Book Review: “Waiting for Morning” by Margaret Brownley

January 6, 2013 at 5:39 am | Posted in Books | Leave a comment
Tags: Book Review, Christian Fiction, Margaret Brownley, Romance Fiction

Margaret Brownley, in her new book, “Waiting for Morning” Book Two in her The Brides Of Last Chance Ranch series published by Thomas Nelson takes us to the Arizona Territory in 1896 and into the life of Molly Hatfield.

From the back cover:   Molly Hatfield comes to Arizona Territory seeking stability and security. But living in Cactus Patch provides her with more than she ever dreamed.

There is nothing Molly wouldn’t do for her teenaged brother, Donny. Blaming herself for the accident that left him wheelchair bound, Molly has dedicated her life to his care. But in 1896, gainful employment for a woman is hard to come by. So when Molly learns that an eccentric rancher in Cactus Patch, Arizona, is looking for an heiress—someone to take over management of the ranch in exchange for future ownership—she jumps at the chance to provide a real home for her brother.

However, Molly didn’t bank on meeting Dr. Caleb Fairbanks, the town’s charming unmarried doctor. Caleb has a way with Molly that makes her nervous. But it’s how he is with her brother that really alarms her. Caleb sees past the wheelchair and genuinely likes Donny, but Molly fears he’s putting unrealistic ideas into her brother’s head. Falling in love with Caleb would threaten everything she’s worked for, even her brother’s future happiness.

But it could be the very reason God brought her to Last Chance Ranch.

No doubt about it I like Westerns.  I grew up watching and reading a lot of them when I was younger and still watch and read them today.  Margaret Brownley knows how to write a western.  In her new book, “Waiting for Morning” Ms. Brownley gives us a working cattle ranch, a horseless carriage, a brother in a wheelchair and a doctor that thinks he can help him.  On top of everything “Waiting for Morning” is an incredible  romance that is full of charm and humor.  It asks the question would you trade your future of being married for stability and security?  All of this is set against a historical backdrop that is fascinating to read.  Margaret Brownley has done it again.  I am so looking forward to book three in this series.

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Disclosure of Material Connection:  I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers for this review.   I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 <http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html> : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”