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Emotions run deep in this book. It will capture your heart!, May 10, 2003
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This review is from: Midwife (Harlequin Historical) (Paperback)
This is one of Carolyn Davidson's best - and that's saying a lot! I did something with this book that I've only done once before - after reading the last page I turned back to page one and reread the whole story. Mrs. Davidson's writing was responsible for this. She gave me just enough glimpses of Garlan and Leah's thoughts of each other to make me want to go back and relive their growing romance. Yes, Gar, who was in an arranged marriage, was interested in Leah before his wife died, but he was loyal to his wife. Yes, Leah did notice Gar, but she was too innocent to know what she yearned for from him. No, they never approached each other because they were both honorable people. But nature and a very wise neighbor arranged for the two to be brought together. Leah is the perfect woman for Gar Lundstrom, a fact which he soon comes to realize. She is spunky, sassy-mouthed, and loves his children as her own. So what if Gar is bossy and unbending at times? That only endeared him to me by showing that although he really wanted to be in control of his emotions, he wasn't. His flip side is a needy soul who wants what only Leah can give him. What reader can resist falling in love with a man who says "I love you" first? The minor characters in the book are wonderfully written. The author does a wonderful job of reminding us what it's like to have a baby in the house. Long may Carolyn Davidson write! And I can only hope she is teaching other authors to weave stories as touching and endearing as hers are, for this lady truly has the gift of storytelling.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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FINALLY SOME BLONDES ON THE COVER!, January 29, 2002
This review is from: Midwife (Harlequin Historical) (Paperback)
A great story of an old profession -- THE MIDWIFE -- Garlan Lundstrom is widowed, losing his wife in childbirth, and scaring his emotions. Unable to take care of his little daughter and still run his farm [a very taxing life] and care for his young son, Gar seeks out Leah Gunderson to care for his little Karen. Leah developed an all encompising love for the Lundstrom children and had a wary respect for their father. But what would happen when this stalwart farmer learned the horrible secret that had sent her on the run? Gar expected to get a biddable wife and mother for his children when he decided to offer marriage. Leah's spirited presence and sometimes ungovernable sass lightened his dark and lonely existence and her womanly virtues tempted him to regret his decision not to bed her. [Oh, what a frustrating mistake!] Leah brought Gar many delightful surprises - many restless nights and became the "woman of his heart". And finally some blondes on a cover that do justice to the story.
Delightful phrasing and a good look at the times, 1892 in Minnesota -- great characters - especiallly Eric Magnor.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - a great addition to your library!
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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Davidson does it again!, December 17, 1999
This review is from: Midwife (Harlequin Historical) (Paperback)
Davidson never fails to bring her readers to a magical time in history when tough women survived the odds! This book was so heart-warming. It is a great read. It will stay on the keeper shelf for years to come!
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