BITTERSWEET

Author: Cathy Marie Hake ISBN: 0764201662 4/2007 HISTORICAL Publisher: BETHANY HOUSE
Time Period: Mid 1800's

Laney McCain has unabashedly had her sights set on Galen O'Sullivan for years. And though Galen has treated her as nothing more than his best friend's pesky tag-along sister, Laney dares hope that now is the time he will open his eyes and truly recognize the woman she’s become. But the arrival of Ishmael and Ivy Grubb, squatters on the O'Sullivans' land, diverts Galen's attention. Though the Grubbs are crass and uneducated, Galen shows mercy and allows them to stay in exchange for help around the farm. But it becomes a decision he lives to regret…

RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS:

BITTERSWEET was a lighthearted inspirational novel, in my opinion. The characters were wonderfully developed and the plot was such that it captured my attention from the beginning. The author does a fascinating job with detail, from the characters to the setting. This was a sweet romance, one that is a light read. But there is also a message in this book. The author is letting us know that God has a plan for us all and it may may not go along with our own plans. Hake has done an outstanding job with this novel.

Kym Oetting