4.5 out of 5 stars
STONE’S HEART is the first novel I have read from this
author, and I thoroughly enjoyed the simplistic and sweet story.
Linney Van Horn is starting over. Leaving New Jersey with a broken
heart and her Arabian horse in tow, she ends up in Venture, Colorado. Looking
forward to her new teacher’s position at the local grade school, Linney rents a
guest cottage on the property of a sweet older couple. What she quickly finds
out is the other cottage is occupied by the local farrier and his seven-year-old
son. Still hurting from her failed relationship with a man who had a young
daughter, Linney is determined to keep her distance from Stonewall “Stone”
Wheeler and his son.
Still dealing with the loss of his wife, Stone Wheeler has only
two objectives in life, build his farrier business and take care of his growing
son. Love is nowhere on the agenda. When Linney moves in next door, Stone sees
her as a good friend and someone who enjoys spending time with his son. That’s it. That’s all. At least, that’s what
he tries to tell himself. Soon, Stone realizes Linney has revived in him the
part of his heart that he thought was long dead.
Both Linney and Stone must overcome their fears, doubts, and
wounded hearts if they are going to take the leap into a relationship.
I really enjoyed STONE’S HEART. It was a pretty simplistic
story, but occasionally, you just want to read a book that warms you heart
instead of one that challenges your thinking with plots, subplots, red
herrings, and evil people. The characters were genuine and well fleshed out.
And the setting, was great for this country girl at heart. My understanding is
Darby Karchut usually writes in the paranormal genre. I’m not interested in
that genre, but if she releases anymore contemporary romance books, I would
most likely pick them up.
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