Megan's Choice by Donna L.H. Smith Book Review and Giveaway

ABOUT THE BOOK

Meghan Gallagher complies with her father’s demand that she work on her own for a year by choosing to tutor eight children in a wild Kansas railroad town. But she had no idea just how wild it was until she was rescued by a local dance hall the day she arrived, and soon after hit by a stray bullet. In short order, she meets a dark, handsome cowboy and a wholesome, attractive doctor who both vie for her heart. As things heat up around town, Meghan’s love life catches fire as well. Is she scandalous to allow both men to court her at the same time? And—how close a relationship with God does Meghan want? Will she draw near?

Meghan’s Choice (pre-published) was named a semi-finalist in the 2014 Operation First Novel by Jerry B. Jenkins and an honorable mention for the Golden leaf Award in 2015. Since publication, Meghan’s Choice was a Selah Award finalist and also in the Will Rogers Medallion Award.

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Book: Meghan’s Choice Author: Donna L. H. Smith

Genre: Christian Historical Western Romance

Release Date: November, 2017

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MY BOOK REVIEW

I was really excited to read "Meghan's Choice." I was taken back to the Wild West into Meghan's journey.

Meghan, who is a spoiled brat leaves her home town to move to New Boston, Kansas where she will be teaching eight children. Her father made her get a job because she doesn't know how to save money. He wants her to come work for his bank or be a governess, but she doesn't want to work for her father. Teaching is her very first job. It didn't take long for her to experience danger in this small railroad town. Within two days of being in New Boston, she gets two suitors, Duncan (Cowboy) and Scott (Doc) who really like her. A commence love triangle. Duncan, who is a cowboy, can only offer his love unlike Scott, a doctor, can offer Meghan the comfortable lifestyle she is used to. I love how down to earth Duncan is and how he shows Meghan how to walk with God.
It is cute watching them fight over her. The schoolhouse is near a couple of Saloons so she had to deal with individuals getting drunk and causing problems. She even gets shot.

I agree with other book reviewers Rosalie is my favorite character in the book. She has dimensions. She is a dancing girl.

Will Meghan be able to keep this job? Will she learn how to manage money and grow up as her father wanted her to? Which man will she choose?

The book starts out on a slow side, but it does pick up around the fourth chapter.
Donna L.H. Smith did a great job of making relatable characters. I can tell she did her research because the historical details were on point. This is just a fun read. There isn't any complex characters or situation. It just a pleasurable read. It reminds me of Hallmark movies. I could definitely see this being made into a movie for Hallmark.

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Donna L.H. Smith is a Kansas prairie girl transplanted to Lancaster County, PA. She is a graduate of Christian Writer’s Guild Craftsman program and holds two college degrees, both B.S. and M.A. in Mass Communication. She’s been married to a wonderful man named Kirby for thirty years. Her debut novel, Meghan’s Choice, made the finals of both the Selah and Will Rogers Medallion Awards. Rose’s Redemption, the sequel, was just released. She blogs, speaks at workshops and retreats and although she is at an age where many begin slowing down, she wouldn’t think of it. Recently, she took on the role of Managing Editor of Almost an Author.com, and serves as ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) Mid-Atlantic Zone Director. She is also a member of AWSA’s Protégé program (Advanced Writers & Speaker’s Association).

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MORE FROM DONNA

Back in 2012, I wrote “Zorro” stories for Fan Fiction. I had an awful lot of fun with them, and people seemed to really like them. So, the thought came, what could I write for ‘real?’ I contemplated, prayed, and after a couple weeks or so, an idea came floating across my brain.

“Gunfight at Hyde Park.” Huh? I thought about it, and realized it was an obscure history lesson from my hometown in Kansas. I had Google it to get the details. I thought, well, I’m not gonna write a Christian romance novel just about a series of gunfights that killed and wounded more people than the OK Corral.

But I did think that the beginning of the gunfights could be the climax of the story.

Now, who should my heroine be? And the hero?

I started with that and took Christian Writer’s Guild’s Craftsman and the novel was completed in 2013—but only published in late 2017.

I’m proud of Meghan’s Choice. Pre-published it made the semi-finals of the last Operation 1st Novel that CWG held and placed in a couple of smaller contests. Last year, it made the finals of the prestigious Selah Awards for published books through the BRMCWC, and the finals of the Will Rogers Medallion Award.

My hope is that you’ll enjoy reading it as much as I loved writing it.

GIVEAWAY

To celebrate her tour, Donna is giving away the grand prize of a copy of her book!!

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BLOG STOPS

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