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This second book in The Hangman’s Daughters series picks up where the first book left off. Emma’s sister, Maura, has married, leaving Emma to run the Heaven’s Door orphanage. The author dropped in enough backstory to keep the reader engaged with previous events without overdoing it.
Emma’s life revolves around nurturing the children society discarded and keeping them safe. So when an annoying neighbor moves in, along with two camels, her job gets even more challenging. The children’s curiosity about the animals overrides any logical reasoning, and Emma’s first run-in with Stone leaves a bitter taste in her mouth, even if he is ruggedly handsome. No one can accuse her of not looking after the children properly and get away with it.
The setting for this story is detailed and vivid. The orphanage occupies an old abandoned Spanish mission near San Antonio in the 1800s. Each day brings a new challenge.
I loved all of this story’s characters, especially the children, with their honesty and bravery. They adore their Miss Emma.
With his military sternness, Stone frightens them a little, but he soon shows them they have nothing to fear. For a man determined never to father children, his heart softens, and soon, he takes in an orphan boy himself.
There is humor scattered throughout this story, mainly with the camels. Can’t you just picture Miss Emma on the back of one of the enormous creatures? I won’t leave any spoilers here.
What I will share is the heart-warming generosity of all the adults where the orphans are concerned and the blooming love story that’s sure to leave the reader sighing. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves stories set in the Wild West at a time when America was just getting settled.
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A blooming love story to leave readers sighing. YES, please! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Jan. Sounds like Linda’s hit it just right again!
Congrats to Linda on the new release! When I saw camels mentioned, I figured there had to be some humor involved, lol. Great review, Jan!
Yep. The camels definitely lighten the story with some hilarity. Thank you for visiting!
Congrats to your sis, Jan. The book sounds like an amazing read with plenty of danger and romance. Thanks for the recommendation.
My pleasure, Diana! My sister is a talented author and her stories linger long after the last page. Thank you for stopping by to help support her newest!
Great review and read! Xo
Thank you, Denise!
Hi Jan, this sounds very nice. I like the idea of a hangman’s daughter.
Thank you, Robbie. I’m glad you enjoyed the story premise.
What an excellent book, as is the prequel. Waiting for a sequel. Surely there will be one, for the third sister.
We can hope, Jacqui. The jury is still out on the third one. Thank you for your kind words and support!
If there’s a place to vote on that, just head me to it.
Fantastic, Jan! Congratulations to your sister! Looks like a great read and another one to add to my list.
Thank you, Mary! My sister is such a talented author and I know you would enjoy her stories!
Congrats to Linda on the new release! Sounds like a good book.
Thank you, Joan! It is such a good story!
Oh wow, thank you so much, Sister. You had a ring-side seat during the writing of this and I couldn’t have done it with all my medical issues without your guidance and support. I loved how it turned out and you’re right, the camels added a lot of humor. But one scene stands out. It was when the kids decided they needed to go rescue Miss Em and bring her back. That was both funny and heartwarming. And I laughed so hard when Emma escaped her captors by her own wits and turned the tables on them. She was one fierce woman. Sending you all the love in my heart!
I agree about the scene where the kids had to try and rescue their Miss Em. It showed just how deeply they loved her and needed her. It was a pleasure to walk beside you while you wrote this story. No, it was more than that. It was a privilege. I wish you tons of sales! Love you!
Sounds like a terrific read, Jan!
Yay! Glad you like the sound of this story, Kymber!
Courting Miss Emma sounds great. I enjoyed the Lone Star review!
I’m glad you enjoyed it, Priscilla. What?? Where did Vera go? 🙂 Glad to see you regardless of which name. Thank you for stopping by!
Haha, yeah. I’m writing a literary book, so went back to my given name.
This sounds like a fun read. Thanks for sharing, Jan!
Thanks for stopping by, Jill. Courting Miss Emma is such a good story!
I love the idea of a camel rancher.
Right? I love it when there is something different and unexpected in stories, and this is it. Thanks for visiting, Craig!
Sounds like a great read!!
Thanks for stopping by, Darlene. It truly is a great story!