Redeemed

Hymns of the West Novellas #3

by Faith Blum

Mail Order bride seeks wealthy Western man. Write Mona Sommers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Alexander Granger is tired of his father’s lectures and sermons. It’s time for payback. His plan is to pretend to marry a woman and scandalize his father when he finds out they aren’t really married. Will Mona accept his offer? Can Alex get away with his plan?

Genres: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Westerns

58 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 26, 2015

About the author

Faith Blum is a wife, mom, administrative assistant for the Author Conservatory, author, and pianist. She’s published 30+ adventurous historical fiction books featuring realistic romance that strengthens your Christian faith. She has received an honorable mention in the Reader’s Favorite awards. When not writing, you can find her cooking from scratch, reading, spending time with her husband, or chasing her toddler.

Reviews

[Faith · Rating 4 out of 5]

My rating: 3.5 stars

This was another good, short novella by Faith Blum. Alex and Mona are really sweet and such a cute couple. I really liked the character of Alex's father.

However, I didn't enjoy it as much as "I Love Thee" for several reasons. Parts of it confused me. For one thing, who is Charlotte?! This is not made clear until literally the END of the story. I assumed she was their housekeeper, (though I don't know why, other than who else would she be?) but that wasn't actually TOLD until like the ending.
Secondly, we see the change in Alex, but his past lifestyle isn't delved into that much. I think it could've had a deeper, stronger meaning if that had been different.

All in all I enjoyed the story and I look forward to more by this author. :)

[Amanda Tero · Rating 4 out of 5]

As chapter after chapter progressed with Alex's scheme to "feign a marriage," I was like, "This isn't really happening?!" and couldn't stop because I was so intrigued. The end of chapter six, especially, had me shaking my head in disbelief. How was it all going to turn out? When would Alex's and Mona's eyes be opened?

"Redeemed" was a very easy-paced and easy-to-read novella and had an enjoyable plot with a satisfying ending.

[R.A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love receiving ebooks from signing up to newsletters! It makes it so special! So yes, this was a newsletter gift!

It was such an enjoyable read - I loved it! :) Alexander, his Father, Mona, and the side characters were great! They had great personalities - Miss Blum wrote them really well.

Although, I haven't read many Mail Order Bride stories, this one I really enjoyed! I've hard several people say they can cheesy, but this one was short and sweet!

Recommended for any age!

[Leanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alexander Granger is tired of listening to all of his father's lectures. He wants to do things his way and not have to hear about how his father says things should be done. So in a attempt to get payback Alex comes up with a plan that will scandalize his father. By pretending to married a woman only for his father to find out later that they were never really married. Alex finds a mail order bride add for a woman out in Pennsylvania. And He hopes she will agree to his plan. But even if she does agree will the plan work like he hopes?

Redeemed by Faith Blum was a wonderful novella. I really enjoyed the characters and the setting was great. Alex may have come up with some wild ideas in the beginning, but it was really interesting to see his character grow through the book. Although I would have liked to have gotten to know a few of the other characters better, it was nice that I could read such a wonderful story in such a short time. Over all it was a great story and I definitely recommend it!

I received this novella free from the author, Faith Blum, for my honest review. The opinions are my own.

[Deborah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was surprisingly impressed. I don't know what I was expecting when I started this book, but I wasn't expecting to enjoy it as much as I did.

Now of course, it is a short story so it does have the "rush feel" to the writing, but the storyline is just so precious that it draws the reader in despite that fact and leaves them begging for more.

It wasn't a new top favorite for me just because of my personal opinion, but it was added to one of my favorite lists. Read it if you love short, western, Christain romances.

[Hanna · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm embarrassed that I began this before finishing Flowers, but at least I was able to read this quickly. ;)
This book had an interesting writing style. I liked the idea of a proud son, but at first I couldn't tell that Clarence was a Christian and Alexander wasn't. I also felt that Alexander's character wasn't developed a whole lot.
Although it wasn't really my writing style, it was a sweet mail-order-bride story nonetheless.

[Esther · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Redeemed! It was such a fun Novella and fit nicely into the Hymns of the West series! Mona and Alex were so cute! Overall, it was a wonderful story of faith in the old west! If only Novellas were longer... I look forward to reading more of Faith Blum's books in the future!

I received a free copy of Redeemed when I subscribed to Faith Blum's website. :D

[Bethany Willcock · Rating 2 out of 5]

This turned out somewhat better than I had first expected, but there was still some content in it that I didn't feel comfortable with.

[Heidi Morrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not one, but 2 lives are redeemed in this Christian fiction Novella surrounding the hymn, Redeemed! What a joy it has been to read these stories by a gifted author! I was able to read a copy of this book via Overdrive, but it did not in any way affect my review. All opinions are my own.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good story like the prodigal son.

[serena482* · Rating 3 out of 5]

My rating 3.5 stars

[Sandra Hudkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like short stories

Then you will like this one. Interesting story and characters. Nice follow up to the prior stories. Can't wait for the next one.

[Jan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story. It is short and sweet. I especially like how well the father knew his son.

[Bhriv · Rating 4 out of 5]

Redeemed is a novella about Alex who is a rich ranchers son who has been spoiled his whole life. He wasted his fathers money on drinking and gambling and decides he's going to find a way to get what he wants from his father...away from the ranch. He decides to get a mail order bride to agree to a fake marriage so he can get money from his father and live his life his own way. Will Mona, his mail order bride, be able to pull off the fake marriage or will they be stuck together in a loveless marriage? This is a quick read novella that shows how Alex and Mona can be redeemed from their pasts if they truly want to be. I was gifted this book in exchange for my honest review.

[Linda Rainey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Redeemed is a Christian Western Historical Romance by Faith Blum.
This is the story of Alexander that is a spoiled son of a wealthy rancher.
who sets out to scandalize his Father because he is tired of his lectures.He concocts a scheme to fake a marriage with a mail order bride but it backfires.
I loved how Alexander finds the error of his ways and how he and is bride find a life on the ranch.
A copy of this book was given in exchange for an honest reviews

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a mail order bride western with a twist. Alexander is a spoiled brat and wants a bride to irritate his father. Mona wanted a rich man to marry. What happens when these two meet and marry is a totally engaging short story which I highly recommend. I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.

[Glaidene Ramsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Historical Western Romance

The first book I have read written by Faith Blum. 5 star's is my rating for this book. The heroine's ideas about riches are changed after meeting her fiancee. Enjoy reading this book, I did!!!!!!

[Katja Labonté · Rating 2 out of 5]

2 stars. This just isn’t a story that grabbed my attention. I don’t like the whole idea of Alex’s plan. But the whole story just didn’t interest me very much. It was okay, just not for me. Also, I’m sorry, but the cover just totally weirds me out....

[Staci Adams]

I like a book that I can sit down in an evening and read all the way through. It has a good story line with a God centered message. Good job Faith Blum!