UNBRIDLED HOPE follows the haunted life of Callie Roberts. Blaming herself for the steamboat explosion that took the life of her parents and older brother, her life’s mission is to devote herself to Jonah, her surviving brother, who was deafened in the horrible blast. Setting up a seamstress business in Eagle Pass, Callie is thankful for the life she can provide for her brother.
Micah Neville, is quite the protector himself. When he intercepts a letter for his cousin Dan–that is sure to lead to heartache– he decides it is up to him to protect Dan. When he comes back to Eagle Pass with an infant, the town is shocked. But, Micah is willing to put his reputation on the line in order to protect the possible indiscretion of his cousin.
When Callie offers to watch the infant, Reid, Micah is not only grateful but smitten. Callie falls in love with Reid and soon finds herself in love with Micah as well, but with both Micah and Callie holding onto secrets, they hide their love for each other, judging themselves unworthy of the others affection.
I have enjoyed the entire Lone Star Legends series from Loree Lough. Each story focused on one from the Neville clan. UNBRIDLED HOPE was a bit slow on the uptake but the story was quite unique. I get a little frustrated with books where the hero or heroine are so self-deprecating, that they feel they have no right to happiness. UNBRIDLED HOPE teetered on the edge for me, but in the end, it was worth that bit of frustration. The second half of the book picked up in speed and even if the ending was predictable, it was still satisfying.
Book provided for review purposes.
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