Friday, August 27, 2021

Book Spotlight Fridays! The Hope of Azure Springs

 

Book Beginnings and Friday56


Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading. Friday 56 is hosted by Freda's Voice and asks you to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your e-reader and share a non-spoiler sentence or two.

A new author for me!


The Hope of Azure Springs




About the book:

Seven years ago, orphaned and alone, Em finally arrived at a new home in Iowa after riding the orphan train. But secrets from her past haunt her, and her new life in the Western wilderness is a rough one. When her guardian is shot and killed, Em, now nineteen, finally has the chance to search for her long-lost sister, but she won't be able to do it alone.

For Azure Springs Sheriff Caleb Reynolds, securing justice for the waifish and injured Em is just part of his job. He's determined to solve every case put before him in order to impress his parents and make a name for himself. Caleb expects to succeed. What he doesn't expect is the hold this strange young woman will have on his heart.

Debut author Rachel Fordham invites historical romance readers to the charming town of Azure Springs, Iowa, where the people care deeply for one another and, sometimes, even fall in love.


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Book Beginnings

She dead?

Friday 56 - page 26

Em doubted Eliza's back could hurt nearly hurt as badly as the gunshot wound she was struggling to recover from, but living off charity kept her from saying so.

My thoughts so far

This story is definitely about true beauty - what is in the heart vs looks.

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9 comments:

  1. I hope you're enjoying your book! Happy Friday!

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  2. Interesting excerpts! Thanks for sharing, and here's mine: “LIE BESIDE ME”

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  3. This looks lovely I hope you enjoy.

    Here is my link:
    https://twogirlsandtheirbookishlife.blogspot.com/2021/08/book-beginnings-maidens-by-alex.html

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  4. I've read a book about what happened to a lot of kids on orphan trains. Frightening. My Friday Quotes post

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    1. This year I've read so many books about the Orphan Trains! It was my Historical theme for sure.

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  5. This sounds like a good one! Happy weekend!

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