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Customer Reviews for Bethany House Swept Away, Trouble in Texas Series #1
Bethany House Swept Away, Trouble in Texas Series #1
Swept away when her wagon train attempts a difficult river crossing, Ruthy MacNeil isn't all that upset at being separated from the family who raised her. All they've ever done is work her to the bone. She prayed for a chance to get away, and then came the raging flood. Alive but disoriented, she's rescued by Luke Stone... so unfortunately, there are more chances to die in her immediate future.
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Review 1 for Swept Away, Trouble in Texas Series #1
Overall Rating:
Another Great from Connealy
Date:May 13, 2013
GRITS
Location:Georgia
Age:18-24
Gender:female
Quality:
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Meets Expectations:
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Another great book from Mary Connealy!!! Once you get into this book, you'll realize that it is an off shoot of her series the Kincaid Bride's, Seth's wife is the sister of Luke Stone. ( I thought this was pretty awesome personally :))
Ruthy MacNeil was taken in by a family when her parents died, and she's been living with them ever since. They work her to the bone, and do nothing for themselves. So when they decide to head out west, she of course has to come with. She's planning her escape until they come across a river that will send her going in a different direction than she had planned.
Luke is coming home to reclaim his ranch. And along the way, he finds a filthy girl floating in the river. Good conscience doesn't allow him to just leave her, and any town would be taking him to far out of his way from getting home. So the girl goes with him.
Little do both of them know that Ruthy is wading into the fight right along side Luke. And Luke doesn't want her there. He can't deny that she is a hard worker, and basically just as good as him in the tracking and shooting departments. But she's a woman, and can't be put in danger right?? :) wrong...she helps anyway. Will her stubbornness ruin the love that can bloom here? Or will it make this team that much stronger?
Ruthy MacNeil was taken in by a family when her parents died, and she's been living with them ever since. They work her to the bone, and do nothing for themselves. So when they decide to head out west, she of course has to come with. She's planning her escape until they come across a river that will send her going in a different direction than she had planned.
Luke is coming home to reclaim his ranch. And along the way, he finds a filthy girl floating in the river. Good conscience doesn't allow him to just leave her, and any town would be taking him to far out of his way from getting home. So the girl goes with him.
Little do both of them know that Ruthy is wading into the fight right along side Luke. And Luke doesn't want her there. He can't deny that she is a hard worker, and basically just as good as him in the tracking and shooting departments. But she's a woman, and can't be put in danger right?? :) wrong...she helps anyway. Will her stubbornness ruin the love that can bloom here? Or will it make this team that much stronger?
*I received this book from Bethany House Publishers, and was given permission to post my thoughts on it whether they be positive or negative.
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Review 2 for Swept Away, Trouble in Texas Series #1
Overall Rating:
An Exciting Western Read
Date:May 13, 2013
Liz R
Location:Hayden, Al
Age:18-24
Gender:female
Quality:
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Luke Stone is a cowboy on a mission and that mission involves a Texas sized dose of revenge. The Civil War is over and Luke is on his way back to Broken Wheel, Texas to reclaim his father’s ranch that was stolen by the malicious Flint Greer. When Luke finds Ruthy unconscious in the river he has no choice but to take her along for the ride.
Ruthy MacNeil is hard working and feisty. Orphaned at a young age she was taken in by the Reinhardts, who had anything but Ruthy’s well-being on their minds. She has spent the last few years of her life serving as the Reinhardt’s personal slave and fighting off advances from Virgil Reinhardt. Suffice it to say, she is just fine with being separated from her “family” in a flash flood.
Swept Away was a fast paced, enjoyable read that kept me turning pages till the last gun was holstered. Mary Connealy certainly knows how to weave together action, humor and a few handsome cowboys! A Wild West shoot out never hurts does it? The best part of this book, however, had to be the strong band of supporting characters. I fell in love instantly with sarcastic Dr. Dare Riker, Pastor Jonas Cahill, slick lawyer Vince Yates and Texas Ranger Big John Conroy. I’m looking forward to the rest of the series to hear more from these wonderful characters. I would recommend Swept Away for anyone who loves an exciting western read with plenty of action.
***I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.***
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Review 3 for Swept Away, Trouble in Texas Series #1
Overall Rating:
Sad to see it end
Date:May 9, 2013
Quality:
5
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With fresh, well rounded characters, lots of action and romance, Mary Connealy has written a winner.
Feisty redhead, Ruthy MacNeil, is on the losing side of everything, it seems. So is it any wonder her wagon is overturned in a raging river? Would anyone listen when she warns them of impending danger? No, just another one for the books. But when she's sure she's seen the last of life, strong arms, a gentle smile, and a handsome cowboy save her from the wreck that almost claimed her life. She finds that God's in the details, and can she help it if those details include gorgeous eyes and dark hair? They're certainly better than the odious man she was intended for.
Luke Stone isn't going courting. Unless it's trouble. Intent on retaking the ranch that's been stolen from his family, he's not on the lookout for the little redhead that's all spitfire, and well, cuteness, he can't resist her charms.
Mary Connealy writes with a fresh, tart twist, and never fails to make me smile. I fell in love not only with her deep, rounded characters, the fresh plot, handsome men and strong women, but I was sad when the story came to an end. I highly recommend this book, as well as this author. Crisp, clear, and heartwarming, she reminds us that God is the One who is really in control ~ even when we think He isn't listening.
**My thanks to Bethany Publishers for providing me a book in exchange for my honest review. I am not required they be positive, and these thoughts are my own.**
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Review 4 for Swept Away, Trouble in Texas Series #1
Overall Rating:
Fun Christian romance
Date:May 5, 2013
tmurrell
Location:TN
Age:35-44
Gender:female
Quality:
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Ruthy finds herself swept downstream after a fatal river crossing. She is thankful to be alive and equally thankful to be away from her adoptive family. This saves her the trouble of running away. The only problem will be the man who rescued her. When Luke begins his journey back to save his father's ranch, he never imagined that he'd have a wet, bedraggled woman along for the ride. But she's in the thick of it now, and there is nothing he can do about it.
I really had fun reading this story. It grabbed my attention from the very beginning. While it definitely had its moments of drama and suspense, it also had humorous and romantic parts. Christian elements were woven in quite nicely. One of my favorite parts was the elements of brotherhood that enabled Luke to reclaim his ranch. While tying up the current story the author also left parts open for the next book in the series. I'm now eagerly waiting for September so I can continue reading the story.
I received this book free of charge from Bethany House and Book Club Network in exchange for my honest review.
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Review 5 for Swept Away, Trouble in Texas Series #1
Overall Rating:
Best Christian Western I've read in a long time...
Date:April 28, 2013
TellNJasmine
Location:Montana
Age:25-34
Gender:female
Quality:
5
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OK, so I wasn't sure I was going to like this book at first, I mean it looked and sounded like a light historical book without much substance. Well, I was definitely WRONG about that!
What I thought I was getting: Fluffy historical romance.
What I actually got: A wonderful western!
What I thought I was getting: Fluffy historical romance.
What I actually got: A wonderful western!
I will step on some toes and irritate a few people here, but I feel that generally speaking women can't write westerns very well. And so often Christian authors miss the boat, eerrr wagon, on writing good western stories, tending to tame down the bad guys and leave out the shoot-outs. OK, OK, maybe I have watched too many John Wayne movies, but.... Mary Connealy was right on the money with Swept Away! This book had all the grit and tumbleweeds of a good western without the lack of morals.
The main characters were Christians but didn't shy away from defending others with various means of force. Yes, they tried to do everything within the bounds of the law but they also did what it took to get the job done.
So, we have good characters but what else? In my opinion, excellent descriptions of the scenery, but not overdone. The action sequences were fast paced and well placed, kept me turning the next page. I felt the story was believable, emotions, actions, plot, all good. There are some difficult issues in this story, specifically physical and verbal abuse, I felt the author handled this very well, contrasting the harshness of it with the gentle love of a mother for her children and the kindness of strangers.
This book most definitely has the 4-E's. Engaging, Engrossing, Entertaining, Enjoyable.
This is the first Mary Connealy book I have read but it will not be my last and I am anxiously awaiting the release of the 2nd book in this series.
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Review 6 for Swept Away, Trouble in Texas Series #1
Overall Rating:
Swept away by Swept Away
Date:April 23, 2013
Quality:
5
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I have never read a book I did not love by Mary Connealy and her new Trouble In Texas: Book #1, Swept Away is no exception. Ruthy and Luke are the perfect hero and heroine. Mary takes us on a delightful adventure that is sure to continue throughout this series. I love that we are "introduced" to the characters that will be in future books. Ruthy was most certainly "Swept Away" in more ways that one. I look forward to the other books in the series. Thank you, Mary for the many smiles on my face as I was "swept away" by Swept Away.
I received this book from Net Galley(ebook) and Bethany House (paperback) for my honest review.
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Review 7 for Swept Away, Trouble in Texas Series #1
Overall Rating:
Great start to a new series
Date:April 16, 2013
gladeslibrarian
Location:Belle Glade, FL
Age:45-54
Gender:female
Quality:
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Ruthy MacNeil was taken in by a family in her community after her parents died. It was considered by all to be an act of kindness. What no one else knew was that her new family treated her like a slave. From sunrise to sunset they worked her to the bone while they sat around giving orders. When their westward-bound wagons came upon a fast-moving river Pa Reinhardt decided they couldn’t wait for the weather to settle down. They had to cross right away. The raging river overtook their wagons casting everyone downstream. Ruthy was the only survivor.
Luke, on a mission to reclaim his family ranch, came across Ruthy who was injured and barely floating in the river. He was surprised to find her alive. He couldn’t leave her there on her own but he didn’t have time to take her anywhere other than his destination. He was meeting up with friends in Broken Sound to take on Flint Greer, the man who stole his family’s homestead. He didn’t want to keep them waiting. So he gathered her up and continued on his journey.
Swept Away is an adventure that shifts between the building tensions of the impending showdown with Greer and Luke’s increasing interest in Ruthy. Connealy is able to give an action-packed down-and-dirty showdown alongside a budding relationship without either profanity or indecent behavior. It was a pleasant and engaging read. After only a few chapters, I too, was swept away.
This book was given to me by Bethany House Publishers in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Connealy, Mary. Swept Away (Trouble in Texas, Book 1). Grand Rapids: Bethany House Publishers, 2013. ISBN: 978-0-7642-0914-7 (pbk.)
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Review 8 for Swept Away, Trouble in Texas Series #1
Overall Rating:
You will like this story
Date:April 14, 2013
tickmenot
Location:Kansas City
Gender:female
Quality:
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Value:
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“Swept Away,” by Mary Connealy, starts off with a bang, and the fast-paced action continues to draw you into the story of two people, Luke Stone and Ruby MacNeil. Luke is trying to return to his home and reclaim his family’s stolen ranch. The stealing of said ranch had cost his father his life. His dad saw the writing on the wall, and had sent Luke the ranch’s deed before he lost his life. As Luke has made his way closer to his small hometown in Texas, he has run into roadblocks that have obviously been set-up to stop him from making it home. But Luke has a plan to get everything back with the help of some close friends.
Ruby is in the midst of a predicament of her own. Left an orphan at a young age, some neighbors, the lazy Reinhardts, took her in. They were more interested in turning her into a slave than doing any kindness for her. They sold her family home, and kept the profits. Now the Reinhardts have joined a wagon train and are going West. When they reach their destination, Ruby will be forced to marry their leering son, Virgil. Ruby is biding her time until she can make her escape.
As fate would have it, Luke and Ruby’s paths cross. Ruby ends up hiding out with Luke, joins his group to regain his ranch, and helps fight the bad guys. There is action, romance and a touch of humor in this tale.
Although this book is the first in the series, “Trouble in Texas,” the story can definitely stand alone. I have read other books by Mary Connealy, and have found them to be great stories with a Christian perspective. This is another one, and a very enjoyable read. I recommend this book, and give it five stars.
The publisher has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book through Bethany House Publishing for the purpose of review. All opinions expressed are my own, and I have not been compensated in any other manner. Despite my receiving the book free, it has not influenced my judgment, and I have given an honest opinion.
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Review 9 for Swept Away, Trouble in Texas Series #1
Overall Rating:
Swept Away
Date:April 12, 2013
muffin
Location:Honea Path, SC
Age:45-54
Gender:female
Quality:
5
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Value:
4
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Meets Expectations:
4
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I received this book from www.bookfun.org to read for my honest opinion. This book was good. It is a historical romance with a little bit of suspense woven in it. It centers around a cowboy and a woman who end up meeting and their adventure(s) together. This book was very easy to read. I would recommend this book to anyone especially those who like historical romance. Mary Connealy is a very good writer. Anything by her is recommended.
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Review 10 for Swept Away, Trouble in Texas Series #1
Overall Rating:
A Review
Date:April 11, 2013
nabagail
Location:Seattle
Gender:female
Mary Connealy writes in an engaging manner. Her main character, Ruthy MacNeil, suffers the loss of her parents and their farm at a young age. The loss of her farm and its' lands happen at the hands of her cruel foster parents. She becomes their Cinderella and grows to doubt herself in every way possible. The year is 1868 and the Reinhardts are moving west with a wagon train. They expect Ruthy, a scrappy young woman despite all, to meet their every need including becoming the wife of their son Virgil. Ruthy is constantly fending off Virgil's romantic overtures if you can call them that.
Early in the story her fortunes take a turn for the good. She is driving her wagon through a river when the waters begin to swell and rage. The wagon tips and she finds her arm caught between the boards. Unable to extricate herself she ends up what must be miles down the river. There was no telling how long she had been on her raft when Luke Stone finds Ruthy and revives her.
Luke is a young man with a lot of experience. He fought in the Civil War and was one of the group in Andersonville called the Regulators. When Luke encounters Ruthy in the river, he is on his way back to Broken Wheel to recover his father's ranch from the man who killed his father and stole the ranch.
This story is much like the river when it is swelling and raging. You find yourself on many twists and turns, highs and lows that lead you to a positive ending. Throughout, Mary has woven in Christian values. For example, Luke's friends from the Regulators are war seasoned men but they all love Jesus. Their goal in the end is to take the criminals but not kill them. You will have to read the story to find out what happens. I recommend this adventure/romance. You will not be able to put it down.
This was a complimentary book from Bethany House meant for review.
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Review 11 for Swept Away, Trouble in Texas Series #1
Overall Rating:
Looking forward to the rest
Date:April 10, 2013
Quality:
4
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Meets Expectations:
4
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This was my first read by Mary Connealy. It was so nice to get a book that was a light read yet still delivered. There was romance and friendship.
I liked how Luke and his friends had history and were willing to do help each in such a life and death way. Even though I was a little taken aback by how quickly Ruthie and Like got together, I feel it worked out in the end.
This id definitely a light read but one that will make you smile. Can't wait to read the rest of the series!
I received this book from Bethany House Publishing in exchange for my honest review
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Review 12 for Swept Away, Trouble in Texas Series #1
Overall Rating:
WOW! Loved this book!
Date:April 10, 2013
Quality:
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Luke Stone is on his way home to reclaim his ranch that was stolen by the man, and his hired gunman, who killed his father. He is getting close to home when he comes across a woman, Ruthy, in the middle of nowhere. He finds her hung up in a tree.
Ruthy, taken in by the Reinhardt family when she was seven and her parents had died. She thought it was a blessing but soon found out they wanted her for more of a slave that they could abuse and force to marry their son, who tried to attack her so many times that she slept with a chair under the door handle and a butcher knife in her bed. When the Reinhardt's decided to move west she promised herself she'd get away from them or die trying, little did she know her 'escape' would be taken out of her hands.
Once Luke found Ruthy he couldn't leave her there to die so he loads her up on his horse and takes her with him to Broken Wheel, Texas. He knows he's facing a war once he gets there and will have to hide until the time is right to confront Flint Greer. What is he going to do with a woman who he doesn't even know, it's not fair to bring her into this situation, but what choice does he have.
WOW! That's about all I can say. Reading this book I felt like I was right in the middle of the action. What good writing Mary has done with this one. I've read many of Mary's books and I like every new book more than I liked the last one. I found it very hard to put this down so I could get some sleep.
I don't know what words to use to encourage you to run, don't walk, out and get this book. If you like good clean westerns, you'll love this one.
Thank you to Bethany House for providing this book for review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255
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Review 13 for Swept Away, Trouble in Texas Series #1
Overall Rating:
Swept Away by Mary Connealy
Date:April 10, 2013
Quality:
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ednesday, April 10, 2013
Swept Away by Mary Connealy
Bethany House Publishers sent me a free copy of Book 1 in Mary Connealy latest series - Trouble in Texas. Continuing on after the Kincaid Brides Series, Swept Away is set in Texas in 1868. Callie Kincaid's older brother Luke is returning home from war only to find that his family's ranch has been stolen and his father killed by as evil man. Callie is with her new life in Colorado, so it's up to Luke to find a way to get his ranch back. Ruthy McNeil is an orphan traveling with a wagon train to California. The family she is with treats her like a slave and wants to marry her off to their son. Ruthy wants a chance at real love like her parents had and a place to call home. When everyone but Ruthy is swept away at a difficult river crossing, she finds herself floating along in unknown territory barely alive when Luke comes to her rescue. Ruthy quickly finds herself hiding out with Luke and his friends as they plot how to save an abused mother with 2 children while seeking justice for Luke's family. Ruthy is used to hard-work but she has never been around men like these that protect women and show the love of God in their everyday actions.
I enjoyed the action in this novel as well as the loyality these man had to each other after being in Andersonville prison together during the war. The characters were strong and believable. I liked the setting and the time period as well. I had read the Kincard Brides Series, so I was familiar with Mary Connealy's style of writing. Even though this is a spin-off from that series, you don't have to read it to understand the characters of this book. Sometimes the first book in a series is slower to start because the author needs to set up the characters for the future novels. Connealy gave a thorough description of Luke's friends that I feel like I know them in person. I look forward to seeing how the plot develops with these characters in Book 2 Fired Up coming out in Sept. 2013.
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Swept Away by Mary Connealy
Bethany House Publishers sent me a free copy of Book 1 in Mary Connealy latest series - Trouble in Texas. Continuing on after the Kincaid Brides Series, Swept Away is set in Texas in 1868. Callie Kincaid's older brother Luke is returning home from war only to find that his family's ranch has been stolen and his father killed by as evil man. Callie is with her new life in Colorado, so it's up to Luke to find a way to get his ranch back. Ruthy McNeil is an orphan traveling with a wagon train to California. The family she is with treats her like a slave and wants to marry her off to their son. Ruthy wants a chance at real love like her parents had and a place to call home. When everyone but Ruthy is swept away at a difficult river crossing, she finds herself floating along in unknown territory barely alive when Luke comes to her rescue. Ruthy quickly finds herself hiding out with Luke and his friends as they plot how to save an abused mother with 2 children while seeking justice for Luke's family. Ruthy is used to hard-work but she has never been around men like these that protect women and show the love of God in their everyday actions.
I enjoyed the action in this novel as well as the loyality these man had to each other after being in Andersonville prison together during the war. The characters were strong and believable. I liked the setting and the time period as well. I had read the Kincard Brides Series, so I was familiar with Mary Connealy's style of writing. Even though this is a spin-off from that series, you don't have to read it to understand the characters of this book. Sometimes the first book in a series is slower to start because the author needs to set up the characters for the future novels. Connealy gave a thorough description of Luke's friends that I feel like I know them in person. I look forward to seeing how the plot develops with these characters in Book 2 Fired Up coming out in Sept. 2013.
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Review 14 for Swept Away, Trouble in Texas Series #1
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Reviewing SWEPT AWAY by Mary Connealy
Date:April 8, 2013
BevK
Location:WI
Age:Over 65
Gender:female
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Reviewing SWEPT AWAY by Mary Connealy
Reviewing SWEPT AWAY by Mary Connealy, TROUBLE IN TEXAS, Book 1 of her new series.
This is an instant "page turner" from page one to the end; I love 'series' when each book is complete within itself and yet you can hardly wait for the next book to come out, but that is what happens with SWEPT AWAY. You will love each of the characters... well developed and individual; as well as the 'history' contained within the story. I have been a fan of the Louis L'Amour westerns which hold a lot of America's history, and Mary Connealy is right up there with his infamous works. She accurately describes Texas, ranching, the Civil War, Union/Confederacy as well as the horrors of the Andersonville prison.
I highly recommend this book for all ages to read. I received it free from Bethany/Chosen Book Publishers for review without any restrictions as to my opinion.
Reviewing SWEPT AWAY by Mary Connealy, TROUBLE IN TEXAS, Book 1 of her new series.
This is an instant "page turner" from page one to the end; I love 'series' when each book is complete within itself and yet you can hardly wait for the next book to come out, but that is what happens with SWEPT AWAY. You will love each of the characters... well developed and individual; as well as the 'history' contained within the story. I have been a fan of the Louis L'Amour westerns which hold a lot of America's history, and Mary Connealy is right up there with his infamous works. She accurately describes Texas, ranching, the Civil War, Union/Confederacy as well as the horrors of the Andersonville prison.
I highly recommend this book for all ages to read. I received it free from Bethany/Chosen Book Publishers for review without any restrictions as to my opinion.
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Review 15 for Swept Away, Trouble in Texas Series #1
Overall Rating:
All the ingredients of a good western
Date:April 7, 2013
toliverc
Age:55-65
Gender:female
Quality:
5
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Value:
5
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Meets Expectations:
4
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I enjoyed this book, the first I have read by this author.Swept Away has all the ingredients of a good western. The theme of vengeance permeated the book, but with the twist that the protagonist had second thoughts about his motivations. A strong female character, romance, danger, and suspense made this a good read.
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Review 16 for Swept Away, Trouble in Texas Series #1
Overall Rating:
Adventure, Danger, Love, Friendship
Date:April 5, 2013
WinterRose
Age:35-44
Gender:female
Quality:
5
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Value:
5
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Meets Expectations:
5
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Ruthy McNeil is swept away by a flash flood and straight into the troubles of Luke Stone, a man on a mission to retrieve his stolen land and find justice for his murdered father with the help of his wartime buddies. Ruthy is a hard working, feisty red head, who is much stronger than she looks and glad to be free of her cruel guardians. The pair seem to find trouble around every corner but are determined to see things through to the end.
I truly LOVE Mary Connealy's books. She writes with humor and wisdom underscored with faith and values often dealing with serious issues in her characters lives in a realistic but entertaining way that doesn't weigh down the story. This book is no different. It is an adventurous western love story of passion, pride, and realistic characters that draw their inner strength form serving the Lord whose lives leap off the page and grab your heart from the very first page. I couldn't put it down.
Run, don't walk to pick up a copy today!
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Review 17 for Swept Away, Trouble in Texas Series #1
Overall Rating:
Leaves You Begging for More
Date:April 2, 2013
Dea Mundy
Location:Mitchell, IN
Age:35-44
Gender:female
Quality:
5
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Value:
5
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Meets Expectations:
5
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Swept Away is an excellent read and will have you begging for more. It take place in Texas after the Civil War. It is easy to fall in love with some of the characters and hope others get what's coming. The story shows us how each of use can get off on the wrong path and travel down the road of destruction and what happens to those who have been wronged but trust in Him for vengeance and justice. When we learn to trust Him, He will right the wrong.
Disclaimer: I received this book from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for a fair and honest review.
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Review 18 for Swept Away, Trouble in Texas Series #1
Overall Rating:
Exciting Story!
Date:April 2, 2013
RobbyeFaye
Location:Oxford, AL
Age:55-65
Gender:female
Quality:
4
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Value:
4
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Meets Expectations:
4
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Swept Away opens with Ruthy MacNeil on a wagon train, being verbally abused by her "parents". Her real parents had passed away and her new "parents" horribly abuse her physically, verbally and emotionally. To make matters worse they want Ruthy to marry their son, Virgil, a lecherous beast, after they reach their destination. All along the trail Ruthy prays to be rescued.
Her rescue comes about when, against her warning and better judgment, her "father" decides to cross a rain swollen river during a storm. A flash flood causes Ruthy to be swept away from the others on the wagon train. Ruthy survives, though apparently everyone else is lost.
Days later and miles downriver, Ruthy is rescued, by Luke Stone. Luke is a Civil War veteran coming home to claim his stolen farm. Luke feels God placed him where he could find Ruthy, but he needs to get back to Broken Wheel, the closest town to his farm. Putting unconscious Ruthy on his horse, he takes her with him.
After she recuperates, Ruthy wants to help Luke and his friends reclaim Luke's farm. Although they vehemently protest against her help, Ruthy doesn't take any nonsense from them and because of her rough life she can give as good as she takes.
The story is interesting, comical and thought provoking. Many issues are dealt with, Ruthy's abuse, Luke's desire for vengeance and spousal abuse, to name a few. Each circumstance is met with prayer and a desire to do God's will.
Swept Away is the brand new book one of the Trouble in Texas Series. I'm looking forward to reading the remainder of the series as they are published.
This book was provided to me by Bethany House through The Book Club Network in exchange for an honest review.
Her rescue comes about when, against her warning and better judgment, her "father" decides to cross a rain swollen river during a storm. A flash flood causes Ruthy to be swept away from the others on the wagon train. Ruthy survives, though apparently everyone else is lost.
Days later and miles downriver, Ruthy is rescued, by Luke Stone. Luke is a Civil War veteran coming home to claim his stolen farm. Luke feels God placed him where he could find Ruthy, but he needs to get back to Broken Wheel, the closest town to his farm. Putting unconscious Ruthy on his horse, he takes her with him.
After she recuperates, Ruthy wants to help Luke and his friends reclaim Luke's farm. Although they vehemently protest against her help, Ruthy doesn't take any nonsense from them and because of her rough life she can give as good as she takes.
The story is interesting, comical and thought provoking. Many issues are dealt with, Ruthy's abuse, Luke's desire for vengeance and spousal abuse, to name a few. Each circumstance is met with prayer and a desire to do God's will.
Swept Away is the brand new book one of the Trouble in Texas Series. I'm looking forward to reading the remainder of the series as they are published.
This book was provided to me by Bethany House through The Book Club Network in exchange for an honest review.
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Review 19 for Swept Away, Trouble in Texas Series #1
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Date:April 1, 2013
Leahhhh12
Age:18-24
Gender:female
I was swept right into the story of Swept Away when I started reading the book.
Ruth is living with the Reinhardts, a family who has raised her. She is promised to be married to their son, yet they treat her like their slave, forcing her to do all their work. When their wagon was crossing a river, a huge wave came and swept them down the river. Ruth has escaped the family and she doesn’t regret it. She still lives in fear of them finding her, even though they are probably dead. However, when Luke fishes her out of the river, she doesn’t realize she’s still walking into more trouble.
Luke’s ranch was stolen from him by a man he believes killed his father. Luke and Ruth arrive in town and have to hide out so that Greer doesn’t find out Luke is back in town. Luke gathers the help of some of his closest friends as they try to make a plan for getting Luke’s ranch back. Eventually, they have their plan set, they just have to set it in motion.
Will Ruth find happiness away from the Reinhardts? Or is she destined for a life full of trouble? Will Luke get his ranch back? Will Luke ever find out how his father really died?
Swept Away was a wonderful story full of laughter and fun. I really enjoyed each part of the book and had a hard time putting the book down. Each chapter leaves you wondering what will happen next so you want to keep reading to see what’s going to happen. I had only read one Mary Connealy book before so this was a great introduction to her writing. I look forward to the rest of the books in this trilogy and also reading some of Mary Connealy’s past books.
Ruth is living with the Reinhardts, a family who has raised her. She is promised to be married to their son, yet they treat her like their slave, forcing her to do all their work. When their wagon was crossing a river, a huge wave came and swept them down the river. Ruth has escaped the family and she doesn’t regret it. She still lives in fear of them finding her, even though they are probably dead. However, when Luke fishes her out of the river, she doesn’t realize she’s still walking into more trouble.
Luke’s ranch was stolen from him by a man he believes killed his father. Luke and Ruth arrive in town and have to hide out so that Greer doesn’t find out Luke is back in town. Luke gathers the help of some of his closest friends as they try to make a plan for getting Luke’s ranch back. Eventually, they have their plan set, they just have to set it in motion.
Will Ruth find happiness away from the Reinhardts? Or is she destined for a life full of trouble? Will Luke get his ranch back? Will Luke ever find out how his father really died?
Swept Away was a wonderful story full of laughter and fun. I really enjoyed each part of the book and had a hard time putting the book down. Each chapter leaves you wondering what will happen next so you want to keep reading to see what’s going to happen. I had only read one Mary Connealy book before so this was a great introduction to her writing. I look forward to the rest of the books in this trilogy and also reading some of Mary Connealy’s past books.
This book was given to me by Bethany House Publishers in exchange for a fair and honest review.
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Review 20 for Swept Away, Trouble in Texas Series #1
Overall Rating:
Off to a Quick Start!
Date:March 27, 2013
Quality:
5
out of
5
Value:
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations:
4
out of
5
Swept away when her wagon train gets caught in a flash flood, Ruthy MacNeil finds it hard to grieve the loss of the family she was traveling west with. They'd taken her in when her parents died then worked her to the bone while promising her to their equally nasty son in marriage.
Luke Stone pulls her out of the river. He can't very well leave a young woman on her own in post-Civil-War Texas, so he takes her home to Broken Wheel. Only problem is, he's about to start a war of his own to evict the man who killed his pa and claimed the ranch as his own. Not really a place for a lady, but when Luke's won his range war, he'll help her get to wherever she wants to go. If he's still alive, that is.
As with any Mary Connealy book, Swept Away gets off to a quick start and never slows down. Once again she's created a feisty heroine, this time a woman who cannot stop cleaning and organizing things, driving Luke and his buddies slightly crazy. Luke, too, is an honorable man out to clear his family name and get justice for his dad. Looking forward to seeing Luke's friends get their come-uppance in the rest of this series.
"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group".
Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group".
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