Title: The Christmas Letter: A Clean Historical Western Romance (The Christmas Train Book 1)
Author: Kaitlynn Clarkson
Genre: Historical Western Holiday Romance, Historical Christian Romance
Book Blurb:
She’s got nowhere to go. He helps her. Now it’s her turn … and he’s in danger
Rena Beckwith is broke and broken. Or at least, her heart is after the man she loves turns out to be a scoundrel. Unable to return home, she heads deeper into Montana on a mission with an uncertain ending.
Samuel Farley is grateful to his sister for sending the pretty young woman to his home right when he needs an assistant. They soon become friends, and Samuel feels the stirring of something more as they work together to care for the local schools.
But a crisis looms and he is forced to focus on uncovering the trail of corruption that threatens to engulf him. As feelings for Rena grow, he must decide if the future is worth fighting for, and Rena must choose between opening her heart or fearing the risk. They are forced apart as trouble closes in, and Samuel has no idea if he will ever see her again. It’s something he fears even more than the danger he’s in.
The Christmas Letter is Book 1 in The Christmas Train series. It is clean and wholesome with no swearing, steamy scenes, or violence. It contains brief references to the faith of the characters. It can be read as a standalone but is best enjoyed as part of the series.
My Review:
A historical western Christmas story full of love and hope. This is the kind of book that could be read aloud without the risk of offending anyone. It is a wholesome story but reads smoothly without any overt messaging.
The character development is very well done. You learn the depth of emotion for Samuel and Rena. Through them, you get a feel for many of the other rich characters in the book.
The love story is slow burn but told in a very romantic fashion. It is reflective of the times portrayed in this story. This was often how love came to be in the late 1890's in America's west.
There is intrigue and drama to be sure. The suspenseful subplot keeps the reader turning page after page. You won't be able to stop yourself from cheering on Rena in her endeavors.
A lovely read for Christmas. A wonderful read for any time of the year. A lovely story about life and love in late 19th century Montana. The beginnings of a wonderful series. This book is a great standalone read. I personally look forward to the story of Ida's life and love!
My Rating: 5 stars
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Author Biography:
Kaitlynn Clarkson writes sweet and clean romance stories with the intention of making her readers feel good. She loves to make people smile.
When she’s not engaged in sunshiny activities or writing feel-good stories, Kaitlynn is dealing with the real world. This includes life on a farm on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia, where she lives with her husband and two children. She loves to play the piano and trombone in her spare time.
Social Media Links:
Website https://kaitlynnclarkson.com/
Reviewed by: Mr. N