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But a storm is coming.
Leaving the past behind in Philadelphia, mail-order bride Sarah Dobbs arrives in San Antonio ready to greet her groom--a man she has never met but whose letters, her paper roses, have won her heart from afar. But there is a problem--Austin Canfield is dead, and Sarah cannot go back East.
As Sarah tries to reconcile herself to a future that is drastically changed, Austin's brother Clay wants nothing more than to shake the Texas dust from his boots, but first he must find his brother's killer. And then there's Sarah.
Something is blooming out in the vast Texas landscape that neither Clay nor Sarah is ready to admit, and the promise of redemption blows like a gentle breeze through the prairie grasses.
Book 1 of the Texas Dreams series, Paper Roses will sweep you away with a tale of love, loss, and tantalizing possibilities.
Amanda Cabot is an accomplished author under various pen names. She is a charter member of Romance Writers of America, the co-founder of its New Jersey chapter, and an avid traveler.
JulesWrite527
Posted April 24, 2012
I got this book as a free book on my Nook, not expecting at all to like it. I just wanted something to read. It takes place in the pioneer west of Texas -- not my usual style of book by far. However, I ended up falling in love with this story and the characters of Sarah and Clay. If you enjoy Christian fiction I would definitely recommend this book. If not, you may it find a bit preachy, but I would still encourage you to give it a try. It's a sweet love story with a mystery thrown in as well. Though I was pretty sure I had the mystery figured out -- and did in fact figure out most of it -- I still couldn't put it down because I wanted to know if I was right. I am very interested in reading the other two books in this series after reading the first one. It was a very unexpected pleasure to read this lovely story.
23 out of 24 people found this review helpful.
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Posted March 13, 2010
I truly loved every minute of reading this book. I have shared this book with friends and they feel the same way. They asked me how I got such a good book.
I am reading the second book in this trilogy and can hardly wait for the third book to come (however, it won't be until next year).
I think the writer is SUPER in her plots and the feelings that are in the book really hit the heart.
17 out of 19 people found this review helpful.
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Posted April 19, 2011
This was a book I received as a free read. Not having anything else in my library to read, I broke down and read it. Once I started though I couldn't put it down. I am looking forward to reading the next bookin the series.
12 out of 14 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Amanda Cabot writes so beautifully. Her stories have lovable characters, great plots and they don't make me blush.
8 out of 10 people found this review helpful.
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Posted June 6, 2011
The story was captivating. A relaxing read that modeled how a relationship grows and evolves into love.
6 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 6, 2009
Paper Roses by Amanda Cabot is one of the best historical books I've read. I was immediately drawn into the story by the touching characters. After a family tragedy, Sarah Dobbs follows her heart to Texas to become a mail-order bride, only to find her dream shattered by another tragedy. <BR/><BR/>Clay, the brother of her dead fiance, offers her passage back home. Sarah shows her independence by forming a new life for her and her sister. In her new surroundings, Sarah is challenged to put the past behind her. Clay is also dealing with his own painful losses. <BR/><BR/>The mystery element in this story was intriguing. I liked the way this book kept me guessing, and the ending had a surprising twist.<BR/><BR/>I look forward to reading more books by this author.
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Posted July 9, 2012
Ok I LOVED this book. I'm 11 and really like pioneer/historical fiction/romance/mystery. Which is what this book is. I wish that Amanda would describe a bit more instead of just telling the reader. I loved how the story unfolds and how surprising the ending/solution was. Again, LOVED IT!!!
*SPOILER*
I wish that there was a SEQUEL sequel to it, where Sarah and Clay have children and Thea is like, 10, and if Gunther marries Olga who becomes the school teacher, ya know? Not a "Texas Dream" book that has a different character.
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted July 3, 2012
Amazing book! Trials gone through are real as well as the healing God can bring.
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted July 2, 2012
I loved this book and found it hard ot put it down. There were so many messages that we can use in our daily lives. Would recommend it to all ages.
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted June 13, 2012
This story was good. Some reviews said this story was "Over Preachy" but I gave it a read anyway. I'm glad I did.
I think that the story needed to include the messages of God as well as his love. Sure the story could have continued without the messages, but I think that if they weren't included as they were, the reader might have finished the story with the feeling of "what was the point?"
I'll be looking forward to finding more books from this author.
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Posted May 8, 2012
Excellent read. Kept me involved the entire time. No complicated plots and easy to pick up at the place where previous reading was left off.
3 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Posted April 20, 2012
I feel like the book was really slpw and boring for me but i thoight the ending was pretty good.. if the writer didnt go on and on about god and who killed the brother as much i think it could of been better(:
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted October 31, 2012
Good, typical Christian historical romance. Excellent character development, strong storyline.
Only flaw - since I live in Texas, I know - poor description of what actually constitutes a 'hot Texas summer day' . . . this author doesn't have a clue of just how sweltering and unbreatheable Texas heat can be. But, for anyone who has never lived here, it won't affect the readability.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted May 18, 2012
I thought it was a very good romance/drama type story. It held my interest til the end. Being from Texas recognized some of the historical references. Even my husband enjoyed it.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.This book would of been much better had there been more passion, but one kiss during the entire book is not enough for me.
2 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Posted October 30, 2012
This was a great read. It did have alot of religion in it. I loved how their love secretly grew!!!
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Posted October 30, 2012
once i started reading this, i couldn't put it down. very good book
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted October 26, 2012
Enjoyed the story line, the charaters were realistic. It was a mystery/romance history type of book. I am awaiting the other two books in the series.
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Posted October 6, 2012
Reading this book was a good way to fill time during a long road trip. It had a little twist of mystery, which was refreshing for a western romance novel. I recommend it if you like this genre, or if you are in a reading rut and would like to try something different (and can get it free). However if you are the type who likes a thought provoking book, skip this one.
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Posted October 5, 2012
I felt like I was there, books like this one is why I love Historical Romances.
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Overview
But a storm is coming.
Leaving the past behind in Philadelphia, mail-order bride Sarah Dobbs arrives in San Antonio ready to greet her groom--a man she has never met but whose letters, her paper roses, have won her heart from afar. But there is a problem--Austin Canfield is dead, and Sarah cannot go back East.
As Sarah tries to reconcile herself to a ...