Out of the Embers Review

Ten years after her parents were killed, Evelyn Radcliffe is once more homeless. The orphanage that was her refuge and later her workplace has burned to the ground, and only she and a young orphan girl have escaped. Convinced this must be related to her parents' murders, Evelyn flees with the girl to Mesquite Springs in the Texas Hill Country and finds refuge in the home of Wyatt Clark, a talented horse rancher whose plans don't include a family of his own.

At first, Evelyn is a distraction. But when it becomes clear that trouble has followed her to Mesquite Springs, she becomes a full-blown disruption. Can Wyatt keep her safe from the man who wants her dead? And will his own plans become collateral damage?

Out of the Embers was a wonderful way to start the new series, Mesquite Springs by Amanda Cabot. I really enjoyed the characters, main or otherwise in this story, especially Polly. That being said, I found Evelyn to be a wonderfully strong female character, who when faced with hardship does her best with the circumstances. I loved her entrepreneur spirit with how she was able to open her own restaurant, Polly's Place. With just a touch of mystery and suspense mixed in with the faith and romance, Out of the Ember is the perfect book to spend a day or two with.

5 out of 5.

I received a copy of this book from Revell for my honest review.