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Mountain Women #3
Midwinter Sun: A Love Story
A Second Chance for LoveFifteen years have passed with only the exchange of letters among three families connected by love and misfortune. Now remnants of these families reunite when May Rose follows Wanda, her reckless stepdaughter, to a West Virginia ghost town.The town holds no good memories for either woman, but Wanda is determined to go back and win the heart of a man who rejected her. Meanwhile, May Rose finds herself drawn to the enigmatic Barlow Townsend, who like her, is haunted by his past and struggling to move forward.Those who return discover that life in a town reduced to three households is a constant struggle for survival. To restore the town and remake their lives, they must depend on each other and break free from the chains of their past.With evocative prose and unforgettable characters, "Midwinter Sun" is a tale of love, redemption, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––READERS ARE ENTHRALLED BY THE MOUNTAIN WOMEN ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “…As a reader I am hooked on the Mountain Women Series, and won't be able to stop buying the books until I've read each one. I become so entwined in the lives of May Rose, and Wanda, and the main characters in the series… A great read and I'm ready for the next book.” –Goodreads Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Great series… This is my favorite genre. The story is so good and keeps you turning the page… It is amazing how hard life was, but it shows how determined the human spirit is.” –Goodreads Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I LOVED the way the first book laid the plot to lead into the next books. I never read a series that kept all the people all the way through. LOVED this set” –Goodreads Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Good story. I have enjoyed all the books in this series. I can not wait for the next book too.” –Goodreads Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I tried to read another book on my list, but l just couldn't get this story out of my mind! I just had to continue with this series, no matter what. It is fascinating beyond expectations and l am just drawn to continue following the plot and characters who make up this wonderful fictional history!” –Goodreads Reviewer
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––READERS ARE ENTHRALLED BY THE MOUNTAIN WOMEN ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “…As a reader I am hooked on the Mountain Women Series, and won't be able to stop buying the books until I've read each one. I become so entwined in the lives of May Rose, and Wanda, and the main characters in the series… A great read and I'm ready for the next book.” –Goodreads Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Great series… This is my favorite genre. The story is so good and keeps you turning the page… It is amazing how hard life was, but it shows how determined the human spirit is.” –Goodreads Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I LOVED the way the first book laid the plot to lead into the next books. I never read a series that kept all the people all the way through. LOVED this set” –Goodreads Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Good story. I have enjoyed all the books in this series. I can not wait for the next book too.” –Goodreads Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I tried to read another book on my list, but l just couldn't get this story out of my mind! I just had to continue with this series, no matter what. It is fascinating beyond expectations and l am just drawn to continue following the plot and characters who make up this wonderful fictional history!” –Goodreads Reviewer
- GenresHistorical Fiction
248 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 26, 2014
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About the author
Carol Ervin
27 books125 followersI’ve been lucky. Years ago, I wanted to live on a farm, and my husband said “Let’s do it.” When personal computers were introduced, I wanted to know about them and have one, and lucky me, the school where I taught offered a course in Basic. When we bought our first computer, I discovered the writer’s best friend--word processing. (Before that, I could not write without crossing out most of a typewritten or handwritten page, and progress seemed impossible.) When I wanted to shift from teaching to writing, the first Macintosh computers came out, and I was lucky enough to offer, along with technical and business writing, the first “desktop publishing” in my county. And when finally I had the leisure to give a lot of time to a novel, my husband didn’t merely tolerate my commitment, he encouraged it.
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June 13, 2018
Grapes of Wrath on steroids
While I enjoyed the gritty reason of hard times in the first book of this series, it wore me down in this story, which picks up 15 yrs later. This story had one terrible thing happening after the other. It was a lot like watching the news. The thought process of the main character consisted of endless worry and doom. The story stopped being believable to me. I actually put it aside and read another book. I did come back and finish it, and give it 3 stars because the writing is poetic and even lyrical at times. This is not the typical western romance novels which would be great if it wasn't so heavy on gloom doom and serial catastrophe.
While I enjoyed the gritty reason of hard times in the first book of this series, it wore me down in this story, which picks up 15 yrs later. This story had one terrible thing happening after the other. It was a lot like watching the news. The thought process of the main character consisted of endless worry and doom. The story stopped being believable to me. I actually put it aside and read another book. I did come back and finish it, and give it 3 stars because the writing is poetic and even lyrical at times. This is not the typical western romance novels which would be great if it wasn't so heavy on gloom doom and serial catastrophe.
April 21, 2015
Waiting for # 4
I enjoyed this book also. It left me. Looking for the next one. I like May Rose. She is a strong woman and a great caretaker of those around her. Wanda the free sprit. I want to know what will become of her Otis and Will. And the rest of the people. Is Charlie going to be okay? This one left me wanting .more.
I enjoyed this book also. It left me. Looking for the next one. I like May Rose. She is a strong woman and a great caretaker of those around her. Wanda the free sprit. I want to know what will become of her Otis and Will. And the rest of the people. Is Charlie going to be okay? This one left me wanting .more.
December 6, 2015
Good characters
I liked the characters and the story. I also enjoy the time period of the story. What I found disappointing was the
abrupt and in my opinion too short ending. There should have been more to the ending.
Too bad.
Orphan Annie
I liked the characters and the story. I also enjoy the time period of the story. What I found disappointing was the
abrupt and in my opinion too short ending. There should have been more to the ending.
Too bad.
Orphan Annie
August 7, 2019
Eh...okay
This third book of the series is written in a much different style than the first two. I found this a little strange and after adjusting to this difference found myself not as interested in the story.
I also began feeling bored by the so-called romance, or lack thereof, in May Rose's life. It felt like beating the dead horse much of the time. Will she? Won't she? Does she? Doesn't she? What a headache! I got tired of it by the midway point in the book. The only reason I felt compelled to finish the book is my curiosity over the return of Charlie, her adopted son!
Additionally, I found the characters emotionally bankrupt. If I hadn't seen people I loved for over a decade I'm certain I wouldn't just shake hands. There is absolutely no thrill to any of the reunions. No feelings are displayed. No vibrance at all to the characters or in the relationships. Just dull, dull, dull and monotonous.
I'm not interested enough to continue this very flat series. Definitely not for me.
This third book of the series is written in a much different style than the first two. I found this a little strange and after adjusting to this difference found myself not as interested in the story.
I also began feeling bored by the so-called romance, or lack thereof, in May Rose's life. It felt like beating the dead horse much of the time. Will she? Won't she? Does she? Doesn't she? What a headache! I got tired of it by the midway point in the book. The only reason I felt compelled to finish the book is my curiosity over the return of Charlie, her adopted son!
Additionally, I found the characters emotionally bankrupt. If I hadn't seen people I loved for over a decade I'm certain I wouldn't just shake hands. There is absolutely no thrill to any of the reunions. No feelings are displayed. No vibrance at all to the characters or in the relationships. Just dull, dull, dull and monotonous.
I'm not interested enough to continue this very flat series. Definitely not for me.
November 4, 2021
Men Are So Dense, Especially, the Good Ones.
Barlow has been a blockhead, but he seems to be coming to his senses. Through out the previous two books, and this one, I've wanted to knock some sense into the man.
May Rose is a character that I wish I could have been like in my younger years. Level headed, even while she doesn't trust her heart.
As a reader I am hooked on the Mountain Women Series, and won't be able to stop buying the books until I've read each one. I become so entwined in the lives of May Rose, and Wanda, and the main characters in the series. I'm an avid reader and would love to be able to write a few books, as it has been a long time dream of mine...but, alas, I only can come up with children's stories for my grandchildren. A great read and I'm ready for the next book. Renae
Barlow has been a blockhead, but he seems to be coming to his senses. Through out the previous two books, and this one, I've wanted to knock some sense into the man.
May Rose is a character that I wish I could have been like in my younger years. Level headed, even while she doesn't trust her heart.
As a reader I am hooked on the Mountain Women Series, and won't be able to stop buying the books until I've read each one. I become so entwined in the lives of May Rose, and Wanda, and the main characters in the series. I'm an avid reader and would love to be able to write a few books, as it has been a long time dream of mine...but, alas, I only can come up with children's stories for my grandchildren. A great read and I'm ready for the next book. Renae
September 17, 2018
More Please.....
I tried to read another book on my list, but l just couldn't get this story out of my mind! I just had to continue with this series, no matter what. It is fascinating beyond expectations and l am just drawn to continue following the plot and characters who make up this wonderful fictional history!
I tried to read another book on my list, but l just couldn't get this story out of my mind! I just had to continue with this series, no matter what. It is fascinating beyond expectations and l am just drawn to continue following the plot and characters who make up this wonderful fictional history!
December 1, 2018
Great series
I started these books because the first one was so inexpensive so I figured why not. This is my favorite genre.
The story is so good and keeps you turning the page. I have been telling all of my friends about the books.
It is amazing how hard life was, but it shows how determined the human spirit is.
I started these books because the first one was so inexpensive so I figured why not. This is my favorite genre.
The story is so good and keeps you turning the page. I have been telling all of my friends about the books.
It is amazing how hard life was, but it shows how determined the human spirit is.
April 12, 2020
Who Knew?
Who knew Wanda would grow up but I'm not surprised of her reckless ways. Her Grandma Lucie is like a lot of Grandmas out there in current times. All about money dont care how or who bring it in. May Rose was always the caretaker type. Cant wait to read Book 4.
Who knew Wanda would grow up but I'm not surprised of her reckless ways. Her Grandma Lucie is like a lot of Grandmas out there in current times. All about money dont care how or who bring it in. May Rose was always the caretaker type. Cant wait to read Book 4.
February 23, 2024
Well
I guess they all have their reasons. I do wonder why Wanda keeps going to get grannies house. Lucie is mean as all get out. Its about time Will and Wanda get together. And about time May and Barton stop playing games. And finally we see Charlie again.
I guess they all have their reasons. I do wonder why Wanda keeps going to get grannies house. Lucie is mean as all get out. Its about time Will and Wanda get together. And about time May and Barton stop playing games. And finally we see Charlie again.
January 29, 2018
Wonderful
Great story and I would recommend this book to my friends. I can't wait to download the next in the series.
Great story and I would recommend this book to my friends. I can't wait to download the next in the series.
March 28, 2019
I’ve enjoyed reading this series so far. I highly recommend all these books so far.
April 8, 2019
Enjoying this series.
March 19, 2022
My West Virginia.
Love these books not only for the great story they tell but also the setting is where I was born and raised.
Love these books not only for the great story they tell but also the setting is where I was born and raised.
October 16, 2023
Still enjoying the series.
May 4, 2025
Well, I'm still enjoying this series. Life is not so simple and yet, isn't it?
November 1, 2021
Great book
February 22, 2022
The best of the first three. After all the darkness, the struggles, the tragedies, this one has a surprisingly more hopeful tone.
October 28, 2019
I can't get enough!
I have been floundering for a good read when I stumbled upon "Girl in the Mountain". I just finished book three of this series and I am starting number Four. Ervin keeps the characters fresh and the storyline exciting. Well done!
I have been floundering for a good read when I stumbled upon "Girl in the Mountain". I just finished book three of this series and I am starting number Four. Ervin keeps the characters fresh and the storyline exciting. Well done!
February 10, 2017
Great Books
I LOVED the way the first book laid the plot to lead into the next books. I never read a series that kept all the people all the way through. LOVED this set
I LOVED the way the first book laid the plot to lead into the next books. I never read a series that kept all the people all the way through. LOVED this set
March 13, 2015
Midwifery Sun by Carol Ervin
I usually don't read "love stories", but I wanted the rest of the story! This isn't one of those "mushy" love stories, I considered it a "Life Story"! Of course we wanted to know Mae Rose's story but the bonus was Wanda's! Reading about how a town is born, from dreams and hard work is so American, yet I imagine that's how most towns come to be. This is an easy book to read, all three I read in one day each. The Story moves fast and the characters are fun, I could see a film developing easily from all three books, and who wouldn't want to play "WANDA"!
I usually don't read "love stories", but I wanted the rest of the story! This isn't one of those "mushy" love stories, I considered it a "Life Story"! Of course we wanted to know Mae Rose's story but the bonus was Wanda's! Reading about how a town is born, from dreams and hard work is so American, yet I imagine that's how most towns come to be. This is an easy book to read, all three I read in one day each. The Story moves fast and the characters are fun, I could see a film developing easily from all three books, and who wouldn't want to play "WANDA"!
March 25, 2015
Overall this installment tied up the loose ends of the previous two books. I was still left wondering though what happened to Dessie and Tom from the first book who took in May Rose and gave her a place to stay before she left Winkler, and also the preacher who Hester was sweet on. What happened to him and his mother?
March 30, 2015
Third of the series, excellent!! I hope she never runs out of characters to continue the series!
I like the fact that they are real people, with realistic problems of the early 20th century, set in West Virginia's lumber and mining, told by someone with factual info on those life and times.
I like the fact that they are real people, with realistic problems of the early 20th century, set in West Virginia's lumber and mining, told by someone with factual info on those life and times.
April 1, 2015
Great Story
This is the third book of the saga of May Rose, the girl on the mountain. It takes you back to what life was like in the mountains for women in the early 1900s. Very good book, sorry to see it end.
This is the third book of the saga of May Rose, the girl on the mountain. It takes you back to what life was like in the mountains for women in the early 1900s. Very good book, sorry to see it end.
April 8, 2015
This book was the best of the stories.
I enjoyed this book best. The three siblings, Will, Glory, and Charlie are back together in Winkler. Wanda and Will are going to marry. Mae Rose will get herself a man that loves her, and Winkler is prosperous once again.
I enjoyed this book best. The three siblings, Will, Glory, and Charlie are back together in Winkler. Wanda and Will are going to marry. Mae Rose will get herself a man that loves her, and Winkler is prosperous once again.
June 19, 2015
A amazing pioneer saga.
I have loved reading this trilogy. The hardships become softened by the acts of love and kindness. I will miss the continuing saga. I highly recommend this wonderful book that is the last in the series.
I have loved reading this trilogy. The hardships become softened by the acts of love and kindness. I will miss the continuing saga. I highly recommend this wonderful book that is the last in the series.
September 29, 2014
Good read
Good story. I have enjoyed all the books in this series. I can not wait for the next book too.
Good story. I have enjoyed all the books in this series. I can not wait for the next book too.
October 29, 2014
This book 3 was just as good as 1. The girl on the mountain, #2 Was Cold Comfort, and this one is book 3. Midwinter sun. all great westerns stories.
November 10, 2014
Good series
I have enjoyed reading the three books in this series. They are good simple stories of love and struggles. Now I am ready for the next book in the series.
I have enjoyed reading the three books in this series. They are good simple stories of love and struggles. Now I am ready for the next book in the series.
December 29, 2014
As good as the first two books in this series
Loved reading this book to follow up on the story of Mae Rose, Wanda, Will and all the rest. I hope there's a Book 4
Loved reading this book to follow up on the story of Mae Rose, Wanda, Will and all the rest. I hope there's a Book 4
December 18, 2014
This was the third in a series of three. I enjoyed the first and third much more than the second.
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