Greetings! A Charming Corpse by Tonya Kappes will be released on April 20. It is the eleventh book in A Magical Cures Mystery series. The Amish Teacher's Gift by Rachel J. Good and Expiration Date by Devon Delaney are coming out on April 24.
A Borrowed Dream by Amanda Cabot
is the second novel in Cimarron Creek Trilogy.
Catherine Whitfield is the schoolteacher in Cimarron Creek and lives
alone since her mother passed away.
Catherine has a strong dislike of physician’s courtesy of the local doctors
archaic practice of bleeding, purging and blistering which hastened her mother’s
demise. Catherine has a chance to marry,
but she does not want to be a person’s second choice. Austin Goodard is the new widower in town with
a young daughter, Hannah. He has
traveled across the country to hide from Sherman Enright. Sherman is a dangerous criminal who wants
Austin to use his surgical skills in a way that goes against Austin’s
values. Unfortunately, Sherman is not
one to take no for an answer. Austin has
bought a ranch and is keeping his medical background under wraps. Catherine and Austin are brought together in
their desire to help Hannah, who has become withdrawn and quiet, and assist Seth
Dalton. Seth has an abusive, slave
driver for a father and natural artistic skill.
Austin is falling for the schoolteacher, but she is unaware of his
secret. In order for Austin to have the future he envisions with Catherine, he
will have to deal with Sherman Enright.
A Borrowed Dream is well-written,
has a steady pace and delightful characters.
The characters are well-developed and, most of them, are warm caring
people that you would want as friends. Sherman Enright and his minions along
with Seth’s father provide a counterpoint to Austin and Catherine. There are
smooth transitions as the story goes from one scene to the next. Amanda Cabot has a fluid writing style that gives
readers an engaging novel. It is a
multi-layered story (which I loved) filled with suspense, mystery, history and
romance. I had no idea there were
plastic surgeons that far back in history.
The author included some research information at the end of the book
that propelled me into finding out more about the profession (it is fascinating). The Christian element is present and is gently woven into the
story (forgiveness, prayer, having faith, trust, helping others and letting God
show you the way). It is done with a
light touch. A Borrowed Dream can be read alone. The characters from A Stolen Heart are in A Borrowed Dream, and it is nice to catch up with them. Grace Sims is a character introduced in the
story (Catherine takes her in), and I hope we get to find out more about Grace
in the next book in the trilogy. A Borrowed Dream is a heartwarming and charming story that will delight those who
read it.
I sincerely hope that you have a beautiful day. Make sure to take time out to relax and do something that you enjoy (makes you happy). I will be featuring The Weaver's Daughter by Sarah E. Ladd on Monday. Take care and Happy Reading!
Kris
The Avid Reader
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