Loved the characters in this book and loved that they were not perfect. The storyline e was interesting and I loved the revelation at the end that tied up some loose ends. Can't wait to read the next book in this series. A nice no -taxing read!
Marie B. (burtonreview) -
After seeing Blue Moon Promise reviews elsewhere, I was thrilled to be able to snag this as my first ebook via NetGalley from Thomas Nelson publishers. It is a quick read at 320 pages, and the overall story is told well. At first, you are quickly and somewhat uncomfortably crash landing into the story as young Lucy Marsh finds herself penniless with two siblings to care for, but we are then swiftly carried off into her world as she travels to Texas to meet her new husband Nate.
With a few convenient twists, we find there is a family feud betwixt Nate's and Lucy's extended families, but luckily they each have the power of prayer and intelligence to see them through the tough times. This is a love story as well as offering mystery, fear and the fortitude to trust in oneself and loved ones.
The characters of Lucy and Nate are easily likable, and they fit well together along with Lucy's siblings Jed and Eileen. Their family unit has the power of love and respect to hold them together, yet the forces of old family squabbles threaten the peace of the new family. Colleen Coble is a gifted storyteller- I couldn't put this one down. Although I would have loved a little more dimension to the characters, it was the interesting historical setting of ranching life in the year 1877 with the element of suspense which kept the story fresh. This is a clean historical romance which wholeheartedly embraces faith in God, and I look forward to perusing Colleen Coble's massive backlist as well as anticipating the next installment of the Under Texas Stars series.
With a few convenient twists, we find there is a family feud betwixt Nate's and Lucy's extended families, but luckily they each have the power of prayer and intelligence to see them through the tough times. This is a love story as well as offering mystery, fear and the fortitude to trust in oneself and loved ones.
The characters of Lucy and Nate are easily likable, and they fit well together along with Lucy's siblings Jed and Eileen. Their family unit has the power of love and respect to hold them together, yet the forces of old family squabbles threaten the peace of the new family. Colleen Coble is a gifted storyteller- I couldn't put this one down. Although I would have loved a little more dimension to the characters, it was the interesting historical setting of ranching life in the year 1877 with the element of suspense which kept the story fresh. This is a clean historical romance which wholeheartedly embraces faith in God, and I look forward to perusing Colleen Coble's massive backlist as well as anticipating the next installment of the Under Texas Stars series.
Blue Moon Promise is the story of a young woman who has the responsibility of raising her two younger siblings and has run out of options. She has lost her job and her home and has no idea where they can go. She also suspects that she is being followed although she has no idea why. When she is offered the opportunity to move to Texas and marry a rancher as a way out of her many problems, she decides to accept for the sake of her siblings. Lucy finds the west to be new and exciting and quickly realizes that she can learn to love this new life and her new husbandbut can he love her?
I found Colleen Cobles story to be very captivating and interesting. Lucy, Nate, Jed & Eileen all had a wonderful chemistry that pulled me into the story and kept my interest. The struggles of ranch life along with the mysterious stolen coins made for a gripping tale that was deeply satisfying. The book represented Christian values throughout the story with a well planned plot and ending. I found it to be a very good read.
I received this complimentary copy from the Thomas Nelson Publishing through their BookSneeze program. A positive review was not required and the opinions expressed here are my own.
I found Colleen Cobles story to be very captivating and interesting. Lucy, Nate, Jed & Eileen all had a wonderful chemistry that pulled me into the story and kept my interest. The struggles of ranch life along with the mysterious stolen coins made for a gripping tale that was deeply satisfying. The book represented Christian values throughout the story with a well planned plot and ending. I found it to be a very good read.
I received this complimentary copy from the Thomas Nelson Publishing through their BookSneeze program. A positive review was not required and the opinions expressed here are my own.
