Christian western romance with some heart behind it. There is a story here beyond the love that blooms. Bullies seems to always have the upper hand until the end. Ember's appearance causes strife among John and Evan. she has a big decision to make her family of birth or the family of her heart. First read by Mills, I enjoyed what I have read. I would most certainly read more of her work in the future. I have read several of DiAnn's books and love her writing style. This one is in Colorado, a state I love. She makes the words come alive when she describes the surroundings. It is almost like you are there. And her characters are rich with personality. John is a strong man with determination to do the right thing and provide for his mom and younger brothers. He has put off his dreams because of that and focused only on doing everything needed for others. But he is not without compassion or the sense of right and wrong. He goes about things in an honest way.Bert (or Ember) is a young woman who has only known cruel and harsh treatment, with a minimal amount of real love from a brother who died years before. When she finds love and acceptance with the Timmon's family she dreams of what life could have been like had she been born in another family, a family like theirs. But the lies she has been told all of her life fill her head and her heart and fear keeps her from telling the truth. Read it to see how learning about God, someone she has never known or even heard about, changes her life and how she sees and handles things. This is a great book. I recommend it if you love a great historical set in the west United States.
What do You think about The Fire In Ember (2011)?
Pretty good! Not your average romance. Lots of adventure and suspense. :)
—snow
