This is one of the books in the current Christy nominees giveaway!
Description:
Dismissed from the university where she served as Professor of Romantic Languages, Dr. Molly Whitcomb travels west to start over in the secluded mountain town of Timber Ridge, Colorado, where she'll be teaching children. Her train stops in Denver, and on a whim, Molly purchases a wedding band; an attempt to cover a mistake, but also a chance at a fresh start.
Sheriff James McPherson was eager to hire a schoolteacher, but Dr. Molly Whitcomb isn't what he expected. His instincts about people, which rarely miss the mark, tell him she's hiding something. And when Molly's secret is revealed, her reinvented life begins to unravel. What's more, she risks losing her newfound relationship with the sheriff and her renewed faith in God.
My Thoughts:
Wonderful story! I was moved by the story of Molly's attempts to start over and the struggle to know how to find a new life when the mistakes of her past become evident. There are excellent reminders about not judging people. I especially liked the interactions between Lori and Molly about surviving being the subject of town gossip and how that develops character traits that bring strength and humilty for the people who are gossiped about. Alexander put it better of course.
Anyway, I really enjoyed the romance and the development of their relationship. Nice story!
Book Bullets:
- My rating: 5 out of 5 stars
- Genre: historical romance
- Themes: forgiveness, honesty
- Part of a Series: Timber Ridge Series
- Publication year: 2009 (paperback)
