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A Pure Love to Mend their Trust
A year later, Annie Blake is still trying to recover from her unexpectedly ended engagement. Remaining silent about the true reason and struggling to protect someone who betrayed her, she decides to take full responsibility, being well aware that her reputation and her future are at stake. For longer than she can remember, all she ever wanted was a happy marriage. When Jethro appears on the horizon, in an unexpected twist of fate, Annie finds herself hopelessly in love with him. Now that she has one last chance to fulfill her wish, will she fight for it or will she back down? Will she manage to carry this scandalous secret that can potentially destroy her life?
Jethro Mills, the son of the Reverend, is ready to find his helpmeet. His world turns upside down, though, when he discovers that his future wife abandoned her betrothed just days before their wedding. Although he can't fathom a worse prospect, he decides to yield under his family's pressure and give Annie a chance. Soon enough, no matter how hard he tries to resist, he finds himself surprisingly stricken with her wit and unique beauty. Can he get past his own prejudice and trust her? Will Jethro find the woman his heart desires on Annie's face?
As the forced union draws near, lies begin to spiral until the truth is buried so deep, it will take a lot of courage and devotion to draw it out. Will Annie ever have her happy ending? Will Jethro find the woman his heart desires? Or will they be torn apart by a lie that threatens to overtake them all?
Jethro Mills, the son of the Reverend, is ready to find his helpmeet. His world turns upside down, though, when he discovers that his future wife abandoned her betrothed just days before their wedding. Although he can't fathom a worse prospect, he decides to yield under his family's pressure and give Annie a chance. Soon enough, no matter how hard he tries to resist, he finds himself surprisingly stricken with her wit and unique beauty. Can he get past his own prejudice and trust her? Will Jethro find the woman his heart desires on Annie's face?
As the forced union draws near, lies begin to spiral until the truth is buried so deep, it will take a lot of courage and devotion to draw it out. Will Annie ever have her happy ending? Will Jethro find the woman his heart desires? Or will they be torn apart by a lie that threatens to overtake them all?
368 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 25, 2020
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June 28, 2020
ONE HEARTBREAKING REVELATION!!!
Outstanding! Lilah negotiates the hills and valleys, plugging along with all the determination and passion to blow this baby clean out of the water, tossing it into a whirlwind, wrapping it up sleek, shiny and tight. Braided, bound and entangled, imparting the explosive ups and agonizing downs, grounding in it's simplicity and awe-inspiring in it's depth, drawing our characters closer than they could have ever imagined. Securing the ups and downs, weaving a cocoon so intricately and tight, drawing you deeper into this tangled web. Lines blur and boundaries crossed, limitations are stretched and bent, catapulting this lil' fella onward, blasting it into a hissy with an eye-opening realization. Shenanigans, escapades and havoc rule supreme, rousting the drama, intrigue, turmoil, secrets, mounting suspense and intense situations along with a boatload of trouble, you have one heart stopping masterpiece. Eliminating the lines and crushing boundaries, limitations are stretched and manipulated, blazing a path, booting it into overdrive, slamming this baby into a frenzy with astonishing results. The attraction and chemistry builds as each layer is peeled back exposing an thrilling emotions, binding them to one another perfectly. The characters are authentic and realistic with depth and qualities that add diversity, transforming into amazing personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and descriptions creating a colorful backdrop that makes the storyline poo. Remarkable job Lilah, thanks for sharing this awesome little gem with us.
Outstanding! Lilah negotiates the hills and valleys, plugging along with all the determination and passion to blow this baby clean out of the water, tossing it into a whirlwind, wrapping it up sleek, shiny and tight. Braided, bound and entangled, imparting the explosive ups and agonizing downs, grounding in it's simplicity and awe-inspiring in it's depth, drawing our characters closer than they could have ever imagined. Securing the ups and downs, weaving a cocoon so intricately and tight, drawing you deeper into this tangled web. Lines blur and boundaries crossed, limitations are stretched and bent, catapulting this lil' fella onward, blasting it into a hissy with an eye-opening realization. Shenanigans, escapades and havoc rule supreme, rousting the drama, intrigue, turmoil, secrets, mounting suspense and intense situations along with a boatload of trouble, you have one heart stopping masterpiece. Eliminating the lines and crushing boundaries, limitations are stretched and manipulated, blazing a path, booting it into overdrive, slamming this baby into a frenzy with astonishing results. The attraction and chemistry builds as each layer is peeled back exposing an thrilling emotions, binding them to one another perfectly. The characters are authentic and realistic with depth and qualities that add diversity, transforming into amazing personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and descriptions creating a colorful backdrop that makes the storyline poo. Remarkable job Lilah, thanks for sharing this awesome little gem with us.
June 17, 2025
Repetitious
It felt very repetitive. Every time Jethro would start to like Annie, Bartholomew would find him and start lying and Jethro would get upset and pull back and it happened so often in the exact same way. Most of the conversations between Annie and Jethro rehashed the same problem over and over again, that Jethro was afraid that Annie was going to breakthrough engagement. A lot of this back and forth could have been cut and the book would have been much shorter without changing the overarching plot.
I think this book needed a lot stronger editing. It could have been a good novella or perhaps the conflict shifted to make it a longer book. As it is, it was frustrating to see the same issue come up again and again. I don't even know what Annie saw I Jethro beyond his knowledge og scripture, he was so irritating.
It felt very repetitive. Every time Jethro would start to like Annie, Bartholomew would find him and start lying and Jethro would get upset and pull back and it happened so often in the exact same way. Most of the conversations between Annie and Jethro rehashed the same problem over and over again, that Jethro was afraid that Annie was going to breakthrough engagement. A lot of this back and forth could have been cut and the book would have been much shorter without changing the overarching plot.
I think this book needed a lot stronger editing. It could have been a good novella or perhaps the conflict shifted to make it a longer book. As it is, it was frustrating to see the same issue come up again and again. I don't even know what Annie saw I Jethro beyond his knowledge og scripture, he was so irritating.
May 6, 2022
Annie and Jethro
Annie has had a very trying year. She broke off her engagement to Bartholomew just days before the wedding and has refused to say why. What could have happened? Only now her parents have gotten together with the preacher and his wife and have decided that Jethro Mills and she are to be married! Jethro is most upset about this news. How can he marry a woman who would break her oath so easily? It takes some time, but just as Jethro and Annie are finally getting to know one another and trusting what the other says, Bartholomew starts to make trouble! Why does he feel he has the right to do so? Will Jethro and Annie be able to be happy? Only one way to find out, read this great story by Lilah Rivers. It will keep you reading till the end 📚
Annie has had a very trying year. She broke off her engagement to Bartholomew just days before the wedding and has refused to say why. What could have happened? Only now her parents have gotten together with the preacher and his wife and have decided that Jethro Mills and she are to be married! Jethro is most upset about this news. How can he marry a woman who would break her oath so easily? It takes some time, but just as Jethro and Annie are finally getting to know one another and trusting what the other says, Bartholomew starts to make trouble! Why does he feel he has the right to do so? Will Jethro and Annie be able to be happy? Only one way to find out, read this great story by Lilah Rivers. It will keep you reading till the end 📚
July 3, 2020
"Lilah Rivers" her stories are a breathe of fresh air where her stories have a Christian atmosphere but also exciting ! Her character take on a different kind of role in the west where cowboys are rough and ready! The plot to this story ,is a even flow story and the difference in the personalities of the characters you will see right away but yet either call in love with it go get "the bad guys"! Grab some tissues,but fur the tears,lol,but for all the dirt the West has!! Travel with these characters and see where this fantastic historical fiction story will take you! Get your boots on,your going to need them!!
July 5, 2020
Lilah Rivers takes us back to a time when morals and actions had more impact that they do now. Annie has been blamed for a last minute broken engagement even though we know that it was not her fault. We are not told what did happen and this event has totally affected her life. I had a hard time empathizing with Jethro and his fears since this seemed a little self-righteous to me. Again, it is because things are totally different now. The story is compelling because you want to know what will Bartholomew will try next. I enjoyed to story enough to ignore that it seemed a little slow with all of Jethro’s Bible study and musings. My Extended Epilogue went to the wrong book.
August 10, 2020
A Pure Love to Mend Their Trust
This was a good story about Annie and Jethro. Annie had declined an engagement prior to Jethro. Bartholomew was her first intended. Annie had caught him kissing her out in in back of the house. This was the reason for ending the engagement. This gave her a bad reputation in town, but Annie was a pious lady, learned in the Bible. Pastor Mills and Annie’s father made an agreement for them to marry. Neither was happy about it.
They struggled to get to know each other, Bartholomew kept discouraging Jethro. But in th end, there was a happy ever after.
This was a good story about Annie and Jethro. Annie had declined an engagement prior to Jethro. Bartholomew was her first intended. Annie had caught him kissing her out in in back of the house. This was the reason for ending the engagement. This gave her a bad reputation in town, but Annie was a pious lady, learned in the Bible. Pastor Mills and Annie’s father made an agreement for them to marry. Neither was happy about it.
They struggled to get to know each other, Bartholomew kept discouraging Jethro. But in th end, there was a happy ever after.
July 7, 2020
Beautiful Christian Romance
I received an ARC of this book from the author, Lilah Rivers, and this is my voluntary and honest review. I loved this book about the love that Jethro and Annie found with each other even though their marriage was an arrangement made by both sets of parents. This author truly is a Christian and lets her beliefs shine through in her books by quoting Biblical scriptures and reciting prayers by the characters who put their trust in God. I highly recommend this book.
I received an ARC of this book from the author, Lilah Rivers, and this is my voluntary and honest review. I loved this book about the love that Jethro and Annie found with each other even though their marriage was an arrangement made by both sets of parents. This author truly is a Christian and lets her beliefs shine through in her books by quoting Biblical scriptures and reciting prayers by the characters who put their trust in God. I highly recommend this book.
January 18, 2022
A Very Good Christian Romance
This is a a story full of faith, doubt, betrayal, forgiveness and love. After ending her engagement to marry Bartholomew, Anna, is practically an outcast in town because she refuses to tell a soul her reason. When her parents arrange a marriage for Anna to Jethro, the pastor's son, Jethro is outraged. He believes all the rumors about Anna. Jethro's Journey to trust in Anna is one full of mistrust and dislike, and a refusal to listen to Anna's side of the story. I was rather disappointed that the extended epilogue was for a different book.
This is a a story full of faith, doubt, betrayal, forgiveness and love. After ending her engagement to marry Bartholomew, Anna, is practically an outcast in town because she refuses to tell a soul her reason. When her parents arrange a marriage for Anna to Jethro, the pastor's son, Jethro is outraged. He believes all the rumors about Anna. Jethro's Journey to trust in Anna is one full of mistrust and dislike, and a refusal to listen to Anna's side of the story. I was rather disappointed that the extended epilogue was for a different book.
March 9, 2025
From Suspicion to Joyful Trust
I absolutely and thoroughly enjoyed this book, Author Lilah!! Everything that you wove into the spiritual and biblical narratives thrilled my heart! So much was included with learning to trust the Lord Jesus with all our hearts and growing in grace and mercy, and there was the whole process of sanctification as we walk with the Holy Spirit. Topping it all off was the message of forgiveness, especially because of the forgiveness we have received. Most excellent!!
I absolutely and thoroughly enjoyed this book, Author Lilah!! Everything that you wove into the spiritual and biblical narratives thrilled my heart! So much was included with learning to trust the Lord Jesus with all our hearts and growing in grace and mercy, and there was the whole process of sanctification as we walk with the Holy Spirit. Topping it all off was the message of forgiveness, especially because of the forgiveness we have received. Most excellent!!
July 7, 2020
A Pure Love to Mend their Trust An Inspirational Historical Romance Book
This is a very good inspirational story about Jethro Mills the son of a preacher and Annie a righteous young woman and they are told to marry and this makes Me thru reluctant but love finds a way in spite of everything that the man she broke off her first engagement with tried to do.The plot and characters are very good and the story well written A enjoyable story
This is a very good inspirational story about Jethro Mills the son of a preacher and Annie a righteous young woman and they are told to marry and this makes Me thru reluctant but love finds a way in spite of everything that the man she broke off her first engagement with tried to do.The plot and characters are very good and the story well written A enjoyable story
July 12, 2020
It has been a year but she took the blame when her marriage didn't happen. It was someone else's doing. But now she wants a home and family. The Pastor and her father arrange a marriage between them. But the Pastor's son has heard the gossip and wonders if he can get past the gossip and trust her.It is an awful lot to work out. I love the Christian background. I received a review copy and voluntarily review it.
June 30, 2020
Enjoyed Reading This Story
This story is a truly impressive christian based book. It was uplifting to me in the way the characters were portrayed to be living their christian and not so christian lives. I really enjoyed the correct biblical references and the joy the characters received through their beliefs.
This story is a truly impressive christian based book. It was uplifting to me in the way the characters were portrayed to be living their christian and not so christian lives. I really enjoyed the correct biblical references and the joy the characters received through their beliefs.
July 2, 2020
A story of belief.
Will a lie destroy any happiness for Annie? Will Jethro learn to get through his prejudice? This was a beautiful and powerful piece. This faith-based book took hold of me right from the first page. I really was in Annie corner taking on the abuse and lies of her ex-fiancé’ took so much strength of characters. Good characters and story I hope you check it out.
Will a lie destroy any happiness for Annie? Will Jethro learn to get through his prejudice? This was a beautiful and powerful piece. This faith-based book took hold of me right from the first page. I really was in Annie corner taking on the abuse and lies of her ex-fiancé’ took so much strength of characters. Good characters and story I hope you check it out.
July 5, 2020
A great story of learning to trust
Annie stepped away from marrying Bartholomew. Never stating why. So now her parents and Jethro's parents have set them up to be married. Jethro had to learn a lot about trust.
This was a very fine read. A love story well worthy of your time. I loved it a lot. Thank you for sharing with us.
Annie stepped away from marrying Bartholomew. Never stating why. So now her parents and Jethro's parents have set them up to be married. Jethro had to learn a lot about trust.
This was a very fine read. A love story well worthy of your time. I loved it a lot. Thank you for sharing with us.
October 15, 2020
Inspirational historical
I loved all the scriptural reference. The story didn't feel veTy realistic to me. I just do not see her not confiding with not even her best friend about why she broke off her first engagement. Maybe or maybe not confiding in her parents..but no one. I just don't feel it.
I loved all the scriptural reference. The story didn't feel veTy realistic to me. I just do not see her not confiding with not even her best friend about why she broke off her first engagement. Maybe or maybe not confiding in her parents..but no one. I just don't feel it.
June 28, 2020
The pureness of it brought tears to my eyes
It was so beautiful and heartfelt that I couldn't help shedding a tear or two, smiling at the love, and, feeling the messages of the verses used in this story.
It was so beautiful and heartfelt that I couldn't help shedding a tear or two, smiling at the love, and, feeling the messages of the verses used in this story.
July 7, 2020
Need to trust
Enjoyed this story ,it shed a lot of up and down in it ,cannot listen to people .prayer was good you need to look to God for anwers. And when you want to know something go to one go you need your answer from
Enjoyed this story ,it shed a lot of up and down in it ,cannot listen to people .prayer was good you need to look to God for anwers. And when you want to know something go to one go you need your answer from
July 11, 2020
Let Not Lies Keep you apart!
I enjoyed reading this story about trials and tribulations of finding happiness,I understand how inspirational fit into this story,but there was a lot of back and forth and mistrust which I found unappealing.
I enjoyed reading this story about trials and tribulations of finding happiness,I understand how inspirational fit into this story,but there was a lot of back and forth and mistrust which I found unappealing.
June 4, 2022
A Pure Love to Mend their Trust
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was not full of of unnecessary description that made me flip through several chapters at a time. The villain was enough to cause me to talk to the book. LOL!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was not full of of unnecessary description that made me flip through several chapters at a time. The villain was enough to cause me to talk to the book. LOL!
July 14, 2020
This book was a bit dull and repetitive at times but overall an enjoyable and sweet story.
July 29, 2022
Loved this book
This is a well written book, I couldn't put it down. I will miss reading this, it brought me closer to Jesus and made me happy.
This is a well written book, I couldn't put it down. I will miss reading this, it brought me closer to Jesus and made me happy.
April 23, 2023
The story of two hearts who had been broken who don’t trust anyone. The parents arrange their marriage. I loved Jethro and Annie and once again I appreciate Lilah’s Christian witness in her books.
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