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A Rocky Creek Romance #1
A Lady Like Sarah
MP3 CD Format She's an outlaw. He's a preacher. Both are in need of a miracle.
Sarah Prescott has never known a respectable life. Just a hardscrabble childhood and brothers who taught her to shoot first and ask questions later.
Justin Wells left Boston in disgrace, heading out alone on the dusty trail to Texas. But when the once-respected clergyman encounters a feisty redhead in handcuffs with a dying US Marshal at her side, their journey takes a dramatic turn.
His high-society expectations and Sarah's outlaw habits clash from the start. With a price on her head and towing an orphaned baby rescued from the brink of starvation, Justin and Sarah make the difficult journey toward Rocky Creek. There, justice will be meted out. Perhaps—they hope—with a healthy portion of grace.
Filled with mishaps, laughs, and adventure, Margaret Brownley's inspiring romance will keep listeners cheering for Sarah as she struggles to become a true lady.
Sarah Prescott has never known a respectable life. Just a hardscrabble childhood and brothers who taught her to shoot first and ask questions later.
Justin Wells left Boston in disgrace, heading out alone on the dusty trail to Texas. But when the once-respected clergyman encounters a feisty redhead in handcuffs with a dying US Marshal at her side, their journey takes a dramatic turn.
His high-society expectations and Sarah's outlaw habits clash from the start. With a price on her head and towing an orphaned baby rescued from the brink of starvation, Justin and Sarah make the difficult journey toward Rocky Creek. There, justice will be meted out. Perhaps—they hope—with a healthy portion of grace.
Filled with mishaps, laughs, and adventure, Margaret Brownley's inspiring romance will keep listeners cheering for Sarah as she struggles to become a true lady.
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First published December 1, 2009
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Margaret Brownley
67 books772 followersBEST-SELLING AUTHOR MARGARET BROWNLEY has penned nearly forty novels and novellas. Her books have won numerous awards, including Readers' Choice and Award of Excellence. She's was a two-time Romance Writers of American RITA® finalist and has written for a TV soap. She is currently working on a new series. Not bad for someone who flunked eighth grade English. Just don't ask her to diagram a sentence.
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July 14, 2020
"This land doesn't change you," she said softly, "It just makes you more of who you are."
... and some people affect me the same way. "A Lady Like Sarah" was a fun, humorous read, where a lady outlaw and preacher fall in love, while on the trail to Texas. While this book involved themes such as murder, robberies, attacks, and a potential hanging, it was a sweet, enjoyable read.
"Love it like a soft mattress. It's easy to fall into, but near impossible to get out of."
And yes, I am a sucker for a good quote! Up next, I will be reading, "A Suitor for Jenny", which is book #2 in Margaret Brownley's A Rocky Creek Romance series.
... and some people affect me the same way. "A Lady Like Sarah" was a fun, humorous read, where a lady outlaw and preacher fall in love, while on the trail to Texas. While this book involved themes such as murder, robberies, attacks, and a potential hanging, it was a sweet, enjoyable read.
"Love it like a soft mattress. It's easy to fall into, but near impossible to get out of."
And yes, I am a sucker for a good quote! Up next, I will be reading, "A Suitor for Jenny", which is book #2 in Margaret Brownley's A Rocky Creek Romance series.
March 11, 2011
I loved A Lady Like Sarah by Margaret Brownley! The story is about a lady named Sarah Prescott, the funny thing about the title is Sarah is far from a lady!! Her parents died when she was a young girl and so she was raised by her wild, revenge seeking older brothers. They didn't teach her how to be a lady but how to defend herself against the harsh world and shoot, lie and sneak around. Sarah soon runs to a preacher by the name of Justin Wells who saves her numerous times and she ends up saving him a few times too. Sarah and Justin come from very different worlds and society standards that at first they clash badly, but soon a friendship blooms. They find an orphaned baby and are determined to find her a good home. Justin is trying to convince Sarah, who is an outlaw, to turn herself in and trust on God to keep her safe, all the while he is struggling with his own faith in God too.
A Lady Like Sarah is filled with mishaps, laughs, tears and lots of adventure. Margaret Brownley has really captured a good story of inspirational romance and God's forgiveness and guidance.
I really enjoyed the character of Sarah. She very much felt that God had abandoned her and that she did not deserve a good and happy life. Once she learned how great God was/is and that he never left her she turned her faith right around like a child! I recommend this story to anyone who loves inspirational romances and stories of God's amazing guidance, love and forgiveness in our lives!
A Lady Like Sarah is filled with mishaps, laughs, tears and lots of adventure. Margaret Brownley has really captured a good story of inspirational romance and God's forgiveness and guidance.
I really enjoyed the character of Sarah. She very much felt that God had abandoned her and that she did not deserve a good and happy life. Once she learned how great God was/is and that he never left her she turned her faith right around like a child! I recommend this story to anyone who loves inspirational romances and stories of God's amazing guidance, love and forgiveness in our lives!
January 1, 2015
SUMMARY: She’s an outlaw.
He’s a preacher.
Both are in need of a miracle.
Sarah Prescott has never known a respectable life. Just a hardscrabble childhood and brothers who taught her to shoot first and ask questions later.
Justin Wells left Boston in disgrace, heading out alone on the dusty trail to Texas. But when the once-respected clergyman encounters a feisty redhead in handcuffs with a dying U.S. Marshal at her side, their journey takes a dramatic turn.
His high-society expectations and Sarah’s outlaw habits clash from the start. With a price on her head and towing an orphaned baby rescued from the brink of starvation, Justin and Sarah make the difficult journey toward Rocky Creek. There, justice will be meted out. Perhaps—they hope—with a healthy portion of grace.
Filled with mishaps, laughs, and adventure, Margaret Brownley’s inspiring romance will keep readers cheering for Sarah as she struggles to become a true lady.
REVIEW: Margaret Brownley's historical fiction is always a delight to read. With a touch of humor, usually a heroine who definitely does not fit the norm, and a hero that rides to her rescue, this one definitely keeps up with the author's standard. Filled with a theme of second chances and redemption as well as seeing the times that good things happened and the characters didn't realize it in the midst of chaos, this book definitely holds the readers attention.
FAVORITE QUOTES: "So what's your answer, Preacher? Why did God have to go and take my family?"
"God didn't take your loved ones, He received them with open arms."
"God works through everything. The good and the bad."
"For once in her life, she wanted to know that she was doing right by God. It wouldn't make up for the past but maybe, just maybe, it would make a difference in the future."
"The land doesn't change you... It just makes you more of who you are."
He’s a preacher.
Both are in need of a miracle.
Sarah Prescott has never known a respectable life. Just a hardscrabble childhood and brothers who taught her to shoot first and ask questions later.
Justin Wells left Boston in disgrace, heading out alone on the dusty trail to Texas. But when the once-respected clergyman encounters a feisty redhead in handcuffs with a dying U.S. Marshal at her side, their journey takes a dramatic turn.
His high-society expectations and Sarah’s outlaw habits clash from the start. With a price on her head and towing an orphaned baby rescued from the brink of starvation, Justin and Sarah make the difficult journey toward Rocky Creek. There, justice will be meted out. Perhaps—they hope—with a healthy portion of grace.
Filled with mishaps, laughs, and adventure, Margaret Brownley’s inspiring romance will keep readers cheering for Sarah as she struggles to become a true lady.
REVIEW: Margaret Brownley's historical fiction is always a delight to read. With a touch of humor, usually a heroine who definitely does not fit the norm, and a hero that rides to her rescue, this one definitely keeps up with the author's standard. Filled with a theme of second chances and redemption as well as seeing the times that good things happened and the characters didn't realize it in the midst of chaos, this book definitely holds the readers attention.
FAVORITE QUOTES: "So what's your answer, Preacher? Why did God have to go and take my family?"
"God didn't take your loved ones, He received them with open arms."
"God works through everything. The good and the bad."
"For once in her life, she wanted to know that she was doing right by God. It wouldn't make up for the past but maybe, just maybe, it would make a difference in the future."
"The land doesn't change you... It just makes you more of who you are."
November 11, 2009
This story was awesome! It remind me of Leather and Lace by Diann Mills in that the heroine was an outlaw. However, the similarities ended there. The plot was entirely different. I loved how the hero in the story was a preacher. What a fantastic way to set up a way to show the reader true Christianity.
The inspirational storytelling by Ms. Brownley was superbly written. I was blown away by how powerfully the subtle spiritual messages were brought out in the novel. The entire story rang true to me as nothing seemed forced or inserted to prove a point or to make the book "Christian". It naturally showed through the plot and characters how real Christian faith is supposed to work. I also loved how the little stories in the Bible came out and how the heroine's faith grew through the many trials she faced.
There were many, many touching moments in the story. And when it comes to suspense, I don't think I've felt this scared for a fictional character since reading The Mark of the Lion series by Francine Rivers back in the 90s. My heart went out to the hero and heroine because of their plight and their desire to be together, which seemed impossible barring a miracle.
Wonderfully written, amazingly romantic, and spiritually sound, this book is making my top fiction list for 2009. It's fresh and exciting and I read the story in two days. This novel releases at the end of December. Make sure to get a copy and start the next year with a great book! I can't recommend it highly enough.
The inspirational storytelling by Ms. Brownley was superbly written. I was blown away by how powerfully the subtle spiritual messages were brought out in the novel. The entire story rang true to me as nothing seemed forced or inserted to prove a point or to make the book "Christian". It naturally showed through the plot and characters how real Christian faith is supposed to work. I also loved how the little stories in the Bible came out and how the heroine's faith grew through the many trials she faced.
There were many, many touching moments in the story. And when it comes to suspense, I don't think I've felt this scared for a fictional character since reading The Mark of the Lion series by Francine Rivers back in the 90s. My heart went out to the hero and heroine because of their plight and their desire to be together, which seemed impossible barring a miracle.
Wonderfully written, amazingly romantic, and spiritually sound, this book is making my top fiction list for 2009. It's fresh and exciting and I read the story in two days. This novel releases at the end of December. Make sure to get a copy and start the next year with a great book! I can't recommend it highly enough.
April 25, 2016
What does it take for a woman to be a real lady? Is it the way she speaks? The clothes she wears? Or is it the depth of her character? When Pastor Justin Wells first meets Sarah Prescott, there's nothing ladylike about her. Her language is coarse, she dresses like a man, and she's in handcuffs with an injured US Marshall. Forced to travel together, Sarah and Justin forge a strong friendship, despite the initial friction between them. When friendship turns to love, Sarah must trust God for a miracle, because that's the only way she and Justin can be together.
Margaret Brownley has crafted a charming, entertaining novel of life, love, and survival in the American West. In Sarah, she gives us a woman who's been running so long, she believes that's her lot in life. And Justin is leaving his former Boston congregation in shame, his only choice to start a new life in far off Texas. Both have been judged for actions that were not their own, and both must trust God to show them their true selves. A Lady Like Sarah is funny, touching, and a great start to the new Rocky Creek series.
Margaret Brownley has crafted a charming, entertaining novel of life, love, and survival in the American West. In Sarah, she gives us a woman who's been running so long, she believes that's her lot in life. And Justin is leaving his former Boston congregation in shame, his only choice to start a new life in far off Texas. Both have been judged for actions that were not their own, and both must trust God to show them their true selves. A Lady Like Sarah is funny, touching, and a great start to the new Rocky Creek series.
February 23, 2021
✨ Quill's thoughts....
This was....ok
It's a fun, sweet faith based Western romance, but with a couple flaws. ( In my opinion anyway.)
Sarah is the sister among a gang of outlaw brothers. But now she's been caught and is being brought to Rocky Creek for sentencing.
Justin is a preacher looking for a fresh start out west, away from the mistakes of his past. But when he stubbles upon a dying mountie and his prisoner, who, he's shocked to realize, is a women both their journeys become far more complicated. With a band of outlaws and law men after them, rough terrain and weather, an orphaned baby in need of a mother, and a goat named miracle Sarah and Justin will have to fight together (while also fighting their growing feelings for one another) or die trying.
Ok so the hook caught my attention right away
She's an outlaw, he's a preacher...
It promised at least a perculiar love story, one that was faith based and funny. And it was,... however it wasn't my favorite of books. Without going into an overly long review I'll just sum up my likes and dislikes.
*Likes* Watching Sarah's faith grow was so sweet, especially when she realized that God had always been there for her. And I liked the way that though never " Preachy" the love and trust the characters had for God flowed through the story. Very uplifting. And the shotgun sermon was down right hilarious!
*Dislikes* The writing style. It was a bit...young. You know lots of "Sarah said" or "said Justin" stuff like that and the over all feel was like I was reading the draft before the finished manuscript. The writing and bits of the plot just needed some tidying up. That and Sarah is described as being an "outlaw" so I kinda wish she had been a bit more.... Idunno, grittyer? Nothing awful, but her biggest flaw seemed to be that she lacked ladylike manners.
Final notes; Recommended to anyone looking for a fun clean romance, with Western flare.
This was....ok
It's a fun, sweet faith based Western romance, but with a couple flaws. ( In my opinion anyway.)
Sarah is the sister among a gang of outlaw brothers. But now she's been caught and is being brought to Rocky Creek for sentencing.
Justin is a preacher looking for a fresh start out west, away from the mistakes of his past. But when he stubbles upon a dying mountie and his prisoner, who, he's shocked to realize, is a women both their journeys become far more complicated. With a band of outlaws and law men after them, rough terrain and weather, an orphaned baby in need of a mother, and a goat named miracle Sarah and Justin will have to fight together (while also fighting their growing feelings for one another) or die trying.
Ok so the hook caught my attention right away
She's an outlaw, he's a preacher...
It promised at least a perculiar love story, one that was faith based and funny. And it was,... however it wasn't my favorite of books. Without going into an overly long review I'll just sum up my likes and dislikes.
*Likes* Watching Sarah's faith grow was so sweet, especially when she realized that God had always been there for her. And I liked the way that though never " Preachy" the love and trust the characters had for God flowed through the story. Very uplifting. And the shotgun sermon was down right hilarious!
*Dislikes* The writing style. It was a bit...young. You know lots of "Sarah said" or "said Justin" stuff like that and the over all feel was like I was reading the draft before the finished manuscript. The writing and bits of the plot just needed some tidying up. That and Sarah is described as being an "outlaw" so I kinda wish she had been a bit more.... Idunno, grittyer? Nothing awful, but her biggest flaw seemed to be that she lacked ladylike manners.
Final notes; Recommended to anyone looking for a fun clean romance, with Western flare.
May 8, 2022
1879 Missouri/Texas
4.5 stars
This one just hit home for me. I alternated between reading and listening (mostly listening) and really enjoyed the narrator. I think she did an amazing job. The writing was strong and easy to follow. I feel like it covered the Christian faith very well. Sarah's growing faith, Justin's love, and trust in God were inspirational. I enjoyed all the characters and can definitely see reading more books by this author.
I read this book for the Spring Christian Fictio-thon which is being hosted by Katie at Paperbacks and Ponytails on her YouTube channel. The prompt for this book was:
With New Blooms Come New Authors: Read a New to You Author
Rating: PG-13
Language: there was implied cursing, words never spoken
Recommend: yes
4.5 stars
This one just hit home for me. I alternated between reading and listening (mostly listening) and really enjoyed the narrator. I think she did an amazing job. The writing was strong and easy to follow. I feel like it covered the Christian faith very well. Sarah's growing faith, Justin's love, and trust in God were inspirational. I enjoyed all the characters and can definitely see reading more books by this author.
I read this book for the Spring Christian Fictio-thon which is being hosted by Katie at Paperbacks and Ponytails on her YouTube channel. The prompt for this book was:
With New Blooms Come New Authors: Read a New to You Author
Rating: PG-13
Language: there was implied cursing, words never spoken
Recommend: yes
November 9, 2022
I really enjoyed this tale of a preacher who's been asked to leave his big Boston church and relocate to a tiny town in Texas. Along his lengthy way west, he comes across a scene that will change his life: a marshal handcuffed to a woman, both injured. The marshal is dying, and the woman is obviously his prisoner, but she tells a story he has trouble believing. Nevertheless, he realizes he must help them, and in the process he loses his heart, gains a baby, and does his best to save the life of the woman with whom he has fallen in love.
June 26, 2024
4.5 stars
I REALLY want to give this book five stars, because I literally am obsessed, but idk, there were one too many innuendos in it for me. Still, Sarah and Justin are EVERYTHING and I love the faith progress through the book.
🤠🤠🤠yeehaw
I REALLY want to give this book five stars, because I literally am obsessed, but idk, there were one too many innuendos in it for me. Still, Sarah and Justin are EVERYTHING and I love the faith progress through the book.
🤠🤠🤠yeehaw
September 8, 2024
Not bad for a random grab off the shelf at the library.
August 13, 2015
Fugitive Sarah Prescott and the Reverend Justin Wells certainly prove the axiom that "opposites attract" when the traveling pastor finds the lovely outlaw handcuffed, nearly dehydrated and accompanied by a mortally wounded U. S. Marshal. Fortunately, there are always two sides to a story and Sarah insists that her death sentence has been conjured up by a host of disreputable lawmen; she has killed no one, even though she has lived most of her life on the run with her notorious gang of brothers.
Justin Wells knows about false accusations; he has left Boston and made the lonely trek towards Texas on horse back after being falsely accused. Interestingly enough his next pastorate is in Rocky Creek, Texas, the very town where Sarah will be sent to the gallows when apprehended. Justin has never met anyone like the feisty redhead with swagger of a cowboy and conversation skills as tactful as a wild buffalo, but one thing is apparent and that is; Sarah needs a miracle.
This is a delightful romantic western on the surface and a deeply moving expression of faith between an unlikely convert and her God underneath. The characters are wonderfully cast and the story line has more than one cliff hanger; the perfect combination for an outstanding book!
Justin Wells knows about false accusations; he has left Boston and made the lonely trek towards Texas on horse back after being falsely accused. Interestingly enough his next pastorate is in Rocky Creek, Texas, the very town where Sarah will be sent to the gallows when apprehended. Justin has never met anyone like the feisty redhead with swagger of a cowboy and conversation skills as tactful as a wild buffalo, but one thing is apparent and that is; Sarah needs a miracle.
This is a delightful romantic western on the surface and a deeply moving expression of faith between an unlikely convert and her God underneath. The characters are wonderfully cast and the story line has more than one cliff hanger; the perfect combination for an outstanding book!
June 18, 2022
Margaret Brownley has done it again! A Lady Like Sarah is fabulous! After reading the first book I had ever read from Margaret (Dawn Comes Early) I rushed and order A Lady Like Sarah, and I wasn't disappointed! Sarah is a real and different character; unlike any other heroine you will ever read about! I absolutely LOVE this book and the twists presented within! Suspense, adventure, and near death experiences! This book is awesome! :) I highly recommend this book (and anything Margaret writes), you will NOT be disappointed! This tale will lead you down a road of finding faith, being saved, and of coarse finding love not only through the characters but through Jesus Christ as well!
My song for this will be: "Amazing Grace" by Cecilia
"The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace." Exodus 14:14
~ASC
My song for this will be: "Amazing Grace" by Cecilia
"The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace." Exodus 14:14
~ASC
August 30, 2022
This was a fun book. Sarah is an outlaw who is on a journey with a Marshall to bring her in for a hanging. She is being sentenced for a crime of killing. Of course, she did not. Justin, a preacher man from Boston is on a road trip to Rocky Creek, TX. He discovers an almost dead marshall and Sarah who are both tied up. When Sarah awakes, Justin will eventually untie her to put medicine on the Marshalls gunshot wound and he eventually dies. Will the true murderer be found? Will Sarah be accused of the Marshall's death? Will she be sent to the gallows? Will Justin and her become husband and wife?
April 13, 2010
Great beginning to a new series
May 28, 2015
A sweet romance and not overly preachy.
May 17, 2017
Wow! I liked just about everything about this exciting story. Sarah has grown up, raised by her brothers, to be an outlaw. She doesn't know anything about being a “proper” lady in society because of the life on the run. In stark contrast, Justin has been a preacher in the high society of Boston, leaving in disgrace and traveling to a new ministry in the wilds of Texas. Together they adapt, each learning to lean on each others strengths, and discovering a surprising companionship...and a few other surprises along the way.
Margaret Brownley has woven a beautiful story of excitement and adventure together with one of the most grace-filled books I have ever read! God's grace shines magnificently between each sentence, within each character's growth in their wavering faith, and in the bringing together of two such different people. Before the end, your faith will feel just as strong and renewed as Justin and Sarah's. Laughter, love, faith, and adventure (and Texas!) – this book has everything for the perfect story! {and it was a perfectly clean fiction too!}
Margaret Brownley has woven a beautiful story of excitement and adventure together with one of the most grace-filled books I have ever read! God's grace shines magnificently between each sentence, within each character's growth in their wavering faith, and in the bringing together of two such different people. Before the end, your faith will feel just as strong and renewed as Justin and Sarah's. Laughter, love, faith, and adventure (and Texas!) – this book has everything for the perfect story! {and it was a perfectly clean fiction too!}
October 9, 2018
I really enjoyed this book. I found Sarah very interesting character. She was funny and unique and very real. I’d like to Justin as well and the more we saw of him the more you realize that he had been rather naïve during his time as a preacher in Boston and having a smaller community was going to suit him. I can see how the Prescott might believe that Wells Fargo old them for their parents demise and Innoway I think we all have similar feelings to some extent about either an organization, our family, or even another person. It’s easy to blame someone else for the way our lives turned out rather than our own choices. It must’ve been very difficult for Sarah as the youngest to break away from that. I honestly enjoyed The storyline and characters and I think the more time we get to spend in the little town in Texas the more we will enjoy it. I look forward to the next installment in the series
January 3, 2021
Rev. Justin Wells is on his way via horse to Rocky Creek, Texas, as the new pastor. He was forced to leave his last church in Boston and now he is starting to doubt his faith. In Missouri, he meets a redheaded woman in handcuffs with a dying US Marshal lying nearby. Justin and Sarah try to save the Marshal, but he asks Wells to take his prisoner to Texas to meet her day with the rope. Shocked, Wells promises. After Sarah and the reverend try to save his life, the Marshal still dies.
This is a different type of Western story. On their journey, the couple finds an orphaned baby near starvation. After burying the child's family and a dead Indian, they continue their travels. There is humor, drama, problems, and a justice system eager to put an end to Sarah Prescott. Overall score = 4.5 stars.
Rocky Creek Romance
** 1. A Lady Like Sarah (2009)
2. A Suitor for Jenny (2010)
3. A Vision of Lucy (2011)
This is a different type of Western story. On their journey, the couple finds an orphaned baby near starvation. After burying the child's family and a dead Indian, they continue their travels. There is humor, drama, problems, and a justice system eager to put an end to Sarah Prescott. Overall score = 4.5 stars.
Rocky Creek Romance
** 1. A Lady Like Sarah (2009)
2. A Suitor for Jenny (2010)
3. A Vision of Lucy (2011)
September 23, 2019
How can an outlaw and a preacher fall in love? How can they possibly work together to save not only her life but a baby's as well?
It's all uphill struggle in this wonderful story of surviving not only the rough terrain, but denying their own desires.
Will the preacher lose faith? Will she find it?
Will her outlaw brothers help or hinder their attempts to stay together and set the record straight?
This is a hard story to put down.
We can all relate to our plans being interrupted or changed completely. It was encouraging and uplifting to see how they grew as a man and as a woman and in their faith.
Margaret's lovely descriptions and moderate pace kept me wanting more.
I look forward to reading the next book.
It's all uphill struggle in this wonderful story of surviving not only the rough terrain, but denying their own desires.
Will the preacher lose faith? Will she find it?
Will her outlaw brothers help or hinder their attempts to stay together and set the record straight?
This is a hard story to put down.
We can all relate to our plans being interrupted or changed completely. It was encouraging and uplifting to see how they grew as a man and as a woman and in their faith.
Margaret's lovely descriptions and moderate pace kept me wanting more.
I look forward to reading the next book.
September 15, 2024
Listened on Audible (Included).
I found this book through the narrator, Nancy Peterson. I looked on Audible to see what I might be able to listen to that’s read by her through their Plus Catalog. I don’t know why this author was never suggested to me through some algorithm because this book was perfect for my favorite genre—Christian historical romance. This particular book has a western element to it that I found to be accurate. The writing is smart. The dialog is witty. There was never a dull moment. With 45 minutes left in the audiobook my headphones needed a charge and my husband wanted dinner. I could not wait to get back to this book and see if there would be just one more “divine interruption” for Sarah. I was not disappointed. Highly recommend.
I found this book through the narrator, Nancy Peterson. I looked on Audible to see what I might be able to listen to that’s read by her through their Plus Catalog. I don’t know why this author was never suggested to me through some algorithm because this book was perfect for my favorite genre—Christian historical romance. This particular book has a western element to it that I found to be accurate. The writing is smart. The dialog is witty. There was never a dull moment. With 45 minutes left in the audiobook my headphones needed a charge and my husband wanted dinner. I could not wait to get back to this book and see if there would be just one more “divine interruption” for Sarah. I was not disappointed. Highly recommend.
January 8, 2019
This book was great. Sarah is an unfiltered hillbilly orphan raised by three brothers in 1870's Texas who understand nothing about propriety. It's a story of the veil being lifted from her eyes. She will always be wild, but as the story goes on, her eyes are opened and change for the better happens. I especially love the off the wall hilarity that Margaret puts into her books. This series in particular has a hilarious confederate veteran named Timber Joe who hasn't put down his weapon and at times holds people at gunpoint to get them to do "the right thing". He's as endearing as a conferedate veteran could be.
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January 28, 2020Good book too read
The scenery in books Margaret did great description felt as if I was in the western plains also loved the romance between the Characters and how sarah and the preacher outlaw
Sarahslowly blooms and few surprises on there journey and book was great ending but little surprised towards the end and then was oh whoo and clapping g yes lol it was well attentive the Characters and description and God's message little preachy not a preachy book ! Definitely a book audio book I finish in 3 nites
The scenery in books Margaret did great description felt as if I was in the western plains also loved the romance between the Characters and how sarah and the preacher outlaw
Sarahslowly blooms and few surprises on there journey and book was great ending but little surprised towards the end and then was oh whoo and clapping g yes lol it was well attentive the Characters and description and God's message little preachy not a preachy book ! Definitely a book audio book I finish in 3 nites
October 13, 2021
Reverend Justin Wells is relocating from Boston to Rocky Creek, TX. On his ride across MO he comes upon a wounded U.S. Marshall and his prisoner, Sarah Prescott. The Marshall puts Sarah in Justin's care to deliver to TX. The first part of the book is the travel to TX and the rest deals with the time in Rocky Creek. The book has a heavy religious overtone with lots of reliance on signs from God. There is some humor and a good bit of adventure.
December 9, 2024
I really really think this book is so underrated. A friend of mine was reading this book, and out of couriosutly i read the back and fell in love with it. I was laughing by the first sentence. ANd i knew I needed to get get my hands on this book. Throughout the book I laughed, and cryed. Loved it so much and would recomumed.
December 30, 2018
I didn't love Sarah. She's an outlaw who blames her life circumstances on other people. She's kind of weird. He is a pastor. He falls in love with her (to each their own) and he tries to help her straighten out her life.
July 6, 2019
Heartwarming tale
Loved it! Such a sweet story filled with humor and God working behind the scenes! A reminder to us today that He is always there, through the good and the bad! Great read!
Loved it! Such a sweet story filled with humor and God working behind the scenes! A reminder to us today that He is always there, through the good and the bad! Great read!
February 24, 2018
Christian, historical romance is a new one for me.
March 5, 2018
Loved it
July 7, 2018
I loved this book and couldn't put it down.
July 9, 2018
It was a fun read. The author is funny,and she's a very different type of heroine.
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