Hearts on Lonely Mountain (Librarians of Willow Hollow Book 3)

Hearts on Lonely Mountain 

(Librarians of Willow Hollow Book 3)

 Kindle Edition

by A.M. Heath  (Author)

Publication Date : September 1, 2020

ASIN : B08BDTP47G

Can two lonely people find more than a fleeting friendship or will a prejudiced town keep them apart?

When Ivory Bledsoe left the city to minister to the people of the rural mountain town of Willow Hollow, she never expected to be shunned rather than welcomed. Seeing the town as a lost cause, she’s eager to return home, but when the bridge leading out of town is washed away during a flood, she finds herself stranded in the last place she wants to be.

Ben Thrasher was content with his quiet life until he met the new librarian. He can’t help but be drawn to the friendly and lively Ivory Bledsoe, despite her being at the center of the town’s latest superstition. It’s only a matter of time until she captures his heart, turning his world upside down in the process.

Has Ivory gotten God’s plan for her all wrong or is there still a way she can serve these people? And can Ben ask her to stay in a place where so few are willing to embrace her?

Marilyn's thoughts:  I have enjoyed every book by A. M. Heath, thus I was thrilled to receive an advance copy of Hearts on Lonely Mountain. This novella is a winner with Ivory, a courageous young lady traveling to the Willow Hollow to share her love of books as a librarian. Ben is a hard working mountain man caring for his nephew, Gerrit. The camaraderie between Ivory and Gerrit was fun and brought moments of smiles, laughter and tears along with how Ben perceived Ivory.

 

This is a beautiful story showing God’s love and following His will can bring challenges, misunderstandings, but leaning on Him and showing unconditional love is always right. I loved the characters and descriptive interactions and events as I felt like I was right in the midst of the mountains with the poverty, superstitions, and wariness of the mountain folks plus the historical setting during the 1930’s. It was extra special to read names of books and the authors for this era that the library had in Willow Hollow. A beautiful ending had me applauding and smiling not wanting the story to end.

 

I look forward to reading every novella in the Librarians of Willow Hollow series as they are released.

 

I received a complimentary advance reader copy from the author and was under no obligation to write a review. I have shared my own opinion.