Blog + Review Tour: Where Wild Roses Bloom by Angela K. Couch

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Where Wild Roses Bloom by Angela K. Couch, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: Where Wild Roses Bloom

Series: Heart of a Mountie #1

Author: Angela K. Couch

Publisher: Smitten Historical Romance

Release Date: March 15, 2022

Genre: Historical Romance, Christian

When Lenora Perry’s dream of becoming an acclaimed singer dies a painful death, she attempts to escape her mistakes by fleeing north—directly into the path of an all-too-dashing Mountie. Though the man in scarlet appears eager to be rid of her, his home provides security, and his sister offers friendship—two things Lenora is desperate for after discovering her pregnancy. With the past dogging her footsteps and her future uncertain, dare she consider new dreams?

Upholding the law makes up the fabric of Constable Edmond Bryce’s existence. As his five years of service draw to an end, he must decide whether or not to continue in his father’s footsteps—an increasingly difficult decision now that Miss Perry has infiltrated his life. Though she’s the daughter of a parson and a close friend to his sister, Edmond can’t push aside the feeling that Lenora hides more than she tells. But duty calls, leaving little time for matters of the heart.

MY REVIEW

I was smitten from the first chapter with Where Wild Roses Bloom. I loved all the mystery and touch of suspense, but nothing compared to the setting. My mind's eye was abuzz with all of the imagery that surrounded this heartwarming story! I have read very few books that are set in Canada so reading in this setting was a refreshing change of pace. I was captivated by the Canadian history and the writing was so hypnotic that it was able to put me there in that era. I felt completely immersed the entire time I read, and I hallowed every moment.

Lenora is ashamed of her past and is shackled by her shame, something I believe many of us could relate to. There was some pretty deep subject matter that was tackled, but it was handled with care, and actually became a character in and of itself.

Melinda’s character (Edmond’s sister) was a favorite of mine, which isn’t shocking because she is an absolute doll, and I hope to see her featured in a future novel. Her helpfulness and care are so heartwarming and I would love to see her get a happily ever after of her own.

Melinda’s brother isn’t so bad either. Sweet Edmond doesn’t want to get involved with anyone because he was the son of a mountie, and he doesn't want to put any person through what he went through. Talk about thoughtful, and how he supports Lenora is the kind of support we all dream of. Can you say swoon?!

The only element I struggled with was how drawn out the ending felt. I think it could’ve been shortened a bit yet still had the same effect. Otherwise, I truly enjoyed reading this novel. I appreciated that the heroine wasn’t perfect, and admired the determination and love that came out of hurt and past mistakes. It just goes to show how important decisions can be, and how they can reshape your path, and that even if we hold ourselves in captivity thanks to our past mistakes, that is not the life God intended for us. God loves us and wants the best for us and reading Where Wild Roses Bloom is such a great reminder of this fact.

My Rating: ★★★★

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

To keep from freezing in the Great White North, Angela K. Couch cuddles under quilts with her laptop. Winning short story contests, being a semi-finalist in ACFW’s Genesis Contest, and a finalist in the International Digital Awards also helped warm her up. As a passionate believer in Christ, her faith permeates the stories she tells. Her martial arts training, experience with horses, and appreciation for good romance sneak in there, as well. When not writing, she stays fit (and warm) by chasing after five munchkins.

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