Can a young Italian widow win the love of a Nordic cowboy in time to save the only thing she loves?1892 Passionate and stubborn, Italian-born Giovanna from Calabria is beautiful, committed to her family, and honest to a fault. Newly widowed, Giovanna must find a way to help her sick daughter, Rosa, before she loses the only one she loves.Hard-working, reserved and practical, Laars has broken with … reserved and practical, Laars has broken with his Norwegian family to start his own claim in South Dakota. While Laars may think he can do it alone with his cool demeanor and devoted work ethic, in his heart he knows he needs and wants a wife. But is he ready for the sacrifices it takes to lead a ready-made family?
How will Giovanna and Laars be able to forge a life together if they are more devoted to their own needs than to each other?
In this sweet historical romance, Book One in the Sweet Land of Liberty Brides series, Lorena Dove carries you through the joys, sorrow and love of the people who left their home countries behind to form the strength of a nation on the Western plains.
Lorena Dove writes inspirational romance about pioneer life on the 19th century frontier. Her books are clean & wholesome and suitable for teen & young adult readers and all lovers of historical Western romance in the Victorian era.
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Not well written!
easy read..
Quick, sweet read.
It was too short and it was not really convincing, but the message was good.
I thought it could have happened back during the 1800s, the mail order brides. I enjoyed how she was able to provide for her daughter, even though she was scared. It actually taught me to take the first step and let God work things out.
This book was very short. My ebook reader showed I was at the halfway mark, I was very surprised the book suddenly ended and then it started all over on the next page.
Very disappointing as the story itself was okay.
It was a nice novella. I wish it had more story and character development.
the story, the premise was good, but I was left with a feeling that the writer just wanted to get it over with. it lacked depth.
A quick read with interesting characters
Nice love story. Even though a mail order bride, Giovanna finds true love and a place to call her home.
I was unable to finish the book because I found the story’s timeline to be rushed and unrealistic. If the pace had been slowed down it would have been a very enjoyable read.
Did not care for this book.
Ending was abrupt. Wished the story line was more in depth. The resolve didn’t seem believable…it happened too fast.
A great book.
Love the story. Just wish it was a little longer with more character development.
The story was interesting. A little predictable..like able characters.
Too short; story and characters unrealistic
A girl, with a child, venturing into a “new” world to try to support that child — It was an intriguing read.
Nice relaxing read
Loved this book!!!