Whistlestop Book Review: "Kaydie" by Penny Zeller

Janalyn Voigt

Pregnant and widowed in the Wild West, Kaydie would seem to need a husband. That's not how she sees it, though. After a bad marriage to an abusive man, she wants nothing more to do with romantic love.

But then there's her sister's ranch hand, Jonah. With an unloving father and a mother who abandoned him in boyhood, Jonah has never had good family ties. He decides to keep it that way.

Can they ignore the growing attraction between them?

Kaydie brings us a beautiful story of redeeming love. This tale is not dark, despite it's subject matter. Although it delves into the pain of abandonment and abuse, the story focuses on the healing power of love.

I recommend Kaydie by Penny Zeller to women who enjoy historical romance set in the Wild West.

©2011 Janalyn Voigt, author of novel books

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My thanks to the author for a complimentary copy of this title, given for purposes of review.

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Whistlestop Wednesday Book Review: "Hope's Promise" by Tammy Barley

Newly wedded ranchers, Jake and Jessica Bennett face drought, prejudice against the Indians they befriend and anti-Southerner sentiment in the West during the Civil War. Besides these hazards, someone with a personal vendetta wants Jess dead. Jake's efforts to protect Jess succeed only in raising her ire. Unconfided heartaches and the pain of loss drive a wedge between the couple. Can they find their way to harmony? Can they escape an unknown enemy?

In Hope's Promise, book two of The Sierra Chronicles, author Tammy Barley continues the romance and adventure that began in book one, Love's Rescue. Deep characterizations and riveting action scenes as well as tender romance and a touch of humor enliven this well-plotted story. Occasionally the author explained a point she'd already illustrated and thus diluted its impact. Nevertheless I don't hesitate to recommend Hope's Promise for women who enjoy Western Romance.

©2010 Janalyn Voigt

*The author provided a complimentary copy of this book to me for purposes of review.