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Genre: Historical | Age: Adult (18+) | Buy: Amazon | ⭐ See star rating

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Charlotte has accepted a teaching position far from home, and far from the man she was supposed to marry. Sheriff Callahan did not expect the new teacher to be in the carriage with the outlaw he was after. They must learn to overcome prejudices and trust each other and God.

Personal Review:

Sweet, suspenseful, and full of super small town community vibes, I ended up enjoying this book. I was concerned by the title that the book would be a little too preachy for my tastes but I thought the faith content was just right.

Charlotte was a lady through and through and I appreciated how she held her head high in every situation. Her character was just right for the situation, which was her being thrown into a dusty little start-up town in the middle of nowhere. Her growth was also good – her strong personality got her through many interesting situations.

Sheriff Callahan was gentle but tough. I could have maybe used a little more nuance to him, as I was bored with his personality sometimes, but he loved doing what was right and didn’t ever stir up any drama. So, really, his steadiness was an important part of the unfolding of the story, even if he was a bit dull.

I enjoyed the romance, and I really enjoyed Charlotte getting to know the townspeople. I listened on audio (excellent narrator) so occasionally missed some details of the side plots and wished they would have been more prominent.

I wasn’t a huge fan of the suspenseful parts with the outlaws. I don’t personally like so much danger in my romances, but it did force the main characters to be in proximity more. I need a break from romances for a while but I think I’ll continue with this author!

Happy reading!

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