N R. (Moonpie) reviewed on 10/25/2023 + 1175 more book reviews

I have been looking forward to this new book in the Sweetwater Crossing Series and I was not disappointed. Louisa, the baby of the Vaughn sisters, has returned to her home town for the funeral of Doc Sheridan accompanying His widow. She had left the town in quite a hissy fit vowing never to return again. I was pleasantly surprised that her time away studying under a doctor in Cimarron Creek smoothed the rough edges. Gone was the angry, fit-throwing girl and it her place was a mature gracious woman. She hadn't lost her spunk and determination however. Though in a better attitude, she still did not plan to stay any longer than the widow needed.
Things didn't quite work out that way though. Almost to their destination she comes upon Josh Porter, unconscious and with a broken leg from his horse throwing him. She brings him into town to care for him . . .taking longer than she had planned.
Doc's widow surprises Louisa by turning his office over to take his medical practice. This would be great as it is her dream, but in the 1800's women doctors were ostracized and rejected. In a small western town like Sweetwater Crossing, the opposition was even greater. Though not a doctor, she was a highly trained healer and midwife. The population was so prejudice they didn't even care that they didn't have a doctor now! I was so moved by Louisa's humble spirit toward those that were unkind toward her. Plus her Christian grace to provide her skills for them in spite of their mistreatment of her.
Joshua's plans were smitten derailed too. He was from a wealthy family and heir to their expensive, aristocratic store in New York. He intended to prove to his grandfather that was capable of running it. He had been traveling across the country collecting local recipes that would put their elegant tearoom on the map; surely this would impress his grandfather.
The couple is forced to put their dreams on hold and work with the hand they have been dealt. They begin to see their lives and priorities from a different perspective, questioning what they truly wanted
Sweetwater definitely part of the Old West; lawlessness and danger are always brewing. The suspense and mystery will keep you turning the page! Anxiously awaiting the next book in the series!
I received this book from Revell Publishing in exchange for an honest review. The opinions stated are my own.

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