Elisabeth “Betsey” Atwater had plans as big as the Montana Sky. Marry the boy she’s loved since the day they met and become a famous singer. Getting Aaron Hilam to notice her took years of patience and when he did, life was so perfect she forgot all about singing. But dreams of spending her life with him were shattered when he left town and said he was never coming back. Her heart was broken … beyond repair until she realized Aaron had left behind a piece of himself she could hold on to forever.
Aaron Hilam’s growing feelings for his best friend’s little sister spooked him more than anything ever had. He’d spent the past twelve years trying to avoid her but now that she was full grown and the prettiest girl in all of Willow Creek, he had a hard time ignoring her, especially when those kisses she gave him led to things her brother would probably kill him for if he knew. When an argument at home has him mad at the world, he leaves town vowing to never come back but like most things in his life, trouble is never far behind him. When he returns home he has a lot of broken hearts to mend, one in particular.
When Betsey spots Aaron riding into town, she’s heartsick when she sees he’s not alone. But her despair is short-lived when she meets a man who offers her a way past the heartache and a path straight to the other big dream she’s always yearned for. All she has to do is give up everything she’s ever held dear, and that includes Aaron Hilam.
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What a wonderful story! Nightingale is one of those stories that have your emotions swhirl through you as you read this story about Aaron and Betsey. Betsey has loved Aaron since she was young but Aaron broke her heart when he rode away and left Betsey with a piece of himself with her. Signing a contract to fullfill a dream of becoming a big time singer turns out to be a nightmare. Now wanting a life with Aaron will and not singing brings a villain into their lives who will not stop at nothing to bring his dream a reality, even death. Lily Graison has outdone herself with this novel that is well-written, filled it with a magnificent cast of characters, a strong plot with great dialogue full of wit that brings this read together perfectly! They soon find admitting their love for one another is only the beginning of being together in this heart pounding story full of drama, heartbreak, intrigue, adventure, turmoil, trials and tribulations, excitement and while the suspense builds, tensions escalate and all twist and turns abound that makes for one outstanding story!
This was a fantastic read! I truly believe that Lily Graison has a phenomenal western historical series!
Betsey has loved Aaron since she was a young girl, her brother’s best friend she was always following them around. He was everything she ever wanted in a man, she gave him everything she had… her body and heart, until he trampled all over her heart and left town without ever looking back. Running away from Betsey and the strong feelings he had for her seemed to make sense especially when things at home were tense. His time away from home has him realizing that he has hurt many people that love him, and he knows that a simple “I’m sorry” won’t be enough to rectify his actions. Especially with Betsey!
I loved Aaron he was a bit of a hot head and immature but he quickly stepped up his game and became the man that Betsey always saw in him. After a bit of groveling on his part, Betsey wasn’t going to give in to him easily this time around but finds that she made a rash decision that complicate her happiness. It’s not just her happiness that’s at stake now, but she believes Aaron when he promises her that he’ll make things right!
Plenty of twists really have the reader on edge, holding your breath while they navigate obstacles in the way of their happiness. A rollercoaster of heartfelt emotions keep you glued to the pages!
Lily Graison truly brings the West to life with plenty action to keep the reader entertained!
I recieved a complimentary copy, this is my honest unbiased opinion.
It almost pains me to say this, but Aaron may be my favorite in Willow Creek! I have been wanting a story like this and Lily delivered it. I couldn’t put it down from page one with her brother doing what any brother would do. There is so much to their story that it pulls at your heart and waiting for something to keep them apart. I loved seeing their relationship build again and so many scenes were heart touching. I knew there was going to be trouble with the guy offering what she wanted but never saw that kind of trouble coming. I was holding my breath after that afraid that something else would happen. There is so much in the book that is amazing and I don’t want to giveaway. I loved the hint for the next book and can’t wait for it. This is one written so well that you can picture everything like a movie.
Betsey is a strong woman to do things on her own and work where she works. She wasn’t so stubborn that she wouldn’t listen even if it took a bit to get her to listen. I loved that she didn’t hide from the town and felt for her with what she had to agree to when protecting those she loved.
Aaron knew he made mistakes and wanted to make things right, but didn’t know everything. He had my heart from the start because he owned up to things and clearly loved her. I felt for him everytime something happened and he made my heart ache in many scenes.