Determined to establish herself as a photojournalist, Elizabeth Westbrook travels from Washington, D.C., to Timber Ridge, Colorado. But when one of her pictures is used as evidence in a murder trial, she finds her life in peril. Meeting Confederate sharpshooter Daniel Ranslett teaches Elizabeth something surprising about herself---but what she learns about Daniel is life changing! 352 pages, softcover from Bethany.
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3 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Patricia Cozad (Lyons, GA), September 04, 2009
I found the book interesting as well as informative. Some of the history about the Civil War were interesting facts to me. I would have enjoyed more "colorful" disciptions of the mountains of Colorado and of the Mesa Verda. I enjoyed the twists and turns of the story line. It kept me wanting to continue reading. I felt I was a member of the Timber Ridge community.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Sidney (Florida), June 07, 2009
I loved this book! I loved the events, along with the characters. At parts you will find your heart warmed, and at others, you will be on the edge of your seat anticipating what happens next.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Paige (Wellington, Fl), May 30, 2009
I started reading these kind of books when I was 14. And I was hooked. This book is awesome. If you read this and the sequel, you will not be without entertainment.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Rebecca Russo (Milmay, NJ), May 08, 2009
i loved this book. the author has an interesting writing style. I am already reading the next one in this series and it does not disappoint.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by MJ @ Creative Madness (Porterdale, Georgia), April 09, 2009
This is more than a novel, a journey into two peoples lives that brings you to the edge of their experiences and beliefs and makes you focus on your own as well. I had a hard time through the first part of the novel, because I was unsure if I really liked the personality of the main character Elizabeth Westbrook. Yet as the story continued, and I was able to really look more on who she was and who she might be becoming I found that I really did like her.
The humor through out the entire book is true to life. Included with the hardships of live during and after war, as well as life in the West is a love and growth between individuals. It is something that you can read about, and then feel it within your heart and not just turn a blind eye.
Each character within this story has their flaws and they are these bits and pieces that make them so much more realistic and provide a reader the ability to relate. Every page brings something unexpected, and be fully prepared to shed some tears on the last page.
Tammy has done it again with this novel, so far every single one is a complete hit to my mind and I cannot finish typing this review fast enough to pick up the second book in this Timber Ridge Reflections Series, Beyond This Moment.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Chloe (Robinson), March 23, 2009
This book is one of my favorites. I loved it. Tamera Alexander is a great author.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Libby Caudle (Glade Valley, NC), March 18, 2009
I just adore Tamera Alexander books when I start one of her books I have a hard time putting it down. She is a wonderful author and I have all her books. The Fountain Creek Chronicles was wonderful too.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Sherry Trafny (Quail Valley, CA), March 03, 2009
This book was wonderful , this author always writes such wonderful stories. I can hardly wait for the next one to arrive.
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