A Home in Drayton Valley by Kim Vogel Sawyer

Back Cover:

A dream of a better life...
A tragedy aboard a wagon train...
A tentative agreement..
Will it lead to love for two seeking hearts?

Hoping to escape the poor conditions of 1880 New York, Tarsie Raines and her friends Joss and Mary Brubacher and their two children set off for Kansas aboard an unusual wagon train. But when tragedy strikes on the trip across the prairie, Tarsie is thrown into a partnership with Joss that leaves them both questioning God and their plans for the future.

As their funds dwindle and nothing goes as planned, will they give up and go their separate ways? Or will God use their time in Drayton Valley in a way they never expected?

Review:

A Home in Drayton Valley was a lovely read, but a bit predictable. The characters had some surprising depth; however the story line did not.

Tarsie Raines is a feisty Irish woman, with lots of spunk. I admire her, because she dares to make her dreams a reality, to take chances, but also cares for those around her, and makes an effort to try to do God’s will.

Joss Brubacher is a hard, stubborn man. He has hardened his heart against the world, is prejudiced and proud. However through Tarsie and others around him, God’s love slowly penetrates his heart.

As I was reading A Home in Drayton Valley, I could easily predict what was going to happen. I was pleasantly surprised along the way with some different characters Kim Vogel Sawyer introduced

Chick-lit readers will enjoy this book. It is a lovely combination of romance, faith, struggles, a happy ending. I, however, would like a book that will keep me wanting more. 

Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group.