About this book:
“The first step in a challenging journey is often the one that means the most.
Though it means saying goodbye to the beloved friends and spiritual mentors of her St. Charles, Missouri quilting circle, Anna Goben is certain that she needs to enlist her family in the Boones Lick Company wagon train. The loss of her beloved brother in the Civil War has paralyzed her mother and grandfather in a malaise of grief and depression and Anna is convinced that only a fresh start in the Promised Land of California can bring her family back to her. Although the unknown perils of the trail west loom, Anna’s commitment to caring for her loved ones leaves no room for fear—or even loving someone new.
During the five-month journey, trail hand Caleb Reger plans to keep a low profile as he watches over the band of travelers. Guarding secrets about his past and avoiding God’s calling on his life, Caleb wants to steer as far from Anna as she does him, but she proves to be just as he assessed her from the beginning— independent, beautiful trouble.
Led by a pillar of hope, the group faces rough terrain that begins to take a toll on their spirits. Will the wilderness of suffering lead them astray, or will the gentle song of love that echoes across the prairie turn their hearts toward God’s grace and the promise of a new home?”
Series: Yes, Book #1 in the "Hearts Seeking Home" series.
“The first step in a challenging journey is often the one that means the most.
Though it means saying goodbye to the beloved friends and spiritual mentors of her St. Charles, Missouri quilting circle, Anna Goben is certain that she needs to enlist her family in the Boones Lick Company wagon train. The loss of her beloved brother in the Civil War has paralyzed her mother and grandfather in a malaise of grief and depression and Anna is convinced that only a fresh start in the Promised Land of California can bring her family back to her. Although the unknown perils of the trail west loom, Anna’s commitment to caring for her loved ones leaves no room for fear—or even loving someone new.
During the five-month journey, trail hand Caleb Reger plans to keep a low profile as he watches over the band of travelers. Guarding secrets about his past and avoiding God’s calling on his life, Caleb wants to steer as far from Anna as she does him, but she proves to be just as he assessed her from the beginning— independent, beautiful trouble.
Led by a pillar of hope, the group faces rough terrain that begins to take a toll on their spirits. Will the wilderness of suffering lead them astray, or will the gentle song of love that echoes across the prairie turn their hearts toward God’s grace and the promise of a new home?”
Series: Yes, Book #1 in the "Hearts Seeking Home" series.
Spiritual Content-
Joshua 1:9 is quoted in the front;
Everyone has a faith, but one man; Caleb reads the bible every morning; Caleb studied
to be a Pastor.
Negative Content-
A couple of people get drunk.
Sexual Content-
Kisses
-Anna Goben
-Caleb Reger
P.O.V. of Anna, Caleb, Caroline & Garret
Set in 1866
298 pages
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298 pages
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(Really three and a half)
I’m not a history chick, I mean I like
it and all, but it’s not my favorite genre to read. This book has not even come
out yet (August 6th, 2013- Mark your calendars!) and I’m waiting for
the next book in this series, ‘Mountain Whispers’.
That should tell you something.
*I received this book for
free from WaterBrook
Multnomah Publishing Group for this review.
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
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