Helpful Score: 1
A Texan's Promise is going down as one of my top favorites! A gritty and realistic tone gave this tale a real authenticity. From the first page until the hair-raising conclusion I was absolutely glued to the pages. I loved everything about this story including the cover. The characters were very well drawn and fully fleshed out. The dialog was totally awesome. The romantic tension between Clayton and Vanessa sizzled. The electricity between them was so strong it lit the room I was reading in. I loved it! One thing I thoroughly enjoyed was that there was lots of interaction between Vanessa and Clayton. Clayton was a swoon-worthy hero! I loved the way he was with Vanessa. Vanessa was a great heroine with lots of spunk but a tender heart. The author tackled the subjects of abuse, trust, forgiveness, war, honor, friendship, love and faith. I especially liked watching the growth of the characters. It really felt natural and not forced at all. God is always with us was the theme running through the story. A good reminder when we face difficult things. I highly recommend A Texan's Promise. It's truly inspiring. This is book one in The Heart of a Hero Series and you can bet I'll be watching for the next installment. Fantastic job Shelley!!! A thank you goes to Abingdon Press for this complimentary copy for my review.
I've read several of Shelley's Amish books (written under the name Shelley Shepard Gray) but my favorite genre is Christian historical fiction. The Heart of a Hero series, Shelley's historical series, begins with A Texan's Promise. The book is set after the Civil War, and almost every chracter in the book has been scarred by the war in some way. The setting changes from Texas to Colorado to Nebraska. I liked Vanessa and Clayton, though I found them both immature at the start of the book. Their growth throughout the story, and their growing closer as a couple, was great to see. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
With thanks to NetGalley and Abingdon Press for my review copy.
With thanks to NetGalley and Abingdon Press for my review copy.
A touchy subject that was dealt with very nicely by the author. *SPOILER ALERT* I didn't care for the fact the husband left the wife immediately after she told him she had been raped. Although it made it look like he left her because of that, he was doing it for a different reason. A quick read that is pretty predictable.
Kayla T. (kaylamariet) -
Quick easy read. It was ok....not a thought filled character developed book.
