The Archer Family saga continues as Sage finds love…or does it find her?Sage teams up with Tombstone’s Dr. Folsom, where she hopes to learn about being the doctor she’ll never become. Certainly not on the wild west frontier. But her tonics made with generations of guidance are helpful for many Tombstone residents…or are they?Clint Jackson is in medical school in New York when he finds out that … he finds out that his father is perishing in Tombstone. He is quick on his way to say goodbye, only to find that a charming young woman is providing medicines he’s never heard of, against the doctor’s wishes.
Sage and Clint hold the tenet “Do No Harm” in their hearts. As they find out how much they have in common, can they figure out what’s happening to Tombstone residents and stop it, before Clint loses his father for good?
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I can’t describe how great it was to be back in Tombstone and the Archer Ranch! This author has imagination, wit and romantic ideas which always leads to a good read. A family whose Mother passed some time ago, left a legacy of healing and caring. One of the daughters, Sage, is what we would call today, an herbalist and healer. This is her story! She works for a doctor who does not respect her knowledge, yet it is the medical doctor that nearly costs lives in this story-line. I must confess that the letter to Sage left by her Mother was profound and yet so endearing, it brought me to tears. Maybe it is a Mother’s heart but the meaningful words will remain in my mind for a long time. Thanks for this excellent story. (Also, thanks for remembering Carol). I can see where this book could lead to a series of its own as life on the ranch has branched out into new territory.
Great continuation of the Archer series.
BELIEVING IN YOURSELF
The Archer family has become near and dear to my heart from the Wild West Frontier Bride Series. They have strong family ties, but they also care deeply about others. It is their upbringing by their late mother and their father, Beau Archer. Sage inherited the love of plants and making healing tonics from her late mother, taking care of her herb garden and her journals.
Sage will work with the local doctor, Dr. Folsom, who she idolizes and even shares with him some of her tonics that her mother taught her to make, and how they healed. But what happens when two of his patients who were both nearly healed take a drastic turn for the worse? When Mr. Jackson’s health declines to the point that it looks like death is imminent, his housekeeper sends a message to Clint Jackson, studying to be a doctor in New York, that he needs to come quickly.
The story will have Sage dealing with the doctor, his less than professional attitude towards his patients, and how she must try to smooth things over. It will also have Clint and Sage developing a friendship. Sage is consistently defending Dr. Folsom who in turn belittles her and her tonics. It will take several wise people to help Sage see beyond the rose-colored glasses she wears concerning the doctor and his degree.
“I didn’t realize until recently that honor and respect were to be earned, not given.” –Sage
“It wasn’t until I met you that I learned the difference between a person who was supposed to be good and kind and someone who truly was good and kind.” –Clint
“I don’t think I truly believed in myself until you did—and then I came to believe you were right.
Thank you for believing in me when I didn’t—couldn’t” –Sage
The story is a clean historical western romance that takes place in Tombstone, Arizona. While the story is part of a series, it will also read well as a stand-alone. It has a cast of interesting characters, just enough mystery and angst, and a sweet romance to keep the pages turning.
I truly enjoyed reading this refreshing
& sweet romance. It is a great start to
the new series, Bride of Archer Ranch.
Sage, worked for the town Doctor.
She had also been taught by her
Mother, about making tonics with herbs.
Tombstone, is a rapidly growing town,
& they all looked out for each other.
With the help of Sage’s tonic, people
were getting better. Then, they had
taken a turn for the worst. It didn’t
make sense to Sage.
Clint, lives in New York, studing to be a Doctor. His father, Mr. Jackson, is not
doing well. The housekeeper sent for
Clint. When he arrived, he was shocked
to see how sick his father was.
Sage & Clint, joined together to figure
out the mystey of why the patients were doing well, then not.
Along the way, something changed between, Sage & Clint. He believed
in her, when she didn’t believe in herself.
I loved everything about the story!!!