Bittersweet (California Historical Series #2)
by Cathy Marie Hake
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Author: Cathy Marie HakeEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-04-01
ISBN: 0764201662
Number of pages: 400
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
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- ISBN13: 9780764201660
- Condition: New
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Book Review: Outstanding Historical Inspirational
Summary: 5 Stars
Set in 1860 California, young Laney McCain has loved her neighbor, Galen O'Sullivan for as long as she could remember, but unfortunately Galen was slow in realizing Laney had grown-up and was no longer just his best friend's kid sister.
Since the death of Galen's father the responsibility of guiding his younger brothers; caring for his ma; and trying to maintain farm and a station for the new Pony Express had been wearing him down. In spite of it all, young Galen draws his strength from his constancy and faith in the Lord. When the Grubb family arrived squatting on the O'Sullivan land, Galen extended the hand of friendship and allowed them to farm in return for the young twins Ishmael and Ivy's help on his farm, in spite of his dislike of their alcoholic and shifty father Mr. Grubb.
When Galen realized what a prize Laney would make as his wife and he was just about to propose, Ivy Grubb accused him of impregnating her and Galen in a shot-gun wedding would be forced to wed the liar in front of his whole parish including his beloved Laney.
*** In a sequel to Ms. Hake's LETTER PERFECT, where Josh McCain and Ruth found their destiny the reader is brought back to another uplifting emotional tale of love, sacrifice and betrayal in Laney and Galen's story. Beautifully and emotionally rendered the author paints young Laney as having been given mixed signals and wasn't sure at first that Galen recognized the fact that she had grown up. Coming to believe and relatively sure of Galen's love and intentions towards her Laney was devastated by the accusations against Galen. Ms. Hake does a brilliant job of portraying Laney's strength in believing Galen's innocence as she bravely extends the hand of friendship towards young Ivy while her own heart was breaking.
Galen was also rendered beautifully as being so honorable, charitable all the while knowing full well he hadn't touched Ivy but would provide for both her and the child even as his own heart was breaking for the pain it was causing his Laney. He would question his faith in the Lord wondering why this had been allowed to happen. The reader will experience joy and heartbreak, laughter and tears, as Laney and Galen come to terms with accept God's will.
Brilliantly written, you'll enjoy all of the secondary characters from the younger lovable O'Sullivan siblings to their quirky and eccentric neighbors, as well as despise the sinister and evil men who prey on the defenseless. This author has definitely impressed me with her vivid descriptions of Americana life with inspirational and heart lifting stories that encourage and delight. This is an author who is on my watch list and whom I highly recommend.
Marilyn Rondeau, RIO - Reviewers International Organization
Summary of Bittersweet (California Historical Series #2)
Laney McCain has unabashedly had her sights set on Galen O'Sullivan for years. And though Galen has treated her as nothing more than his best friend's pesky tag-along sister, Laney dares hope that now is the time he will open his eyes and truly recognize the woman she's become.But the arrival of Ishmael and Ivy Grubb, squatters on the O'Sullivans' land, diverts Galen's attention. Though the Grubbs are crass and uneducated, Galen shows mercy and allows them to stay in exchange for help around the farm. But it becomes a decision he lives to regret....
Sometimes the Journey to Love Is Truly Bittersweet
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