West of Heaven (Harlequin Historical) [Mass Market Paperback]

Victoria Bylin (Author)

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (July 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373293143
• ISBN-13: 978-0373293148
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,277,289 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Victoria Bylin writes about cowboys, outlaws and preachers. Her early books were mainstream romances for Harlequin Historicals. She is currently writing inspirationals for Steeple Hill. Vicki's books have finaled in the ACFW Carol Awards, the Rita Awards and the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Awards. She and her husband have been married forever and have two grown sons. Vicki has California roots, but she and her husband now live in Lexington, Kentucky with their crazy dog. Anyone who has owned a Jack Russell Terrier will understand exactly what she means by "crazy."

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Inspirational Writing, July 1, 2004

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M. Rondeau (West Springfield, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: West of Heaven (Harlequin Historical) (Mass Market Paperback)

Setting - New Mexico, 1885 --- Married one week, now a widow and kneeling over the body of her dead husband Hank, Jayne Dawson was perturbed and didn't need the despicable looks she was getting from Ethan Trent. Too bad, that her husband had chosen Ethan's barn to die in, but a little bit of compassion would have been a nice thing, unfortunately, it was not forthcoming from the unkempt and furious looking man who'd found Hank's body in his precious barn. The last thing he wanted was to help her, but he's not so heartless to turn her away when he discovers that she's pregnant, and pursued by a vicious killer.Be that as it may, the fates intervened, with a blizzard that forces them to endure one another's company.

Jayne Dawson, a dressmaker by trade, has never seen such an unkempt and miserable human being with such bad manners yet would soon discover that underneath was a man, who if given a chance, had a remarkable ability to love. It was providence that brought them together to lean on one another and deal with the dangers of the present, and the tragedy of Ethan's past as both are given a second chance at love, if only -- they would both take a chance.

This story of second chances is the second book I have had the pleasure of reading by this very inspirational author. Her characters are real people that are given emotional depth, and believability. With subtle inspiration, she shows that with real tragedy that there is always hope and states it with the reverend's words of "Hope is a rope. Tie a knot and hang on!" With a deft hand she creates the moods of tension, danger, and makes you feel good with the final and long awaited embrace. This is an author who writes with heart, and articulates well a clear understanding of human feelings and frailties that readers should totally enjoy. --- Marilyn Rondeau, Official Reviewer for www.historicromancewriters.com ----

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wish there were a 6*......, November 13, 2004

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stacey renee (rochester new york) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: West of Heaven (Harlequin Historical) (Mass Market Paperback)

I won't detail the story since that has been very well done by another reader. I first read Bylin's book "of men and angels" and loved that. With a mental note to find any books she wrote I found West of Heaven. This author has a special talent. She gets into her characters souls and displays their emotions with enormous depth. You, the reader, feel the gut wrenching hurt and the joy as the story evolves. And it is a wonderful story. With very little swearing and no porn or really explicit sex, her story is still a page turner. And you hate to see it end. I, too hope there is a sequel with the rev.john leaf. This book just makes you feel good and reminds everyone of the need to cope with grief and the hope that life always holds even when we can't see it. Absolutely masterful. Congrats to VB!

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book!!!, July 1, 2004

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PatriciaS (Midwest, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: West of Heaven (Harlequin Historical) (Mass Market Paperback)

I love this book! I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a book that will make them laugh and cry and shout "Hooray!" for the hero and heroine at the end. Plenty of emotion with realistic characters and lots of action with an intriguing plotline. I'll never forget the scene with the squirrels! Ms. Bylin has also written Of Men and Angels. I'm so looking forward to her next book!