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When Kathryn Jennings married her husband she had certain expectations. After years together, and those expectations were not met, she remained faithful to her vows. One night the choice is taken out of her hands and he doesn’t return leaving her to keep their ranch any way she is able. Through a twist which shows her more clearly who the man she married truly was, regrets make her wish she had to opportunity to love him as he should have been all along.
Larson Jennings has a haunted past he’s tried to run from his whole life. He could never tell his wife any of it for fear of her reaction. When greed steps in and changes his life forever, Larson takes on a new identity in the town where he and his wife made their home. Slowly he falls in love with her again, but can the lies of the past and the current circumstances of the present be overcome by their love or will everything they’ve worked for be lost forever? Larson’s path on the road to recovery leads him to places he’s never been before and back home to all he’s every needed.
Tamera Alexander’s first novel, “Rekindled”, weaves a path into your heart with characters you’ll come to love. Each one has their own struggles to overcome. Realistic troubles in the life of ranchers in the 1860’s as well as basic human relationship issues which make decisions for right or wrong critical drive these two people to their knees before their Maker. There each finds their own solace and comfort. Strength of character comes to the fore leaving a story of deep love and forgiveness.
Supporting characters give each of the main characters more depth as you see them interacting. Setting is done beautifully as the picture of the old west comes to life.
I find nothing objectionable in “Rekindled” and would recommend it as a good read for older teens as well as adults. Some situations might not be appropriate for younger teen readers.
“Rekindled” is a wonderful start to Tamera Alexander’s writing career and I look forward to seeing more books by her in the future.
Reviewed by Allison M. Wilson
for The Road to Romancee
July 25, 2006
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