I really enjoyed this Dry Creek book about coming home again, second chances, starting over, and a bit of a mystery thrown in, too. I'm looking forward to reading Jake's book now, Lilac Wedding in Dry Creek. ( )

Amy Mitchell has waited nine years for Wade Stone to come back into her life. Wade has stayed away from Dry Creek, Montana ever since his Mom went to prison for supposedly killing her abusive husband. Now Wade and his Mom are back in town and trying to "start fresh". Can Amy and Wade rekindle what they had 9 years ago?

I enjoyed this romantic story, but also enjoyed the fact that there was a slight twist in the story that took me by surprise. A little mystery, alot of forgiveness and throw in some trust and alot of love and tenderness and you have an enjoyable read as you snuggle up on a cold Winter day and enjoy this story. ( )

It's very rare that I pick up a Love Inspired romance novel, but after reading this one I think I have been missing out.
Wade Stone left Dry Creek at the age of seventeen and never looked back, although he never forgot his first love Amy Mitchell. A rodeo rider who suffered a fall, he has been off the circuit for several months when he gets a letter from his mother Grace that she is going back home to the ranch in Dry Creek and wants him to come he decides to go because he fears that the town hasn't forgotten his mothers past. One of the first people Wade runs into is Amy, and while she is happy to see the Stone's, her family, who is also the Stone's next door neighbors, are dead set against her having anything to do with them. Will the town of Dry Creek ever accept the Stone's? Will Wade and Amy get a second chance at love?

This was my first time reading anything by Ms. Tronstad, and I am hooked.The depth of the story along with the characters really drew me in. Wade was someone that was struggling with faith, it was nice to see him change and grow through out the story. He was very considerate of his mother. Amy was a character that was so easy to connect with. She never got over her first love, and held out hope that someday he might come back. She had plenty of responsibilities taking care of the family farm while also looking out for her aunt and grandfather. Easily my favorite character had to be Grace, and what I consider the sacrifice she made for her son Wade. She also had unwavering faith that the townspeople would eventually accept them.
A great story that's much more than just an inspirational romance. The author weaves in a bit of suspense, and mystery to make it a page turning story that surprised me at the end. The Christmas feel of the book was just an added bonus for me. Recommended! ( )