Out of the Embers - Mesquite Springs #1 by Amanda Cabot Book Review
Ten years after her parents were killed, Evelyn Radcliffe is once more homeless. The orphanage that was her refuge and later her workplace has burned to the ground, and only she and a young orphan girl have escaped. Convinced this must be related to her parents' murders, Evelyn flees with the girl to Mesquite Springs in the Texas Hill Country and finds refuge in the home of Wyatt Clark, a talented horse rancher whose plans don't include a family of his own.
At first, Evelyn is a distraction. But when it becomes clear that trouble has followed her to Mesquite Springs, she becomes a full-blown disruption. Can Wyatt keep her safe from the man who wants her dead? And will his own plans become collateral damage?
Suspenseful and sweetly romantic, Out of the Embers is the first in a new series that invites you to the Texas Hill Country in the 1850s, when the West was wild, the men were noble, and the women were strong
MY BOOK REVIEW
Historical instiprational fictions are my favorite genre to read. "Out of Embers" is a historical romance novelists. I was really excited to be given the oppportunity to read and review Amanda Cabot's new book series called Mesquite Springs- Book #1 "Out of the Embers" The story takes you back to 1855 in Mesquite Springs, Texas.
Main characters Wyatt Clark, an owner of a horse ranch and Evelyn Radcliffe, a carefree woman. After Evelyn's parents were murdered she ended up living in an orphangae for 10 years. She is always living with fear that the men who murdered her parents are out to get her too. She travels to local towns to sell lace the orphan children made to support themselves. Her and Polly returned to the orphanage to find it burned to the ground with no survivors. They quickly leave in fear for their lives. On their way back they ran into Wyatt Clark. Wyatt offers them a shelter. She creates characters that are relatable but also unqiue.
Wyatt Clark worked very hard to get his father's horse ranch up and running. He really wants to travel, but whats to make sure he has enough money to take care of his mother and sister. Instead he decided to run for Mayor. Evelyn and Polly felt at home on Wyatt's ranch. Evelyn decided to stay in Mesquite Spring and open up a restaurant.
"Out of Embers" is a beautiful historical Christian romance. Even though it takes place in 1855 it still has a contemporary feel to it because it has strong female empowerment messages.
Amanda Cabot did an amazing job of putting detailed description. I can see it so clearly in my mind.
I highly recommend reading Mesquite Spring series.
I can't wait for book number two in the series. I highly recommend "Out of Embers".
I received a copy from Revell for my honest opinion. All opinions are my own.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
I agree with Thomas Jefferson when he said, "I cannot live without books." Some of my earliest memories are of my parents reading books to me or -- in the case of my father -- telling stories he made up. And even when they weren't reading to me, my parents could often be found, book in hand. Is it any wonder I decided to teach myself to read? Once I did learn, it was hard to find me without a book. My husband will tell you that that's still the case.At least in my mind, it's only a small step from being an avid reader to wanting to be an author. From the time I was seven, I was convinced I should be a writer. The type of writing varied with the seasons. For a few months I fancied myself a playwright. Fortunately the teachers in my elementary school indulged me, and my class produced my two plays: "All About Thermometers" and "Hawaii." Neither, I am happy to report, made its way to Broadway.
There was a brief time when I aspired to be a newspaper reporter, but that was soon eclipsed by my determination to be a novelist. All the while, though, I knew that writing was not the easiest way to earn a living, and so it was always going to be a second career. That's why I went to college and majored in French, fully intending to teach at the university level. When I graduated, I married my high school sweetheart and took a "temporary" job as a computer programmer. Although it hadn't been part of my plan, that turned into a permanent career in Information Technology.
Along the way, I've had a chance to do a lot of writing, including four technical books and what I describe as "enough technical articles to cure insomnia in a medium-sized city." (My budgets were also considered to be works of fiction.) Now, though, I'm able to write full time, and for the first time, all I'm writing is fiction.
Along the way, I've had a chance to do a lot of writing, including four technical books and what I describe as "enough technical articles to cure insomnia in a medium-sized city." (My budgets were also considered to be works of fiction.) Now, though, I'm able to write full time, and for the first time, all I'm writing is fiction.
No doubt about it, I've been blessed. I had parents who nurtured my love of reading and have a husband who's not just my best friend but who's driven tens of thousands of miles to help me research books and who, after all these years, still hasn't lost his sense of humor, even when dinner is late because I have "just one more scene" to write.
When people ask why I write, the answer is simple: it's part of who I am and who I was meant to be. I truly believe this is God's plan for me, and that's why it is my fervent prayer that my books will touch my readers' hearts and strengthen their faith in Him.
When people ask why I write, the answer is simple: it's part of who I am and who I was meant to be. I truly believe this is God's plan for me, and that's why it is my fervent prayer that my books will touch my readers' hearts and strengthen their faith in Him.
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Thanks so much for taking the time to read and review Out of the Embers. I appreciate it!
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