Honor's Pledge (Rocky Mountain Legacy #1) [Library Binding]

Kristen Heitzmann (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0786234164 | ISBN-13: 978-0786234165 | Publication Date: August 2001 | Edition: Five Star Standard Print

Abigail Martin is a headstrong young woman who believes frontier life in the rugged Colorado Rockies possesses all the world she could ever want. As a woman who listens to her heart, Abbie is determined to hold out for the best even if it means dashing the hopes of her childhood friend and holding out for a love as consuming as her beloved mountains.

Montgomery Farrel is a handsome, refined gentleman who sees in Abbie a reflection of the untamed, pristine land he has come to call his own. Though he finds her penchant for adventure a refreshing change from the southern belles of his upbringing, Monte also holds honor above every virtue even love.

Their hopes suddenly collide when a debt must be paid and honor is the price. Can Monte and Abbie surrender to a destiny greater than the one their dreams can hold?

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Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Life in post-Civil War Colorado is often confining for headstrong Abbie Martin. As she nears marriageable age, her good looks and reputation for being a daredevil begin to attract admirers, among them her devoted childhood friend, Blake McConnel. Yet Blake is soon pushed aside when dashing Southerner Montgomery Farrel arrives in town. Montgomery is older than Abbie and is reluctant to admit he loves her. By the time he realizes the depth of his feelings, he has become reacquainted with his childhood sweetheart and has married her. A charmingly written lead character is the highlight of an otherwise pedestrian romance from new author Heitzmann. An overabundance of supporting characters and highly convenient plot twists further undermine the story, which does not in any case focus strongly on Christian life. Recommended only for larger collections.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

"Fast-paced, with beautiful scenery, this is a moving story about several different kinds of love." -- VOYA, Dec. 1998

"This story captures the imagination; is a quick read, despite the length. Teens and adults will enjoy this book." -- Church Libraries, Fall 1998 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Library Binding: 269 pages
• Publisher: Five Star; Five Star Standard Print edition (August 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786234164
• ISBN-13: 978-0786234165
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,696,710 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Kristen Heitzmann is the bestselling author of seventeen novels, including The Edge of Recall and the Christy Award winner Secrets. An artist and music minister, Kristen lives in Colorado Springs with her husband, Jim, and their family.

Customer Reviews

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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars ho-hum, June 11, 2000

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Beverly "bevreader" (Mississippi) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Honor's Pledge (Rocky Mountain Legacy #1) (Book 1) (Paperback)

I found Honor's Pledge bascially dull and unexciting for the first three-fourths of the book. The author spent a great deal of time developing Abbie and Monte's mutual attraction to each other and not enough time developing their characters. After Monte marries someone else because of his honor's pledge, the book suddenly gets eventful. The last fourth of the book contains all the plot development and excitement, including a murder, a kidnapping, a surprising rescue, encounters with Comanches, a scarlet fever epidemic, and a gold strike. I had originally planned to give the book three stars, but added one just because of the last part of this book. Overall, however, I've read much better Christian historical romances, and I hope that the next in this series will improve on plot and develop the characters more fully.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is a good book to read about honor and love., August 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Honor's Pledge (Rocky Mountain Legacy #1) (Book 1) (Paperback)

Abbie and Monte are wonderful charctors. Abbie is such a adventureous girl and Monte a fine gentleman. I liked Abbie the best because even though she gets into scrapes she trusts God. Keep it up Kristen!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A well written story with a good plot and great characters., May 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Honor's Pledge (Rocky Mountain Legacy #1) (Book 1) (Paperback)

For her first book, the author has written a terrific story. The characters are real and believable. You feel their hurts and their joys. The story grabbed me from the first page and held my interest throughout. I would like to have seen more character development between the main characters - you know from the story how they feel about each other, but don't quite feel it with their actions. Looking forward to reading the next one!