| Title | : | Loving Against All Odds: Christian Historical Romance (Lone Star Courage Book 1) |
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| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 319 |
| Publication | : | Published June 18, 2024 |
The panic of 1819 destroyed many fortunes, including Della’s stepfather’s plantation. When he hears of Stephen Austin's agreement with Spain to allow angloamericanos to settle on free land in colonial Texas, the impulsive man packs up the family, slaves, and their remaining possessions in wagons, traveling north along the trading route to Texas. Della, the realist, knows she can't depend on her inept, volatile stepfather. Who will provide the protection and guidance they will need to survive?
Quinn, son of an American scout and a Cherokee mother, is heading home to Texas. A horse-trader, he has failed in obtaining a thoroughbred colt in New Orleans. thwarting his plan to breed thoroughbred and mustangs. Along the way he meets with Della’s family. He is struck by her dignity and strength. But he has decided not to marry. Both his parents died before they reached forty. The frontier is too dangerous to start a family. And he is of mixed blood.
But he also recognizes that Della’s stepfather will lead them into disaster and perhaps death. He can't ignore her need. And so begins their unspoken alliance into wild frontier Texas.
Unfortunately someone else's twisted agenda will endanger them all.
Another authentic Christian historical romance by Lyn Cote with nearly two million books sold~
Orignally published as The Desire of Her Heart in 2009 by HarperCollins.
Loving Against All Odds: Christian Historical Romance (Lone Star Courage Book 1) Reviews
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I am not so familiar with this part of history, so not only was it a great story with intriguing characters, but I also learned a lot. That's always a nice bonus in reading. I'm glad the author didn't sugarcoat the way things were and used terms that people used back then.
I always like to believe that in history, there are people like Della. People who knew people needed to be seen for who they are and not their background and/or color.
Great story and loved all the adventure.
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Loving Against All Odds by Lyn Cote
Lone Star Courage Series Book One
Della Motts lived on a plantation in Louisiana with her mother, stepfather, and half-sister. She kept the books and knew trouble was coming. Her stepfather was a gambler and not the winning kind. When all was lost, they headed to Texas, along with some of their slaves, although Della treated them all as the humans God created. She had no idea how much more her life would change as they traveled into the unknown.
Quinn had seen the tall white woman in New Orleans and was keeping an eye on her as they traveled West. Her stepfather had cheated him out of a horse and was a foolish man. Being a half-breed, he knew there would never be anything between them, but he could protect the kind and caring woman until they arrived at their final destination in the Austin camp in Texas territory.
I loved this story, although some of it’s sad. So much hate towards people because of their mixed race, like Quinn and his friend Ash. I enjoyed the characters and the scenery.
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I loved reading about this time period and learned so much such as - "Stephen Austin's agreement with Spain to allow Anglo Americanos to settle on free land in colonial Texas." Della and Quinn have both had a hard life but in much different ways. Their attraction to each other was much more than just physical. There were times this story broke my heart and I had to quite reading it but not for very long. Romance, family troubles, mysteries, intrigue, suspense and so much more. The author captured my attention from the very start and kept it until the end. I would love to read a sequel about their later years as well a story about the man who didn't get the girl.
