Synopsis
Members of Hanger's
Horsemen, Mark Wallace and Jonah Brooks arrive in Llano County, Texas,
to deliver a steed, never expecting they'd deliver a baby as well. Left
with an infant to care for, they head to a nearby foundling home, where
Mark encounters the woman he'd nearly married a decade ago.
After
failing at love, Katherine Palmer dedicated her life to caring for
children, teaming up with Eliza Southerland to start Harmony House. From
mixed ancestry, illegitimate, and female, Eliza understands the pain of
not fitting society's mold. Yet those are the very attributes that lead
her to minister to outcast children. The taciturn Jonah intrigues her
with his courage and kindness, but there are secrets behind his
eyes--ghosts from wars past and others still being waged.
However,
when a handful of urchin children from the area go missing, a pair of
Horsemen are exactly what the women need. Working together to find the
children, will these two couples find love as well?
My Review
We get a two for one romance in The Heart's Charge! I loved both couples, but especially enjoyed Jonah and Eliza as they unexpectedly fall in love after believing it would never be in their futures. There is a great balance struck between the adventure, suspense, good humor, sweet romance, and spiritual growth. The pace was steady with spurts of acceleration as danger threatens the children of the community. Rawley, Abner, and the other kids in the story were a fun contrast to the adults, and contributed in their own special way to solving the mystery and making the story come to life. The way Mark, Jonah, Katherine, and Eliza interacted with the children showed deeper aspects of the adults' personalities in a way that was more impactful than simply telling. I admire the qualities of the men of Hanger's Horsemen that have them ready and willing to fight for those who need an extra measure of protection and assistance. I'm excited to see what the next book brings!
Disclosure statement: A complimentary copy of this book was provided from a tour group, publisher, publicist, or author, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, OR borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR purchased. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are unbiased and my own.
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