They're as Different as Could Be.
But They'll Need to Trust Each Other to Survive
the Wilderness . . . and the Dangers Chasing Them.
But They'll Need to Trust Each Other to Survive
the Wilderness . . . and the Dangers Chasing Them.
Published March 5th 2019
by Bethany House Publishers
City dweller John McCall never expected to be out in the High Sierras of 1868 on a wild-goose chase to find the Chiltons' supposedly lost grandson. But now that he's out here, things have gotten even more complicated, mostly due to wildcat Penny Scott. She's not like any woman he's ever met--comfortable in the woods, with a horse, and with a gun.
When Penny and John are taken against their will by a shadowy figure looking for evidence they don't have, both realize they've stumbled into something dangerous. With their friends and family desperately searching for them, Penny and John must make a daring escape.
When they emerge back into the real world, they discover their kidnapper just won't stop. This city man and country woman must bring a powerful, ruthless man to justice, all while fighting a very inconvenient attraction to each other.
When Penny and John are taken against their will by a shadowy figure looking for evidence they don't have, both realize they've stumbled into something dangerous. With their friends and family desperately searching for them, Penny and John must make a daring escape.
When they emerge back into the real world, they discover their kidnapper just won't stop. This city man and country woman must bring a powerful, ruthless man to justice, all while fighting a very inconvenient attraction to each other.
My Thoughts:
I was so excited when I received my book.
Let me start by bragging about this beautiful cover. It gives the reader a glimpse of th
e story it holds.
Mary Connealy has been a favorite author of mine for some years. She brings a story that captures both time and place. I always know I'm in for a captivating story with elements or suspense, mystery, faith and romance.
This historical is set in High Sierras during 1868. This is the third book in this series, but I feel it's a stand alone story. I would recommend reading the first two books to get the full impact of the series though.
This story centers around Penny Scott and John McCall. These engaging characters are complex and intriguing. Penny is a no nonsese kind of woman who has learned to take care of herself. Even being in hands of her capturers she still kept her head about her and knew it was only a matter of time until she could make her move. John McCall lives in the city, but he learned how to survive during the war. He's been working for the Pinkerton Agency and is on an assignment to bring a young boy back east to his grandparents. Penny doesn't like John, but when they escaped their kidnappers her one thought was their survival. John realized quickly he was out of his element in this vast forrest and knows if not for Penny they may not survive.
I really liked Penny. She has a good heart and is motivated by doing the right thing. I think she has spent many lonely years following her brother in the army, but if nothing else she has developed skills that will help her while living in the Sierras. At first I wondered if I would like John. He was a typical male who felt he needed to save the weak female, but was pleasantly surprised when he admits that she is more knowledgeable and better prepared that he is about the area. Just one problem, there's a mystery surrounding their kidnapping and just when they think one mystery is solved another emerges.
This book brings many twists and turns; romantic tension; characters with a softer side and tough exteriors; faith; and suspense. What more could a reader want????
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves history, suspense, or just a good, clean read.
I received this book from the publisher. I was not expected to write a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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