Schoolteacher Charlotte Brindle is relieved that her long journey from Boston to Wyldhaven is about to come to an end. And then the bullets start flying! As she sprawls on the floor of the coach and curls her arms around her head, she wonders whatever in the world possessed her to give up the civility of a Boston school for the promise of adventure on the wild frontier?!Her fellow passenger, an … frontier?!
Her fellow passenger, an elderly man named Patrick Waddell, has obviously angered the men outside. And he has no intentions of going down without a fight—or without a bargaining chip!
Sheriff Reagan Callahan grinds his teeth in frustration when Patrick Waddell emerges from the coach with the tiny slip of a schoolteacher as his hostage. Reagan’s perfectly planned-out capture has just been shot to smithereens. What had the town’s founder been thinking when he hired a woman like her? A petite and prim woman was not the kind of teacher Wyldhaven needed. He should be back at his desk drinking coffee! Instead, he now has to mount a rescue!
Take the next stagecoach to Wyldhaven,
where the coffee’s perked hot,
the sheriff likes his apple pie fresh from the oven,
and adventure invariably waits just around the next river bend.
Read all the Christian romance novels by bestselling author, Lynnette Bonner!
The Shepherd’s Heart Series
– Christian Historical Western Romance –
- Rocky Mountain Oasis
- High Desert Haven
- Fair Valley Refuge
- Spring Meadow Sanctuary
The Wyldhaven Series
– Christian Historical Western Romance –
- Not a Sparrow Falls
- On Eagles’ Wings
- Beauty from Ashes
The Sonnets of the Spice Isle Series
– Christian Historical Romance –
- On the Wings of a Whisper
- Lay Down Your Heart
- Made Perfect in Weakness
- A Walk Through the Waters
- The Trail of Chains
- The Joy of the Morning
The Pacific Shores Series
– Contemporary Small-Town Christian Romance –
- Beyond the Waves
- Caught in the Current
- Song of the Surf
- Written in the Sand
The Riversong Series
– Contemporary Small-Town Christian Romance –
- Angel Kisses and Riversong
- Soft Kisses and Birdsong
The Islands of Intrigue Series
– Contemporary Christian Romantic Suspense –
- The Unrelenting Tide
The San Juan Shadows Series
– Contemporary Christian Romantic Suspense –
- Fire
The Hearts of Hollywood Series
– Contemporary Christian Romance Novellas –
- My Blue Havyn
- Mistletoe and Mochas
- Kittens and Snow Flurries
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I loved this book! Actually it was the audiobook! I listened to the audio book of Not A Sparrow Falls by Lynnette Bonner and I loved it! The story was inspiring, witty, romantic, and dramatic. I loved every minute of it. It is the story of Charlotte Brindle, a young school teacher who sets out for an idyllic community in Washington only to find out that Wyldhaven is pretty much like its name. When she arrives she is kidnapped by a bank robber, but soon rescued by the sheriff, Reagan Calahan. She makes plans to return to Boston, but in the process she befriends many of the town’s people. This story is about faith and love. The teacher shares her faith in God, how he loves and watches over his children. I loved this book and can’t wait to read the other books in the series
It took me a while to really get “in to” the storyline…just seemed like a lot of distractions. But several times my heart wamed to how our actions affect others so deeply.
The wild west was never wilder in this fun western romance by Lynette Bonner. Charlotte Brindle, a young teacher from Boston decides to go to Wyldhaven where she can begin a new life. But, this new beginning just might kill her.
Charlotte is just the kind of young lady that a first new frontier town needs, although she doesn’t know it. She is baptized with fire before she even arrives into the town by her stagecoach being fired upon and being taken hostage by one of the passengers. She is ready to take the next stagecoach home, but the town has a week to convince her to stay.
Charlotte was such a sweet young lady who I found to be delightful for several reasons. She is a schoolmarm (just like me); she was able to see past outward appearances and into the heart of people; she is willing to take chances, and she was able to let go of past hurts and trust God and others.
Reagan Callahan is the perfect sheriff for Wyldhaven. He has a gruff exterior to deter culprits, but a caring heart for all of those under his care. How can he help this beautiful, impetuous woman stay safe while she is oblivious to the dangers that are around her? It was so fun to see his relationship with Charlotte develop and change.
I found the people of Wyldhaven to be just the right mix. With wonderfully giving and generous people, I am looking to learning more about the folks of this little town. This is the first book in the Wyldhaven series, and while it can be a stand alone, I was intrigued by the other townsfolk that I have the next book, On Eagles’ Wings, on my To Be Read list.
This is the first book I have read by Lynnette Bonner and also the first in her Wyldhaven series which takes place in Washington state. The title drew my attention and faith themes of trust, forgiveness and discernment were beautifully incorporated into the novel. This inspirational book included much action and a developing sweet romance which kept me reading chapter after chapter. I loved getting introduced to the townspeople of Wyldhaven and look forward to reading about their stories as the series continues.
Enjoyed the main characters adventures.
Compassionate.
Such a wonderful book. I’ve already started on the next two in the series! Definitely recommend them all! Just fair warning – they will keep you reading until the wee hours of the morning!
4 stars .
I really enjoyed this Historical Western Romance. I received this for free and I voluntarily chose to review this. I’ve given this a 5*rating. This heroine may be on the small side but she sure is gusty and stood up for herself. There a little bit of romance, suspense with bank robbers with a whole gang of bad guys, The heroine just wants to teach school and the hero just wants to help keep his town safe.Without giving anything more away, this will take you on a ride and want you to keep reading. I just had to finish this last night or should I say this morning. Hope to get to the next in the series soon. Can’t figure out why Amazon will not accept this.
After a second failed relationship, Charlotte believes the school teacher’s position in Wyldhaven is the answer to her prayers. Once she arrived, though, she experienced second thoughts…
“This certainly couldn’t have been the leading of the Lord, could it?”
How many times have I asked the same question? How many times have I prayed and asked God to lead the way, only to struggle with whether or not I’m following in His footsteps? I could so relate to Charlotte’s doubt.
The sheriff was the perfect hero for Charlotte, even though initially she blamed him for…well, you’ll just have to read the book! I will say that this story tugged me right in, and one particular scene reminded me of a Mary Connealy book.
With some laugh-out-loud moments and just as many “oh, no!” situations, the fast-paced plot and the snappy dialog kept me turning pages, but it was more than that. So many facets to appreciate about this book…the other potential romantic entanglements, a few deep faith questions, and the depth and complexity of the secondary characters, especially Liora and Dixie. I can’t wait to read Dixie’s story in On Eagles’ Wings (next in line), and I hope (hint, hint, Lynnette! Can you please write faster?? lol) we’ll finally learn more about the infamous Liora as well.
With a setting similar to Hope Valley, fans of When Calls the Heart (waving to my fellow #hearties!) will enjoy this book. Just plan to set aside an entire afternoon because you really will not want to put it down!
Disclaimer: I won an ebook of Not A Sparrow Falls. Other than the free book, I was in no way compensated and this review is my fair and unbiased opinion.