Paperback, 336 pages
Published
February 5th 2019
by Shadow Mountain
Source: I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.
Wyoming Territory, 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.
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.
My Review: 5 StarsI love reading these stories of the Old West, where females play prominent parts and hold important positions in society, where men normally do.Miriam has had a tough past and I can't image dealing with what she's gone through. Needless to say, she has secrets to hide. Miriam is very strong and not afraid to stand her ground. A misunderstanding right at the beginning of this book forces her to make a quick and difficult decision, but she knows her mind and won't back down. I love this characteristic about her and as she grows more confident in her nursing skills and in her friendship with Gideon, I grew to like her even more.As for Gideon, this good doctor is a very capable, caring, and personable man. He has his own demons to deal with, but the common thread of loneliness forges a bond with his new nurse, Miriam.This is a serious Western that captures the flavor of some of the hardships of the wild, wild west well. I love Savage Wells and loved catching glimpses of beloved characters. I'm hoping for more in the future.Content: mild romance
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