PAULA'S REVIEW:
Second in the Golden State Treasures series, this book is best read after book one because it continues the quest for a treasure that the MacKenzie brothers are hunting.
The brothers and friends are following a map that their grandfather left them but that leads to trouble and injuries that stall their search. Home base is Two Harts Ranch which is a refuge for orphans including a school run by familiar characters from other series by Ms. Connealy.
Tilda Muirhead has agreed to teach at the ranch but trouble arrives on the train in the form of an unknown, long-lost relative. Josh Hart steps in to rescue this damsel in distress. The author deftly weaves connections together in interesting ways and more than one romance is furthered in the process all with a good dose of her signature humor and solid spiritual representation.
I cannot wait for the third book when finding the treasure is sure to be another impressive story.
*A complimentary copy of this book was provided by Bethany House on behalf of the author and via NetGalley. I was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are mine alone.* 5 stars and a solid faith thread
BackCover Blurb:
On a risky treasure hunt in the rugged wilderness, can love trump all odds?
After
years of solitude, Tilda Muirhead's life takes an unexpected twist when
she accepts a teaching position at Two Harts Ranch following her
cross-country pursuit of two brothers obsessed with a treasure map left
by their grandfather. Tilda is now tasked with educating those
mischievous MacKenzie boys, who are bent on remaining out west with the
rest of their family until they find the hoped-for treasure. Then a man
named Ben arrives, claiming to be her own long-lost brother. Raised as
an orphan with no memory of her past, Tilda is both fascinated and wary
of Ben's sudden interest in finding her.
When Ben's motives grow
increasingly suspect, rancher Josh Hart suggests Tilda and the young
MacKenzies set off on a quest with him that aims to protect Tilda while
unearthing the map's secrets. As they explore the wilderness, Tilda
becomes captivated by the history behind the map, though she doubts it
leads to anything more than old artifacts. Yet danger looms ever closer,
and Tilda and Josh must rely on faith and their blossoming love to
navigate the treacherous path ahead.
A clean, witty,
action-packed Western romance highlighting the bonds of family and the
quest to belong. Fans of cowboy heroes, frontier romances, and hijinks
adventure will be captivated.
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