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Brides of Waterhole, Texas #7
An Unchained Love
When Texas Hill Country Ranch Owner, Dustin, stops at a farm house to get his horse shod, the last thing he expects to find is a young woman chained in the kitchen, forced to cook for her uncle. And when he offers to hire her as a cook, and take her home with him, Dustin doesn’t realize that the young woman will not fill his stomach but will soon fill his heart as well. But will Charlie be able to escape her past?
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180 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 24, 2014
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Teresa Ives Lilly
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Teresa Ives Lilly has authored a variety of Christian and Clean Novels and Novellas romance and mystery, historical and contemporary. She has written several chapter books and one picture book. She has also authored over two hundred unit studies for public and private schools.
Teresa Ives Lilly has authored a variety of Christian and Clean Novels and Novellas romance and mystery, historical and contemporary. She has written several chapter books and one picture book. She has also authored over two hundred unit studies for public and private schools.
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April 8, 2019
What a lovely heartfelt story. Just loved Charlie. She’s such an engaging character. Happy reading/listening!
November 8, 2020
Charlie and Dustin
What a story! Read it in one evening... i couldn't put it down. For Dustin being a Christian man, he sure had some anger management issues... and for Charlie living almost like a caged animal most of her life, she spoke very well.
What I didn't like about this book was the very abrupt ending. After all that suspense and tension, it just ended 😢
I don't usually like sounding so critical of an author I enjoy, but I need closure! Hopefully the next book will have the wedding.
What a story! Read it in one evening... i couldn't put it down. For Dustin being a Christian man, he sure had some anger management issues... and for Charlie living almost like a caged animal most of her life, she spoke very well.
What I didn't like about this book was the very abrupt ending. After all that suspense and tension, it just ended 😢
I don't usually like sounding so critical of an author I enjoy, but I need closure! Hopefully the next book will have the wedding.
August 7, 2025
great book
This was absolutely a great book and by a great author. I highly recommend this book and author. I can’t wait to read the next book by this wonderful author.
This was absolutely a great book and by a great author. I highly recommend this book and author. I can’t wait to read the next book by this wonderful author.
January 16, 2015
UNSHAKLED AND SET FREE
This story is packed full of emotions, fear, hopelessness, pity, anger, doubt, forgiveness, redemption and love. When Dustin's horse throws a shoe and he is left to walk the last 30 miles back to his ranch, it was by pure mishap that he finds the run down farm and its occupants, Hoover and his niece Charlie. What a shock to see this young woman, Charlie, chained up like an animal and locked in a barn stall to sleep. I loved the storyline of how Dustin paid Hoover to hire and take Charlie to be his cook, so he could rescue her and get her away. The dialogue was heartwarming, especially teaching Charlie about life, how to read and write and best of all Christ. Charlie has basically been a prisoner and slave since she was a young girl and it is hard for her to accept kindness, but she is always appreciative and grateful. I love the message in the story of forgiveness and Charlie is full of innocence and has a kind heart. Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts, opinions and ratings are my own.
This story is packed full of emotions, fear, hopelessness, pity, anger, doubt, forgiveness, redemption and love. When Dustin's horse throws a shoe and he is left to walk the last 30 miles back to his ranch, it was by pure mishap that he finds the run down farm and its occupants, Hoover and his niece Charlie. What a shock to see this young woman, Charlie, chained up like an animal and locked in a barn stall to sleep. I loved the storyline of how Dustin paid Hoover to hire and take Charlie to be his cook, so he could rescue her and get her away. The dialogue was heartwarming, especially teaching Charlie about life, how to read and write and best of all Christ. Charlie has basically been a prisoner and slave since she was a young girl and it is hard for her to accept kindness, but she is always appreciative and grateful. I love the message in the story of forgiveness and Charlie is full of innocence and has a kind heart. Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts, opinions and ratings are my own.
January 21, 2015
An Unchained Love
by: Teresa Lilly
Absolutely loved it. This is my first book to read by Teresa Lilly , and it want be my last. I had no problems following the story. When I started , I did not want to put it down. This is one of those books that you can't wait to see what the next page will bring. Dustin is a young Texas Hill country ranch owner. He was headed home and his horse threw a shoe. He came upon a cabin and was hoping someone could help him with getting another shoe on his horse. He was not expecting to see what he saw when he went into the cabin. A young wild looking woman chained up in the kitchen and being forced to cook for her uncle. He could not believe what he was seeing. This is not right Lord. What was he to do ? He needed to get her , Charlie, out of the cabin. He was a single man. This is a very sweet and clean romance and I loved it. I want tell any more spoilers, but get your copy and find out more about Charlie and Dustin.
I was given a copy of this book from the author for my honest review, which I have given.
by: Teresa Lilly
Absolutely loved it. This is my first book to read by Teresa Lilly , and it want be my last. I had no problems following the story. When I started , I did not want to put it down. This is one of those books that you can't wait to see what the next page will bring. Dustin is a young Texas Hill country ranch owner. He was headed home and his horse threw a shoe. He came upon a cabin and was hoping someone could help him with getting another shoe on his horse. He was not expecting to see what he saw when he went into the cabin. A young wild looking woman chained up in the kitchen and being forced to cook for her uncle. He could not believe what he was seeing. This is not right Lord. What was he to do ? He needed to get her , Charlie, out of the cabin. He was a single man. This is a very sweet and clean romance and I loved it. I want tell any more spoilers, but get your copy and find out more about Charlie and Dustin.
I was given a copy of this book from the author for my honest review, which I have given.
August 30, 2014
This was a really sweet book. It was sad to think this sort of thing was actually very common for women during this period of time. I would definitely read more from this author! denise bailey
March 24, 2015
Enjoyed this sweet story!
No big surprises, but a good story with a good spiritual feeling. Thank you, Teresa Lilly. It was very nice.
No big surprises, but a good story with a good spiritual feeling. Thank you, Teresa Lilly. It was very nice.
April 11, 2016
A story that tells of trust, faith and love. This story went by really fast, as I could not stop reading. Characters are believable and very interesting. I enjoyed the story.
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