Sharon F. (bookworm01) reviewed A Bride's Dilemma in Friendship, Tennessee on + 138 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I enjoyed this book very much! Heaven and Angel were two very lovable characters. I read the whole book on a lazy rainy Saturday. I look forward to reading more books by Ms. Brandmeyer.
Helpful Score: 1
Heaven Wharton, one of Brandmeyer's main characters, is headstrong and determined. She's also a bit overprotective of her younger sister, Angel, whom she loves more than life itself. Angel, a sweet 11-year-old struggles to deal with the hardships life has dealt her family. However, what is endearing about Angel is that she does so with a buoyancy and peace in her heart.
Travis Logan, the other main character is a handsome ex-doctor who just happens to be at the right place at the wrong time. Travis practiced medicine during the Civil War - but now that the war is over, he wants nothing more than to breed horses on his own little piece of "heaven." A man's dying requests gives him a chance at his dream.... Maybe.
Mix in some romance, a bit of suspense, a dabble of humor, a decision to make, and a faith that is strengthened, and you have the recipe for a great read.
Travis Logan, the other main character is a handsome ex-doctor who just happens to be at the right place at the wrong time. Travis practiced medicine during the Civil War - but now that the war is over, he wants nothing more than to breed horses on his own little piece of "heaven." A man's dying requests gives him a chance at his dream.... Maybe.
Mix in some romance, a bit of suspense, a dabble of humor, a decision to make, and a faith that is strengthened, and you have the recipe for a great read.
This is a fun and beautiful Christian book. Heaven and Angel are two sisters stranded on a small farm after the Civil war. Their father dies and gives the farm to a young doctor, Travis along with the promise that his older daughter Heaven will marry Travis. Heaven accidentally shoots Travis and then she falls and sprains her leg.While sedated she asks Travis to marry her and she can not seem to figure out if she wants Travis or not.Is a fun story. It is a great romance because neither Heaven nor Travis can decide if they want to marry the other.This is a fun book that I could not put down. They both learn how much God cares for them.
This is a very pleasant book to read. Fun and interesting characters. I hope to read more from this author.
I do think this novel might be my latest cute novel find. A sweet romance with characters that had me chuckling and loving their antics upon the page, was the perfect end to my restful Sunday, while also completely entertaining me.
I have to give a bit of attention to the most unique character names I think Ive ever read. Heaven and Angel threw me once in a while, thinking I was reading a cliché instead of a name, but I loved the little twists given their names for the enjoyment of the reader.
I loved the light-hearted side of this novel. Yes, there were serious issues the characters tackled; its not comedy by any means, but some of the characters thought processes and their excellent dialogue had me chuckling.
Angel just might be my favorite character in the story. What the little girl lacks in sight, she more than makes up for in wit. What a pistol.
Heaven and Travis have great chemistry on the page and their dialogue was great. Their story is a quick read, but one that took me out of the everyday stress of my life and gave me welcome, pleasure-filled time amongst the pages. A good score for this newest Barbour line!
This review is my honest opinion. Thanks to the author for my copy to review.
I have to give a bit of attention to the most unique character names I think Ive ever read. Heaven and Angel threw me once in a while, thinking I was reading a cliché instead of a name, but I loved the little twists given their names for the enjoyment of the reader.
I loved the light-hearted side of this novel. Yes, there were serious issues the characters tackled; its not comedy by any means, but some of the characters thought processes and their excellent dialogue had me chuckling.
Angel just might be my favorite character in the story. What the little girl lacks in sight, she more than makes up for in wit. What a pistol.
Heaven and Travis have great chemistry on the page and their dialogue was great. Their story is a quick read, but one that took me out of the everyday stress of my life and gave me welcome, pleasure-filled time amongst the pages. A good score for this newest Barbour line!
This review is my honest opinion. Thanks to the author for my copy to review.
About this book:
"Heaven's Stolen His Heart.
After witnessing the ravages of the Civil War, Travis Logan vowed to give up doctoring. But when fellow steamboat passenger Caleb Wharton collapses at his feet, Travis knows he must lend his aid. As the old man lies dying, he makes Travis promise to take care of his land and find Heaven. Travis can't help but wonder what Heaven has to do with a real place, so he heads to Caleb's farm to fulfill his promise.
Weeks of facing marauders and caring for her father's home have finally taken their toll on Heaven Wharton. When an unknown young man charges the house, Heaven attempts to fire a warning shot but ends up shooting the man instead. Shocked, she and her sister, Angel, drag a semi-conscious Travis into the house and nurse him back to health.
As Travis and Heaven both struggle to control their destinies, will they learn that only a heart that follows God can ever find peace on earth?"
Series: Part of the "Brides & Wedding" series. {They don't have to be read in order; all should end with a City, State in the title. You can see our review of "A Bride's Portrait in Dodge City, Kansas" Here!}
Spiritual Content- Mentions of Prayers, Praying and actual Praying; Mentions of Jesus' birthday; Mentions of church going & Scriptures; Bibles reading & mentions of different parts of the Bible; A couple Scriptures are quoted; Jake tries to play the doubting game with Angel (trying to get her to doubt about God).
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a sissified', two dumb's, two hush's, two stupid's; A fox attacks a hen-house & many hens are killed (semi-detailed); Mentions of killing/hunting animals for meat; Mentions of the war; a Mention of gambling; a Mention of having to put a horse down; a Mention of smoking; Blood (barely-above-not-detailed); People die (not-detailed).
Sexual Content- a Not-detailed kiss, Two semi-detailed kisses & a detailed kiss; Wanting to kiss & Mentions of kisses; Noticing; a women asks if another women & man slept overnight in the same house (that second women wonders if the other women meant under the same quilt; which they didn't.); Love, falling in love, and the emotions.
-Heaven Wharton
-Travis Logan
P.O.V. switches between them, Angel, Annabelle & Jake
Set in After the Civil War {Maybe 1866? It's not written}
316 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
Older High School Teens- Three Stars (and a half)
My personal Rating- Three Stars (and a half)
{ Lower these ratings half a star for very sensitive animal lovers. }
Again, I say, I like Western novels with the lady almost shooting her future lover. {Why? Maybe because it's a women with a gun, protecting herself?} I enjoyed this novel but had to work on not dwelling on the animal killings. And I'd like to add how much I adore Angel! I'd love to see a story with her as the main character when she's Heaven's age!
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
*{{'Books for Christian Girls' reviews all genres of Christian books, writing down all the Spiritual, Negative & Sexual content and does ratings for girls ages 9-19.
Keep in mind, when reading a BFCG review, ignore the things that don't bother you, but take notice of the things that do.}}
"Heaven's Stolen His Heart.
After witnessing the ravages of the Civil War, Travis Logan vowed to give up doctoring. But when fellow steamboat passenger Caleb Wharton collapses at his feet, Travis knows he must lend his aid. As the old man lies dying, he makes Travis promise to take care of his land and find Heaven. Travis can't help but wonder what Heaven has to do with a real place, so he heads to Caleb's farm to fulfill his promise.
Weeks of facing marauders and caring for her father's home have finally taken their toll on Heaven Wharton. When an unknown young man charges the house, Heaven attempts to fire a warning shot but ends up shooting the man instead. Shocked, she and her sister, Angel, drag a semi-conscious Travis into the house and nurse him back to health.
As Travis and Heaven both struggle to control their destinies, will they learn that only a heart that follows God can ever find peace on earth?"
Series: Part of the "Brides & Wedding" series. {They don't have to be read in order; all should end with a City, State in the title. You can see our review of "A Bride's Portrait in Dodge City, Kansas" Here!}
Spiritual Content- Mentions of Prayers, Praying and actual Praying; Mentions of Jesus' birthday; Mentions of church going & Scriptures; Bibles reading & mentions of different parts of the Bible; A couple Scriptures are quoted; Jake tries to play the doubting game with Angel (trying to get her to doubt about God).
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a sissified', two dumb's, two hush's, two stupid's; A fox attacks a hen-house & many hens are killed (semi-detailed); Mentions of killing/hunting animals for meat; Mentions of the war; a Mention of gambling; a Mention of having to put a horse down; a Mention of smoking; Blood (barely-above-not-detailed); People die (not-detailed).
Sexual Content- a Not-detailed kiss, Two semi-detailed kisses & a detailed kiss; Wanting to kiss & Mentions of kisses; Noticing; a women asks if another women & man slept overnight in the same house (that second women wonders if the other women meant under the same quilt; which they didn't.); Love, falling in love, and the emotions.
-Heaven Wharton
-Travis Logan
P.O.V. switches between them, Angel, Annabelle & Jake
Set in After the Civil War {Maybe 1866? It's not written}
316 pages
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
Older High School Teens- Three Stars (and a half)
My personal Rating- Three Stars (and a half)
{ Lower these ratings half a star for very sensitive animal lovers. }
Again, I say, I like Western novels with the lady almost shooting her future lover. {Why? Maybe because it's a women with a gun, protecting herself?} I enjoyed this novel but had to work on not dwelling on the animal killings. And I'd like to add how much I adore Angel! I'd love to see a story with her as the main character when she's Heaven's age!
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
*{{'Books for Christian Girls' reviews all genres of Christian books, writing down all the Spiritual, Negative & Sexual content and does ratings for girls ages 9-19.
Keep in mind, when reading a BFCG review, ignore the things that don't bother you, but take notice of the things that do.}}
