Love's Rescue (Sierra Chronicles #6) (Paperback)

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A story of loyalty, heroism, and the depths of love.A Dividing ConflictIn 1863, the War Between the States is dividing more than just a nation. To escape the conflict, Jessica Hale and her family flee their Kentucky homestead and head for the Nevada Territory. Her brother, Ambrose, committed to the Confederates, rejoins the Kentucky militia and is disowned by his father. But the worst is yet to come.The Heroic KidnapperWhen Unionists presume the family to be Confederate sympathizers, they set a devastating fire to their home. All alone and then "kidnapped" by cattleman Jake Bennett, Jessica is taken to a ranch deep in the Sierra Nevada wilderness. But, can Jessica overcome her resentment toward Jake for failing to save her family?The Depths of LoveWhen Jake launches a plan to help Jessica's brother escape from prison camp, she sees him for the honest, good-hearted Christian man that he is and now knows the depth of his love for her. Through the lingering smoke and smoldering ashes from her ruined home and murdered family, will Jessica see a future with Jake?

About the Author

Tammy Barley's roots run deep and wide across the United States. With Cherokee heritage and such ancestors as James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Henry David Thoreau, she essentially inherited her literary vocation and her preferred setting: the Wild West. An avid equestrian, Tammy has ridden horseback over western mountains and rugged trails in Arizona.Tammy excelled in her writing studies at a local college, where she explored prose, novel writing, and nonverbal communication. She even enrolled in acting classes to master character development. In 2006, she published two series of devotionals in Beautiful Feet: Meditations for Missionary Women for the Lutheran Women's Missionary Society. She won second place in the Golden Rose Contest in the category of inspiration romance, and she serves as a judge for various fiction contests, including the Christy Awards.In addition to writing, Tammy makes a career of editing manuscripts, ghostwriting, and mentoring other writers. She also homeschools her three children. Tammy has lived in twenty-eight towns in eight different states, but the family currently makes their home in Wonder Lake, Illinois.

Product Details

• Paperback: 366 pages
• Publisher: Whitaker House; 1 edition (June 4, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1603741089
• ISBN-13: 978-1603741088
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #397,668 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Christian historical western romance, September 26, 2009

By	Susan Snodgrass "Bookworm" (SC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a wonderful book! I normally don't like westerns, but this was absolutely fascinating. Jake Bennett is the ultimate hero and this author's first book was superb! The spiritual aspect was tremendous and very well stated. The characters were so well developed it made the reader feel like they knew all them.
Every storyline in the book was just wonderful. I can't wait for the next in the series and the excerpt from the next book was fascinating and what a cliffhanger!
I'm putting Tammy Barley on my list of favorite authors.

5.0 out of 5 stars Historical Romance set in Civil War era, September 13, 2009

By	squiresj (Wasola, Mo) - See all my reviews

Love's Rescue is a good title for this book. Jake rescues Jess because he knows she would be in danger when her house was set afire and her family all perished that were in the house. Jess kept trying to run away but Jake had his ranch hands on alert to not let her for her own safety. Also he understood the grief she was dealing with and knew it would take time for it to heal.
Jess loved her brother so much that when she found out he was imprisoned in a Union camp and still alive she plans to go rescue him. But by this time Jake has caught onto her ways and his men and him are ready to go help her. I got a chuckle out of the scene where she tries to sneak out of Motel and go alone and they are all waiting for her. But that is near end of story so you have to read the whole book before you realize how much the ranch hands had grown to love and care about Jess.
This book will grip you and draw you in from the very beginning and keep your interest all the way to the end. Indians, cowboys, soldiers and faith all in one. I loved the way the scriptures were used all through the book like in real life when a person is going through a difficulty. I went through a couple of rough periods and this book uplifted me and kept me uplifted to overcome them.
The book will show you the depths of true love people can have for one another.

3.0 out of 5 stars Love's Rescue, August 29, 2009

By	Jaime Sundsmo - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was pleasantly suprised to find this was not the typical Civil War era novel - complete with Southern Belle falling for the Yankee soldier ;) Rather, it feeds off the prejudices that certainly existed during the War between the States and sets the stage for a rather unique "kidnapping" that of course, can only lead to true love. Yes? Maybe.
The twists of the story including the Yankee prison camp, bring a different perspective to the era. Also the cultural "ranch hands" ranging from the twinkling Irishman to the "jaunty" Spaniard gives a bit of a twist - just enough to wish they each had their own novel in which to star.

If you're looking for a nice read on an upcoming Autumn day with a cup of cocoa ... you've found one. :)