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Healed by Her Soothing Sight
Magnolia Pierce has led the quiet and sheltered life of a southern belle in post-war Savannah, Georgia. But after the death of her parents, things for her and her brother have gone downhill. When her brother suggests that the only remedy to the situation is to find a husband for her, she rejects his proposition, and vows to marry for love. Her willful and stubborn nature will make her run off to Arizona City as a mail-order bride. Will her dream of finding true love come true or will she be trapped in a terrible nightmare?
Red Wilson has just received a letter that informs him that his estranged parents succumbed to yellow fever three years prior, and his inheritance awaits him in Savannah. Intent on buying his own ranch, Red eagerly makes his way back home to claim the fortune. A stipulation in his father's will, though, will ruin his plans; in order to collect his birthright, Red must be married. Out of nowhere, the ghosts of the past will come back alive in his effort to claim what belongs to him...
Magnolia has decided to refuse Red without even giving him a chance to prove himself. Red needs to cast his demons, so saving Magnolia could be his salvation. Will Magnolia return to reality and make the right decision for her? Will Red manage to protect her, or will he relive the painful past?
"Healed by Her Soothing Sight" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Red Wilson has just received a letter that informs him that his estranged parents succumbed to yellow fever three years prior, and his inheritance awaits him in Savannah. Intent on buying his own ranch, Red eagerly makes his way back home to claim the fortune. A stipulation in his father's will, though, will ruin his plans; in order to collect his birthright, Red must be married. Out of nowhere, the ghosts of the past will come back alive in his effort to claim what belongs to him...
Magnolia has decided to refuse Red without even giving him a chance to prove himself. Red needs to cast his demons, so saving Magnolia could be his salvation. Will Magnolia return to reality and make the right decision for her? Will Red manage to protect her, or will he relive the painful past?
"Healed by Her Soothing Sight" is a historical western romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
456 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 26, 2019
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About the author
Aurora Hanson
130 books72 followersAurora Hanson was born in North Dakota where she spent her early years until she moved to San Antonio, where she currently lives.
Shes had always been writing but only recently decided to break out of the shell and release her work to the public.
She is fascinated by the traditional western tales and gets her inspiration from stories from the Frontier Era.
Aurora is married to her very own special cowboy and has two grown children!
She has always loved horses and, when she is not writing, she enjoys riding along with her lovely husband.
Aurora loves to connect with her readers, so drop her a line whenever you feel like it!
aurora@aurorahanson.com
Shes had always been writing but only recently decided to break out of the shell and release her work to the public.
She is fascinated by the traditional western tales and gets her inspiration from stories from the Frontier Era.
Aurora is married to her very own special cowboy and has two grown children!
She has always loved horses and, when she is not writing, she enjoys riding along with her lovely husband.
Aurora loves to connect with her readers, so drop her a line whenever you feel like it!
aurora@aurorahanson.com
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January 2, 2020
I rate this at 2.5 stars. It reminds me of a script from Gunsmoke or the Big Valley. If you have never watched an old western it might be a fun read. If you have, well skip this. Teenage stubborn pride is the main theme throughout the book.
December 29, 2019
ONE THRILLING WILD RIDE!!!
Holy crap! Aurora hits pay dirt, upping the ante and mastering the game, riveted on a razors edge fusing this baby together fluidly. Yielding delightful, well rounded scenario's that punch dead center, ramping up the skill and adrenaline with such intensity and precision, blasting this jewel to life spectacularly. The drama, intrigue, turmoil and suspense launch this bad boy into a tailspin with an unbelievable culmination. The attraction and chemistry escalates as each layer is peeled back exposing an undeniable bond and amplifying affections, launching this gem to staggering heights. The characters are authentic and realistic with depth and qualities that balance and blend transforming into amazing personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and colorful descriptions so rich and lively, they blend and flow perfectly. Fantastic job Aurora, thanks for sharing this incredible jewel with us.
Holy crap! Aurora hits pay dirt, upping the ante and mastering the game, riveted on a razors edge fusing this baby together fluidly. Yielding delightful, well rounded scenario's that punch dead center, ramping up the skill and adrenaline with such intensity and precision, blasting this jewel to life spectacularly. The drama, intrigue, turmoil and suspense launch this bad boy into a tailspin with an unbelievable culmination. The attraction and chemistry escalates as each layer is peeled back exposing an undeniable bond and amplifying affections, launching this gem to staggering heights. The characters are authentic and realistic with depth and qualities that balance and blend transforming into amazing personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and colorful descriptions so rich and lively, they blend and flow perfectly. Fantastic job Aurora, thanks for sharing this incredible jewel with us.
August 29, 2020
Magnolia and Red
Magnolia has just been told, that her brother Ashley has come to the conclusion that she must marry! When she goes to lunch at her best friends home that afternoon, she notices that Lacy is extremely quiet. When they go to the parlor after lunch she no longer has to guess as to why. Even though Lacy and Magnolia have been friends since childhood, her parents are demanding that she break her friendship with Magnolia in order not to be hindered in her pursuit of a marriage, since Magnolia and her brother Ashley are now poor. Their Papa has passed away only six months ago, but, he had become reckless in his business affairs after their mother's death three years prior. What happens next? Will Magnolia play along with her brother's wishes? Then Red Wilson's her brothers best friend who has arrived in town to claim his inheritance? Or can he? Aurora Hanson has done another great job of writing another wonderful story! You will not want to put it down!
Magnolia has just been told, that her brother Ashley has come to the conclusion that she must marry! When she goes to lunch at her best friends home that afternoon, she notices that Lacy is extremely quiet. When they go to the parlor after lunch she no longer has to guess as to why. Even though Lacy and Magnolia have been friends since childhood, her parents are demanding that she break her friendship with Magnolia in order not to be hindered in her pursuit of a marriage, since Magnolia and her brother Ashley are now poor. Their Papa has passed away only six months ago, but, he had become reckless in his business affairs after their mother's death three years prior. What happens next? Will Magnolia play along with her brother's wishes? Then Red Wilson's her brothers best friend who has arrived in town to claim his inheritance? Or can he? Aurora Hanson has done another great job of writing another wonderful story! You will not want to put it down!
June 22, 2020
Perhaps the world needs…
What a charming tale of a young woman who wants to marry for love and has a brother who thinks she is all wrong and should just marry for convenience. She takes off and becomes a mail-order bride and it is nothing like she hoped. Red Wilson has returned home due to inheritance but is not pleased with parts of it. Then events put Red and Magnolia together the only question is will Magnolia grow up enough to see what is right in front of her. The characters were well done you can just see a young immature lady and a gentleman who has to deal with the past in how it was written. Excellent work! One reviewer said it was Gunsmoke an old TV series and I agree perhaps the world needs more things like this book and that TV series. This is a book I am happy to endorse and recommend.
What a charming tale of a young woman who wants to marry for love and has a brother who thinks she is all wrong and should just marry for convenience. She takes off and becomes a mail-order bride and it is nothing like she hoped. Red Wilson has returned home due to inheritance but is not pleased with parts of it. Then events put Red and Magnolia together the only question is will Magnolia grow up enough to see what is right in front of her. The characters were well done you can just see a young immature lady and a gentleman who has to deal with the past in how it was written. Excellent work! One reviewer said it was Gunsmoke an old TV series and I agree perhaps the world needs more things like this book and that TV series. This is a book I am happy to endorse and recommend.
March 30, 2020
Heart Wrenching
Magnolia, who was a Savannah belle until the death of her father. Ashley, Magnolia's brother, had a plan for Magnolia to marry his friend Red. A marriage of convenience to be ended in a year. Magnolia wanted to have control of her life so she answered an advertisement for a mail-order bride. Thom advertised himself as a kind gentleman who wanted to start a family. That wasn't the case, and Magnolia found herself in need of being rescued. As you read the story of Magnolia's struggles and Red's attempts to get her to see reason, your heart goes out to her. Her stubbornness caused her no end of suffering. A great read.
Magnolia, who was a Savannah belle until the death of her father. Ashley, Magnolia's brother, had a plan for Magnolia to marry his friend Red. A marriage of convenience to be ended in a year. Magnolia wanted to have control of her life so she answered an advertisement for a mail-order bride. Thom advertised himself as a kind gentleman who wanted to start a family. That wasn't the case, and Magnolia found herself in need of being rescued. As you read the story of Magnolia's struggles and Red's attempts to get her to see reason, your heart goes out to her. Her stubbornness caused her no end of suffering. A great read.
December 29, 2019
Desperation and youth
It’s not very often I encounter a story where the female protagonist is so immature and makes questionable choices, which adds to the charm of the story. I rarely like stories like that but this one, I truly enjoyed reading. I liked how youthfulness and teenage naivety were played up, leading to life choices, lessons that are timeless. I found the characters strong in their own failings and imperfectness. I would definitely would want an older brother like Ashley.
It’s not very often I encounter a story where the female protagonist is so immature and makes questionable choices, which adds to the charm of the story. I rarely like stories like that but this one, I truly enjoyed reading. I liked how youthfulness and teenage naivety were played up, leading to life choices, lessons that are timeless. I found the characters strong in their own failings and imperfectness. I would definitely would want an older brother like Ashley.
January 5, 2020
The suspense kept me on the edge of my seat.
I received an ARC of this book from the author, Aurora Hanson, and this is my voluntary and honest review. I loved this book and every book that I read by this author gets better. This story about a mail order bride, Magnolia, does not go as she had planned when she left Savannah, Georgia to meet her future husband in Arizona City. The suspense kept me on the edge of my seat wondering if she would be able to avoid this marriage. I highly recommend this book. It is great and a must read.
I received an ARC of this book from the author, Aurora Hanson, and this is my voluntary and honest review. I loved this book and every book that I read by this author gets better. This story about a mail order bride, Magnolia, does not go as she had planned when she left Savannah, Georgia to meet her future husband in Arizona City. The suspense kept me on the edge of my seat wondering if she would be able to avoid this marriage. I highly recommend this book. It is great and a must read.
October 18, 2020
DNF. AT 47%, I gave up on this book because the heroine was too difficult to take. She just was too stupid and stubborn for her own good, having gotten herself into a bad mail-order bride situation with multiple opportunities to leave and refusing to do so due to her own pride and stubbornness. The hero, Red, also kept pushing her to leave using the same tired argument even though she repeatedly pushed him away. So I’d had enough already. Add to that that it was a poorly written book with mixed up timelines, and use of modern-day colloquial terminology.
January 1, 2020
Slow Learner
I would recommend this book for all ages as a clean read. The female character did not use common sense, she put herself in danger and then didn’t have enough common sense to extract herself from her poor judgment. It was well written, but I couldn’t understand anyone being that dumb. I tried to teach my kids to look, think, evaluate their situation before going into any situation. This girl was lucky by the grace of God.
I would recommend this book for all ages as a clean read. The female character did not use common sense, she put herself in danger and then didn’t have enough common sense to extract herself from her poor judgment. It was well written, but I couldn’t understand anyone being that dumb. I tried to teach my kids to look, think, evaluate their situation before going into any situation. This girl was lucky by the grace of God.
January 3, 2020
Healed by Her Soothing Sight A Historical Western Romance Book
This is a very good story about love and family Magnolia and Ashley lost their parents and then found out they would have financial problems.Red has an inheritance but he must marry to obtain it. This couple fell in love and after being rescued magnolia consented to marry red and the extended epilogue shows their love and happiness .This is a very well written story
This is a very good story about love and family Magnolia and Ashley lost their parents and then found out they would have financial problems.Red has an inheritance but he must marry to obtain it. This couple fell in love and after being rescued magnolia consented to marry red and the extended epilogue shows their love and happiness .This is a very well written story
January 9, 2020
Excellent Read
Magnolia Pierce is the most stubborn and willful girl of all the books I have read. Her parents are dead, post-was left them broke and her brother suggests marriage to a long time friend, Red Wilson who came home fir his inheritance because his parents died. He must marry to get the inheritance. Her brother tries to force her to marry Red. She rebels & he falls for her. Great story of intrigue, fear, drama and love. A must read.
Magnolia Pierce is the most stubborn and willful girl of all the books I have read. Her parents are dead, post-was left them broke and her brother suggests marriage to a long time friend, Red Wilson who came home fir his inheritance because his parents died. He must marry to get the inheritance. Her brother tries to force her to marry Red. She rebels & he falls for her. Great story of intrigue, fear, drama and love. A must read.
January 26, 2020
What a page turner. This story first grabs you with Magnolia's immaturity, this girl has problems! As the story progresses you are drawn into a story detailed with mystery and intrigue along with tastes of both fear and love. Ms. Hanson has developed "human" characters that are easy for the reader to imagine. A very clean, sweet romance that I would recommend for most ages.
I received an ARC copy of this book. This is my voluntary and honest review.
VICKI FROM WYOMING
I received an ARC copy of this book. This is my voluntary and honest review.
VICKI FROM WYOMING
December 31, 2019
Beautiful love story
Heart felt adventurous love story. It's exciting for the very beginning to the end. It's a page turner, definitely a must read. I found myself so involved in the story that I couldn't put it down until I was finally finished. It's full of adventure, funny, romantic, just beautifully written. Thank you so much for sharing your gift for writing.
Heart felt adventurous love story. It's exciting for the very beginning to the end. It's a page turner, definitely a must read. I found myself so involved in the story that I couldn't put it down until I was finally finished. It's full of adventure, funny, romantic, just beautifully written. Thank you so much for sharing your gift for writing.
June 13, 2020
Clean romance.
Pretty good story. A little bit too much drama for my liking. Good ending. Still don't understand why you don't have the extended epilogue a part of the story. You have to ask for it. If I bought a paper back book and it did not have the whole story with it I Would be ticked. Just saying.. It does not make sense.
Pretty good story. A little bit too much drama for my liking. Good ending. Still don't understand why you don't have the extended epilogue a part of the story. You have to ask for it. If I bought a paper back book and it did not have the whole story with it I Would be ticked. Just saying.. It does not make sense.
June 30, 2020
Interesting
I really liked the story and the characters were alright but it didn't flow and I didn't feel connected with the characters. The story was interesting and I wanted to keep reading to see what happened. But I really missed the nice flow of the story and the connection with the characters
I really liked the story and the characters were alright but it didn't flow and I didn't feel connected with the characters. The story was interesting and I wanted to keep reading to see what happened. But I really missed the nice flow of the story and the connection with the characters
August 11, 2022
A persistent hero for a stubborn lady
Wanting to take her independence and control of her own life, Magnolia gets herself in to a terrible situation when she heads west on her own. Red an old family friend, determined to bring her safely back home to her brother, goes west to find her.
Wanting to take her independence and control of her own life, Magnolia gets herself in to a terrible situation when she heads west on her own. Red an old family friend, determined to bring her safely back home to her brother, goes west to find her.
January 14, 2020
Cowboy to the rescue!
Love will always find a way! You just need too be patient and it will always find you! This was a very nice story on how it can go wrong if you are too judgementill
Love will always find a way! You just need too be patient and it will always find you! This was a very nice story on how it can go wrong if you are too judgementill
June 15, 2020
This is the best read I have found in a long time!!!
I found this book just as it was advised to be true. Full of action you have to keep reading can't wait to find out what happens..
I found this book just as it was advised to be true. Full of action you have to keep reading can't wait to find out what happens..
December 30, 2019
Good story
I enjoyed the story and the characters. It took the main characters, Red and Magnolia to figure out what/ who they really wanted.
I enjoyed the story and the characters. It took the main characters, Red and Magnolia to figure out what/ who they really wanted.
January 5, 2020
Wonderful story
How well immersed in a story Aurora can make you feel. This is one that can not be out down until you read the very last word.
How well immersed in a story Aurora can make you feel. This is one that can not be out down until you read the very last word.
March 1, 2020
Great book
June 10, 2020
Loved it!
Another wonderful creation by Aurora Hanson. Hard to stop reading when I had to. Could hardly wait to get back to reading. You will love this book!
Another wonderful creation by Aurora Hanson. Hard to stop reading when I had to. Could hardly wait to get back to reading. You will love this book!
March 12, 2021
A wonderful story. I loved Red and the fact that he was there for Ashley and Magnolia. What a cantankerous bully Thom was. So glad that everything worked out in the end.
October 4, 2024
Wonderful!!
A truely, lovely story. I am so glad it worked out well in the end. Please,please keep writing thesexlovely stories.
A truely, lovely story. I am so glad it worked out well in the end. Please,please keep writing thesexlovely stories.
August 8, 2020
review
Good read! I totally enjoyed! I would definitely recommend you to read! If you enjoy a really good romance then you should read this.
Good read! I totally enjoyed! I would definitely recommend you to read! If you enjoy a really good romance then you should read this.
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