steam. It could be kind of preachy, too. I'd probably give it 2.5 stars.
On the other hand, my mother-in-law loved it. She said she couldn't put it down. I bet she'd give it 4-5 stars. She's clearly a better Christian than I am. :)
Daughter of Joy is a Christian romance. I felt like the book did sexual tension pretty well as long as the hero and heroine were trying to resist each other, but once they got engaged, it kind of lost steam. It could be kind of preachy, too. I'd probably give it 2.5 stars.
On the other hand, my mother-in-law loved it. She said she couldn't put it down. I bet she'd give it 4-5 stars. She's clearly a better Christian than I am. :)
March 10, 2018
Daughter of Joy is the typical Christian historical romance novel. It will be predictable with the usual romance tropes. The beauty in this one was that it tackled suffering through grief and loss. It set a realistic tone of the angry hurt man who pushes away others before he is rejected and the grieving widow and mother. It even tackled the issue of being unequally yoked- not sure I am in agreement with what transpired but it is real experience.
Overall, I enjoyed this one more for the themes and the community which formed rather the romance. And it provided food for thought for my personal life.
Overall, I enjoyed this one more for the themes and the community which formed rather the romance. And it provided food for thought for my personal life.
February 7, 2013
Overall, I liked this book. I am surprised by all the reviews that said it was, for all intents and purposes, "too religious" or "too preachy". Isn't that what Christian fiction is supposed to be about?
However, that is beside the point. Was it the greatest book I have ever read? No. Did it end up being a sweet story about people trying to be good? Yes, and I can definitely appreciate that.
I rarely read what would be considered strictly Christian fiction. Probably the only other experience I have with a Christian series is the Mitford series, which i actually really loved. This book is really nowhere near the charm and sweetness of Mitford, but it was still a sweet story and by the end, I liked it enough to read the next one.
However, that is beside the point. Was it the greatest book I have ever read? No. Did it end up being a sweet story about people trying to be good? Yes, and I can definitely appreciate that.
I rarely read what would be considered strictly Christian fiction. Probably the only other experience I have with a Christian series is the Mitford series, which i actually really loved. This book is really nowhere near the charm and sweetness of Mitford, but it was still a sweet story and by the end, I liked it enough to read the next one.
January 30, 2013
I had a hard time rating this book because there were things that I really liked and things that I really didn't like at all.
To begin with the good, the characters were extremely likable. Character development was strong. I loved the fact that even though this is a Christian novel not any of the characters were singularly good or bad. They all came off as being very human, which is refreshing to see in this genre.
From a faith stand point, I like that the main character struggled with her faith. I love that she sometimes questioned and faltered in her belief because that is how real people work. I liked the long slow route the author took in bringing about those characters that did not believe instead of the typical blinding moment of clarity found in many Christian novels.
Now for the bad...
I detested the overwhelming amount of introspection on the part of the main character. There were quite literally pages upon pages of the main characters' musings and internal conflict. I found myself skimming countless pages of this trying to get back to the story. If I had to judge I would say that a least a third of this book was internal dialogue. For me, that was a huge turn off. I do appreciate knowing what is going on in a characters thoughts but taking four pages at a time to tell about it is way too much.
Overall, I liked the characters, their interaction and the story line but I don't know that I would read another novel from this author.
To begin with the good, the characters were extremely likable. Character development was strong. I loved the fact that even though this is a Christian novel not any of the characters were singularly good or bad. They all came off as being very human, which is refreshing to see in this genre.
From a faith stand point, I like that the main character struggled with her faith. I love that she sometimes questioned and faltered in her belief because that is how real people work. I liked the long slow route the author took in bringing about those characters that did not believe instead of the typical blinding moment of clarity found in many Christian novels.
Now for the bad...
I detested the overwhelming amount of introspection on the part of the main character. There were quite literally pages upon pages of the main characters' musings and internal conflict. I found myself skimming countless pages of this trying to get back to the story. If I had to judge I would say that a least a third of this book was internal dialogue. For me, that was a huge turn off. I do appreciate knowing what is going on in a characters thoughts but taking four pages at a time to tell about it is way too much.
Overall, I liked the characters, their interaction and the story line but I don't know that I would read another novel from this author.
January 18, 2013
I enjoy reading historical fiction and I am prepared to read about faith and Christianity, but this story doesn't read like historical fiction, it reads like a sermon, and a bad one at that. Instead of the religion being a part of the character development and the plotting, the author seems to be hell bent, pardon the pun, on beating the reader over the head with heavy-handed sermonizing that drags down the story and makes it hard to wade through. Her ideas about Christianity are more suited to folks who would be shocked by all the fighting of urges that goes on in this book. Her conclusions and statements at times were insulting. It was the fault of the woman, who was told by her doctor she could die if she got pregnant, that her husband turned to a prostitute? Because she asks him to abstain from sex that could lead to a pregnancy that could kill her? The writer has her conclude it was her fault he strays. The heroine even asks her why she can't take female preventatives and the woman blames her Catholicism. Really? What female preventatives were available in the early to mid 1800's? I finished this from sheer stubbornness, but it wasn't an enjoyable book. I would not recommend this book to anyone, even my worst enemy! I only really read it because it was the e-version was free on Amazon, but please don't let them fool you!
May 16, 2024
This is a kindle freebie and worth the price--an enjoyable read with likable characters but not a very original plot. It moved along fast and easy and was completed in a night. It follows the generic Christian Romance format where good girl and bad boy fall in love and she has to hang on to her principles until bad boy meets her standards. There were some thoughtful Christian messages and life lessons primarily about forgiveness and maturity. The typos and publishing errors did not make me lower a book rating--getting to expect that with Kindle freebies.
April 25, 2013
After reading Child of the Mist her other book I thought I would love this. But sadly I didn't as much. The whole focus of this story was coming to know God better and giving up everything for Him. I just wanted a fun romance like the other book and this was very heavy. The romance is more the back story. So not really what I was expecting. The characters were great well rounded and interesting. The story line was fun too, but all the heavy talk of God just wasn't what I was looking for. This is an adult read. It deals with adult issues and there is a lot of talk of marital relations.
July 1, 2011
A sweet story with strong Christian background. Sometimes the plot was a bit too predictable and I found the characters not complex enough. Having said that, though, I did like the story and the plotline. Abby, as the main character, had a lot to recommend her, a positive faith, certainly, and a good work ethic. Circumstances tried her faith, but she stood true to the end. Sometimes, too true. Real people seems to question more than Abby did.
January 30, 2020
This story set in Colorado on a range brought out the importance of forgiveness. There were more than the hero and heroine who needed to find forgiveness and opening their hearts to God's Word. Many scenes were to detailed and emotional even for young Beth to hear and see in the story. This book had no historical events and was written as brow beating individuals who had sinned greatly until they found forgiveness. I enjoy Christian fiction but this book was a disappointment. It was a free kindle download, thus no review was required. I have expressed my own opinion.
July 10, 2011
Wow, I was so excited about finding a new christian author. When I initially began the book I found the charachters interesting and I wanted to learn more about them. However the book quickly looses credibility when one shocking occurrence after another takes place. By the end, I have rolled my eyes so much that I should have not been able to see. Also, I understand that Abigail seems to be almost God incarnate and knows how Conor should react to each new shocking occurrence in his life but if she is as all knowing as she is portrayed how is she the ONLY person comfortable with the choices she is forcing on everyone else?
At one point she invited a prostitute to live on the farm where young impressionable children are. I'm sorry say what you will, while I may want to help this person she would not be welcome around my daughters or sons.
Prostitutes seems to be a recurring theme in romantic relationships in some recent romance novels, that I have read, I always avoid those as I don't find this a theme that I can embrace. I would not want my son or daughter to chose to enter such a relationship.
That is not why I hated this novel it is just that I felt preached to and manipulated just as I feel Conor the hero had to feel and finally as I have already stated for a novel thar began with such promise, it just turned into a mishmash of unbelievable occurrences. Started well went downhill fast.
We TOTALLY lose sight of the romance between Conor and Abagail.
At one point she invited a prostitute to live on the farm where young impressionable children are. I'm sorry say what you will, while I may want to help this person she would not be welcome around my daughters or sons.
Prostitutes seems to be a recurring theme in romantic relationships in some recent romance novels, that I have read, I always avoid those as I don't find this a theme that I can embrace. I would not want my son or daughter to chose to enter such a relationship.
That is not why I hated this novel it is just that I felt preached to and manipulated just as I feel Conor the hero had to feel and finally as I have already stated for a novel thar began with such promise, it just turned into a mishmash of unbelievable occurrences. Started well went downhill fast.
We TOTALLY lose sight of the romance between Conor and Abagail.
February 11, 2012
I honestly don't know where to begin.
There are books that are bad, and there are books that are so bad that they transcend bad and become enjoyable. (almost)
This book is so over the top. The storylines are numerous, too numerous, in fact to keep track of. Case in point, why did our heroine write to her former sister in law? We were already given access to her inner thoughts, and the letters did nothing to further the story. Plus the letters are so sporatic that they serve as an afterthought.
The actions of the characters are awkward and the characters themselves don't really make sense. Conor is adamant that Abby not speak of God, but he quickly backs down on the issue. Abby is adamant that she cannot marry a non christian, but quickly back tracks on that, too.
The worst part is the awkwardness. Highlights include the inner monologues about how character a is one denomination, character b is another, but they attend church c. Then there is the dreadfully awkward bits about Abby mourning a husband that she professes time and again not to have loved, and of her friend confessing that she no longer has sex with her husband. Said husband then visits the prostitutes, but it is kind of okay with the wife, because she brought it on herself.
This book was a lot of fun, but not as the author intended.
There are books that are bad, and there are books that are so bad that they transcend bad and become enjoyable. (almost)
This book is so over the top. The storylines are numerous, too numerous, in fact to keep track of. Case in point, why did our heroine write to her former sister in law? We were already given access to her inner thoughts, and the letters did nothing to further the story. Plus the letters are so sporatic that they serve as an afterthought.
The actions of the characters are awkward and the characters themselves don't really make sense. Conor is adamant that Abby not speak of God, but he quickly backs down on the issue. Abby is adamant that she cannot marry a non christian, but quickly back tracks on that, too.
The worst part is the awkwardness. Highlights include the inner monologues about how character a is one denomination, character b is another, but they attend church c. Then there is the dreadfully awkward bits about Abby mourning a husband that she professes time and again not to have loved, and of her friend confessing that she no longer has sex with her husband. Said husband then visits the prostitutes, but it is kind of okay with the wife, because she brought it on herself.
This book was a lot of fun, but not as the author intended.
January 3, 2013
A classic romance set on the slopes of Colorado. Both the main characters are looking to break free of their life's limitations let them be mental or spiritual. This is also a very quick read during your daily commute. This book really made me never keep my kindle down. Downloaded as a part of free kindle download, I'll be downloading the rest of the series very soon.
July 19, 2013
Wow! This was a nice read. I love the character. The plot and setting also give interest to the book. Highly reccomended. I wil lfinish the series at some point.
August 27, 2011
Abigail Stanton is a widow who lost her husband and then her young son in the space of a year and left her devestated. She is now trying to put her life together and to do that she has to leave her family who are smothering her and learn to stand on her own two feet. She finds herself a job as a housekeeper for the notorious Conor MacKay. His wife abandoned Conor and their son years ago and he then had a native American women who bore him a daughter then died. Since then he has had one housekeeper after another - most of whom looked after his house and then at night looked after Conor. Abigail makes it very clear that she is only going to run Conor's household, cook his food, do his laundry, and take care of his nine-year-old daughter, Beth; but she is not going to warm Conor's bed.
Abigail feels that God wants her at Culdee Creek Ranch for a reason, so she takes the position. However when Conor learns of her faith he makes one condition, Abigail has to keep her God to herself. Abigail reluctantly agrees and though it is a huge challenge for her, she does her best.
Beth is a difficult child, she can do no wrong in her father’s eye - in fact he encourages her to be feisty. This is a result of her being badly treated in an incident with a teacher at school. Beth has a mistrust of housekeepers, who up until now seem to have no use for her other than getting to her father. Abigail knows these two damaged souls need God - but she has made a promise.
The novel is predictable - it is a romance after all - but author, Kathleen Morgan, brings out some surprise hurdles for the two lost humans to face before a satisfying conclusion. Being a Christian romance there is a salvation thread which I really appreciated, and found many meaningful sentences. There is also no sex between the two main characters - although there is passion. This book was a wonderful read, with excellent character development and realistic characters, both good and bad. I have already downloaded the second book in the series.
Abigail feels that God wants her at Culdee Creek Ranch for a reason, so she takes the position. However when Conor learns of her faith he makes one condition, Abigail has to keep her God to herself. Abigail reluctantly agrees and though it is a huge challenge for her, she does her best.
Beth is a difficult child, she can do no wrong in her father’s eye - in fact he encourages her to be feisty. This is a result of her being badly treated in an incident with a teacher at school. Beth has a mistrust of housekeepers, who up until now seem to have no use for her other than getting to her father. Abigail knows these two damaged souls need God - but she has made a promise.
The novel is predictable - it is a romance after all - but author, Kathleen Morgan, brings out some surprise hurdles for the two lost humans to face before a satisfying conclusion. Being a Christian romance there is a salvation thread which I really appreciated, and found many meaningful sentences. There is also no sex between the two main characters - although there is passion. This book was a wonderful read, with excellent character development and realistic characters, both good and bad. I have already downloaded the second book in the series.
March 18, 2011
This book was very preachy. I have read quite a few Christian historical novels moreso for the period than any of the Christian preachings since it is harder to find simply historical novels of that period without the Christian undertones. However, this one went over the top in pushy on the religious factor. People who are interested in that type of book will enjoy this, but it was too over the top.
I thought the main characters had promising back stories that were a bit separate from other novels in the genre, but I feel that the boring parts were played up and not enough about the unique back stories was written. The other characters were pretty stock: the old shopkeeper with his smudged glasses, the soiled dove who wants to leave her life of sin, the good Christian woman who looks past her husband's infidelity because she loves.
The point of view switched quickly between multiple characters without separation which was annoying. Although I am a fan of character driven novels which lack action and have internal and external dialogue, this novel was probably 80% contemplation by the characters of the SAME concerns over and over.
The epilogue was just unnecessary. Why so many of these romance novels have to have an end chapter to say how happy the couple is and how wonderful their consummation of the marriage is, is just beyond me. Give the readers some credit to be able to figure that out or just let them do their own imaging at the end.
I thought the main characters had promising back stories that were a bit separate from other novels in the genre, but I feel that the boring parts were played up and not enough about the unique back stories was written. The other characters were pretty stock: the old shopkeeper with his smudged glasses, the soiled dove who wants to leave her life of sin, the good Christian woman who looks past her husband's infidelity because she loves.
The point of view switched quickly between multiple characters without separation which was annoying. Although I am a fan of character driven novels which lack action and have internal and external dialogue, this novel was probably 80% contemplation by the characters of the SAME concerns over and over.
The epilogue was just unnecessary. Why so many of these romance novels have to have an end chapter to say how happy the couple is and how wonderful their consummation of the marriage is, is just beyond me. Give the readers some credit to be able to figure that out or just let them do their own imaging at the end.
November 26, 2011
This book begins with a young widow who has recently lost her son. She reluctantly accepts the position of housekeeper/nanny for a man whose reputation is that of a difficult, demanding boss with a spoiled, bratty daughter.
Early into the story, I almost stopped reading, thinking that this historical fiction would end the same way so many do, with the virtuous heroine winning the heart of the bad guy, who instantly changes his ways, comes to the Lord, and welcomes her into his affluent life. About the time the story was all wrapped up to end that way, a major plot twist jumped onto the scene and had to be resolved. Then another and another, and before I knew it, this simple, cut-and-dry romance had turned into a full-fledged drama.
As the characters work out the kinks and learn to trust God's hand through the tough times, we get to know people who are in various places in their walk with the Lord. We see their struggles--and even failures--to live what they're being called to, and there is encouragement in the reminder that God never gives up on us.
I ultimately enjoyed this book, even more once it got a little complicated and I couldn't predict exactly where it was going. Okay, okay, it IS historical romantic fiction, so I knew exactly where it was going, but I couldn't predict every step along the way. ;)
Early into the story, I almost stopped reading, thinking that this historical fiction would end the same way so many do, with the virtuous heroine winning the heart of the bad guy, who instantly changes his ways, comes to the Lord, and welcomes her into his affluent life. About the time the story was all wrapped up to end that way, a major plot twist jumped onto the scene and had to be resolved. Then another and another, and before I knew it, this simple, cut-and-dry romance had turned into a full-fledged drama.
As the characters work out the kinks and learn to trust God's hand through the tough times, we get to know people who are in various places in their walk with the Lord. We see their struggles--and even failures--to live what they're being called to, and there is encouragement in the reminder that God never gives up on us.
I ultimately enjoyed this book, even more once it got a little complicated and I couldn't predict exactly where it was going. Okay, okay, it IS historical romantic fiction, so I knew exactly where it was going, but I couldn't predict every step along the way. ;)
March 26, 2011
Because of loss for 2 people, they came together with each trying to move forward with their lives.
Abby was trying to get over her loss of her husband and son. She took the job as housekeeper to try to get her life to move on.
Instead she fell in love with the boss.
The daughter did not care for her at first, but she told Conor that he was showing his daughter how to treat others. He also saw this, and decided that he needed to change his attitude toward others.
Both started to like Abby and gave her a Christmas tree as a present.
She gave them presents also.
She learned to like Ella. They went to church together as well as living on the same spread in Colorado. Her husband was Conor's cousin.
When the son came home, Conor had to forgive and let him back into his life. All prompted by forgiveness which was coming from Abby.
But when the wife came back, whom everyone thought died in a fire, the whole household was torn up.
Everything changed but she explained she came back to die.
A very good book and you would love to read this. The Lord is the focal point in their lives.
Abby was trying to get over her loss of her husband and son. She took the job as housekeeper to try to get her life to move on.
Instead she fell in love with the boss.
The daughter did not care for her at first, but she told Conor that he was showing his daughter how to treat others. He also saw this, and decided that he needed to change his attitude toward others.
Both started to like Abby and gave her a Christmas tree as a present.
She gave them presents also.
She learned to like Ella. They went to church together as well as living on the same spread in Colorado. Her husband was Conor's cousin.
When the son came home, Conor had to forgive and let him back into his life. All prompted by forgiveness which was coming from Abby.
But when the wife came back, whom everyone thought died in a fire, the whole household was torn up.
Everything changed but she explained she came back to die.
A very good book and you would love to read this. The Lord is the focal point in their lives.
September 12, 2014
I believe the author has had enough heartache in her own life to portray this realistically in her characters. Abby, in her quest to leave her past behind and hide away, applies for a job as housekeeper to someone with a questionable reputation. Conor, abandoned by his wife and with a young daughter to raise, has run off all but one of the housekeepers he has hired in the past few years. Their initial meeting leaves Abby offended, but believing she is following the Lord, she accepts the position and the fireworks begin as she takes on the care of a rebellious child and a bitter, angry man. This story tackles grief, anger, forgiveness, love and learning to hear what God is saying to you. By the middle of the book, I could hardly put it down. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
April 17, 2012
Ok, so sometimes I have to lower my expectations/standards a little when I'm obtaining and reading free Kindle books. Christian historical romance isn't exactly a genre I adore, but sometimes it's an enjoyable way to pass the time. How's that for faint praise? Anyway, I enjoyed this little book, especially because it was interesting to see how far the main character would go to follow God's will for her. That made me think a bit about how far I will go to follow God's will for me, so I enjoyed that mental exercise. The story itself was readable enough, but the plot was fairly predictable and the characters were just a little too prone to flashes of insight about each other. Did that stop me from reading it? Um, no. So there you go.
January 28, 2011
I admit I'm a sucker for Romance novels and it is always nice to find ones that are clean. That doesn't mean characters don't have a past or have lived a morally clean life but it is another to be a voyeur in a book. The book is sweet, perhaps a bit preachy, but it is nice to see someone try to live a good life and do what she thinks God would want her to do, while she is really trying to figure out who she is and what does she really want.
The book is about forgiving, trust, and doing the right thing even if it is socially difficult.
The book is about forgiving, trust, and doing the right thing even if it is socially difficult.
December 14, 2012
I think this ends my acquaintance with Christian romances. That's it. Can't take any more preachiness.
Also, being christian doesn't mean you continue to get pregnant even when it jeopardizes your life. I hate it when authors do that. Seriously, why would god be against your using contraceptives esp if it is related to health reasons.
Also, being christian doesn't mean you continue to get pregnant even when it jeopardizes your life. I hate it when authors do that. Seriously, why would god be against your using contraceptives esp if it is related to health reasons.
February 23, 2012
Laaaaame. No wonder this ebook was free. So lame. And wayyy tooo preachy. It felt, usually, as though the religious musings would never end. All of that aside, the "twists and turns" in the plot were absurd as well as absurdly predictable... like something a child would write. Boo urns.
June 29, 2012
Not the worst book ever but damn close. Dialog so unbelievable as to be funny if it weren't so trite. The whole things was just a ridiculous, predictable cliche.
It shouldn't have been listed as historical fiction but unromantic romance.
It shouldn't have been listed as historical fiction but unromantic romance.
July 16, 2012
The book is historical Christian romance. I like books I consider safe. With that being said, it was redundant, too preachy and everything fell into place too easily. Still found the book entertaining.
June 6, 2019
Jane Eyre in 1890s Colorado!
February 5, 2012
If you're going to write Christian fiction, don't beat me over the head with it. BORING!
January 11, 2013
One of the worst books I've read in a long time
May 24, 2013
Whoa . . . . waaaaaaay too preachy and predictable for me.
June 27, 2013
Soooooo preachy. Unrealistic story, unrelateable characters.
July 11, 2013
A good Christian story with interesting people in it. However, the story is actually a remake of a parable and therefore predictable and somewhat contrived.
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