Her Inheritance Forever

Texas: Star of Destiny #2

by Lyn Cote

The second book in the Star of Destiny series by Lyn Cote, Her Inheritance Forever is an unforgettable story of faith, duty, destiny, and love that unites a proud Tejano lady and an American cowboy in a time of great upheaval in the West. A 2006 Rita Award finalist, author Lyn Cote demonstrates the great power and range of inspirational fiction in Her Inheritance Forever, as two hearts are joined and tested amid the historic events—including the legendary stand at the Alamo—that would ultimately lead to Texas statehood.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Christian Fiction, Christian Romance, Christian

320 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 18, 2009

About the author

Lyn grew up loving books. Her favorite night of the week was Friday night, when the Bookmobile came to her neighborhood in Illinois. She’d spend those two hours chatting with the driver of the Bookmobile and the librarian and making the big decision of the week — which books to check out! In those distant days, children were limited in how many books they could check out. Lyn could only take home six a week — and there were so many to choose from. Her favorites were Cotton in my Sack by Lois Lenski, The Little House series and the One of a Kind Family series. Later, she discovered Georgette Heyer’s Regency romances!
This love of books led to a desire to write. Lyn won prizes in high school and college for her poetry and, not surprisingly, Lyn became a history and English teacher. When she became a mother, she gave up teaching, and while raising a son and a daughter, she began working on her first novel. Then she wrote her second and third. Long years of rejection followed — as it does for most writers. Finally in 1997, Lyn got "the call." Her first book, Never Alone, was chosen to appear in the first year of the new Love Inspired line. Lyn has written many articles on writing and the emerging Christian Booksellers Assoc. (CBA) fiction market. In 2006, Lyn's book, Chloe, is a finalist for the RWA's RITA, the highest award in the romance genre in the inspirational category.
Now, Lyn spends her days writing books that show the power of divine as well as human love. Her nest is empty and she and her real life hero, her husband, have more and more time to spend together in their home on a lake in the lovely northwoods. And books are still dear to her heart.

Reviews

[Wanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book two in the Star of Destiny series and I have not read the first one, but plan to! Her Inheritance Forever is the first book by Lyn Cote that I have read, and won't be the last! I am a native Texan and really enjoyed reading about our history told in this book. I always enjoy reading about places I am familiar with, like Matagorda, San Felipe, the Brazos river, which runs very close to where I live and Washington on the Brazos! It was a little hard to read at first, had to brush up on my Spanish, but it only took a couple of chapters to really get into the story of Alandra and Scully. Looking forward to book three!
Thanks for the book Lyn! Well Done!

[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! Another outstanding book in this magnificent series! I was so caught up in the Texas revolution! I feel like I lived it! I'm amazed by the characterizations. The ending made me cry! Can't wait to read #3 (sad that's the last one though)

"Be generous. Love freely. Do what is right in the eyes of God."

[Laura · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book did nothing to keep my attention.
In fact, I would call it a trashy romance novel. Without the sex scenes. Because, technically, it's classified as Christian Lit.

Her Inheritance Forever is about Alandra, a woman in Texas in the 1830s who owns her own ranch. The ranch is threatened by cousins who claim it is actually their property. However, bigger problems arise as the Mexican army from the south march forward to claim the land.

I kept reading this book in hopes that I would learn something about the war and political situation of the time in that region.
I found myself skimming the pages looking for content to grasp on to, or not remembering anything I read. I gave up with only 40 pages to go. I just couldn't do it.

Part of a trilogy? No thanks.

[Krissie · Rating 5 out of 5]

In 1836 Texas, Alandra Sandoval is the lady of Rancho Sandoval, determined to prove to a doubting world that a woman alone can run a ranch as well as any man. But when Comanches attack her ranch and kidnap her, Alandra must admit she needs protection.

[Tammi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! I've had this one checked out from the library for some time now and it took me forever to get to it. This is the 2nd book in the series and I loved it. It's historical fiction at its finest. Now, to get my hands on the 3rd book that I can hardly wait to read!

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now that I have finished the book, I can say that it is enjoyable throughout. I learned a lot about the events leading up to the war in Texas from reading it.

[Ralynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn't know this book was in a series, but good book had a good message and an interesting twist to the story of the alamo.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good. I liked the part where Alandra was rescued.

[Carolyn Tye · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great historical fiction. I felt the romance a little rushed.

[Rea K]

As of today, I have my doubts about my ability to finish this book. *shrugs* I didn't get very far into it, but I sit and remember how clunky the previous one was, and it's annoying. Don't think I can handle it. Maybe it improves after the first couple chapters, but eehhhhh. No want.