In his calculations, handsome Reed Chapman certainly didn’t factor an unstable young woman from Lennhurst Asylum inhabiting his beloved land. In 1867, bitter from the civil war, lawyer Reed Chapman is easily distracted, yet determined to have his land back. How did his simple plan to restore his family’s inheritance leave him driving away from Lennhurst Asylum, elbow to elbow with a beautiful patient in his charge? An unstable, madcap young woman who believes she is the heir to his land.
Patience Stevens spins with the adventure of leaving Lennhurst to find her childhood trees, lake and land. Confident to face the
dark unknowns that took place there, she dreams of gardens and woodland homes for all her winged friends. Fortifying herself to face the horrors one by one, the revelations of her past collides with a new struggle in the form of handsome Reed Chapman. He seems overly concerned with her well-being and suddenly her heart is taken with his attention.
Can a gullible young woman from an insane asylum trust the ways of the heart? Is his declaration for her hand in marriage hasty or genuine? Her simple list of dreams seems so close she can almost touch them.
Is Reed Chapman to be her tender, passionate husband or her adversary? Can her child-like faith and hope survive this haunted wilderness without him?
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About the Author:
Julia David is an avid reader, writer and communicator. Married and mother to five, Julia works with pregnant and parenting teens. Her first historical series, Mighty One has readers enjoying this fresh voice in Inspirational Romance. When taking time away she enjoys camping around the Pacific Northwest.
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My Thoughts:
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The plot was original and interesting. I enjoyed the characters and their stories. Reed Chapman seemed a bit self-centered and egotistical at first. I understood why he wanted the land, as it was part of his family heritage, but his manner of getting it was not really ethical. However, it was fun to see how God used his pride in the end. Of course, this was not all accomplished easily or without some pain and suffering. Watching his character grow was rewarding.
Patience was an interesting character. I liked her simple faith, and yet at times she seemed extremely childish and vulnerable. However, I felt I could learn something from her outlook on life. I also enjoyed watching her mature and become the woman God intended for her to be.
Other characters in the book such as Reed's parents, friends, and the doctor played effective roles and kept things lively. Overall, I was really please with this book. It kept my attention and I read it rather quickly. This is the first time I have read a book by this author, and I am excited to look into more of her works.
I received this book courtesy of the author. I was not asked to review the book positively, and all opinions are my own.
My Thoughts:
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The plot was original and interesting. I enjoyed the characters and their stories. Reed Chapman seemed a bit self-centered and egotistical at first. I understood why he wanted the land, as it was part of his family heritage, but his manner of getting it was not really ethical. However, it was fun to see how God used his pride in the end. Of course, this was not all accomplished easily or without some pain and suffering. Watching his character grow was rewarding.
Patience was an interesting character. I liked her simple faith, and yet at times she seemed extremely childish and vulnerable. However, I felt I could learn something from her outlook on life. I also enjoyed watching her mature and become the woman God intended for her to be.
Other characters in the book such as Reed's parents, friends, and the doctor played effective roles and kept things lively. Overall, I was really please with this book. It kept my attention and I read it rather quickly. This is the first time I have read a book by this author, and I am excited to look into more of her works.
I received this book courtesy of the author. I was not asked to review the book positively, and all opinions are my own.
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