Love's Silver Bullet by Julie Lessman

About the Book:

Sheridan has had her heart set on marrying Jake since she was a little 4 year old girl. Coercing him into playing wedding and school with her whenever she could, Jake always had a tender heart towards his boss's little niece. But now that Sheridan is a full-grown woman Jake's feelings of affection are taking a different turn and the only thing he can do is distance himself from Sheridan. He has a promise to keep to his boss, and with his past there is no way he could ever marry Sheridan.

My Review:

Holy frog spit y'all! Julie Lessman the "Caffeinated Drama Queen/Kissing Queen can write a great western! I have been waiting for Sheridan and Jake's story and it definitely did not disappoint! From the beginning I felt that Jake and Sheridan belonged together. Sparks still fly between Libby and Finn which is always entertaining. And Blaze has learned well from his uncle Finn so he and Maggie have their moments as well. With Finn having a promise to keep to his dead sister, he enlists the help of Blaze, Dash and Jake to keep all men away from Sheridan. Which makes it very interesting when men start showing an interest in her! There are a lot of twists and turns to get to the HEA that I crave in a book, but it was well worth waiting for. I ranted, I raved, I was tempted to throw my Kindle, but in the end I sighed with contentment that all ended well for the characters that I had come to care for as if they were real!

Favorite Quotes and Scenes:

"Because as human beings, professed Christians don't always live up to the ideals of Jesus because we are fallible"--a twinkle lit in her eyes--"but the Word of God is not. So, if you want to truly know how to be a Christian, it's best to learn at the feet of the Master through His Word, not actions of professed Christians, which don't line up with the Bible." I love love love the spiritual lessons that the author imparts in her writing, and I love this reminder that our eyes need to be fixed on Jesus and not others. 

"Marriage is a partnership, not a dictatorship." Maggie actually said this when talking with Sheridan, but it is Libby's fondest quote and I loved it!

"I see." Clay slapped his hat on with a tad of temper. "Well, pardon me, sir, but one would think a young woman soon to be nineteen who is going off to college would be old enough to decide for herself."
   Hip cocked, Finn gave a slow nod as he perched hands loosely on his thighs. "One would think that I suppose, Clay, if one were a young man looking toward his own interests rather than that of a young woman's. But as the guardian of that young woman, not only do I think I know what's best for her"--Finn pinned him with an unflinching stare--"but i also have the power to insure it. Thank you again for a wonderful evening, and I bid you good night," he said with a polite doff of his hat, smile compressed as he mounted his phaeton.
    And if I have my way--goodbye."This scene is a bit long for a "quote" section, but I just loved it. Because it showed that Finn wasn't just overbearing, but he very much cared for Sheridan and had only her best interests at heart and he knew how to deal with dandy's that came along to swoop away the innocence of a young woman. 

"Her mind traveled back to the kisses Jake had given her the night before she'd returned to school, and for the first time in almost five months, she was shocked to realize she didn't want that to be her focus anymore..." "But months of soul-and Bible-searching had convinced her getting to know God was more wonderful, bringing things into true perspective."Once again I appreciate the spiritual moments that the author brings to her writing. I loved to see that Sheridan started maturing from a young girl only interested in romance to a woman of faith ready to let the Savior direct her path and thoughts. 

"I love him, Grace," she whispered with a sudden sheen of tears, "as sure as the buds on those trees bursting into spring, but I've come to realize that the cost of love is steep." A lump bobbed in her throat as she expelled a shaky sigh. "Because it means putting it before self." Once again I loved Sheridan's maturity in her faith and even being able to put her love for Jake above her own desires. 

Wrap Up:

An excellent and entertaining story from a wonderful author. I highly recommend you check out the prequel FOR LOVE OF LIBERTY and book one LOVE'S SILVER LINING you won't be disappointed!

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