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Available
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Publication
Revell (2011), 336 pages
Description
Fiction. Christian Fiction. Historical Fiction. Set in 1878 Colorado, this passionate novel combines all the drama of a true western romanceā??cowboys, feuding families, and an unlikely lo
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LibraryThing member Adayriddle
The saga of the Caldwell's and Wainwrights unfolds against the backdrop of the beautiful Rocky Mountains in 1878. A feud that spans over 20 years threatens to destroy the future.
Jacob Caldwell and Edmund Wainwright are both driven and controlled by a deep, dark hatred of each other. Each one
Born on the night that his older brother was shot and his mother died Cord Wainwright has built walls around his heart to protect himself from further hurt. The only daughter of Jacob she is bound by her family through a promise she made her dying mother and her own loyalty to her father. In constant turmoil about the life her father has forced them to live, Sara is constantly on guard for attack.
Against her better judgment Sara takes part in a robbery. Pressured by her father, she is sent to distract the ranch hand while her brothers and father rob the Wainwright home. Little did she know that the man she was to distract was Cord Wainwright. Little did either on know that this would change the course of their life forever. This one act would set in motion things that would bring the feud to a boiling point.
These two are set on a path that could easily bring more destruction or could lead to the healing of both families. The book is filled with twists and turns and keeps the reader constantly guessing and hoping for a good outcome. Kathleen Morgan does an excellent job of creating characters that are filled with depth and emotion. One can not help but be drawn into the story - to the point of having great empathy for the different characters and their struggles.
I especially loved Nick - with his gentle and kind spirit his words are filled with wisdom. Always looking for the good and seeking reconciliation he guides the others on this journey that will change all things.
An amazing read.
Thank you Revell for this review copy.
Jacob Caldwell and Edmund Wainwright are both driven and controlled by a deep, dark hatred of each other. Each one
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blaming the other for there mistakes and hardships. Both bound tightly by ineffectiveness and blind to the destruction they have left in their wake.Born on the night that his older brother was shot and his mother died Cord Wainwright has built walls around his heart to protect himself from further hurt. The only daughter of Jacob she is bound by her family through a promise she made her dying mother and her own loyalty to her father. In constant turmoil about the life her father has forced them to live, Sara is constantly on guard for attack.
Against her better judgment Sara takes part in a robbery. Pressured by her father, she is sent to distract the ranch hand while her brothers and father rob the Wainwright home. Little did she know that the man she was to distract was Cord Wainwright. Little did either on know that this would change the course of their life forever. This one act would set in motion things that would bring the feud to a boiling point.
These two are set on a path that could easily bring more destruction or could lead to the healing of both families. The book is filled with twists and turns and keeps the reader constantly guessing and hoping for a good outcome. Kathleen Morgan does an excellent job of creating characters that are filled with depth and emotion. One can not help but be drawn into the story - to the point of having great empathy for the different characters and their struggles.
I especially loved Nick - with his gentle and kind spirit his words are filled with wisdom. Always looking for the good and seeking reconciliation he guides the others on this journey that will change all things.
An amazing read.
Thank you Revell for this review copy.
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LibraryThing member ReviewsbyMolly
I loved this book. It is such a tender and moving book, written by such a talented lady! The time period instantly pulled me into the story, and I imagined myself in the dress and ankle high boots. I could hear the carriage wheels a turnin' and the horses hooves a cloppin. I love that!
The
My heart truly went out to Sarah and Cord. They were pulled together by God's will, yet had the turmoil on their hearts of the feud between their fathers Edmund and Jacob. It really caused such a strain between the two. I loved watching Cord's brother Nick play a part in helping God's love to shine through. He helped to make some VERY hard headed characters understand their need for God's guidance and love, no matter what may have happened in the past! Though, at first, I didn't like Caleb and Noah, Sarah's older brothers, in the beginning, I grew to love them as much as Cord and Sarah, for they helped the mystery aspect to the story. But one character I truly and utterly despised, was Allis. Oh, I wanted to bop her a good one more than once!
All in all, this was a truly fantastic story of sacrificing, letting go, and forgiveness. Whole hearted forgiveness. Learning right from wrong and seeking redemption brings these wonderful characters and God's love to the center of my heart! I highly recommend this book with a high 5 star praise and I can't wait for book 2 of this fantastic series to release! I'm anxious to see who's story Kathleen writes about in that one.... Well done, Kathleen!
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characters in this book are wonderful. Oh, I didn't like Edmund and Jacob, no. They were feuding and really, it reminded me a lot of the Cartwright's on the show, Bonanza....always feuding with someone! I love that show by the way. I could feel the book come to life in front of me, just like watching an episode on TV.My heart truly went out to Sarah and Cord. They were pulled together by God's will, yet had the turmoil on their hearts of the feud between their fathers Edmund and Jacob. It really caused such a strain between the two. I loved watching Cord's brother Nick play a part in helping God's love to shine through. He helped to make some VERY hard headed characters understand their need for God's guidance and love, no matter what may have happened in the past! Though, at first, I didn't like Caleb and Noah, Sarah's older brothers, in the beginning, I grew to love them as much as Cord and Sarah, for they helped the mystery aspect to the story. But one character I truly and utterly despised, was Allis. Oh, I wanted to bop her a good one more than once!
All in all, this was a truly fantastic story of sacrificing, letting go, and forgiveness. Whole hearted forgiveness. Learning right from wrong and seeking redemption brings these wonderful characters and God's love to the center of my heart! I highly recommend this book with a high 5 star praise and I can't wait for book 2 of this fantastic series to release! I'm anxious to see who's story Kathleen writes about in that one.... Well done, Kathleen!
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LibraryThing member lexxa83
This was an ok read, basically a western version of the classic Romeo and Juliet story. It was well written, and the characters were interesting which filled in for the somewhat trite plot. I will likely be looking to try more from this author.
LibraryThing member LAWonder10
I read this a year ago but felt inclined to read it once again. I truly enjoyed it just as much as I did the first time.
What a delightfully 'clean' story! Although, written about in an earlier era of time, this tale portrays how we must often make difficult choice of the heart. Many times we have
I enjoy the diversity of the characters. Their individuality is clearly defined. part of me wants to lean toward Nick and another part of me cheers for Cord.
At times I am so frustrated with Sarah and other times my heart goes out to her with compassion.
The author has created reality in her development of characters of that time period. They are much like real families and individuals living then.
It is a little predictable, although there are a few twists to the story. I feel the story could have implemented more concerning Sarah's family's side of it and with the "villains". Still, the author has brought a variety of emotional situations to the forefront, periods of action, and some of town-life/family-life germane to that dispensation.
This would be a great book for Book Club reading and discussions.
What a delightfully 'clean' story! Although, written about in an earlier era of time, this tale portrays how we must often make difficult choice of the heart. Many times we have
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to alienate those we love for a higher purpose. One often has to decide where their true loyalties must lie. In this great story, prejudices are put aside in part, and the characters are made to see how unjust prejudice often is. Still, where love is involved, it is still difficult to sometimes know of a certainty which path to choose.I enjoy the diversity of the characters. Their individuality is clearly defined. part of me wants to lean toward Nick and another part of me cheers for Cord.
At times I am so frustrated with Sarah and other times my heart goes out to her with compassion.
The author has created reality in her development of characters of that time period. They are much like real families and individuals living then.
It is a little predictable, although there are a few twists to the story. I feel the story could have implemented more concerning Sarah's family's side of it and with the "villains". Still, the author has brought a variety of emotional situations to the forefront, periods of action, and some of town-life/family-life germane to that dispensation.
This would be a great book for Book Club reading and discussions.
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LibraryThing member lyssa73
I got bored halfway through. Definitely had to echo sarahs frustration at why couldnt the conflct just END already?!
Some minor period discrepencies and time issues. Other than that the story line just got old quick.
Some minor period discrepencies and time issues. Other than that the story line just got old quick.
LibraryThing member abbieriddle
The saga of the Caldwell's and Wainwrights unfolds against the backdrop of the beautiful Rocky Mountains in 1878. A feud that spans over 20 years threatens to destroy the future.
Jacob Caldwell and Edmund Wainwright are both driven and controlled by a deep, dark hatred of each other. Each one
Born on the night that his older brother was shot and his mother died Cord Wainwright has built walls around his heart to protect himself from further hurt. The only daughter of Jacob she is bound by her family through a promise she made her dying mother and her own loyalty to her father. In constant turmoil about the life her father has forced them to live, Sara is constantly on guard for attack.
Against her better judgment Sara takes part in a robbery. Pressured by her father, she is sent to distract the ranch hand while her brothers and father rob the Wainwright home. Little did she know that the man she was to distract was Cord Wainwright. Little did either on know that this would change the course of their life forever. This one act would set in motion things that would bring the feud to a boiling point.
These two are set on a path that could easily bring more destruction or could lead to the healing of both families. The book is filled with twists and turns and keeps the reader constantly guessing and hoping for a good outcome. Kathleen Morgan does an excellent job of creating characters that are filled with depth and emotion. One can not help but be drawn into the story - to the point of having great empathy for the different characters and their struggles.
I especially loved Nick - with his gentle and kind spirit his words are filled with wisdom. Always looking for the good and seeking reconciliation he guides the others on this journey that will change all things.
An amazing read.
Thank you Revell for this review copy.
Jacob Caldwell and Edmund Wainwright are both driven and controlled by a deep, dark hatred of each other. Each one
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blaming the other for there mistakes and hardships. Both bound tightly by ineffectiveness and blind to the destruction they have left in their wake.Born on the night that his older brother was shot and his mother died Cord Wainwright has built walls around his heart to protect himself from further hurt. The only daughter of Jacob she is bound by her family through a promise she made her dying mother and her own loyalty to her father. In constant turmoil about the life her father has forced them to live, Sara is constantly on guard for attack.
Against her better judgment Sara takes part in a robbery. Pressured by her father, she is sent to distract the ranch hand while her brothers and father rob the Wainwright home. Little did she know that the man she was to distract was Cord Wainwright. Little did either on know that this would change the course of their life forever. This one act would set in motion things that would bring the feud to a boiling point.
These two are set on a path that could easily bring more destruction or could lead to the healing of both families. The book is filled with twists and turns and keeps the reader constantly guessing and hoping for a good outcome. Kathleen Morgan does an excellent job of creating characters that are filled with depth and emotion. One can not help but be drawn into the story - to the point of having great empathy for the different characters and their struggles.
I especially loved Nick - with his gentle and kind spirit his words are filled with wisdom. Always looking for the good and seeking reconciliation he guides the others on this journey that will change all things.
An amazing read.
Thank you Revell for this review copy.
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Language
Original language
English
Physical description
8.5 inches
ISBN
0800718844 / 9780800718848