A quick read....maybe because it was so short and somewhat lacking in character development. However, it was a nice, wholesome story about how first impressions aren't always accurate. And I do enjoy wholesome. I admit it. But that Charlie...boy, he loves to use the word "darlin'" - maybe a little too much there toward the end. It's great for someone who doesn't have a lot of time to read and enjoys G-rated western romances. No graphic scenes or foul language in this book. Like I said...wholesome. And I liked that about it. ( )

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK
Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres, so I try to review as many in this genre as I can. Heart of Gold is a story involving Ida, who wants more than anything to have a quiet at home Christmas this year. But this Christmas turned out to be anything but. Her U.S. Marshal brother brings home a visitor, someone Ida is not so sure she wants to see again. But he is here, nonetheless.

I enjoyed this interesting Christmas story with prisoner Tom Seymour’s visit with Ida’s family. Author Lacy Williams creates compelling characters that are wonderfully created and engaging. Ida had trust issues, which I could relate, and trusting Tom didn’t come easy. The romance is sweet and a long while coming. I enjoyed this history, and historical setting of Hearts of Gold. In the end, Williams weaves it all together into a satisfying ending. I encourage anyone who loves historical fiction to give Hearts of Gold a try. The story is pretty short, but it’s packed with lots of action and drama that will keep you turning the pages. This one is getting Five Stars from me.

A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. ( )

Heart of Gold, by Lacy Williams is the 17th and final book in the Wind River Hearts series. While this is part of a series, it is also a nice stand alone story. I have not read the rest of the series and had no trouble following this story. This is a well written, easy to read story. It is descriptive and easy to imagine. This is a nice story of forgiveness and second chances.

I enjoyed reading this story. Ida is such a strong character and is part of a big loving family. Tom and his brothers are the famous outlaw gang, the Seymour gang. They are hardened criminals that are being search for to bring to justice. HIs brothers are the real criminals while he is their look our guy. This has been the only life he has known. When he is captured the marshal takes him home to be with his family for Christmas. This is an enjoyable story that shows the forgiveness of God when Tom seeks forgiveness. We also see the healing that takes place with Ida. Even while kept hostage by the gang, she tends to Tom's wounds and when he is captured, she takes his meals to him at the jail.

I was gifted the ebook from the author, this is my honest review. ( )

Heart of Gold by Lacy Williams is a Christian Historical Romance. This story centers around Ida, her boisterous family, and Tom Seymour, who spends Christmas with her family as a prisoner. With three sons and a daughter, I could relate to some of the things Ida had to deal with from her brothers.

Tom only ever had brothers who abused and bullied him. So reading about his interactions with Ida and her family, who obviously love each other, drew me into the story. I loved the pace Lacy Williams moved this story along the raw emotions we were allowed to witness. Ida’s overprotective brothers reminded me of my own sons interacting with our daughters. I appreciate how Tom learned to focus on what truly matters and received a second chance at life and love.

So if you enjoy Christian Historical Romances, check out Heart of Gold by Lacy Williams for yourself.

I received a complimentary copy of this book, but this in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own. ( )

Although this is part of a series I was able to read as an enjoyable stand-alone. It is a quick read but has a lot of action and romance packed into the setting of the old West. Miracles still happen at Christmas and this redemptive story shows that no matter how far we go we can still choose to do the right thing. Choices dictate destiny and Tom has a destiny he couldn’t imagine but God has a plan. I loved Ida and her boisterous family. A well rounded read that you can read in one setting.
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