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Embracing New Love
1892. Nearly the start of a new century, and a new life for Rachel. Her father has moved her out west, after the death of her mother, so he can take on a job in a frontier town. Everything here is different. Rachel has to get used to so much, and it seems the Lord has handed her much, much more than she can handle by herself.
In town she meets a young man full of confidence and swagger. There is an attraction she can't deny...until she sees the gun he wears on his hip and realizes that Jake Landers is a man of violence. She finds it hard to reconcile that with what she knows of Christian life. Until she hears him speak, and finds the gentle soul behind his words.
Violence does follow him, hot on his heels, and Rachel finds herself swept up into the middle of it. God will protect them, she's sure of it.
She just doesn't know what path that protection will lead her to.
In town she meets a young man full of confidence and swagger. There is an attraction she can't deny...until she sees the gun he wears on his hip and realizes that Jake Landers is a man of violence. She finds it hard to reconcile that with what she knows of Christian life. Until she hears him speak, and finds the gentle soul behind his words.
Violence does follow him, hot on his heels, and Rachel finds herself swept up into the middle of it. God will protect them, she's sure of it.
She just doesn't know what path that protection will lead her to.
27 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 28, 2015
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September 9, 2019
This really short story set in the late 1800's started off good enough, but as it went, too many distracting typos (mostly mixing up character's names) and an ending that came out of left field and seemed tacked on, made this just an okay read at best.
April 6, 2017
This short story had the ability to have been extended, it was just too short. It had such a good premise and flow. The ending was a bit abrupt.
I will be keeping out an eye for this author in the hopes of a full length novel.
I will be keeping out an eye for this author in the hopes of a full length novel.
December 4, 2017
I enjoyed this book.
June 2, 2019
Rachel meets Jake
Started reading with great expectation of Rachel being moved West with her father, after her mother's death. According to Rachel, she & her father didn't talk a lot, but he was determined they have a fresh start. Rachel meets Jake her first day on her own at the mercantile. She also meets Carson & 2 of his followers. Jake gets her away from Carson & safely home. The second day in town Jake & Rachel flee Babylon after Carson breaks into Rachel's home. Spoiler Alert: After this the story makes very little sense. Why would Rachel's father never search for her in 5 years? Why would Jake & Rachel now known as Jasper & Heather take 4 years to marry? She says they can't return to Babylon to visit her father. She doesn't even know if he still lives there or is alive. Yet the last few sentences, she said they are going to visit him. Just in case I missed something, I reread the last half before posting my review. This was a waste of time to read when you add in all the grammar errors, wrong name of a person & misspellings.
Started reading with great expectation of Rachel being moved West with her father, after her mother's death. According to Rachel, she & her father didn't talk a lot, but he was determined they have a fresh start. Rachel meets Jake her first day on her own at the mercantile. She also meets Carson & 2 of his followers. Jake gets her away from Carson & safely home. The second day in town Jake & Rachel flee Babylon after Carson breaks into Rachel's home. Spoiler Alert: After this the story makes very little sense. Why would Rachel's father never search for her in 5 years? Why would Jake & Rachel now known as Jasper & Heather take 4 years to marry? She says they can't return to Babylon to visit her father. She doesn't even know if he still lives there or is alive. Yet the last few sentences, she said they are going to visit him. Just in case I missed something, I reread the last half before posting my review. This was a waste of time to read when you add in all the grammar errors, wrong name of a person & misspellings.
November 27, 2019
Embracing New Love
Rachel and her father move to Babylon after the death of her mother.
She is hurting at the loss and having to move away from her home.
She explores the new town and goes into the mercantile for a look around and is In awl of all the merchandise. Jake Landers meets her and they talk until a man tries to take her away. He is the mayor’s son and quite frankly a bit of a bully. She tells him no but Jake saves her.
He walks her home and asks her to let him show her around.
Good quick short story.
Rachel and her father move to Babylon after the death of her mother.
She is hurting at the loss and having to move away from her home.
She explores the new town and goes into the mercantile for a look around and is In awl of all the merchandise. Jake Landers meets her and they talk until a man tries to take her away. He is the mayor’s son and quite frankly a bit of a bully. She tells him no but Jake saves her.
He walks her home and asks her to let him show her around.
Good quick short story.
February 23, 2019
A cute SHORT story
This story is very short. It starts off slow with a few grammatical errors. It starts to get interesting and then ... It ends with an equally short couple of paragraphs that don't really make sense. They call in love easily and married after 4 YEARS with Indians and Mormons. Scratching my head trying to figure out how that happened. Although I would say parts of the story show the author has promise as a writer.
This story is very short. It starts off slow with a few grammatical errors. It starts to get interesting and then ... It ends with an equally short couple of paragraphs that don't really make sense. They call in love easily and married after 4 YEARS with Indians and Mormons. Scratching my head trying to figure out how that happened. Although I would say parts of the story show the author has promise as a writer.
January 19, 2018
The story needs more work.
It has potential, just needs better build up of characters, more description and better punctuation to clarify the story. The characters are established within the story, but they need more depth to them. Keep working on the writing, the potential is definitely there.
It has potential, just needs better build up of characters, more description and better punctuation to clarify the story. The characters are established within the story, but they need more depth to them. Keep working on the writing, the potential is definitely there.
February 21, 2019
Nice storyline, but...
I gave this read 3 stars because the basic storyline was good. However, I found typos, and more than 1 place where action was misplaced or a wrong character name used which made that part disjointed. I would suggest better editing for this author and her next book.
I gave this read 3 stars because the basic storyline was good. However, I found typos, and more than 1 place where action was misplaced or a wrong character name used which made that part disjointed. I would suggest better editing for this author and her next book.
August 18, 2017
Faith, Grace, and Hope
By faith most things are born, with grace we work through all we bear in life, with hope we grow and continue daily. This short story gives a good amount of all this, and peace in the journey.
By faith most things are born, with grace we work through all we bear in life, with hope we grow and continue daily. This short story gives a good amount of all this, and peace in the journey.
July 18, 2019
Ebook short story
They arrived in a town in Utah. Her Dad a dentist. She set out to explore this western town and ran amok of the town bully. Jake rescued her not once but twice and they had to run away together.
They arrived in a town in Utah. Her Dad a dentist. She set out to explore this western town and ran amok of the town bully. Jake rescued her not once but twice and they had to run away together.
August 3, 2017
God is everywhere
Even in the wilderness, God is there if we just follow His leadings. He cares for us no matter where we are.
Even in the wilderness, God is there if we just follow His leadings. He cares for us no matter where we are.
December 4, 2018
Just plain clean
I enjoy a good christian book. Has the story without all the nasties. Just wish this one had been a little longer.
I enjoy a good christian book. Has the story without all the nasties. Just wish this one had been a little longer.
December 26, 2018
Great
This was a really captivating short story! It just had a few grammar issues in it that were not correct.
This was a really captivating short story! It just had a few grammar issues in it that were not correct.
January 14, 2019
The lesson..trust God
The plot was a little below average but the plot was good. The author needs to check her grammar so the reader understands her mraning
The plot was a little below average but the plot was good. The author needs to check her grammar so the reader understands her mraning
February 1, 2019
Short Christian read.
This story leaves you with a smile on your face. It is hard to find Christian romance that leaves you wanting to know more about the characters.
This story leaves you with a smile on your face. It is hard to find Christian romance that leaves you wanting to know more about the characters.
March 17, 2020
a very short book
a very short story leaves the reader wanting more
The story developes the characters quite well and wishing for more of the story.
a very short story leaves the reader wanting more
The story developes the characters quite well and wishing for more of the story.
July 28, 2022
It's a good story, well writeen. It's worth it.
February 26, 2024
Rushed ending. Too many typos.
February 24, 2017
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It was an interesting story line, but I would have liked to have seen a little more character development. Better proofreading would help eliminate some of the confusion created by gender mistakes and grammatical errors.
It was an interesting story line, but I would have liked to have seen a little more character development. Better proofreading would help eliminate some of the confusion created by gender mistakes and grammatical errors.
September 17, 2015
After the death of her mother, Rachel's father moves her away to Babylon. Rachel is not happy about the move, not one bit. It is in a store, that she meets Jake and they form a friendship, that eventually leads to more.
I have to first commend the author on her ability to put such a deep story into a 27 page book, that is an amazing feat in itself. I also enjoyed Rachel's faith in God, no matter what happened, or how she was feeling she always kept her faith in God. I loved story and cannot wait to read the next.
I have to first commend the author on her ability to put such a deep story into a 27 page book, that is an amazing feat in itself. I also enjoyed Rachel's faith in God, no matter what happened, or how she was feeling she always kept her faith in God. I loved story and cannot wait to read the next.
July 13, 2015
Proofreading needed.
Pretty simplistic and not much of a story. Some passages confusing because wrong names were used. An example: Jake hits Carson but the text says Jake's eyes roll back in his head. Glad I got the story for free. Not worth ninety nine cents for other books.
Pretty simplistic and not much of a story. Some passages confusing because wrong names were used. An example: Jake hits Carson but the text says Jake's eyes roll back in his head. Glad I got the story for free. Not worth ninety nine cents for other books.
August 24, 2015
Short, sweet, and clean
This is a short, sweet, clean, Christian romance. I really enjoyed the storyline but the ending was a bit rushed. I wish it would have included how the reunion with her father went. I plan to read more by this author.
This is a short, sweet, clean, Christian romance. I really enjoyed the storyline but the ending was a bit rushed. I wish it would have included how the reunion with her father went. I plan to read more by this author.
September 25, 2015
Romantic Short Story
Considering this was the author's first work, it was a good story, one that teaches us to trust in God and keep the hope in our heart that He will always be there.
Considering this was the author's first work, it was a good story, one that teaches us to trust in God and keep the hope in our heart that He will always be there.
October 10, 2015
What can I say apart from what my rating already says?
It's a simple story, which I actually think it's good, unfortunately so are the characters. It has also some mistakes that could have been spotted with a better editing.
It's a simple story, which I actually think it's good, unfortunately so are the characters. It has also some mistakes that could have been spotted with a better editing.
November 26, 2015
Good short story, could be the beginning of a book.
While I liked the story, I was disappointed it jumped to the end....5 years later. I feel as though the real story was left out, and all the adventures, character growth, etc. were left out.
While I liked the story, I was disappointed it jumped to the end....5 years later. I feel as though the real story was left out, and all the adventures, character growth, etc. were left out.
December 3, 2015
Short Story
This was a nice short story, but would have made a better book. Needs for information rather than jumping ahead several years leaving a lot of unknowns. This is my kind of writing, though. Love historical fiction
This was a nice short story, but would have made a better book. Needs for information rather than jumping ahead several years leaving a lot of unknowns. This is my kind of writing, though. Love historical fiction
December 14, 2015
Not my thing
I wouldn't recommend this book. I personally don't like western, took a chance on this one and yup... still don't like them. Something about the period, the sense of disbelief, or the simplicity of the plot line drives me insane. I'm a contemporary romantic.
I wouldn't recommend this book. I personally don't like western, took a chance on this one and yup... still don't like them. Something about the period, the sense of disbelief, or the simplicity of the plot line drives me insane. I'm a contemporary romantic.
March 21, 2020
Horrible!
Never made sense, the story is missing, it seemed the author had no clear direction, the grammar was aweful, the ending came quickly leaving me even more confused. A complete waste of my time.
Never made sense, the story is missing, it seemed the author had no clear direction, the grammar was aweful, the ending came quickly leaving me even more confused. A complete waste of my time.
July 9, 2015
Christian Romance#1 by Louise Godfard
Excellent ebook and I have given this ebook a five star rating. I look forward to reading more from this author.
Excellent ebook and I have given this ebook a five star rating. I look forward to reading more from this author.
July 28, 2015
Christian book
Super job on the book. Would read more from this author. Very well written and easy reading for everyone. Liked
Super job on the book. Would read more from this author. Very well written and easy reading for everyone. Liked
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