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My thoughts: This is a gentle read that explores with resolution some heavy emotional battles. The duty to forgive when wronged. The duty to embrace the forgiveness of others. The weight of guilt upon the mind and soul of a person.
While the story opens with a wagon train robbery and the near-death experiences of some of the travelers, it quickly moves forward in time some years hence and the melding of two hearts that are destined to travel an experience that covers a broad spectrum of emotional travail.
Budding romance. Beautiful family relationships. Caring community. The author gently takes the reader through the experiences of the characters as their lives blend and memories begin to surface that threaten to rip them apart.
I highly recommend this gentle read with its rich spiritual heritage.
About the book: Some memories are best forgotten…
The Wyoming Territory is rife with lawlessness and disorder, something Annie Ledbetter and her parents discover when their wagon train is robbed. Seven years later, Annie settles into her lifelong dream as a teacher in the small town of Willow Falls. When she meets handsome rancher Caleb Eliason through a humorous misunderstanding, she is quickly drawn to his kind heart and charming smile.
Former outlaw Caleb Eliason embraces his chance at a fresh start. Gone are the days of robbing stagecoaches and wagon trains. When he falls in love with the new Willow Falls teacher, he doesn’t realize they’ve met before—under much different circumstances. When his past comes to light, will it put the growing love between them at risk?
Can forgiveness and redemption heal two broken hearts or will the past keep them from sharing a future?
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Thank you so much for your review and for hosting the giveaway. I'm excited to see who wins a copy of "Forgotten Memories".
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