Oh how I love historical fiction! Throw in a little romance and a little mystery and it will be a book that I don't want to put down. That's exactly what I had with Out of the Embers by Amanda Cabot. It is the first book in the Mesquite Springs series and I am already counting down the days until I can get the second book in my hands. Until then this one is going on my list of favorites and it is definitely one I will be reading again.
Although it is set in the fictional town of Mesquite Springs in Texas I found a bit of a connection there. My son and daughter in law live in Texas in the town of Mesquite so I thought that was pretty cool.
I loved the characters in this book. From the main characters on down, I felt like I was living in a small town getting to know all the townsfolk. I have a hunch I know who the second book will be about, but I'm also looking forward to seeing how some of the other characters are doing.
So let me tell you a little more about it! Evelyn Radcliffe has been an orphan ever since she witnessed the murder of her parents as a little girl. She's always had an eerie feeling that someone is watching her and when the orphanage that she lives in is burnt to the ground and the only survivors are herself and Polly, a little orphan girl, she knows she must flee for her life.
Evelyn finds herself in Mesquite Springs and finds refuge in the home of the Clark's. Wyatt Clark is a horse rancher who's plans do not include having a family of his own. As the days go by Wyatt and Evelyn continue to draw close to each other, but when danger finds Evelyn her life once again is in danger. Will Wyatt be able to protect her from the man who seeks her life?
Since most of us are social distancing and finding ourselves with more time on our hands, this is the perfect time to take a deep breath, fix a cup of coffee and get lost in a book. This is a great one to start with!
***Thanks to Revel Reads for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
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