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Redbourne #3
The Blacksmith
She wanted a fresh start...
Grace Nolan left the city for the small town of Stone Creek, Kansas, but wants nothing to do with the legends surrounding her family's name there. However, when her new life is threatened, she must follow a map that will lead her to the truth with the aid of the one man whose very touch promises forever.
He'd lost all hope...
Ethan Redbourne has secluded himself away from the world since a horrible accident left him scarred and bitter toward the man responsible. But when his help is enlisted by the spirited woman next door to help in the hunt for a legendary treasure, the fire in her emerald eyes reignites hope in the forges of his heart.
Grace Nolan left the city for the small town of Stone Creek, Kansas, but wants nothing to do with the legends surrounding her family's name there. However, when her new life is threatened, she must follow a map that will lead her to the truth with the aid of the one man whose very touch promises forever.
He'd lost all hope...
Ethan Redbourne has secluded himself away from the world since a horrible accident left him scarred and bitter toward the man responsible. But when his help is enlisted by the spirited woman next door to help in the hunt for a legendary treasure, the fire in her emerald eyes reignites hope in the forges of his heart.
268 pages, Paperback
First published December 15, 2013
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Kelli Ann Morgan
30 books51 followersKELLI ANN MORGAN is a bestselling author whose western historical romance books have been downloaded near a quarter of a million times and maintain a better than four-star rating.
Kelli Ann lives in beautiful Northern Utah with her wonderfully creative and witty husband, her fun and imaginative teenage son, and two very playful cats.
Kelli Ann lives in beautiful Northern Utah with her wonderfully creative and witty husband, her fun and imaginative teenage son, and two very playful cats.
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October 19, 2014
This western adventure has a young woman & teenage brother fleeing an inclement suitor returning to safety of family farm after 25 years. There is a scandalous past realitive, legend of treasure & unscrupulous men threatening the peace & safety of Grace & her brother. Redbournes close ranks around them.
Another Redborne bites the dust even though Ethan valiantly fights the attraction he has for Grace.
I was intrigued by the ingenuity of clue gathering, encompassing community spirit and the wonderful at times wacky family holiday traditions that it was hard to put this adventure down.
Another Redborne bites the dust even though Ethan valiantly fights the attraction he has for Grace.
I was intrigued by the ingenuity of clue gathering, encompassing community spirit and the wonderful at times wacky family holiday traditions that it was hard to put this adventure down.
November 13, 2014
This book, as well as the first two in the series, are wonderful. This is my favorite, so far, of the first three books. Leah & Jameson Redbourne are the best parents, and the advice the give their children is great! These are heartwarming stories, there is sweet romance, romantic tension, and this book has the added suspense of treasure hunting. I found it very hard to put this book down once I began reading it, and when they were on the trail of the treasure, well I found it very hard to go to bed, and finish the next day!
I highly recommend this book, and all of the Redbourne series books. You won't regret it.
I highly recommend this book, and all of the Redbourne series books. You won't regret it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 19, 2014
Full of adventure
this entire rebound series has been wonderful. as I finished one I had to go to the next to see what happens to the next rebound. the series is full of romance, excitement, drama adventure and laughed, a wonderful family to be part of. they have there ups and downs but still stay family strong.
this entire rebound series has been wonderful. as I finished one I had to go to the next to see what happens to the next rebound. the series is full of romance, excitement, drama adventure and laughed, a wonderful family to be part of. they have there ups and downs but still stay family strong.
August 5, 2016
You cannot go wrong with Kelli Ann Morgan and her Redbourne Series. I loved Ethan's story -- it actually made me want to go back and re-read the other two. Great story, great characters ... loved it!
January 23, 2015
The Blacksmith.
Oh, what a fabulous story. I was so wrapped up in it,. I can't seemed to let go of the storyline. I loved the men characters, how you brought out the greatness, how they loved their family, how the mother brought them up. Great
Oh, what a fabulous story. I was so wrapped up in it,. I can't seemed to let go of the storyline. I loved the men characters, how you brought out the greatness, how they loved their family, how the mother brought them up. Great
March 11, 2014
Loved it! This was another hit! Well written. The mystery had some great twists and turns. Likeable characters. Th romance has chemistry and is good and clean!
May 16, 2020
Unusual story
This story was kind of a scavenger hunt for a treasure. I enjoyed how a sister and brother endured their adventure from the east coast. After reading it it appears the these stories run parallel to each other instead of continuous
***POSSIBLE SPOILER ALERT***
This is the third book in the series. After reading it it appears the these stories could run parallel to each other instead of continuous.
Book 2 Rafe was a bounty hunter and was jilted and then asked Taya to marry him at the end. In this book he was a deputy with no woman in his sights.
Book 1 Cole's friend Alaric was killed and Cole wanted to find out who killed him. In this story Alaric is alive.
This story was kind of a scavenger hunt for a treasure. I enjoyed how a sister and brother endured their adventure from the east coast. After reading it it appears the these stories run parallel to each other instead of continuous
***POSSIBLE SPOILER ALERT***
This is the third book in the series. After reading it it appears the these stories could run parallel to each other instead of continuous.
Book 2 Rafe was a bounty hunter and was jilted and then asked Taya to marry him at the end. In this book he was a deputy with no woman in his sights.
Book 1 Cole's friend Alaric was killed and Cole wanted to find out who killed him. In this story Alaric is alive.
November 13, 2019
Indiana Jones style
A search for treasure Indians Jones style. Completely far fetched for one bandit in that era to have created, with moving walls, hidden levers etc but entertaining.
I loved Ethan's character, but I could not understand why this book was out of sync with the others. It is down as book 3 in the series, yet pre dates the other two! I wish I had realised that before reading the others.
A search for treasure Indians Jones style. Completely far fetched for one bandit in that era to have created, with moving walls, hidden levers etc but entertaining.
I loved Ethan's character, but I could not understand why this book was out of sync with the others. It is down as book 3 in the series, yet pre dates the other two! I wish I had realised that before reading the others.
August 20, 2018
Excellent love story!
The Blacksmith is an wonderful love story with an excellent mystery treasure hunt that keeps the reading guessing! Well-written plot with outstanding characters.
The Blacksmith is an wonderful love story with an excellent mystery treasure hunt that keeps the reading guessing! Well-written plot with outstanding characters.
January 25, 2020
Loved it!
Wonderful story about true love that conquers all! This is Ethan's story and a bit confusing because these books aren't in North order or follow time wise! But once you are past that, oh so worthwhile to read! Wonderful read! Can't wait to read on?
Wonderful story about true love that conquers all! This is Ethan's story and a bit confusing because these books aren't in North order or follow time wise! But once you are past that, oh so worthwhile to read! Wonderful read! Can't wait to read on?
October 6, 2020
Treasure
Treasure sets the backdrop for this Thanksgiving to Christmas love story in which a loveable blacksmith meets the new girl literally next door and falls in love, but when his nemesis returns, it's on!
Treasure sets the backdrop for this Thanksgiving to Christmas love story in which a loveable blacksmith meets the new girl literally next door and falls in love, but when his nemesis returns, it's on!
April 24, 2023
This is the third book I have read. The writing is ok, but the order is puzzling. The order does not follow from brother to brother. It is confusing. Stories are ok.
January 20, 2017
Out of order?
This book had several pro but also some very serious cons in my opinion. Here goes the pro. Loved the story line. Love the characters. Great read for young and old readers. Love the details in the book. Here is the cons. When you are writing a series you never ever ever write the 3rd book 5 years prior to the other two books in the series. When you are reading a series all books should follow a time line. One book following the other unless you have a book reflecting on past events. If you are going to write a book later in the series that does go back previously you never give the details away in books prior to it. I knew by the end of book 2 who Ethan was married to. You have the 2 main characters in books 1&2 single in book 3. You have characters who died in book 2 who a alive in book 3. Terrible!!!!! By the end of book 2 there was only 2 brothers who were not married at the end of this book 3 there is only 2 who are married. Not a good way to plan this series. There is still so many unanswered questions from book 2. What happened to Tessa, what happened to Darlington, what happened with Harrison, did Rafe and Tayla get married where did they settle , did Rafe go back to medical school. Then this book #3 starts with Rafe back to being a bounty hunter. What?? Makes no sense! So if you have not read 1 & 2 yet you may want to read book 4 then 3 and so forth. Because book 3 mentions Levi is already married and book 4 is Levi's story. Would have never published these books in this order. Terrible planning on author's part. Big disappointment.
This book had several pro but also some very serious cons in my opinion. Here goes the pro. Loved the story line. Love the characters. Great read for young and old readers. Love the details in the book. Here is the cons. When you are writing a series you never ever ever write the 3rd book 5 years prior to the other two books in the series. When you are reading a series all books should follow a time line. One book following the other unless you have a book reflecting on past events. If you are going to write a book later in the series that does go back previously you never give the details away in books prior to it. I knew by the end of book 2 who Ethan was married to. You have the 2 main characters in books 1&2 single in book 3. You have characters who died in book 2 who a alive in book 3. Terrible!!!!! By the end of book 2 there was only 2 brothers who were not married at the end of this book 3 there is only 2 who are married. Not a good way to plan this series. There is still so many unanswered questions from book 2. What happened to Tessa, what happened to Darlington, what happened with Harrison, did Rafe and Tayla get married where did they settle , did Rafe go back to medical school. Then this book #3 starts with Rafe back to being a bounty hunter. What?? Makes no sense! So if you have not read 1 & 2 yet you may want to read book 4 then 3 and so forth. Because book 3 mentions Levi is already married and book 4 is Levi's story. Would have never published these books in this order. Terrible planning on author's part. Big disappointment.
June 2, 2016
Although this is the third book in the Redbourne Series, it reads well as a stand-alone offering; however your reading experience will be enhanced if you have previously read books 1 and 2 of the series. This was a well written story that kept me captivated to the last page. The story opens with the heroine, Grace Nolan, and her 14-year-old brother, Jack, arriving at the old and abandoned family farm just outside the small town of Stone Creek, Kansas. The day after their late night arrival they meet their neighbors, the Redbourne family. Most specifically they meet Ethan Redbourne. Of course Grace and Ethan notice the attraction they feel for each other almost immediately, though they do not acknowledge it to each other . From that point on the reader is led through a series of mysterious events surrounding legends of lost treasure. For my taste there are simply too many “coincidences” and too many “insightful” guesses involved in the search for the treasure. As a result the story was not believable. As the search for treasure was central to story, the chemistry between the protagonists and their relationship could not overcome the central flaws in the story. Still, it was a fun read. Three stars for this offering - not quite up to the standard Ms. Morgan set in the first two books in the series.
September 20, 2016
Great story
Loved the Whole story but wish there was more to the ending. Each book in the series so far built up a "bad guy ". However the confrontation and defeat of them felt rushed and like an afterthought, to oh the couple proclaimed their love and married.
Story was so good that the end was only a mild annoyance, I am reading and enjoying this series, sad it's only 5 books.
Loved the Whole story but wish there was more to the ending. Each book in the series so far built up a "bad guy ". However the confrontation and defeat of them felt rushed and like an afterthought, to oh the couple proclaimed their love and married.
Story was so good that the end was only a mild annoyance, I am reading and enjoying this series, sad it's only 5 books.
August 15, 2014
Amazing treasure hunting!
Amazing treasure hunting!
I thought I knew the direction of this story, but even though, I guessed the outcome, the steps to that outcome surprised and delighted me. This story has a lot of wonderful surprises.
Amazing treasure hunting!
I thought I knew the direction of this story, but even though, I guessed the outcome, the steps to that outcome surprised and delighted me. This story has a lot of wonderful surprises.
May 18, 2015
Ethan deserved an amazing story
And Kelli Ann gave him that story. I have loved everyone of the Redbourne stories and they just keep getting better. Thank you for sharing your stories and the wonderful characters.
And Kelli Ann gave him that story. I have loved everyone of the Redbourne stories and they just keep getting better. Thank you for sharing your stories and the wonderful characters.
September 17, 2016
Great book
Another great book in the Redbourne series by Kelli Ann Morgan. Ethan's story of finding love is full of twists and turns danger and intrigue looking forward to the next book in the series
Another great book in the Redbourne series by Kelli Ann Morgan. Ethan's story of finding love is full of twists and turns danger and intrigue looking forward to the next book in the series
November 2, 2014
A sweet book that kind of turned into a National Treasure-esk treasure hunt at the end.
October 1, 2014
I loved it! It was clean, fast, fun and enjoyable. I loved the love story and the jig saw puzzles of figuring out the mystery.
May 27, 2015
Loved the whole family. I know they are stand a lone books, but I wish I had read Levi's story first, and so on, it would have been less confusing that way.
June 20, 2015
Plenty of mystery, a sweet romance. An easy read.
July 23, 2016
Great westee
This book was a treasure hunt. It was filled with adventure from her family's past. That no one believed was true.
This book was a treasure hunt. It was filled with adventure from her family's past. That no one believed was true.
January 19, 2017
I liked some of the characters of this book, but something about the book just didn't seem right
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