The Hope Of Azure Springs by Rachel Fordham

 

You know how you see a book by a debut author and think wow that sounds good? But then it sits on your TBR pile because there are so many books by your favorite authors. Well, that's what happened with Rachel Fordham's Hope Of Azure Springs. The other day I had some free time and I started reading The Hope Of Azure Springs...well I ended up reading the whole book in one day. It was that good. The plot was sound and moved along quickly. I was drawn to the characters and needed to know what happened to them. And the setting was described so well that I could see the town and other places in my mind. I look forward to reading more of Ms. Fordham's books in the future.

So grab a pitcher of ice tea and some snacks, cause your not gonna want to put this book down until it is done.

I was given a copy of this book by the publisher with no expectations. All thoughts are my own. I did purchase my own copy.

From Amazon:

Seven years ago, orphaned and alone, Em finally arrived at a new home in Iowa after riding the orphan train. But secrets from her past haunt her, and her new life in the Western wilderness is a rough one. When her guardian is shot and killed, Em, now nineteen, finally has the chance to search for her long-lost sister, but she won't be able to do it alone.

For Azure Springs Sheriff Caleb Reynolds, securing justice for the waifish and injured Em is just part of his job. He's determined to solve every case put before him in order to impress his parents and make a name for himself. Caleb expects to succeed. What he doesn't expect is the hold this strange young woman will have on his heart.

Debut author Rachel Fordham invites historical romance readers to the charming town of Azure Springs, Iowa, where the people care deeply for one another and, sometimes, even fall in love.

About the author:

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Biography

Rachel Fordham has long been fascinated by all things historical or in the words of her children “old stuff”. Often the historical trivia she discovers is woven into her children's bedtime tales. Despite her love for good stories she didn’t attempt writing a novel until her husband challenged her to do so (and now she’s so glad he did). Since that time she’s often been found typing or researching while her youngest child naps or frantically writing plot twists while she waits in the school pick-up line. In addition to her passion for storytelling, she enjoys reading, being outdoors, and seeing new places. Rachel lives with her husband and children on an island in Washington state.

Learn more about current projects at rachelfordham.com