Morgan
Sisters of Mercy Flats by Lori Copeland
Goodreads Summary:
The three wily and beautiful McDougal sisters can swindle a man faster than it takes to lasso a calf. But their luck is running out, and they’re about to be hauled off to jail. When the wagon carrying them falls under attack, each sister is picked up by a different man. Unfortunately for Abigail, she’s grabbed by a twit of a shoe salesman, Mr. Hershall Digman. She steals his horse and rides off to the nearest town, not giving him another thought…until she discovers those secret papers in his saddlebags. Could Mr. Digman be a Confederate spy?
As if to prove it, the man who comes storming after her is no shoe salesman, but a handsome captain who wants his papers back…at any cost. And Abigail wants a ride back home. Together they embark on his mission, determined not to trust each other…or the God who won’t seem to let them go.
My Review:
(Review contains slight spoilers)
I wasn’t really in the mood for this book when I picked it up, but the first chapter quickly drew me in. Con artist nuns? Yes please! I was super intrigued. While this was important in the story, I felt like the rest of the book was kind of boring after this. It wasn’t bad, just wasn’t the most captivating book I’ve read.
I enjoyed watching the main character evolve, and seeing how certain things that happened changed her. I also felt like some of it was very relatable, even though this was set long ago. If I had to take care of a child for several days, I would probably get attached too. However, I felt like the jealous stuff towards the end was unnecessary. It wasn’t done in a way that made me feel the chemistry between the main characters more. It was just frustrating.
3.5 stars
I received this book for free in return for an honest review.