Nora Arnsby fights her way into a world dominated by men. When a break-in shatters the sense of home she’s created, Nora can’t find her footing. With the intruders growing bolder and her safety at risk, she reaches out to the only person who will listen, even if it means asking a man for help. The stranger across the street is handsome and persistently kind, so different from other men. Mathias … men.
Mathias Horton refuses to let any woman get close to him.
Nursing a broken heart and equally shattered dreams, he wants to avoid the new hat maker. However, he can’t stand to see anyone in need – especially this one. Her spirit, determination, and bright blue eyes compel him to do what he can to help her…protect her. But the more time he spends with her, the more he begins to care.
Mathias must resume the life he gave up to save the one who ignites his battered heart, or admit defeat and let her go back to Deadwood.
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Hearts in Hot Springs is a fantastic addition to this sweet and clean romance series. Each book in this series can be read as a stand alone, but I love revisiting characters from previous books. I really like the writing style of this author and the storyline is always fresh and engaging. The characters are realistic and interesting and I didn’t want to put it his book down. The narrator gives a wonderful performance of this gem.
I received a complimentary copy and have chosen to give my honest opinion.
Independent Nora is determined to start her own milliner in Hot Springs without the the help of a man, but someone wants to sabotage her store. Mathias was hurt by a woman before, but it’s hard to fight his attraction and at times frustration with the stubborn woman moving in across the street from his mercantile. I smiled, laughed, and held my breath at time reading their romance while they struggled against all the bad things that kept happening since Nora came to town. Poor Nora endured break ins, vandalism, repeated verbal threats, broken fingers, kidnappings, and Mathias’ rude sister Katy who kept making her feel unwanted and unwelcome. I would have packed up my store long ago if I were her, but she refused to give up. This was a clean Christian suspenseful historical western romance.
The narrator had an interesting old western raspy sound to her voice. She added plenty of twang and the right amount of voice changes and emotional inflections to keep me listening to the end.
“Hearts in Hot Springs” by Kari Trumbo
A light sweet clean romance set in 1907 South Dakota and a truly fun read with an interesting twist of suspense. As you can tell from my star rating, I thoroughly enjoyed my time in this audiobook story. So, wishing you Happy Reading ! !
Note: I was lucky enough to have my request for a free copy of this story via StoryOrigin granted by the author.
As always Ms. Trumbo delivered a wonderfully sweet story. I liked the mystery and intrigue. The history comments at the end were interesting and appreciated. It is so delightful to have books I can listen to/read without any worry of inappropriate language or content. I can pick up this author’s books with no worry about that. A light touch of humorous teasing between Nora and Matthias area a good balance to the more intense part of the story line.
The narrator wasn’t the greatest but not horrible like some. Her reading was a little choppy, breaking sentences up at times, not really catching a natural flow and expression. I think maybe I am just spoiled, and maybe a little picky, because I grew up listening to my mother read to us and she was a great oral reader.
Really loved these characters, and seeing everyone evolve and grow was enjoyable. Always love a bit of mystery with any story, so that was an extra bonus. The setting was fun, and the action kept everything moving along.
She’s stubborn. He’s determined. And sparks fly!
Aaah, this is what I’ve come to expect in Kari Trumbo’s historical romance Seven Brides Of South Dakota series. A stubborn heroine, a determined hero, lots of romantic sparks flying, and a healthy dash of suspense. Yes, Hearts In Hot Springs is exactly that. It’s fun, at times funny, and sure to be thought provoking while fully entertaining the reader/listener.
Nora and Mathias drive each other crazy and me as well sometimes. Nora stubbornly believes that every offer of assistance is an insult to her independence and capability. Mathias stubbornly believes that no matter how much she proves herself Nora will eventually up and leave him. If any two characters deserve each other it’s these two. And I say that with an amused chuckle.
This audiobook has a different narrator from the previous books and I’m still deciding how I feel about that. She does a good job of allowing the emotion of the story into her voice and she reads it well. However, her voice is, in my opinion, a trifle mature for such a young heroine. Still, I enjoyed listening to the audiobook and I wouldn’t hesitate to tell you to read or listen to it if you enjoy western historical romance with a message of faith and hope.
(I received a copy of this book from the author/publisher. All opinions are entirely my own.)
As always Ms. Trumbo delivered a wonderfully sweet story. I liked the mystery and intrigue. The history comments at the end were interesting and appreciated. It is so delightful to have books I can listen to/read without any worry of inappropriate language or content. I can pick up this author’s books with no worry about that. A light touch of humorous teasing between Nora and Matthias area a good balance to the more intense part of the story line.
The narrator wasn’t the greatest but not horrible like some. Her reading was a little choppy, breaking sentences up at times, not really catching a natural flow and expression. I think maybe I am just spoiled, and maybe a little picky, because I grew up listening to my mother read to us and she was a great oral reader.
This was the second book I’ve read/listened to by Kari Trumbo. I enjoyed the old west era and need to listen to more in that time frame. It took a little over half way through before I started to like the female characters and became invested in the outcome. Mathias was the only character I mostly liked from start to finish.
Carol Grace Anderson was really good. At times, the scene would switch immediately and it took a minute to catch up that there was a switch. That may be more production though. As good as she did, she sounded a bit older than the characters age. That through me off at first. But I really enjoyed her reading voice.
*I received this audiobook from StoryOrigin. This is my voluntary and honest review.
Although this book didn’t have the Christian touch of many of Kari’s books, it’s definitely a sweet read with an ultra old fashioned gentleman! He’s charming enough to soften any woman, and he sweeps this one off her feet!