A tomboy, yet wanting something more, Merrill Krause spends most of her time helping her father and her brother.Rurik Jorgenson leaves home and a broken engagement, to help with his uncle's furniture business.Rurik and Merrill meet and then have to rely on God to help them find His purpose for their future lives.Tracie Peterson writes such true-to-life characters which makes the reader want to continue on at the end of the story. Is the lone female in a houseful of men, Merrill Krause dedicates her life to caring for her family and their business, as her dying mother asked. Besides, it suits her; she's never felt like she fits what most people expect in a girl--she'd rather work with her father's horses and assist with the ice harvest. And though she's been mostly content up to this point, a part of her wonders if there will ever be anyone who will notice her amid the bevy of brothers determined to protect her from any possible suitors. When Rurik Jorgenson arrives in their small Minnesota town to join his uncle's carpentry business, he soon crosses paths with Merrill. But unlike other men, who are often frightened away by her older brothers, Rurik isn't intimidated by them or by Merrill's strength and lack of femininity. The attraction between them begins to build...until Rurik's former fiancé shows up with wild claims that bring serious consequences to Rurik. Can Rurik and Merrill learn to trust God--and each other--when scandal threatens their newfound love?I absolutely loved THE ICECUTTER’S DAUGHTER. It is the first book in Ms. Peterson’s new series, Land of Shining Water, and if this book is any indication, the series will be excellent. This will be a series I’m interested in. I’m glad I have the next book, The Quarryman’s Bride, in my pile to read—next.
What do You think about The Icecutter's Daughter (2013)?
I was not expecting this to be soooo good! The author finally has me hooked!
—floss
