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The Reluctant Warrior by Mary Connealy
4.0
The High Sierras may be beautiful but they are unforgiving. That is the backdrop for The Reluctant Warrior by Mary Connealy. This is the second book in the High Sierra Sweethearts series. Cam Scott has been in war for so long he doesn't know any other way of life. He has found his daughter and nephew, but they don't know him or trust him. They prefer the company of Gwen. Gwen decides that it is heartless to keep children who aren't hers, no matter if she feels that they are. Gwen puts her differences aside to help Cam find his nurturing side. However, the man responsible for killing his family is stalking them and they are in danger at every moment. They will have to learn to trust each other in order to survive this evil man and the unforgiving winter of the High Sierras.
This is such a sweet series. I did have the chance to read the first book in the series and enjoyed it. I love how it picked up where it left off and closed that chapter of the story. However, it did keep a couple of aspects of the story open for the next book in the series. Which I am crossing my fingers and toes that it is about Penny. Penny is a supporting character, being the sister of Cam, but to me, she is the most fascinating and the most fierce. I enjoyed her character immensely and she stood out the most for me. Cam and Gwen are wonderful characters as well. They both have amazing development throughout the story.
There are a few moments that were a little slow. For instance, the villain's point of view. I felt his point of view offered nothing to the development of the story and his parts tended to slow down the pace of the novel. I must say, the parts of the family surviving, overcoming danger, and learning to live together were written beautifully. The author weaves a little wit in the writing which is a wonderful addition.
Needless to say, I am very much looking forward to the next book in the series...in fact, I may have just requested it. Stay tuned for that review! I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars.
Thank you Bethany House for a chance to read this book!
This is such a sweet series. I did have the chance to read the first book in the series and enjoyed it. I love how it picked up where it left off and closed that chapter of the story. However, it did keep a couple of aspects of the story open for the next book in the series. Which I am crossing my fingers and toes that it is about Penny. Penny is a supporting character, being the sister of Cam, but to me, she is the most fascinating and the most fierce. I enjoyed her character immensely and she stood out the most for me. Cam and Gwen are wonderful characters as well. They both have amazing development throughout the story.
There are a few moments that were a little slow. For instance, the villain's point of view. I felt his point of view offered nothing to the development of the story and his parts tended to slow down the pace of the novel. I must say, the parts of the family surviving, overcoming danger, and learning to live together were written beautifully. The author weaves a little wit in the writing which is a wonderful addition.
Needless to say, I am very much looking forward to the next book in the series...in fact, I may have just requested it. Stay tuned for that review! I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars.
Thank you Bethany House for a chance to read this book!