Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for The Cowboy's Amish Haven by Pamela Desmond Wright, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
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ABOUT THE BOOK
Author: Pamela Desmond Wright
Publisher: Love Inspired
Release Date: August 24, 2021
Genre: Inspirational Contemporary Romance
Pulling back her shoulders and leveling her chin, Gail walked down the steps. Gravel crunched under her heels as she marched toward a white fence with a wrought iron gate that kept people from entering the property. Ezra Weaver dutifully followed.
Pasting a polite smile on her face, Gail peered through the bars. "Guder mariye," she said, out of habit using the language she'd been raised to speak.
The driver slid out of his truck. Tall and blond, he was dressed in jeans, boots and a plaid checkered work shirt with the sleeves rolled to the elbows.He looked like any cowboy roaming the open plains.
"Guder mariye,"he returned, tipping the wide brim of his straw hat.
Her brows rose. His pronunciation was decent enough. "Can I help you?" she asked, switching to English.
The visitor shifted to get a better view through the gate. His gaze widened, as did his grin. "Gail? You sure grew up."
The fine hairs on the back of her neck rose. "Do I know you?"
The man took off his hat, giving her a better view of his face.A blond layer of stubble roughened his skin. "Well, I hope so."
Gail searched for recognition. His eyes were his most arresting feature. Irises the shade of an icy arctic lake sparkled. Wry amusement slanted his mouth.
Noticing her lag, he took a step closer. "It’s Levi," he prodded. "Levi Wyse."
Blood drained from her face. No. It couldn’t be. This man didn't look like the boy she remembered. A thin scar marred his right cheek, and the slightly crooked set of his nose indicated a break or two throughout his life. His skin was deeply tanned, and small lines etched the outer corners of his eyes. A few character lines touched his mouth and chin. His voice, too, was deep, but mellow.
An image she'd put away long ago flashed across her mind’s screen. When she'd last laid eyes on Levi, he'd had a huskier build and still wore his hair in the bowl cut favored by most Amish men. Now he had the lean and hard frame of a working man, and his hair was cut in the sleek combed-back style favored by most Texas cowboys. He'd replaced the clothes he'd once worn as one of the Plain folks with Western-style wear. Shedding his past, he'd gone English.
She blinked, quizzical. "Levi?" Saying his name felt odd. "Is that really you?"
He bobbed his head. "Gail? You look as pretty as I remember."
"It has been ten years," she said, brushing off his compliment. "People change."
He dropped his gaze. "I know I left without saying anything. I should have stayed in touch."
Launching a frown, Gail folded her arms. "That’s a poor way to say you’re sorry."
He toyed with the hat in his hand. "I guess I owe you all an apology."
She offered a tight nod. "You do."
When Levi ran away, she was on the cusp of fourteen. His departure had crushed her. He didn't know it, but he'd taken her heart with him.
Now he was back.
What did he want?
REVIEW:
A unique Amish romance in an unexpected setting . . .
This inspirational Amish romance is set in the small Amish community of Burr Oak, Texas. The Schroeder family ranch is being run by the eldest daughter, Gail Schroeder, after the death of her father a few months earlier.
While trying to deal with her grief and take on the responsibility for just about everything having to do with the ranch's operations along with being the head of the family for her three younger sisters, Gail receives surprising and dire news about the financial status of the ranch.
Cowboy Levi Wyse is in a not-so-good place in his life. He and his young son, Seth, are traveling the rodeo circuit in a trailer while Levi tries to strike it big on the pro tour around the United States. They're exhausted and in need of some order and normalcy in their lives.
Levi appears at the Schroeder's Ranch unexpectedly after ten years of being on the road. The fact that he left the Schroeder family home without saying goodbye has rankled Gail since she was fourteen. Levi is no longer the lonely Amish orphan looking for adventure as a rodeo cowboy—or is he? He has responsibilities, but he seems to be uncertain about what path to take which will lead to a more secure future for himself and his son.
The author's descriptive writing about cooking and ranch operations was interesting and added flavor to the story. The feelings that develop between the two lead characters are realistic and tender. I liked how the Schroeder family and community worked together to overcome challenges and tragedies.
This book is completely clean in language and content. Recommended for fans of Amish romance, Western romance, and Christian/clean romance.
I received a paperback copy of this book from the author through JustRead Publicity Tours. All of my opinions and thoughts expressed here are solely my own.
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TOUR GIVEAWAY
Grand Prize: (1) winner will receive a Kindle eReader 1st runner up: (1) winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card 2nd runner up: (1) winner will receive a signed print copy of The Cowboy's Amish Haven and King James Version of the Bible
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I liked the excerpt.
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ReplyDeleteThis is a super review, and it also answers the question I had regarding Levi's association with the Schroeder family's ranch. Definitely an interesting Amish story that I want to read.
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