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One True Love
by Lori Copeland
Inspirational Western romance:
surrendering to God
Copper Wilson's friends and fellow
school teachers Willow and Audrey found love after the war, but unlike
them, Copper seems destined
to spend her life alone. Even worse, Copper's life seems
cursed. Nothing goes right and nothing seems easy. When a
fire burns down her school house, Copper manages to save the children,
but she breaks her ankle in the process. When the local doctor
can't help, with a little help from her neighbors, she joins up with a
wagon trail headed to Colorado. If anyone can help her, the
doctor at Fort Riceson can. The medicinal laudanum helps the pain
of her ankle but wagon master Josh Redlin has her fit to be tied.
The two of them can't seem to agree on anything. Copper Wilson is
a feisty woman with fire in her heart. Rough terrain,
rattlesnakes, unknown strangers all pose a threat to wagon trains
heading west to say nothing of the Indians who may or may not be
friendly. As complications arise on their journey, Copper must
increasingly let down her guard, surrendering herself to God and
allowing others to care for her. Neither are easy for this
independent woman! Could it be that maddening man is exactly what
Copper needs? And he her? When the wagon train encounters
their worst nightmare, will the two of them have the faith to journey
onwards? Will God's love work a miracle in their hearts and the
hearts of those they encounter?
In ONE TRUE LOVE, Lori Copeland brings faith and love into life's most
difficult moments. The third in the post Civil War
inspirational romance series Belles of Timber Creek, ONE TRUE
LOVE can be read as a stand alone or in conjunction with the other two
previous books of the series,
TWICE LOVED and THREE TIMES BLESSED. A series of 15 questions at
the back proivide a useful supplement for reader and church group
discussions.
Copper is a most refreshing inspirational heroine with her firebrand
spirit and her ability to stand up to life's difficulties and
irritations with gusto. Even better, love does not tame her
passionate spirit, but rather Lori Copeland matches her with a hero and
friends who appreciate her for her spirit. Lori Copeland creates
dramatic situations that test her characters' faith, adding to the
emotion of the story. Copper's strength of character shows forth
in all that she does, even in those moments when just enduring pain is
an effort. Her weaknesses and inner fears make her human.
Compared to Copper, Josh acts calmly and methodically. Josh is a
dependable man with a seemingly endless ability for patience.
What secrets lie beneath the surface? One or two hints about
Josh's past might have increased the depth of his character throughout
the story, but then again, Lori Copeland's narrative focus on Copper
throughout most of the story allows other aspects of the narrative to
have more effect. Giving away too much too early would have
watered down the drama. Indeed, throughout Lori Copeland creates
several dramatic twists and turns to challenge her characters and keep
a reader glued to the pages.
For fans, ONE TRUE LOVE is classic Lori Copeland with memorable
characters and events characteristic of her writing. Even the
secondary characters bring a richness and depth to the story and the
main characters. Lori Copeland brings freshness and spirit to her
inspirational romances. Lori Copeland brings the exciting West
to life with a message of hope, endurance and God's presence in ONE
TRUE LOVE. Lori Copeland writes an moving inspirational tale in
which God has a way of transforming the human heart, turning it turns
outward in love towards others.
Publisher: Avon Inspire (March 2, 2010)
Author
website
Series: Belles of Timber Creek
Other books in the series: Twice Loved, Three Times Blessed
Reviewed by Merrimon,
Merrimon Book Reviews
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