When a spurned suitor threatens her, heiress Alexandra Tarkington flees New York for Mesquite Springs in the Texas Hill Country, where her father is building a hotel. But the happy reunion she envisions is not to be as her father insists she return to New York. Instead, Alexandra carves out a niche for herself in town, teaching schoolchildren to paint and enjoying the company of Gabe Seymour, a delightful man she met on the stagecoach.
But all is not as it seems. Two men, each with his own agenda, have followed her to Mesquite Springs. And Gabe is an investigator, searching for proof that her father is a swindler. When a series of apparent accidents threaten her life, Alexandra and Gabe will have to work together to discover the truth. And perhaps along the way they will discover that the sparks of attraction they've felt from the beginning are more than sparks--they're love.
Bestselling author Amanda Cabot invites you back to 1850s Texas for this exciting and heartwarming tale of treachery, love, and learning to trust.
But all is not as it seems. Two men, each with his own agenda, have followed her to Mesquite Springs. And Gabe is an investigator, searching for proof that her father is a swindler. When a series of apparent accidents threaten her life, Alexandra and Gabe will have to work together to discover the truth. And perhaps along the way they will discover that the sparks of attraction they've felt from the beginning are more than sparks--they're love.
Bestselling author Amanda Cabot invites you back to 1850s Texas for this exciting and heartwarming tale of treachery, love, and learning to trust.
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I was excited to read this third book in the Mesquite Springs series by Amanda Cabot. I really enjoyed the first two and had looked forward to this one.
I feel for main character Alexandra as she tries to help her Dad and bond with him even though he doesn't really seem to want her around. I questioned Gabe's motives and interest in her. I will admit it took me a little bit of time to keep the male characters straight in my head. It was confusing at first who they were and why they were following Alexandra. I liked the connection Alexandra made with the young children at the school as she gave painting lessons. She was able to help a set of twins who had lost their mother because she had also lost her mother at a young age.
This is a good story if you enjoy historical romance. Will Gabe discover what he's trying to find about Mr. Tarkington? Is Alexandra safe in Mesquite Springs? Will she be found by the man she would not marry in New York?
If you pay attention as you read you can learn some lessons too like the characters. This has been a great series, and I've enjoyed the town and people of Mesquite Springs.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher for my honest review.
Have a day of blessings!
Bethany
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Thank you for your review.
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