I’m not normally one to read too many historical based novels but since I am a romance junkie many of these historical romances end up in my hot little hands. I believe this is the first book that I have read by Sara Luck but it will definitely not be the last! I am excited to share this review with you on her new release, Under the Desert Sky.
Under the Desert Sky by Sara Luck
Publisher: Pocket Books (March 29, 2016)
ISBN-13: 978-1501103551
Synopsis:
Phoebe Sloan isn’t afraid of hard work—she couldn’t have survived on the Arizona frontier if she were. But ever since her husband was killed in a ranch accident, she’s struggled to make ends meet and preserve her young son’s birthright. Her last gamble was to start raising ostriches—the plumes are prized by fashionable city ladies—and it could work, but someone’s determined to sabotage her efforts.
Enter Christian de Wet, a South African importer who finds himself drawn to the fragile but determined Phoebe. He begins helping her around the ranch as a kindness, but the two quickly find that the heat rising between them has nothing to do with the Arizona desert! When the saboteur finds a way to endanger not just the ranch, but Phoebe’s family, will she have to forsake her happiness to save her son?
My Thoughts about Under the Desert Sky by Sara Luck
In the beginning of the book there is a preface it explains the reasoning for the basis of the story. It is a very interesting story about the farming of ostriches in Arizona. Developing a storyline out of some family history from the author was a brilliant idea.
The first couple chapters felt a little choppy to me as they didn’t seem to really flow smoothly. However, once I got past them and got further into the story, the more engrossed I became.
I really enjoyed both of the main characters, Christian and Phoebe. They both have wonderful history and I love how complex and different their backgrounds were, yet complementary as well. The best part is even from the first time they met, they both knew something was there that needed to be developed. Phoebe has heart, tenacity and has gone through a lot of painful moments in her life. Christian has dealt with a lot of pain and abandonment in his life and together they have something deep, special, and even healing.
Even though this story is set in the 1900, we still get that beautiful heat and passion that these two experience together. The author has found the delicate balance between love and respect with these characters. She offers beautifully developed characters you want to get to know and a strong story that blends yesterday with today.
This is a lovely historical romance that is not only a delight to read but a memorable story as well.
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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