Runaway Heart

Name: Runaway Heart
Brand: Harper Christian
Availability: InStock
Author: Jane Peart
ISBN: 9780310869405

Author: Jane Peart

Series: Westward Dreams

Narrator: Christine Williams

Unabridged: 8 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 01/26/2010

Categories: Fiction, Christian Fiction, Romance, Amish, Historical Fiction

Synopsis

"End of the line!" The stagecoach driver's shout sent a chill down Holly Lambeth's spine. What an ominous sound! Was Riverbend, Oregon, to be the end of the line for her? She had come West to escape the swirling gossip about her broken engagement. She had come to escape the humiliation of being jilted. She came here to find a welcome new life, but her cousin's chilly reception tells her she has made a terrible mistake. Here in Riverbend, 2,000 miles from Kentucky, in a town barely more than a mining camp, Holly faces the fact that she is unwanted and unwelcome. Knowing this unhappy truth, Holly reaches another conclusion. Only she can change her situation. Both the sophisticated editor of the local newspaper, as well as the town's dedicated doctor, are attracted to the pretty newcomer. But Holly has more than romance on her mind. An unforeseen opportunity presents a challenge that brings Holly to a decision that will not only change her, but alter her own vision of her future.

About Jane Peart

Jane Peart was a best-selling novelist in both the secular and Christian markets. Her beloved Brides of Montclair Series is one of the longest continuous series on the market. She also published the American Quilts Series, and the Orphan Train Trilogy.

Reviews

Goodreads review by drowningmermaid on July 13, 2021

I know it’s not exactly a compliment to say: This is a great book to listen to while you have a concussion. But… I have one and it is. Weird to see emotional abuse described in such detail in a fluff book like this. Interesting though. Sweet somewhat saccharine growing up/romance novel with stock cha......more

Goodreads review by Cindi on April 20, 2024

Good story. Emotionally deep in places, but some (not all) of the challenges presented were solved too easily to feel real. Pretty predictable, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing if you're after a more laid back read. My biggest issue was with the overall writing style. That's a personal issue so......more

Goodreads review by Mary on February 01, 2025

End of the line for Holly in Riverbend, Oregon. Holly was jilted and her cousin Hetty "invited" Holly to come west. Holly was suspicious of the invitation but went anyway. Thankfully Holly loved her cousins children and the townspeople. She became the teacher, and during the smallpox epidemic helped......more

Goodreads review by Debbie on April 19, 2020

Most of this story was very good. Holly was extremely likable as was Dr Blaine. Unfortunately there was obnoxious cousin Hetty and the fact that as usual people died and one of them a favorite. But I would read it again and I would recommend it......more