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Rocky Mountain Oasis: A Christian Historical Western Romance (The Shepherd's Heart Book 1) Kindle Edition

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A mail-order bride who grew up in an abusive home must decide whether to accept the gentle love offered by her new husband.

He’s different from any man she’s ever known.
However, she’s sworn never to risk her heart again.

Brooke Baker, sold as a mail-order bride, looks to her future with dread but firm resolve. If she survived Uncle Jackson, she can survive anyone.

When Sky Jordan hears that his nefarious cousin has sent for a mail-order bride, he knows he has to prevent the marriage. No woman deserves to be left to that fate. Still, he’s as surprised as anyone to find himself standing next to her before the minister.

Brooke’s new husband turns out to be kinder than any man has ever been. But then the unthinkable happens and she holds the key that might save innocent lives but destroy Sky all in one fell swoop. It’s a choice too unbearable to contemplate…but a choice that must be made.

A thirsty soul. Alluring hope. An Oasis of love.
Step into a day when outlaws ran free, the land was wild, and guns blazed at the drop of a hat.

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While I enjoy writing many types of Christian fiction, I think Christian historical romance, especially western romance, is one of my favorite genres because I learn so much while researching the history of those novels. Rocky Mountain Oasis is based on historical fact. In 1885 a merchant in Pierce, Idaho was brutally murdered and there is much historical documentation about that event and the inquiry that followed. While most of the characters in this story are straight from my imagination, I hope you'll find the facts to be just as interesting as the fiction. May God richly bless you in the days ahead and I hope this Christian romance uplifts you in some way today!

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B008NNQVQS
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pacific Lights Publishing (July 20, 2012)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 20, 2012
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4203 KB
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Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 335 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1942982011

Best Sellers Rank: #8,283 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #2 in Western & Frontier Christian Romance
- #2 in Christian Westerns (Books)
- #15 in Christian Westerns (Kindle Store)

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USA Today Bestselling author Lynnette Bonner was born in Malawi, Africa, and spent the first years of her life reveling in warm equatorial sunshine and the late evening duets of cicadas and hyenas. The year she turned eight she was off to Rift Valley Academy, a boarding school in Kenya where she spent many joy-filled years and graduated in 1990.

That fall, she traded to a new duet--one of traffic and rain--when she moved to Kirkland, Washington to attend Northwest University. It was there that she met her husband and a few years later they moved to the small town of Pierce, Idaho.

During the time they lived in Idaho while studying the history of their little town, Lynnette was inspired to begin the Shepherd's Heart Series with Rocky Mountain Oasis.

Marty and Lynnette have four children and currently live in Washington where Marty pastors a church.

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Pittman Crew

A beautiful retelling of the Book of Hosea

Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2024

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The never-ending, unconditional, faithful love of God toward the undeserved, imperfect, willful sinners. The Book of Hosea and this first book in the series have that much in common. So, go read it.

The story also have an incredible page-turning plot, beautifully written characters, a clear Gospel presentation, and a sweet and clean romance.
Again, the author doesn’t sweet under the rug difficult issues like physical and emotional abuse, theft, murder (so if it’s triggers, be aware!) but they are down with gentleness and understanding.
The development of love between MCs is pure beauty.

Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2023

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An easy to read, sweet story about love in a convenient marriage. Great plot and I liked the characters. Good.

Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024

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I loved how the story followed and I loved all the characters. The story was believable, realistic and well developed. I like that it was free from bad language and had Christian themes.

Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024

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Each book gets better than the last one. Very good reading. You feel good after you are done with the book. I love the Christian writing, it is a breath of fresh air.

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L. Braun

Brooke Should Be Dead

Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2019

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Rocky Mountain Oasis by Lynnette Bonner is based on real events. Bonner did her research with that. Unfortunately, she didn't do her math.

Now I’m no mathematician myself, but anyone can research how fast a horse moves at a gallop and the impact of a moving object hitting an unmovable one. Online calculators are just an Internet search away. So in chapter twenty when Brooke, our heroine, riding 30 mph, collides her head with a branch, you can calculate the force to basically being hit by a 12 ton truck. That’s major head trauma. She should have been decapitated, not waking up a few hours later with a “large gash on her forehead.” That she survived is a miracle. And while we’re at it, Bonner could have also discovered, had she done her research, that nowhere on the human torso can a bullet enter without shattering bones or doing major damage. But I’m willing to forgive the gunshot-to-the-shoulder device because I liked the hero. I’m willing to wink at most anything if I like the character. The problem is I didn't like Brooke.

There are two blunders an author can make that bring my enjoyment level way down. The first is an implausible antagonist. Bonner’s antagonist is written kind of thin, but if you think about it, his motives makes sense without her having to resort to the old insanity cliché, so that’s okay. The other is a protagonist who does stupid things, just to advance the plot. Fiction is all about identification, and when the protagonist believes who the reader knows she shouldn't believe and trusts who the reader knows she shouldn't trust – in other words, does just the opposite of what common sense is telling the reader – that’s unforgivable. Whatever made Brooke believe the antagonist would leave them in peace if she just kept her mouth shut? Couldn't she see they’d have a much better chance if she spoke up? Oh well. She’s not alone. Grisham made the same error in The Client and that got made into a movie.

On the plus, Bonner’s mama did her job, and the story is well-edited. Kudos to her. And as a Christian novel, it’s got everything the Christian reader would want: prayers, Scripture quoting, a little sermonizing, and everyone who should get saved getting saved. It all unfolds as you’d expect with the only question being whether the villains will stand trial and be convicted, or be killed beforehand. As a romance, it also unfolds according to expectations. Those who aren't bothered by the kinds of things that bother me will probably like this book.

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Viola Frere

very nice

Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2023

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This a very nice book to read. It is written by Lynnette Bonner. There is love, murder, mystery in this book. A young man buys a young woman from his cousin and marries her. This woman has been abused by her uncle and my a man she was going to marry. A man is murdered for what reason? Mystery is who done it and why. A very enjoyable book to read.

Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2014

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I've read several books encompassing plots that include a battered woman aspect. In my experience, more often than not, authors get it wrong...the woman's reactions are all off, or they overcome their violent pasts so fast as to almost trivialize them. In this instance, I'd have to say that Ms. Bonner's writing demonstrates a superior grasp of the issue of domestic violence, and all that it entails. Her understanding is so pervasive, I could easily believe that Ms. Bonner either has experience with DV, whether personally or through someone close to her, or she has taken the time to extensively research the issue. The end result, is a poignant story about a woman who has known nothing but violence at the hands of men, who finally finds her God appointed soul mate...a man who helps to heal not only her heart, but also her soul.

Brooke is desperately afraid when she is told by her uncle that he has sold her as a mail order bride. Terrified of being under the control of yet another man, she makes the strenuous six month journey west, via wagon train. Through Divine intervention, Brooke finds herself married to a wonderful, loving, God fearing man. One who shows her that not all men are evil monsters, and teaches her that she is worthy of love...no matter what her past. Brooke's internal struggle as she tries to overcome her fears and learn to trust her husband is so realistic. But that is only the beginning of Brooke's difficulties, as she must also learn to forgive herself and accept that she is worthy of God's love and forgiveness.

This book encompasses a thoroughly dynamic plot, with three dimensional characters who come to life within its pages. As if the romance isn't enough, intrigue is added to the story with murder, revenge, and kidnapping. I have to say though, the murder plot involving the Chinese men kind of overshadowed the romance in the latter half of the story, which is why I only rated the book 4 stars instead of 5. Nevertheless, this was an extremely good read. I happily recommend this book.

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Ashley

Great story!

Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2023

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This book checked all the boxes for me- well-written with attention to historical detail, with a swoony believable romance, deep characters, satisfying character arcs, action, and unexpected plot twists. I'm looking forward to reading the next in the series!

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k.d.

Sehr netter, schöner christlicher Roman

Reviewed in Germany on May 16, 2021

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Eine schöne Lektüre, freundliches, hoffnungsvolles Buch, Lynnette Bonner ist guter Erzähler, es war Freude es zu lesen, feines Englisch, danke für die schöne lesestunden..

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Jean Gilbert

Excellent! Must Read!!!!!!!

Reviewed in Canada on August 18, 2017

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This was an excellent book that I had a hard time putting down. I loved how the plan of salvation was explained so clearly and simply and the suspense kept me turning the pages. I am definitely going to read the rest in this series. Thank you Lynnette for sharing your God given talent in such an exceptional book.

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Heather B

An Excellent and Beautiful Read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 2, 2016

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This is the second book I've read by Lynette Bonner, and now I know that she can write fantastic historical fiction as well as contemporary. This book has everything to make an excellent and beautiful read. The characters are interesting, well drawn and very appealing (well the ones who are meant to be). Their faith is very real, deep and authentic. The development of the relationship between Brooke and Sky is wonderful to watch as we see how Sky gently treats Brooke with love, respect and tenderness, and she comes to a place of wholeness and healing from her past. Then there is the intriguing story of events in the town, which are, in part, based on true historical happenings.

I just didn't want this book to end, and, having fallen in love with Sky and Brooke, I really wanted to know more about what happens to them next. I'm really looking forward to reading the rest of the series and highly recommend Lynnette Bonner and her books.