About the Book: What happens when the realization of a dream isn’t what you imagined… and the secret you’ve spent a lifetime guarding is finally laid bare?
Determined to become one of the country’s premier newspaper photographers, Elizabeth Westbrook travels to the Colorado Territory to capture the grandeur of the mountains surrounding the remote town of Timber Ridge. She hopes, too, that the cool, dry air of Colorado, and its renowned hot springs, will cure the mysterious illness that threatens her career, and her life. Daniel Ranslett is a man shackled by his Confederate past, and he’ll do anything to protect his land, and his solitude. When an outspoken Yankee photographer captures an image that appears key to solving a murder, putting herself in danger, Daniel is called upon to repay a debt. He’s a man of his word, but repaying that debt could reveal secrets from his past he would prefer remain buried.
Forced on a perilous journey together, Daniel and Elizabeth’s lives intertwine in ways neither could have imagined when first they met from a distance.
My Review: When I first looked at the cover for this book, I didn’t expect to like it. I thought it would be another sort of prairie romance and that it would be just okay. But within just a few pages, I was completely captivated the characters, delighted by the writing, and into the story.
Elizabeth was a heroine that I just loved. Feisty and determined to realize her goals even when all of the odds were against her, funny and warm, I couldn’t help but root for her. Daniel is a bit of a tortured hero, but a man of integrity and conscience which I always enjoy as well.
I also really enjoyed the secondary characters who added a lot of character and interest to the story. the characterization is just outstanding, the romantic tension is believable and clean, and the plot is full of excitement and drama.
Highly, highly recommend for fans of historical romance!
From a Distance was published by Bethany House in June of 2008.
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May 22nd, 2009 at 4:04 am
Great review! I just happened to pick up Beyond This Moment, which I think is the second book in that series, and now I’m even more excited to read it!