Synopsis
She's desperate to find her missing father. His conscience demands he risk all to help.
Eliza Brooks is haunted by her role in her mother's death, so she'll do anything to find her missing pa—even if it means sneaking aboard a southbound ship. When those meant to protect her abandon and betray her instead, a family friend's unexpected assistance is a blessing she can't refuse.
Daniel Clarke came to California to make his fortune, and a stable job as a San Francisco carpenter has earned him more than most have scraped from the local goldfields. But it's been four years since he left Massachusetts and his fiancé is impatient for his return. Bound for home at last, Daniel Clarke finds his heart and plans challenged by a tenacious young woman with haunted eyes. Though every word he utters seems to offend her, he is determined to see her safely returned to her father. Even if that means risking his fragile engagement.
When disaster befalls them in the remote wilderness of the Southern California mountains, true feelings are revealed, and both must face heart-rending decisions. But how to decide when every choice before them leads to someone getting hurt?
My thoughts:
I love a strong-willed character which is why I loved Eliza Brooks so much. I understood her fears and concern for her father and their close relationship since the death of her mother. Did I understand the lengths she would go to in finding him? Not at first but that's what I loved about her, her determination is admirable and once she made up her mind to do something there was no stopping her.
Daniel Clarke is the epitome of a gentlemen, he is truly an honorable man as he escorts Eliza on her search to find her Pa. Meanwhile at the home of Uncle Henry and Aunt Cecilia there is all kinds of things happening. Eliza had been living with them but took off to find her father but Uncle Henry had no idea where she was, his wife is rather tight-lipped and they have an unexpected guest in need of help. There are so many fantastic characters in this book to love(and a couple to dislike)that I was sorry to see this story end. I'm happy that this is the first book in a series by Ms. Denly so I'm looking forward to what she has in store for her readers in the next book.
Overall, this is easily one of the best books I have read this year. The writing is top-notch, the characters are well developed and delightful. Waltz in the Wilderness is perfect for readers of , historical and Christian romance novels with a bit of adventure in the mix.
I received a complimentary e-copy of this book. I was not required to write a review and all opinions are completely my own.
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