Ms. Luck writes an enjoyable romance set back in Dakota territory in the 1800s. Theres substance to her writing. Although this is my first time reading a book by this author, it will not be my last.

I closed this book with a satisfied sigh. Now I admit this may not be everyones cup of tea, but I had a splendid time tearing through this book and falling in love with the characters. Even the secondary characters are memorable. The two boys that are throughout this book are adorable and funny. They will grab at your heartstrings and not let go!

The hero and heroine are an absolute delight. Ms. Luck patiently guides us through a clever maze of characters and will have you emotionally invested in them. Best of all, there's no nasty cruelness that so often manifests itself in most stories of this tone.

Drew is a wonderful hero. Tall, dark, and handsome. Whats not to love, ladies? Hes a gentleman to an extent but he is, after all, human. He has his weaknesses. *wink*

Jana is a fabulous heroine. Shes independent (which I love all my heroines to be) and she takes care of her sister. She is appealing and likable. AND she doesnt cry much! Yay! Im so tired of heroines who cry all the time.


Overall, its warm, witty, and loving... and human. Sara Luck is an author not to be missed!

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From what Ive read in non-fiction about the immigrant experience, Sara Luck accurately portrays life for folks new to this country. Jana and Greta Hartmann are afraid, but keep trying. When they get to their mothers cousins house near the stockyards of Chicago, they realize they are not much better off than on their familys farm. Even though Greta is in poor health, she encourages Jana to go further. They wind up in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Drew Malone is a hero one can admire; hes dedicated to his two sons and making a better life for them. His wife died 2 years before the story begins. His sensitive son, Sam, is not doing well emotionally and Drew thinks that perhaps he should marry again.

The career the author came up with for Jana was a hoot. Both girls are hard-working and thankful for the kindness of strangers. This is one of those stories a reader can feel good about; my only complaint is that the storys pacing stumbled in the middle.

This book mimics the American experience in the 1880s; if you work hard and stay with it, you can succeed.

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