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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
Probably my least favorite Witemeyer book to date (which isn't saying much considering I've thoroughly enjoyed most of her previous installments). This particular book didn't quite hook me from the start, but the romance was sweet and the characters were likable.
One of my absolute favorite books. I love stories with aspects of romance and historical fiction and on top of that it was a Christian read. I come back to this book every year and read it again and again. Every time I notice something new and all the emotions come up in full swing even when I know what happens next and how it ends.
This book is adorable! I loved the interaction between Charlotte and Stone. There is a nice element of mystery and the plot kept me reading and entertained throughout. If you like historical and humorous Christian fiction, then do not pass this book up!
I really like Karen Witemeyer and while this wasn't my favorite of her books, I still really enjoyed it. It's a clean quick read for anyone who likes historical western romances.
Some people have comfort food; I have comfort authors. (Okay, I have comfort food, too.) During a recent multi-day stretch of solo parenting while my husband was away, I read two books by two favorite authors because I needed the comfort of a well-written, entertaining, inspirational romance. One of the authors guaranteed to provide that for me is Karen Witemeyer and her new book A Worthy Pursuit is worth picking up. (Disclaimer: I received a free e-copy of the book from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for my review.)
Witemeyer creatively places her heroine and hero in situations that cause conflict and stand in the way of their feelings. In this one, Stone Hammond is a tracker sent to find the woman who kidnapped the granddaughter of his wealthy client. He's the best in the business and the clues lead him to the Texas homestead of Charlotte Atherton, the girl's former teacher. Charlotte claims she was acting as the girl's legal guardian and produces paperwork to prove it, placing Stone in the position of wondering if he's trusted the wrong person in this circumstance. When danger threatens Charlotte and her charges, Stone vows to protect them. Both of them have to decide if it's worth the risk to trust.
Though it's an inspirational romance set in the 1800s Texas frontier, Witemeyer rarely casts her heroines as damsels in distress. They are strong women capable of taking care of themselves and making decisions but who find themselves in situations where they need the help of a good man. Charlotte is fiesty and independent but scared to trust. Stone is as hard as his name sounds when he's in pursuit of his prey but fiercely determined to protect the innocent and win the heart of this woman.
Danger and romance combine for a story I could hardly step away from. Another solid story from Witemeyer and just what I needed for the mood I was in.
Witemeyer creatively places her heroine and hero in situations that cause conflict and stand in the way of their feelings. In this one, Stone Hammond is a tracker sent to find the woman who kidnapped the granddaughter of his wealthy client. He's the best in the business and the clues lead him to the Texas homestead of Charlotte Atherton, the girl's former teacher. Charlotte claims she was acting as the girl's legal guardian and produces paperwork to prove it, placing Stone in the position of wondering if he's trusted the wrong person in this circumstance. When danger threatens Charlotte and her charges, Stone vows to protect them. Both of them have to decide if it's worth the risk to trust.
Though it's an inspirational romance set in the 1800s Texas frontier, Witemeyer rarely casts her heroines as damsels in distress. They are strong women capable of taking care of themselves and making decisions but who find themselves in situations where they need the help of a good man. Charlotte is fiesty and independent but scared to trust. Stone is as hard as his name sounds when he's in pursuit of his prey but fiercely determined to protect the innocent and win the heart of this woman.
Danger and romance combine for a story I could hardly step away from. Another solid story from Witemeyer and just what I needed for the mood I was in.
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Another fabulous book by Karen Witemeyer! I absolutely loved it! Such fun characters and a great story.
I really, really loved this book. It's exactly what I needed to help me through a difficult time.
Not that the narrator was bad, but I think if I had been able to skim some parts that were slow or read at a faster pace, this would have gotten a 3 star. It dragged and the author repeated herself in an attempt to make clear how the protagonist felt.