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Heaven’s Stolen His Heart
After witnessing the ravages of the Civil War, Travis Logan vowed to give up doctoring. But when fellow steamboat passenger Caleb Wharton collapses at his feet, Travis knows he must lend his aid. As the old man lies dying, he makes Travis promise to take care of his land and find Heaven. Travis can’t help but wonder what Heaven has to do with a real place, so he heads to Caleb’s farm to fulfill his promise.
Weeks of facing marauders and caring for her father’s home have finally taken their toll on Heaven Wharton. When an unknown young man charges the house, Heaven attempts to fire a warning shot but ends up shooting the man instead. Shocked, she and her sister, Angel, drag a semi-conscious Travis into the house and nurse him back to health.
As Travis and Heaven both struggle to control their destinies, will they learn that only a heart that follows God can ever find peace on earth?
This sweet story is filled with characters who are trying to do the right thing for themselves and the people they care about. Brandmeyer is a talented author who writes with flair and brings readers an enjoyable historical romance.
— Patsy Glan
Being my first Diana Brandmeyer read, I didn’t know what to expect. What I found was a delightful tale full of humor, romance and of course dilemmas. The characters’ personalities jump out at you from the first page. You are given keen awareness into Angel’s blindness. Heaven must protect her yet Heaven herself is vulnerable trying so hard to be independent. And Travis, well, he has to learn that God gave him his gift of healing and though he can be used as an instrument in His hands, God has ultimate control. The spiritual inspiration is given in the form of prayer and a little scripture reference but it isn’t overpowering and lends nicely to the story.
Ms Brandmeyer has hit the nail on the head with this one having all the elements of a fun story. This is a keeper on my bookshelves and I’m sure it will be on yours.
— Trudy Smith
"Diana Lesire Brandmeyer has created a delightful story about a whimsical but determined young woman who faces adversity with courage. A Bride’s Dilemma in Friendship, Tennessee is a heart-tugging tale about accepting change and learning to trust God."
- Vickie McDonough, award-winning author of the Texas Boardinghouse Brides series
"Looking for a little piece of heaven on earth? Travel with author Diana Brandmeyer Lesire to Friendship, Texas, where romance blooms, twists and turns abound, and angels really do exist."-Janice Hanna Thompson, author of Love Finds You in Daisy, Oklahoma
Ms Brandmeyer has hit the nail on the head with this one having all the elements of a fun story. This is a keeper on my bookshelves and I’m sure it will be on yours.
daws1996
Posted April 21, 2012
A couple months ago I was in a reading slump. It seemed everything I picked up was either poorly edited or had cardboard characters. But the last three books I've read renewed my love for reading! A Bride's Dilemma in Friendship, Tennessee by Diana Lesire Brandmeyer is the latest great book.
A lot of books start off with mysteries and partial information. While some people love to trudge through the muck until things start making sense 150 pages later, I don't. It frustrates me and I will typically give up in 20 pages or less. Ms. Brandmeyer, however, has found that beautiful balance between giving me enough information to make me both curious and comfortable at the same time. Yes, I wanted to know more about the hesitant Travis Logan, but I knew enough to trust him and follow his journey.
I found the female leads to be charming and realistic. I identified immediately with Heaven Wharton's frustrations in raising a child who is so involved in life that she can't remember to do the most basic chores on a daily basis. I understood her need to be overprotective as the realities of her sister's life came out in the story, but I also empathized with Angel Wharton's desire to be independent of her sister. In just a few short pages, I fell in love with both these characters and had to know more about them.
I found Ms. Brandmeyer's writing to be comforting and easy going. It was enjoyable and I found myself ignoring my own chores to spend time in this book. I not only look forward to reading more by this author, I recommend everyone interested in Christian Romantic Fiction give this book a try.
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Overview
Heaven’s Stolen His Heart
After witnessing the ravages of the Civil War, Travis Logan vowed to give up doctoring. But when fellow steamboat passenger Caleb Wharton collapses at his feet, Travis knows he must lend his aid. As the old man lies dying, he makes Travis promise to take care of his land and find Heaven. Travis can’t help but wonder what Heaven has to do with a real place, so he heads to Caleb’s farm to fulfill his promise.
Weeks of ...