Kathleen Morgan is such a talented writer. I've read many of her books and have enjoyed each and every one unfortunately A Love Forbidden was not one of my favorites. This series started off with a bang in the form of A Heart Divided with perfect chemistry between the characters, great message in what I felt to be a very entertaining Christian romance. Book 2 I'm afraid suffers from the dreaded sophomore slump. It's not the characters, both Shiloh and Jesse are very likable and I wanted them to overcome the obstacles that were in their way and rekindle their friendship. It was very interesting to read about the conflict between the US government and the Utes but since this is labeled as historical romance I wanted more of Shiloh and Jesse's back story! I would have loved to have read more about their interaction as a young girl and boy and just HOW they became to be such strong friends rather than the short prologue showing why Jesse left the Wainwright ranch. My feeling is it would have made it more believable for her to have been held up on him so far into her adulthood like she was. There are bits and pieces of both their past's scattered throughout the book but in spite if it all I thought when I turned the last page that there was so much more I wanted! I'm not saying this is a bad book because it isn't, but I suggest A Heart Divided if you're looking for a great romance by this author. I'm very much looking forward to reading book three in this series and hopefully find out what's going on in the lives of the other Wainright siblings, Nick and Jordan!

*I received my complimentary copy from the publisher in exchange for posting my review for the tour. I was not compensated in any way.*

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I have read a couple of Kathleen Morgan's other books but those were all part of her Highland Hills Series so this was somewhat of a different read for me. But I definitely enjoyed it! I liked how the storytelling makes you feel like you are really there in the rockies. The author portrays how wild and vicious it was back then in a manner that makes it come alive for the reader.

I had mixed feelings over the relationships in this book. I think nowadays it is looked upon as nothing for two people of mixed heritage to marry. But back then things were a lot different and this was seen as almost a sin. Personally I felt bad for Jesse and I had no problem with the growing friendship between Jesse and Shiloh. Jesse has gone through so much heartache and still tries to be strong but it is hard. Shiloh was a great female character and I loved her attitude.

If you want a good historical book that doesn't gloss anything over, this is one you will want to pick up. I can't wait for the third book in the series!
Available May 2012 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group

I received a copy of the book for review purposes. I did not receive any monetary compensation. All thoughts are 100% mine.

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