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Wildflowers #6
A Kiss in Winter
Book 6 of the Wildflowers series -The continued stories of the women and men of the Willamette Valley.Violet Griffen has overcome so much over the last years and she is finally happy in her new life. She does not want change, but she knows that change will come as the relationship with Reynaldo Legales, the ranch foremen next door, grows. Will she be able to move forward or stay where she is safe and happy.Galina Varushkin deals with growing pains as she comes of age.The complicated relationships she has with her family only makes her second guess herself and her decisions moving forward in her new job as housekeeper.Corinne Grant is a mother of two children now, and the cabin she shares with her husband is bursting at the seams. She is balancing her family and her career on the frontier and struggling with the changes that her family needs in the days to come.All the beloved characters come together to show how they can trust in God to help them through the trials and tribulations of life in Oregon City.
326 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 10, 2018
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September 8, 2023
This series of Wildflowers books should be made into a mini series of the strong women of the West.
The setting, the events like traveling the Oregon Trail, the California gold rush and development of Oregon, plus the variety and depth of characters would make an excellent storyline. It would be nice to have a faith based program in an Old West setting, showing the challenges women faced. And the star character Clive, who is a foundation throughout all the books, should be played by Sam Elliott!!!
The setting, the events like traveling the Oregon Trail, the California gold rush and development of Oregon, plus the variety and depth of characters would make an excellent storyline. It would be nice to have a faith based program in an Old West setting, showing the challenges women faced. And the star character Clive, who is a foundation throughout all the books, should be played by Sam Elliott!!!
October 30, 2018
Fantastic Series
I love this series. God’s word is tucked through out the books. I would recommend these books for anyone that is interested in learning life lessons as well as being drawn into a beautiful love story. I choose this rating because every time I finish one of these books I am searching for the release date of the next! Each character is so well developed that you can’t wait to see what unfolds next. I look forward to reading more from this author.
I love this series. God’s word is tucked through out the books. I would recommend these books for anyone that is interested in learning life lessons as well as being drawn into a beautiful love story. I choose this rating because every time I finish one of these books I am searching for the release date of the next! Each character is so well developed that you can’t wait to see what unfolds next. I look forward to reading more from this author.
May 22, 2019
Struggled
I really have enjoyed this series, so far. There are always hardships and struggles, as one would expect. However Galina's behaviour and approach was really difficult to deal with. It nearly put me off reading this book. I persisted, and enjoyed the great wisdom on how to deal with the weight if past sins and mistakes shared in the book. Will be interested to read how it all works out in the end!?
I really have enjoyed this series, so far. There are always hardships and struggles, as one would expect. However Galina's behaviour and approach was really difficult to deal with. It nearly put me off reading this book. I persisted, and enjoyed the great wisdom on how to deal with the weight if past sins and mistakes shared in the book. Will be interested to read how it all works out in the end!?
December 27, 2020
2 September 1852
PLEASE, get an editor! Your storytelling is wonderful but an editor would catch the grammatical errors. For instance, "I think Caleb had more oatmeal on him THEN in him." The correct word is THAN
Per https://www.merriam-webster.com/words...
What to Know. Than and then are different words. Than is used in comparisons as a conjunction, as in "she is younger than I am," and as a preposition, "he is taller than me."Then indicates time. It is used as an adverb, "I lived in Idaho then," noun, "we'll have to wait until then," and adjective, "the then governor."
PLEASE, get an editor! Your storytelling is wonderful but an editor would catch the grammatical errors. For instance, "I think Caleb had more oatmeal on him THEN in him." The correct word is THAN
Per https://www.merriam-webster.com/words...
What to Know. Than and then are different words. Than is used in comparisons as a conjunction, as in "she is younger than I am," and as a preposition, "he is taller than me."Then indicates time. It is used as an adverb, "I lived in Idaho then," noun, "we'll have to wait until then," and adjective, "the then governor."
June 9, 2020
Wildflowers # 6
This is the sixth I the exciting and adventurous book by Leah Banicki. She has done an exceptional job with the plot and the characters, both new and recurring. I have not been disappointed, except that this sixth book has ended with a to be continued. Cannot wait to read number seven.
This is the sixth I the exciting and adventurous book by Leah Banicki. She has done an exceptional job with the plot and the characters, both new and recurring. I have not been disappointed, except that this sixth book has ended with a to be continued. Cannot wait to read number seven.
September 5, 2020
Good read...
I've enjoyed the series, the storyline and the characters. One thing that has disappointed me and feel I need to mention is the editing. I couldn't give five stars for that reason. Even names were mixed up in a couple places. There were so many mistakes but Still I enjoyed the story.
I've enjoyed the series, the storyline and the characters. One thing that has disappointed me and feel I need to mention is the editing. I couldn't give five stars for that reason. Even names were mixed up in a couple places. There were so many mistakes but Still I enjoyed the story.
June 7, 2024
surprise
I gave book 5 of the Wildflower series a 3 because although it was entertaining the books are simple and are fraught with writing no no’s. They are non the less able to hold the reader’s interest, entertain and what I enjoy is the author’s way of lifting our spirits while setting the mood and drawing on Scripture to weave together her story… very relaxing
I gave book 5 of the Wildflower series a 3 because although it was entertaining the books are simple and are fraught with writing no no’s. They are non the less able to hold the reader’s interest, entertain and what I enjoy is the author’s way of lifting our spirits while setting the mood and drawing on Scripture to weave together her story… very relaxing
September 26, 2018
Yet again on the edge of my seat!
Love this series and watching these characters develop and grow. The relationship each character has with God touches me on a personal level. Can’t wait for the next book!
Love this series and watching these characters develop and grow. The relationship each character has with God touches me on a personal level. Can’t wait for the next book!
November 4, 2018
I am so much in love with the Wildflowers Book 6 A Kiss in Winter.I can hardly wait until Book 7 is out.
The whole series is great! What else is there to say! Just read it and you will see what I mean.
The whole series is great! What else is there to say! Just read it and you will see what I mean.
July 3, 2020
Cliff-hanger!
Sometimes our heart overloads our mind, and this is the case of one of the main characters. Banicki does a masterful job of developing each character and pulls the reader into each life..
Great story! Can't wait for the next book in the series!
Sometimes our heart overloads our mind, and this is the case of one of the main characters. Banicki does a masterful job of developing each character and pulls the reader into each life..
Great story! Can't wait for the next book in the series!
October 30, 2020
Great Series......
I've enjoyed reading this story, A Kiss in Winter, the story is one of those things that make you feel a part of the tale. The series is a well told continuing story.
I've enjoyed reading this story, A Kiss in Winter, the story is one of those things that make you feel a part of the tale. The series is a well told continuing story.
January 5, 2022
Lovely Characters
I want you to know how much I love your writing. You have the ability to include faith without being preachy or fake. Your characters are well developed, and I love them all.
I want you to know how much I love your writing. You have the ability to include faith without being preachy or fake. Your characters are well developed, and I love them all.
April 11, 2022
Good clean Christian writing
The author has woven so many people and experiences together and such interesting characters. I hate when I get to the end "The End". I look toward to reading the next book.
The author has woven so many people and experiences together and such interesting characters. I hate when I get to the end "The End". I look toward to reading the next book.
June 21, 2023
Well book 6 lots of mistakes
The stories of our friends in Oregon territory are interesting however there lots of mistakes. Some of the names are incorrect as well as the storyline does not always match the earlier books.
The stories of our friends in Oregon territory are interesting however there lots of mistakes. Some of the names are incorrect as well as the storyline does not always match the earlier books.
October 15, 2018
Can,t wait till next book is out.
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July 6, 2020Wonderful story!
November 19, 2020
I love all the books! They have everything strong faith ,friendship,loss and trust and hard work !
November 28, 2020
Wonderful
This series has been so intriguing I can't wait for the next book. Worth reading love and heartbreak forgiveness are all in this book
This series has been so intriguing I can't wait for the next book. Worth reading love and heartbreak forgiveness are all in this book
January 16, 2021
Another wonderful book in the series. It focused mostly on Galina this time, which I enjoyed! Can’t wait to start the next one!
May 17, 2021
Love the entire series
May 18, 2022
So sad
Young and stupid has happened to many of us and hopefully we learn from our
Young mistakes. This lesson is in this book and one must give their worries over to God
Young and stupid has happened to many of us and hopefully we learn from our
Young mistakes. This lesson is in this book and one must give their worries over to God
February 7, 2025
The story was very interesting. I enjoyed it very much. However, the proof-reading was terrible. Several times I had to stop to try to figure what was being said. It was very confusing.
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