Please note: there are two different books available under this title. One is distinctly Christian and a clean romance. The other is, well, not. This particular book is the Christian romance by Denise Hunter. It’s a Woman of Faith fiction book.
Abigail Jones is an investigative reporter for her local paper. When her health starts to fail, her mother sends Abigail to her great aunt’s house for a vacation. Shortly after arriving, Abigail finds herself in the strange position of being a nanny to a sweet girl she just met. Soon, she discovers a secret that her employer, Wade, is trying to hide. Now she’s torn between saving the failing newspaper with a huge story and her slowly developing love for her new employer and his precious daughter.
Wade is trying, unsuccessfully, to get away from his drama-filled past, but by doing so, he’s unintentionally pushing away his daughter who he’s trying to protect. When Abigail comes into their lives, he sees his daughter flourish. Having Abigail around makes him face some things from his past. His faith has been his stronghold all of these years, but is he really letting the Lord have complete control of his life?
I debated on agreeing to review this book, but decided that I would read something slightly different for a change of pace. It’s a quick, easy read. The characters are well-developed and believable. The backdrop for the story is fitting considering it’s a cowboy story. I love the city girl in the country aspect of the story.
The book includes a reading group guide.
Book Description:
Abigail is just in Moose Creek, Montana for the summer to temporarily care for her great aunt. But a tender-hearted cowboy beckons her to stay.
Abigail Jones intends to spend just one summer in middle-of-nowhere Montana with her Aunt Lucy. Time away from her job is just what Abigail needs to reassess her life. The slow pace has her breathing deeply for the first time in years. And the majestic scenery encourages her to get reacquainted with herself . . . and God.
What she didn’t count on was the handsome widowed cowboy who owns the ranch where her aunt lives. When the rancher loses his daughter’s nanny, Abigail decides to lend a hand for the summer.
Wade Ryan can’t help being attracted to Abigail. But he’s given up everything to protect his daughter, and he’s not about to risk it all on a pretty face.
Under Abigail’s care, Wade’s home and daughter thrive. And with Wade’s touch, Abigail’s heart feels at home at last. But Abigail knows this elusive rancher is hiding something. Will her own secrets separate her from the cowboy who finally captured her heart?
About the author:
Denise Hunter is the nationally published author of bestsellers Sweetwater Gap and Surrender Bay. She has won The Holt Medallion Award, The Reader’s Choice Award, The Foreword Book of the Year Award, and was a RITA finalist.
In 1996, inspired by the death of her grandfather, Denise began her first book, writing while her children napped. Two years later it was published, and she’s been writing ever since. Her husband says he inspires all her romantic stories, but Denise insists a good imagination helps too!
When Denise isn’t writing she’s busy raising three heroes-in-the making with her husband.
Book Details:
- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson (March 29, 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1595548017
- ISBN-13: 978-1595548016
- Retail Price: $14.99
I received a copy of the above mentioned book to help facilitate the writing of a frank and honest review. A positive review is not guaranteed and all opinions are my own.
