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Wildflowers #4
The Watermill
The continued story for the women of the Willamette Valley - Spring 1851 Dolly faces big changes when she decides to return to her tribe when two strangers come to take her back. Her journey to the Wind River Mountains is treacherous and full of turmoil. The women of the valley face many challenges, Yellow Fever, flooding and bug swarms through the late spring. Corinne struggles when so many neighbors fall ill. When the town is put on quarantine she tries desperately to help the suffering. Violet’s world crumbles when she receives a mysterious letter from a stranger. She has to face her past and confront it. Oregon City is stunned when the sins of the past come forward… to save the life of an innocent child they must all face what happened at the watermill. Christian Historical Romance - Due to some sensitive issues about abuse the age for readers should be 14 and up.
311 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 15, 2015
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May 18, 2024
Great storyline and love all the characters, but needs better proofreading. Used Whittaker instead of Whittlan, uses past for passed, there for their, etc. Also commas left out and 'he' used instead of 'she' a couple of times. Also used the wrong name for a character besides the one above. I stopped counting the wrong homonyms after eight on this book. This interrupts the flow and in some cases, I had to go back and read the same sentence more than once to get back on track. Author is self-published so that may be the main problem. No editor to catch all the little mistakes. Thus far, every book I've read from 1-4 have the same problem to a certain degree, which is a shame because the storylines/plots are great! I'd suggest getting someone to proofread the actual book and not use autospell on it because autospell and spellcheck will not catch homonym mistakes, nor punctuation mistakes.
August 27, 2023
Mini-Series worthy! Outstanding characters and stories.
This is your fourth book I’ve read and not had a boring moment. The story lines are not predictable or repetitive. The variety of characters with each their own history and interaction are all amazing. Each has depth and believability.
Settings and activities give us historical knowledge as we share the emotions of hardships, successes, happiness and tragedy.
All in all, I couldn’t put them down, but when completed, jumped right into the next book.
Leah, you are a wonderful and talented writer.
(Please use a competent proofreader and the books would be perfect.)
This is your fourth book I’ve read and not had a boring moment. The story lines are not predictable or repetitive. The variety of characters with each their own history and interaction are all amazing. Each has depth and believability.
Settings and activities give us historical knowledge as we share the emotions of hardships, successes, happiness and tragedy.
All in all, I couldn’t put them down, but when completed, jumped right into the next book.
Leah, you are a wonderful and talented writer.
(Please use a competent proofreader and the books would be perfect.)
February 1, 2020
A mixed blessing
To find an author with the amazing talent to write a smoothly flowing and complex blending of many stories is an unending delight.
The converse is that midst all this good there are words used that are totally wrong for the context, too many misplaced commas and misused pronouns, factual errors (there is no wild peppermint or spearmint in the Pacific Northwest), missed chances ( picking arnica which has awesome medicinal use and is not then used in the lab).
Still, I shall continue to read because of my love of the characters portrayed.
To find an author with the amazing talent to write a smoothly flowing and complex blending of many stories is an unending delight.
The converse is that midst all this good there are words used that are totally wrong for the context, too many misplaced commas and misused pronouns, factual errors (there is no wild peppermint or spearmint in the Pacific Northwest), missed chances ( picking arnica which has awesome medicinal use and is not then used in the lab).
Still, I shall continue to read because of my love of the characters portrayed.
June 6, 2020
Ted and Angie
This is book #4 in the Wildflowers series and was written by Leah Banicki. This fourth tale is filled with love and sorrow, excitement and adventure. Violets after is finally exposed for abusing his now grown daughter until she ran away from their home at fifteen. He is judged harshly by the entire town and is given the most harsh punishment available to them. Ted and Angie are finally married and the Sparks family finally arrived at their new home. You will greatly enjoy this book and will look forward to the next episode.
This is book #4 in the Wildflowers series and was written by Leah Banicki. This fourth tale is filled with love and sorrow, excitement and adventure. Violets after is finally exposed for abusing his now grown daughter until she ran away from their home at fifteen. He is judged harshly by the entire town and is given the most harsh punishment available to them. Ted and Angie are finally married and the Sparks family finally arrived at their new home. You will greatly enjoy this book and will look forward to the next episode.
June 2, 2018
Great characters, Leah puts you right there in the story.
This series has wonderful characters and the descriptions of the areas are spot-on.
You will laugh out loud and sniffle with a tissue at the stories and situations which are so real.
Life was very hard for those willing to make the sacrifice to go west.
The lack of medical care and the healing use of plants and herbs is interesting to me.
This series has wonderful characters and the descriptions of the areas are spot-on.
You will laugh out loud and sniffle with a tissue at the stories and situations which are so real.
Life was very hard for those willing to make the sacrifice to go west.
The lack of medical care and the healing use of plants and herbs is interesting to me.
April 23, 2019
Wow
This book covers some harsh aspects of life, where males do not treat females as God intended. It was really well done, how the abuse was dealt with in a Scriptural way. It was really encouraging, how the whole community addressed the wrong in a balanced and just way. (If only that were true in the 'real' world!!).
A really good book in the continuing epic saga. Looking forward to the rest.
This book covers some harsh aspects of life, where males do not treat females as God intended. It was really well done, how the abuse was dealt with in a Scriptural way. It was really encouraging, how the whole community addressed the wrong in a balanced and just way. (If only that were true in the 'real' world!!).
A really good book in the continuing epic saga. Looking forward to the rest.
November 2, 2020
This iIs The Most Outstanding Christian Fiction I Have Ever Read
Astounding Story—Which I Never Wanted To End, it left my heart opened to want Christ as deeply as everyone in Oregon City. I would love every book I read to leave me eager to read the next in the series as this one. Characters in this book are so real, I admired and loved them so much. Thank you Miss Linda. Sincerely, Betty Burdette
Astounding Story—Which I Never Wanted To End, it left my heart opened to want Christ as deeply as everyone in Oregon City. I would love every book I read to leave me eager to read the next in the series as this one. Characters in this book are so real, I admired and loved them so much. Thank you Miss Linda. Sincerely, Betty Burdette
October 1, 2022
This western romance on the frontier series is excellent
The storyline is excellent and the series is peopled with believable and distinctive characters. However, this series would be vastly improved if someone took over the proofing. There are missing words, poor grammar and many words spelled wrong. It somewhat spoils the reading pleasure. I'm not trying to be critical, but sincerely want the books to improve
The storyline is excellent and the series is peopled with believable and distinctive characters. However, this series would be vastly improved if someone took over the proofing. There are missing words, poor grammar and many words spelled wrong. It somewhat spoils the reading pleasure. I'm not trying to be critical, but sincerely want the books to improve
December 30, 2019
I love Leah Banicki's writing. The books are full of history, the characters come alive and the story keeps you reading. I feel that her books are inspirational and she uses her gift as a ministry to reach the reader for Christ and to inspire to live a more Godly life. I highly recommend these books.
January 15, 2022
You will love Leah Panicking books!
Intriguing characters, great novel. It is so wonderful to read books that are not filled foul language!
I appreciate how you weave the characters together through hard times and good times; how they each faced their own struggles with the support of one another.
Intriguing characters, great novel. It is so wonderful to read books that are not filled foul language!
I appreciate how you weave the characters together through hard times and good times; how they each faced their own struggles with the support of one another.
October 4, 2017
A Series to Love
I want to say foremost that I love reading this series. I realize there are grammatical errors, but the characters and their stories push through them.
I look forward to reading the next book.
I want to say foremost that I love reading this series. I realize there are grammatical errors, but the characters and their stories push through them.
I look forward to reading the next book.
June 28, 2020
Great Story Line
Although there are many "featured characters," each one has special and unique characteristics that blend into the story beautifully. Benicia weaves them in and out of the story with great skill.
Although there are many "featured characters," each one has special and unique characteristics that blend into the story beautifully. Benicia weaves them in and out of the story with great skill.
October 23, 2020
Great Series......
I've enjoyed reading this story, The Watermill, a story in the series, Wildflowers. The story is well told and written by the author, you will enjoy reading of the adventures of the characters.
I've enjoyed reading this story, The Watermill, a story in the series, Wildflowers. The story is well told and written by the author, you will enjoy reading of the adventures of the characters.
December 26, 2020
Another wonderful book in the Wildflowers series! This was a very heavy book though, major trigger warnings for abuse! I rooted for Violet the whole book! And I was so happy Dolly came back safe and sound. I’m excited to read the next book!
December 5, 2021
Fabulous
I have no words on how wonderful this book is…the truth of the stories, is excellent this series of books have left me laughing, crying sobs, Every character is there for a reason I am loving this series..
I have no words on how wonderful this book is…the truth of the stories, is excellent this series of books have left me laughing, crying sobs, Every character is there for a reason I am loving this series..
July 29, 2023
Oh
Very heart warming at the end of the book. The beginning and middle had me feeling angry and hurting for Violet. She has been so wonderful and uplifting through all that happened to her. I enjoyed the scriptures also.
Very heart warming at the end of the book. The beginning and middle had me feeling angry and hurting for Violet. She has been so wonderful and uplifting through all that happened to her. I enjoyed the scriptures also.
January 16, 2024
Great Book
I have all four in the series and plan on reading the rest. I have one complaint, this is a Christian book; the Bible or Holy Bible is to be capitalized . I look forward to the next six books.
I have all four in the series and plan on reading the rest. I have one complaint, this is a Christian book; the Bible or Holy Bible is to be capitalized . I look forward to the next six books.
December 11, 2025
Life and scripture applied so well.
Love that it shows how to apply scripture in 'normal' life senerios. A balance of all types of life and people and emotions experienced. Thank you.
Love that it shows how to apply scripture in 'normal' life senerios. A balance of all types of life and people and emotions experienced. Thank you.
June 19, 2017
Great
I loved this series looking forward for the next book
Good western Christian books nice love story each book about a different person
I loved this series looking forward for the next book
Good western Christian books nice love story each book about a different person
July 6, 2017
I love these books! I literally can't stop reading them.
October 14, 2017
Finding Home!
This was a story of very strong women. I was impressed with the quality of your work and I enjoyed it very much. Your writing is a book turner.
This was a story of very strong women. I was impressed with the quality of your work and I enjoyed it very much. Your writing is a book turner.
November 14, 2018
Continuing the stories of the people who moved West and their trials and tribulations. Very well done, I loved watching the characters grow.Would recommend this book.
July 6, 2020
This is a wonderful series. My only complaint is the number of grammatical and spelling errors. I love the story line and characters.
July 28, 2020
Wonderful Christian historical novel!
Not just another sippy romance...real characters with real and relevant problems that are worked thru with God's help. Beautifully done!
Not just another sippy romance...real characters with real and relevant problems that are worked thru with God's help. Beautifully done!
September 25, 2020
Great story many clerical errors.
November 15, 2020
Good
Have been enjoying the stories of the love for family and friends is stronger. Looking forward to the next book
Have been enjoying the stories of the love for family and friends is stronger. Looking forward to the next book
November 15, 2021
A very good book
This has been by far the best in this series of books.
The writer is getting better and better.
I look forward to the next book.
This has been by far the best in this series of books.
The writer is getting better and better.
I look forward to the next book.
May 16, 2022
Variety
Many of the relationships become more apparent while new relationships are introduced. Never a dull moment
In this book. This book is not really a stand alone.
Many of the relationships become more apparent while new relationships are introduced. Never a dull moment
In this book. This book is not really a stand alone.
April 21, 2023
Another great addition to a wonderful series. A continuation of the amazing women that went West and their trials and successes.
I highly recommend this series.
I highly recommend this series.
October 6, 2023
1234 wildflowers
I enjoyed this and all your books so much and would tell that re all great. You are amazing!!!! II have read four of them all already.
I enjoyed this and all your books so much and would tell that re all great. You are amazing!!!! II have read four of them all already.
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