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Land of Promise #1.5
The Ranchero's Gift: Land of Promise 1.5
Will her dreams of freedom end when she is sold to pay a debt?When Maya Garza's step-father drags her to the cantina, planning to auction her off to cover his debts, she is desperate to escape. Her step-brother's best friend, Rafael-her worst nightmare-is eager to purchase her. She sees no hope as she stands atop the table with a room full of men leering at her.Yaniv Madrigal is searching for his brother, Rafael. They were to leave Los Angeles today to return home. The wagons and family are waiting, but Rafael disappeared. He can't believe his eyes when he finds his brother bidding for a young woman. A woman who has the look of a trapped animal. As Maya travels with Yaniv and his family, she must avoid Rafael's advances, and try not to fall in love with the man who purchased her. Yaniv always puts family first, but now he struggles as his heart is torn. Will Yaniv and Maya find a solution to their trouble before the unthinkable happens?
122 pages, Paperback
Published August 3, 2019
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Nancy J. Farrier
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Nancy J. Farrier grew up on a small farm in the Midwest amidst a close-knit family and a large extended family. She loved farm life including the animals, cooking, gardening and canning, but not so much the cleaning house part. A little-known fact is that she preferred to help with feeding cattle or mending fence than helping with housework.
In school Nancy often got in trouble in history class for hiding a fiction book in her text book to read during the teacher’s lecture. Or, she daydreamed her way through classes, writing stories in her head instead of paying attention to the teacher. English and Literature were her favorite classes.
Now, a best-selling, award winning author of historical and contemporary Christian fiction, Nancy lives in the Sonoran Desert of Southern Arizona and loves to research and include bits of history in her books. She often incorporates her love of the Southwest into her settings as the Southwest has a rich history that lends itself to fiction, and historical characters that come to life on the page.
Nancy J. Farrier grew up on a small farm in the Midwest amidst a close-knit family and a large extended family. She loved farm life including the animals, cooking, gardening and canning, but not so much the cleaning house part. A little-known fact is that she preferred to help with feeding cattle or mending fence than helping with housework.
In school Nancy often got in trouble in history class for hiding a fiction book in her text book to read during the teacher’s lecture. Or, she daydreamed her way through classes, writing stories in her head instead of paying attention to the teacher. English and Literature were her favorite classes.
Now, a best-selling, award winning author of historical and contemporary Christian fiction, Nancy lives in the Sonoran Desert of Southern Arizona and loves to research and include bits of history in her books. She often incorporates her love of the Southwest into her settings as the Southwest has a rich history that lends itself to fiction, and historical characters that come to life on the page.
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June 22, 2022
I really hated that this story did not have an epilogue. I felt like their story need closure.
March 30, 2020
Super, sweet romance with a solid message
This historical romance takes us to the old southwest, where Yaniv and his ne'er-do-well brother, Rafael, are on a long caravan trip that takes them through Maya's town just as her stepfather decides to make a little spare change by offering her up for auction in the local saloon.
Rafael is all too eager to stake his claim, but Yaniv's goodness prevails and he not only offers to free Maya, but he allows her to accompany his family as they return home. During this trip, Maya learns about her true worth while Rafael learns just how far he can push his brother.
The Christian message of salvation is on full display in this book, and Yaniv and Maya make a wonderfully sweet couple who are finding their true path together. Difficult issues are handled respectfully, and the writing was captivating throughout. It's not a long story, but it's very well done.
This historical romance takes us to the old southwest, where Yaniv and his ne'er-do-well brother, Rafael, are on a long caravan trip that takes them through Maya's town just as her stepfather decides to make a little spare change by offering her up for auction in the local saloon.
Rafael is all too eager to stake his claim, but Yaniv's goodness prevails and he not only offers to free Maya, but he allows her to accompany his family as they return home. During this trip, Maya learns about her true worth while Rafael learns just how far he can push his brother.
The Christian message of salvation is on full display in this book, and Yaniv and Maya make a wonderfully sweet couple who are finding their true path together. Difficult issues are handled respectfully, and the writing was captivating throughout. It's not a long story, but it's very well done.
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews