The Hope of Azure Springs by Rachel Fordham

Seven years ago, orphaned and alone, Em finally arrived at a new home in Iowa after riding the orphan train. But secrets from her past haunt her, and her new life in the Western wilderness is a rough one. When her guardian is shot and killed, Em, now nineteen, finally has the chance to search for her long-lost sister, but she won't be able to do it alone.

For Azure Springs Sheriff Caleb Reynolds, securing justice for the waifish and injured Em is just part of his job. He's determined to solve every case put before him in order to impress his parents and make a name for himself. Caleb expects to succeed. What he doesn't expect is the hold this strange young woman will have on his heart.

Debut author Rachel Fordham invites historical romance readers to the charming town of Azure Springs, Iowa, where the people care deeply for one another and, sometimes, even fall in love.

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Rachel Fordham

Rachel Fordham has long been fascinated by all things historical or in the words of her children "old stuff". Often the historical trivia she discovers is woven into her children's bedtime tales. Despite her love for good stories she didn't attempt writing a novel until her husband challenged her to do so (and now she's so glad he did). Since that time she's often been found typing or researching while her youngest child naps or frantically writing plot twists while she waits in the school pick-up line. In addition to her passion for storytelling she enjoys reading, being outdoors and seeing new places. Rachel lives with her husband and children on an island in Washington state.

Learn more about current projects at rachelfordham.com

My Review

First book I have read by Rachel Fordham but sure it won't be the last.  A book you start and will just keep flipping the pages.  A well written book also wonderful characters. My heart  went out for the character Em. Who road the orphan train to get a family who would want to add her to their family. Her life takes a turn when her caregiver is shot to death leaving her once again alone. Now she is of age where she can do what she always wanted to is find her lost sister who was adopted by a different family. would she even still be living? But someone is after her they killed the caregiver and what would they kill him for he had nothing? Sheriff Caleb is determined to find the killer. Mean while being around such a pretty gal has his hearts doing funny things. Will Em put her trust in him? Can they find the killer before someone else dies? ...

Great novel. Wonderful book and a first for this author. Please give her a try if your looking for someone new to try.