Synopsis:
While the century began with such promise, it is 1910 when Mira Dean’s hopes of being a wife and mother are dashed to pieces. Her fiancé dead from tuberculosis, Mira resigns herself to being a spinster schoolteacher–until Gordon Covington shows up.
No longer the boy she knew from school, Gordon is now a preacher who is full of surprises. First, he asks Mira to come to Sourwood in eastern Kentucky to teach at his mission school. Second, he asks her to marry him. Just like that. And all at once the doors that had seemed firmly shut begin to open, just a crack.
With much trepidation, Mira steps out in faith into a life she never imagined, in a place filled with its own special challenges, to serve a people who will end up becoming the family she always dreamed of.
From the pen of bestselling author Ann H. Gabhart comes a heartwarming story of the unexpected blessings that can come when we dare to follow the Lord’s leading.
My Review
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 stars
This was a sweet, faith-filled story and I enjoyed it! While it was a slower-paced book, I enjoyed it overall!
I enjoyed watching Mira start a brand new life with Gordon in the mountains of eastern Kentucky! It was interesting and enjoyable to watch her get acquainted with the people from the mountains and their ways. I didn’t feel particularly connected to Mira and Gordon but I did like them. Their marriage-of-convenience romance was really sweet! Gordon was especially sweet with his patience and compassion towards Mira.
My favorite character was Ada June. I really loved reading her POV! Her perspective was both interesting and emotional to read. Her story was sad but it was also filled with hope.
I loved that faith is such a big part of this book as well!
Overall, I enjoyed this book! While there were some parts that were slow for me, I enjoyed the story for the most part. If you’re a fan of stories similar to When Calls the Heart, I think you’ll really enjoy this book!
*Thank you to the publisher for sending me a complimentary copy! All opinions are my own.
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