Book Review of 'The Pursuit of Miss Parish' by Grace Hitchcock

Happy Tuesday Bookworms!

I am so excited to finally announce that the summer heat is about to exit stage left, and Texas is going to finally get some fall weather!! I have been looking forward to the cooler weather for months and now we are finally getting a taste. I can't wait to pull my hoodies out again and snuggle in with a good book.

I have really been enjoying the Aprons & Veils series by Grace Hitchcock, and today I am excited to be sharing my thoughts on the second book in the series! I hope you enjoy and that you're getting some fall weather where you're at as well. :)

Welcome to the Reviewer Tour for The Pursuit of Miss Parish by Grace Hitchcock, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: The Pursuit of Miss Parish

Series: Aprons & Veils #2

Author: Grace Hitchcock

Release Date: May 17, 2023

Genre: Christian Historical Fiction

Love's gentle promise becomes nothing more than a withered dream

With dreams of love and a hope for belonging, shy Belle Parish leaves her position as a maid in Charleston to travel to New Mexico with her best friend to become mail-order brides. Colt Lawson’s letters hold great promise and while his devilishly handsome face matches his picture, something does not add up. Discovering his lie only moments before they wed, Belle flees the church and straight into the Castañeda Hotel Harvey House. Giving up the prospect on ever marrying, she dons her nun-like uniform and focuses on her role as a Harvey Girl waitress until a strong Texas Ranger rides into her life.

Colt Lawson didn’t want to send that letter to Belle Parish in the first place, but her first response had all but captured his heart. When he is left standing at the altar alone, he is left with two choices—either release his dream of a love marriage, or attempt to win her heart. Wooing her would be a lot easier if that Texas Ranger wasn’t back in town. Who wants a dusty rancher with a past when she could have a shining knight in a Stetson?

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My Review

As soon as I was finished with The Finding of Miss Fairfield I immediately started reading The Pursuit of Miss Parish. The Aprons & Veils is such sweet series and I had to see where the adventures would take us next.

This novel did tend to have a slower start than the first book in the series but when it picks up it really brings the tension and drama, the action sequence at the climax being one of the most fear-inducing reads I’ve read in a very long time. I’m not one for spoilers, but I am biting my tongue with this one, wanting to discuss the final suspenseful moments. The entire scene had my heart in my throat as I witnessed one of my greatest fears lived out.

Seeing Colt and Belle, two amazing characters, having to go through what they went through because of the evil chasing them throughout the story was insane. The scene with Psalm 91 (if you know, you know) was hands down one of the most touching scenes I have ever read. Such a powerfully real and heartfelt moment by two that want to love and do the Lord’s will. Just wow…

When I first started reading The Pursuit of Miss Parish, I wasn’t sure if I liked this novel as much as the first book in the series but the more I read the more I was in love. This series continues to get better and better with each volume, and I am so here for it!

My Rating: ★★★★★

Books in This Series

Be sure to check out my other reviews of books by Grace Hitchcock

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About the Author

Grace Hitchcock is the author of multiple historical novels and novellas. She holds a Masters in Creative Writing and a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in History. Grace lives in Baton Rouge with her husband, Dakota, son and daughter.

Connect with her online at GraceHitchcock.com.