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Sagebrush Brides #4
Sagebrush Brides, Cross My Heart: Love Rules the Ranch
Book by Cox, Carole
280 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2002
About the author
Carol Cox
61 books171 followersCarol Cox has an abiding love for history and romance, especially when it’s set in her native Southwest. As a third-generation Arizonan, she takes a keen interest in the Old West and hopes to make it live again in the hearts of her readers. A pastor’s wife, Carol lives with her husband and daughter in northern Arizona, where the deer and the antelope really do play—within view of the family’s front porch.
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December 6, 2017
About this book:
“Violet Canfield has a tender heart. Growing up, she cared for a constant stream of orphaned animals. Now, when three orphaned children show up on her doorstep, it's second nature to protect the kids from the wild-eyed man chasing them. Raised in the shadow of strong men, Willie Bradley believes it's time to prove his own worth. But his new job - delivering three mischievous children to their guardian in Airzona Territory - may be too much for him. When the trio slip away from him and take refuge at Violet's farm, he must not only try to locate their missing guardian but persuade Violet he's trustworthy as well. Can Violet and Willie get past their first impressions and discover each other's true character? What does God have planned in their "chance meeting"?”
Series: Book #4 in the “Sagebrush Brides” series. (The other books have not been reviewed.)
Spiritual Content- A few Scriptures are quoted & mentioned; Prayers; Witnessing to young children; Talks about God, Jesus, & Heaven; ‘H’s are capital when referring to God; Mentions of God; Mentions of prayers & praying; Mentions of those & events in the Bible; Mentions of faiths & Christ-likeness; Mentions of Heaven, angels, & salvation; Mentions of blessings; Mentions of sins; A few mentions of a minister; A couple mentions of thanking God; A couple mentions of Bibles.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘stupid’ and three ‘idiot’s; A bit of sarcasm; Pain & Injuries (up to semi-detailed); Mentions of pain, injuries, & bleeding; Mentions of lies & lying; Mentions of animal waste; A few mentions of an accident & death; A couple mentions of a gambler; A couple mentions of jealousy; A mention of debauchery.
Sexual Content- two border-line barely-above-not-detailed // semi-detailed kiss; Remembering a kiss & embraces (barely-above-not-detailed); Touches, Embraces, & Warmth (barely-above-not-detailed); Noticing & Smelling; A few mentions of a forehead kiss; A few mentions of nearness & smelling; A few mentions of chaperones & reputations; A couple mentions of blushes & staring; Love, falling in love, & the emotions.
-Violet Canfield
-Willie Bradley, age 21
P.O.V. switches between them
Set in 1885
176 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- One Star (and a half)
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
Older High School Teens- Four Stars
My personal Rating- Three Stars
This was a really sweet and easy read! Lots of faith content and children antics. There was a few parts or words that didn’t seem like they would be historically accurate, but it was overall a cute read.
Link to review:
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*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
“Violet Canfield has a tender heart. Growing up, she cared for a constant stream of orphaned animals. Now, when three orphaned children show up on her doorstep, it's second nature to protect the kids from the wild-eyed man chasing them. Raised in the shadow of strong men, Willie Bradley believes it's time to prove his own worth. But his new job - delivering three mischievous children to their guardian in Airzona Territory - may be too much for him. When the trio slip away from him and take refuge at Violet's farm, he must not only try to locate their missing guardian but persuade Violet he's trustworthy as well. Can Violet and Willie get past their first impressions and discover each other's true character? What does God have planned in their "chance meeting"?”
Series: Book #4 in the “Sagebrush Brides” series. (The other books have not been reviewed.)
Spiritual Content- A few Scriptures are quoted & mentioned; Prayers; Witnessing to young children; Talks about God, Jesus, & Heaven; ‘H’s are capital when referring to God; Mentions of God; Mentions of prayers & praying; Mentions of those & events in the Bible; Mentions of faiths & Christ-likeness; Mentions of Heaven, angels, & salvation; Mentions of blessings; Mentions of sins; A few mentions of a minister; A couple mentions of thanking God; A couple mentions of Bibles.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘stupid’ and three ‘idiot’s; A bit of sarcasm; Pain & Injuries (up to semi-detailed); Mentions of pain, injuries, & bleeding; Mentions of lies & lying; Mentions of animal waste; A few mentions of an accident & death; A couple mentions of a gambler; A couple mentions of jealousy; A mention of debauchery.
Sexual Content- two border-line barely-above-not-detailed // semi-detailed kiss; Remembering a kiss & embraces (barely-above-not-detailed); Touches, Embraces, & Warmth (barely-above-not-detailed); Noticing & Smelling; A few mentions of a forehead kiss; A few mentions of nearness & smelling; A few mentions of chaperones & reputations; A couple mentions of blushes & staring; Love, falling in love, & the emotions.
-Violet Canfield
-Willie Bradley, age 21
P.O.V. switches between them
Set in 1885
176 pages
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- One Star (and a half)
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
Older High School Teens- Four Stars
My personal Rating- Three Stars
This was a really sweet and easy read! Lots of faith content and children antics. There was a few parts or words that didn’t seem like they would be historically accurate, but it was overall a cute read.
Link to review:
https://booksforchristiangirls.blogsp...
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
November 1, 2017
On par with the others...in both good and bad ways.
August 28, 2017
This was a fun story. I felt so badly for Wingate children, that they lost their parents, but also for the people responsible for delivering them to their Guardian. Willie sure had a lot of strength to not get too angry at the kids, after all the antics they pulled. Violet was an okay character, but I disliked how easily she believed the children time after time. The ending was good, I especially enjoyed seeing where the children ended up - I think it's the perfect situation for them.
November 9, 2016
This was a very cute and sweet story. I kept feeling like the author had fallen in love with some of the characters from the Apple Dumpling Gang movie and used them in a story.
September 13, 2016
I usually avoid books written with children in them because it is usually a case of the author foisting all of her child rearing ideas on the unsuspecting reader. You usually get to hear all about the main character's amazing parenting abilities while all the other characters are so inept with children. The author desperately tries to convince the reader that her glorious way is the only way while 90% of what she does is so stupid. Well, this wasn't one of those books! I truly enjoyed this book and I love how it ended. The perfect ending for all the characters involved.
January 24, 2016
A very sweet story!
This sweet book was full of fun. Willie trying to find the man who was supposed to take care of the 3 wild young orphans, finds love instead! The 3 Wingate children cause all sorts of mayhem, which no one but Willie realizes is them doing it! Violet can't see anything but their sweet faces! Eventually all works out and Willie and Violet realize their love for one another! A fun sweet read!
This sweet book was full of fun. Willie trying to find the man who was supposed to take care of the 3 wild young orphans, finds love instead! The 3 Wingate children cause all sorts of mayhem, which no one but Willie realizes is them doing it! Violet can't see anything but their sweet faces! Eventually all works out and Willie and Violet realize their love for one another! A fun sweet read!
January 23, 2016
Excellent
This story is one that you could imagine happening in the 1800s. Children orphaned, needing to travel to relatives to live. But what happens when plans change, what will the children do?
I found this book enjoyable. I loved the bane between William and violet. Made a great love story.
This story is one that you could imagine happening in the 1800s. Children orphaned, needing to travel to relatives to live. But what happens when plans change, what will the children do?
I found this book enjoyable. I loved the bane between William and violet. Made a great love story.
January 27, 2016
Awesome book
This is an awesome story. It is funny and keeps you guessing what is going to happen next the whole time you're reading it. It is a clean story that is appropriate for anyone. I would definitely recommend it very highly.
This is an awesome story. It is funny and keeps you guessing what is going to happen next the whole time you're reading it. It is a clean story that is appropriate for anyone. I would definitely recommend it very highly.
February 17, 2016
Cute read!
Willie is stuck taking 3 mischievous children to their guardian, trying to keep them out of mischief. Can he keep them out of trouble long enough to discover where they all belong?
Very cute read!
Willie is stuck taking 3 mischievous children to their guardian, trying to keep them out of mischief. Can he keep them out of trouble long enough to discover where they all belong?
Very cute read!
January 21, 2016
This was fun read! I needed a light hearted, western, historical Christian romance & this book was just the ticket!
January 22, 2016
This story had a lot of promise. There were just so many of those typical plot devices that felt so forced and contrived. Totally ruined it.
March 3, 2016
Very good book.
I enjoyed the book with Willy and Violet. It had some surprises which made it interesting to read . I recommend this book
I enjoyed the book with Willy and Violet. It had some surprises which made it interesting to read . I recommend this book
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