Karen Witemeyer

Is it even possible to say that I liked this book even more than the first?
Yet, it's true. This book had me hooked right from the beginning. I had a sneaking suspicion that I would like this because I read the first book in the series last year, but I did not expect to like this one so much.
First off, Abigail was so relatable. She struggled to find her worth in matters other than baking. She worried about how she looked and how she could support herself.
Zach was back! I have to admit that his story was the one I was really looking forward too. He is so different from his siblings and carries a lot of baggage. Yet, through it all, he is able to learn and work through his issues with the help of God.
To sum it all up, I really enjoyed this novel and fans of historical will devour this story with all of its character development.

Rating: 5 Stars
Content: 2 Stars (kissing)

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the publisher. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.… (mehr)

DNF around 30%

I felt that this book was so in-your-face feminist. I understand that things were quite different back then from what they are now, but I did not appreciate how almost every single male except Romantic Hero™ was villainized. I also find it unbelievable that in a town of all women, most of who fled abuse, there were only four guns with only one lady knowing how to shoot. Keep in mind that this is *supposedly* a historical novel.

I hope it changed as the book progressed but I was not interested in reading more.… (mehr)