Headstrong Coraline
Baxter has worked all her life to be more than the spoiled socialite
others expect. When her fellow suffragettes in Tacoma, Washington,
suggest that she should climb to the top of Mount Rainier to prove that a
woman can do anything, she instantly resolves to do it. And if she can
climb Mount Rainier, her mother promises to stop pressuring her to get
married to the wealthy Cash Kincaid. All Cora needs is a guide to get
her to the top of the mountain.
Nathan Hardee may look like a
mountain man, but he once ruled the halls of high society. He left all
that behind after his father broke under financial pressure from
Kincaid. To best Kincaid now, Nathan agrees to guide Cora up the
mountain.
Climbing Rainier will require all of Cora's strength
and will lead her and Nathan to rediscover their faith in God and
humanity. These two loners make unlikely partners in righting a wrong
and may just discover that only together is the view most glorious.
"Unputdownable! A View Most Glorious is historical romance at its best."--Amanda Cabot, bestselling author of Dreams Rekindled
"A View Most Glorious is, indeed, glorious! This adventure-filled tale with its wonderful characters will have you holding your breath as Coraline faces more opposition than what the mountain can throw at her."--Kit Morgan, USA Today bestselling author
MY REVIEW: Author Regina Scott brings her remarkable "American Wonders Collection" to a close with Book Three, "A View Most Glorious". In Tacoma, Washington of 1893, Miss Coraline Baxter is very much a young woman of the times--caught between the suffragette movement and the lingering views of "a woman's place" still held by older society women like her own mother. Cora's father had deserted them when Cora was only six, and a year later, they received word of his death. Her mother's second husband had been a drinker, and after his death, she and Cora were evicted from their home. Fortunately, Cora's second stepfather, Winston, was both kind and wealthy, and he and Cora had a close relationship. A request from her fellow suffragettes for her to climb Mt. Rainier as a way to bring attention to their cause has Cora searching for a knowledgeable guide. Her mother's opposition to the idea is accompanied by her demand that Cora agree to marry the rich and eligible Cash Kincaid if she can't complete the climb. Winston arranges a meeting with a most reputable and reliable guide, Nathan Hardee. Skeptical of Cora's ability to physically meet the demands of the climb, he at first refuses the offer. However, he changes his mind when he learns that Cora's mother is pressuring her to marry Kincaid, a man whom Nathan despises. Nathan was once the son of a wealthy society family, and like many others his family had endured great losses in the financial panic of the era. His own father had amassed a great debt and then taken his own life. Nathan had turned his back on society then, and turned toward a new life as an outdoorsman. If helping Cora was a way to keep Kincaid from gaining what he desired, then Nathan would do his best to safely guide her up and down the mountain and back to her home and family. When Cora and Nathan begin their grand adventure, they have no idea that it will turn out to be a journey of a lifetime for them both. As they make their way along the trail, they get to know each other as they also learn more about themselves. The misconceptions they first had of each other begin to fade away, and in their place comes awareness and appreciation. Surrounded by the majestic beauty of the mountains, they also feel an affirmation of their faith. Can it be that their "view most glorious" will open their eyes to the truth around them and lead to a loving and happy future with each other? I highly recommend the "American Wonders Collection"--three stand alone works with the common theme of national parks--for those who love American history and inspirational romance.
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It is 1886, and the government has given the US Cavalry control of
Yellowstone. For widowed hotelier Kate Tremaine, the change is a welcome
one. She knows every inch of her wilderness home like the back of her
hand and wants to see it protected from poachers and vandals.
Refused
a guide by Congress, Lieutenant William Prescott must enlist Kate's aid
to help him navigate the sprawling park and track down the
troublemakers. But a secret from his past makes him wary of the tender
feelings the capable and comely widow raises in him. As they work
together to protect the park and stand firm through injustice and
tragedy, they may just find that two wounded hearts can share one
powerful love when God is in control.
"Set against the splendid backdrop of Yellowstone National Park, this book will delight readers with its poignant story of love, hope, and the possibilities of second chances."--Jen Turano, USA Today bestselling author
MY REVIEW: I love learning about American history, and books set in the late 1800's are among my favorite reads. "Nothing Short of Wondrous" is Book Two in author Regina Jennings' "American Wonders Collection Series". The story takes place in Yellowstone National Park in 1886, during a time when the US government sent the Calvary to safeguard the park and its animals. Widow Kate Tremaine has her hands full raising her young son, Danny, running her hotel, the Geyser Gateway Inn, and protecting the park. Lieutenant Will Prescott needs Kate's help as a guide and instructor to help him and his men learn the ways of the park. He has no authorized funds to pay her, but in exchange for her assistance, he will help her with repairs and upkeep at the inn. Working together and spending time in each other's company sparks an awareness and attraction between Will and Kate. When Kate's husband died, her life changed in ways she never expected. Will is still dealing with an incident from his past which set him back personally and professionally. When Danny is abducted, Will and Kate must stand strong in their faith in each other and in their own spiritual faith to bring Danny safely home. Author Regina Scott has done a wonderful job of creating compelling characters and infusing her story with fascinating historical detail. Readers will also enjoy the first book in the series, "A Distance Too Grand". The "American Wonders Collection Series" is highly recommended for lovers of inspirational historical romance.
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Meg Pero has been
assisting her photographer father since she was big enough to carry his
equipment, so when he dies she is determined to take over his
profession--starting with fulfilling the contract he signed to serve on
an Army survey of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon in 1871. What she
doesn't realize is that the leader of the expedition is none other than
the man she once refused to marry.
Captain Ben Coleridge would
like nothing more than to leave without the woman who broke his heart.
He can't afford to be distracted during this survey, which is a screen
for another, more personal mission, one he cannot share with any member
of his team.
As dangers arise from all sides--and even from
within--Meg and Ben must work together to stay alive, fulfill their
duties, and, just maybe, rekindle a love that neither had completely
left behind.
Praise for A Distance Too Grand
"Scott dazzles in the opening to her exciting new American Wonders Collection."--Booklist starred review
"Set
against the backdrop of an expanding American West, this first in a new
series from Scott will satisfy readers looking for a gentle love story
and a gumption-filled heroine ready to explore the world."--Library Journal
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