A Promise for Ellie

This was a charming story with characters that had some tough lessons to learn along the journey. Andrew was tough for me to like in the first half, but his redemption thread was well written and worth the wait. Ellie was a darling from the beginning, and I liked how she learned to stand up for herself and to prepare for having her own house and family to take care of. The community was superb. I was surprised at how often fires came into play, but I liked that aspect. It was surprising and felt fresh for how it was wielded.

A miscarriage and the discussion that followed it made me weep. So poignant!

This book was delightful, challenging, encouraging, hopeful, and a blessing.

Content: tobacco, alcohol, gambling