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Friday, July 19, 2019

The Cowboy's Redeeming Love Historical Fiction Book Reviewed

The Cowboy's Redeeming Love Christian Historical Fiction Book Reviewed

The Cowboy's Redeeming Love by Chloe Carley

My favorite book genre is historical fiction romance. I've read a few books in that genre written by Chloe Carley and love them all. I previously reviewed one of her other books here on Review This, "The Stubborn Sweet Bride". Therefore, I was recently thrilled to discover "The Cowboy's Redeeming Love" while searching for a new book.

I expected The Cowboy's Redeeming Love to be a good book with a somewhat typical "all's well that ends well" story-line. However, it turned out to be a unique and excellent historical romance.

Chloe Carley has once again written a fiction book that tells the story of a young woman who meets evil face to face here on earth and goes to extremes to get away from it.

The Cowboy's Redeeming Love Synopsis

Brianna Tompkins' previously wealthy father decided to move his family to California so he could quickly restore his families worth via a gold mine. Apparently, he believes the gold is just lying around waiting to be claimed and would be an easy way to get rich again quick. Without fully knowing, or considering, the environment he would be taking his privileged wife and daughter into, he loaded a wagon and headed west to stake his claim.

The Cowboy's Redeeming Love:
An Inspirational Historical Romance NovelCheck PriceHaving been raised in affluence, with servants attending to her every whelm and need, Brianna is scarcely prepared for the changes she would be required to endure. Her lifestyle had previously protected her from the harsher elements, work, and vices of the world. She had only known abundance, silks, refinement, ladies and gentlemen.

Neither Brianna nor her mother wanted to go, but Brianna's father assured them all would be well. They would make their fortune quickly and return home, back to the lap of luxury.

Since readers have the benefit of historical knowledge, we already know, the Tompkins family is in for a rude awakening. However, even we wouldn't expect both parents to die, leaving Brianna in the hands of a mercilessly evil man who stakes his claim on her. With her refusal to readily accept Percy Smythe, he has her brutally beaten and held captive, allowing her time to embrace her new reality as his wife.

The Cowboy

The Sutter family is leaving their home in Kentucky and moving to California to help Mr. Sutter's aging brother, Otis, on his ranch. Along with his wife, Cora, Mason Sutter and their 3 grown sons, Morgan, Spenser & Riley, packed up their wagons and headed west. The family stopped along the way to visit Cora's sister and found her sister recently widowed. Cora and Mason decide to stay on in Missouri to help Cora's sister, but send the boys on ahead. After all, Otis Sutter is expecting them to help him through the upcoming winter.

Since it was just the 3 young men now, they were able to move much faster, stopping in small towns along the way for rest and supplies. However, they found some small towns were not "friendly" or "inviting" to outsiders. That was the case in Percy's Crossing. Even though it was only 20 miles from their uncles ranch, they needed to stop for the night, but Percy's Crossing was not an option for them. They rode another mile before they settled in for the night with a warm fire, to sleep under the stars.

When a small figure entered their camp and set down in front of their fire, only one of the sleeping brothers was awakened by this nearly silent intruder. Morgan expected a child when he slipped up on the little intruder. Instead, he discovered a badly beaten woman and she had either fallen asleep or passed out when he reached her. He decided to let her rest and covered her with a blanket. The following morning, as the sun started to rise, the little intruder was terrified when she awoke and found herself surrounded by 3 big men. She had no way of knowing the three brothers would not harm her. All she knew was that she had to get away, and stay away, from Percy Smythe.

Morgan offered to let her travel with them to their uncle's ranch, where she would be offered a safe haven. She reluctantly accepted. After all, Brianna didn't have anyone else to help her and she had no where else to go.

Are You Ready to Read the Book Yet?

I have only given you the set-up for the story. I'm sure you already suspect that Percy Smythe is not going to just let Brianna disappear into the night. The title and book genre will likely also tell you that one of the brothers will fall in love with Brianna. What is not obvious is that they are not allowed to just live happily ever after. Evil continues to dog them in the hopes of possessing it's prey.

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Thursday, February 21, 2019

His Stubborn Sweet Bride: A Christian Historical Romance Reviewed

An excellent Christian historical romance that transfixes readers with Molly's story of loss, betrayal, survival & desperate decisions. Highly Recommended!

I admit, His Stubborn Sweet Bride (Colorado Reborn Book 1) written by Chloe Carley was a big surprise for me. I loved this book!

This is the first book by the author, Chloe Carley, that I have ever read, but it won't be the last. I am beyond thrilled to find a new Christian author who writes unique and original content. That is what I liked best about this book. I didn't feel like I had ever read one that was similar in plot or characters. Plus, I loved the unexpected surprise elements in it.

The story takes place in 1878 in several early settlement cities in America, including Cheyenne, Wyoming, Denver & Indian Rock, Colorado, which is beautiful, but rough country. The depiction of the towns, the battle between the original settlers and the new comers, as well as the harrowing life events of the main character, are all reasons why I was transfixed by this story.

The Plot of His Stubborn Sweet Bride (Colorado Reborn Book 1)

When a wealthy aristocrat from England, Nate Trowbridge, and his sister, Leonie, inherent their uncles ranch in Colorado, they decide to move to America. Leonie is young, adventurous, and quite naive, while her older brother, Nate, is steadfast and somewhat boring. Nate wishes to protect his sister for as long as possible. He also desires to maintain their good name, respectability and social standing even in the new country.

Upon arrival, they find the ranch is not exactly in the condition they expected. Immediate repairs and restoration are necessary. Because there is little else in Indian Rock other than his Circle T Ranch, Nate has to travel to Denver to hire craftsman, and purchase furnishings and decor. That also gives him the opportunity to visit with old family friends.

Nate Trowbridge's Story

His Stubborn Sweet Bride:
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(Colorado Reborn Book 1)Check PriceNate believes it will be time for him to get married as soon as the ranch is renovated. He believes his obvious choice is one of the daughters of old family friends. Actually, over several generations, the two families have married one another to preserve their wealth and status in society. The Chiswicks live in Denver, therefore they have already made the necessary transition to America from England. After visiting with them, he has every reason to believe Emmaline Chiswick is like-minded and would welcome his proposal.

Once the house repairs are finished, Nate sends a letter of marriage proposal by way of his ranch foreman, Jem, to Denver when he finds out that Jem has to go to the dentist there. It is necessary for the doctor to give Jem a dose of laudanum so he can preform the dental work needed. Jem is still under the influence of the laudanum when he searches for the address on the envelope to deliver the letter. He immediately notes that the woman doesn't appear to be the type of woman he would expect his boss to court and certainly not to marry, but when Molly opens the letter, she accepts Nate's proposal. Everything gets pretty hazy for Jem and later he awakens to find himself, along with Molly, on a train destined for Indian Rock, Colorado.

Molly Clanahan's Story

Molly's story is one I had never considered a possibility, but I could easily see how it would happen in 1878. It made me think of current day human trafficking and how we all want to believe it can't be true and would never happen.

When her father and brothers all died from influenza, Molly was left completely alone. The bank foreclosed on her family farm and she had no way to survive. It seemed becoming a mail order bride would be her best option.

Molly started corresponding with Jack in Cheyenne, Wyoming. After she sent him a picture of herself, as requested, the man she believed to be a lonely widower sent her train fare to Wyoming. When she arrived, she was met by Jack and immediately taken to his business, the local brothel. She was expected to go to work immediately. The promise of marriage was just a ploy to get her there. Jack was abusive, threatening, and downright evil. Molly felt trapped until she decided to risk her life and get away.

Even after Molly has escaped the brothel, Jack swore to find her and make her pay for humiliating him. She knew she was living under the shadow of fear and possible discovery. She felt fortunate to get a job as a seamstress in Denver, but when Jack found her, she was once again desperate for escape. That was when the man with the letter containing a marriage proposal showed up at her door.

My Recommendation of "His Stubborn Sweet Bride"

I have now given you the basic background of the characters and book plot, but you must read this book yourself. You might even find that you think twice before you jump to conclusions about people and judge their actions.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys historical fiction. While it dips into the dark world of murder, lies, criminals, and pure evil, nothing is too graphic, yet it clearly depicts depravity.

In addition to the expected romantic love story, the book also aptly depicts the concern and protective nature of an older brother toward his sister. I enjoyed the way the author developed both types of love throughout the book.

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