Home Fires (Harper Monogram) (Paperback)

by Susan Kay Law (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
Law (Reckless Angel) exercises an ardent eye for detail and a fine poetic voice in her fourth historical. The story opens with 19th-century New Yorker Amanda Sellington on the run from an abusive husband with her nine-year-old stepson, Daniel. Their only possessions are the clothes on their backs and the precious Sellington diamonds. Heading west on the train, Amy meets Helga von Leigh, who is returning home to New Ulm, Minn. Helga considers it her purpose in life to make a home for German brewery owner Jakob Hall and his mischievous nephew, Nicolaus, whose family was lost during the Sioux uprising. With matchmaking in mind, Helga invites Amy to move into the guest house and sets about pushing Amy and Jakob toward the altar. But Amy cannot tolerate the touch of a man's hand, and Jakob has dreams of a world outside New Ulm. This gentle romance tugs at the heartstrings while offering readers a bird's-eye view of the rich history of Minnesota and the tragedy now known as the Dakota Conflict. Fans of historical romances by Jill Marie Landis and LaVyrle Spencer will find Law's latest their cup of escapist tea.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review
On a train headed west, Amanda Sellington and her son Daniel are fleeing the vicious cruelty of her husband, and his father, Edward, who is extremely wealthy and powerful. Amanda hopes never to be found by Edward, so she gives the impression that she is a widow, and she calls herself Amy Smith. On the train they meet Helga von Leigh, a kind, grandmotherly woman who befriends them, and they end up staying in Helga's town of New Ulm, Minnesota. Helga introduces Amy to Jakob Hall, then Helga explains that she is his housekeeper. When Amy asks about a hotel, Helga, a take charge kind of woman and a matchmaker besides, insists that she and Daniel stay at Jakob's because he has a guest cottage that no one ever uses. Amy accepts, thinking to herself that it will be temporary. Amy and Daniel adjust nicely to life in a small town. Jakob's nephew, Nicolaus is close to Daniel's age and the two boys become fast friends. Amy agrees to work for Jakob at the brewery that he runs, until she can start her own business. Amy and Jakob are attracted to each other, but Amy cannot allow herself to become involved with Jakob for two reasons: she is a married woman and she thinks all men are like Edward. Slowly but surely, Jakob convinces her otherwise, but there is still Edward, and Amy begins to hope that maybe he will not find them, until one night, when her worst fear becomes reality. Despite their mounting problems, Jakob knows Amy is a strong woman, a fighter, and she must now fight for herself and what she wants, but will that include Jakob?Home Fires is a heartfelt story of survival and love. Once again Susan Kay Law has written a moving, remarkable romance! Ms. Law has a searing story and Home Fires burns bright! A blazing future awaits this talented author! Three cheers for Home Fires and Susan Kay Law! The ending is beyond satisfactory, I was so happy, I cheered! An unequaled triumph!Gloria Miller -- Copyright © 1994-97 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved -- From Literary Times

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Harpercollins (Mm) (December 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061083054
• ISBN-13: 978-0061083051
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,620,422 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Home is where you make it....and sometimes you find love, July 29, 2004

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Amanda Sellington is running from her abusive and controlling husband Edward with her stepson Daniel. She doesn't anything and doesn't want anything from Edward except Daniel. Amanda does take the diamond because they are her stepson's by birth. While on a train she meet Helga Von Leight. Amanda doesn't thinks it an good ideal, becuase if she stays in anyplace too long Edward will have a better chance of finding her. Helga convinces her to get off the train and meet Jakob Hall, a local brewery owner.

Jakob Hall been taking care of his nephew along with Helga for years now and is getting feed up with Helga's matchmaking schemes to get him married. His dreams is to leave home not find a wife...until he see the lovely Amanda. Then he starts to think maybe a man does have to right to change his mind.

Ms.Law has once again written a book that pulls the reader in from the front page. Her way of writing has the reader feeling all the emotions and fears living in Amanda along with sweet Daniel. You need to buy the book because it's a wonderful story by a very talented author.

Home Fries may be a hard-to-find book, but once you find it you will be very happy.