I have loved every book that I have read by Sarah Eden, but hands down this new Proper Romance, Healing Hearts, is my new favorite! I loved every part of this book. If you haven’t read The Sheriffs of Savage Wells read that book first. Although Healing Hearts isn’t a series, you will get to know some of the characters in the story if you read that book first.
Synopsis of Healing Hearts
Set in the Wyoming Territory in 1876. As the only doctor in the frontier town of Savage Wells, Gideon MacNamara knows his prospects for a bride are limited. The womenfolk in town are either too young, too old, or already spoken for. So, being a practical man, he decides to take advantage of the matchmaking service of the day—mail-order brides—and sends away for a woman with nursing experience.
When Miriam steps off the stagecoach in Savage Wells, she sees a bright future in front of her. But when the town—and Gideon—meets her, ready for a wedding, her excitement quickly turns to horror. Somehow Dr. MacNamara’s message had gotten turned around. He didn’t want a nurse, he wanted a wife. When she refuses to marry him, she finds herself stranded in Savage Wells with some very unhappy townspeople.
But Gideon is not like the other men Miriam has met. Embarrassed by the misunderstanding, he offers her a job, and the two begin an awkward—and often humorous—dance of getting to know each other as they work to care for the people of their town. Romance blossoms between the two, but when a former medical associate of Miriam’s arrives in town, Gideon and the other townsfolk must rally around Miriam to protect her from a dangerous fate. Gideon and Miriam must decide if they are willing to risk their hearts for each other even as buried secrets are brought to light.
I absolutely loved Miriam in this story. She was brave, strong and pushed though some really hard issues in her life to find safety and peace. I love that after she decides to stay in Savage Wells after not marrying the doctor, that she gets the town to love her after showing patience for their unkindness towards her. I could never have done that. I would have turned tail and ran to the next town, but she knew she needed a job and that hopefully eventually she would find love and acceptance. I was surprised that people with that issue were treated that way. I loved when the doctors parents came. I loved the roll the father played in the story! This story is truly a story a learning to show kindness, loving others for their differences and supporting others in their struggles. This story is beautiful and I know you will love it as much as I do.
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