 | An arranged marriage to save the family from ruin? Delia Blackstone knows what her mother is up to—she intends to marry her off to an older man who is all fortune and no future. And Delia’s having none of it. When a mysterious visitor appears on the family doorstep and offers an opportunity for Delia to travel from Pennsylvania to Colorado, Delia knows it is time for her to strike out on her own and discover a new life. Along the way she encounters a handsome drifter who captures her heart. But is he interested in trading his exciting life of adventure for love? Two murders, a missing will, and a number of puzzling relationships are enough to unsettle anyone—even smart, capable Delia. Who can she trust? And can she trust her heart in matters of love? |
Genre: Historical Romance (Western)
Release date: February 15, 2021
Release date: February 15, 2021
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My Review
She's a lady. He's a drifter. Can they find love?
I originally picked up Delia And The Drifter for two reasons, it's a Melody Carlson book and I love the name Delia. The title completely caught my attention and I was treated to a story that matched it perfectly.
I've mostly read Melody Carlson's contemporary books but I did enjoy this historical romance slash western. Delia and Wyatt were such fun to get to know. From the streets of Pittsburgh to Colorado ranchland to the Alaskan goldfields, these two manage to find adventure at every turn, not to mention danger and romance!
Though not always 100 percent historically accurate Delia And The Drifter was an entertaining mix of light and dark, romance and mayhem, and it reminded me much of the Christian historical romances that I enjoyed so much as a teen.
Delia And The Drifter was a pleasant way to while away a few hours on a dreary late winter day. It was an easy read, somewhat on the lighter side, and a nice start to Melody Carlson's new Westward To Home series. I'm now curious to find out what happens in the next book...
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Delia And The Drifter by Melody Carlson a 4 Bark rating.
I originally picked up Delia And The Drifter for two reasons, it's a Melody Carlson book and I love the name Delia. The title completely caught my attention and I was treated to a story that matched it perfectly.
I've mostly read Melody Carlson's contemporary books but I did enjoy this historical romance slash western. Delia and Wyatt were such fun to get to know. From the streets of Pittsburgh to Colorado ranchland to the Alaskan goldfields, these two manage to find adventure at every turn, not to mention danger and romance!
Though not always 100 percent historically accurate Delia And The Drifter was an entertaining mix of light and dark, romance and mayhem, and it reminded me much of the Christian historical romances that I enjoyed so much as a teen.
Delia And The Drifter was a pleasant way to while away a few hours on a dreary late winter day. It was an easy read, somewhat on the lighter side, and a nice start to Melody Carlson's new Westward To Home series. I'm now curious to find out what happens in the next book...
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Delia And The Drifter by Melody Carlson a 4 Bark rating.
(I received a copy of this book from the author/publisher. All opinions are entirely my own.)
More from Melody
I love historical stories about women. Particularly ones in the American frontier and old west. Probably because I grew up hearing pioneer stories from my grandparents, whose parents arrived in covered wagons. But contributions made by pioneering females is often overshadowed by their male counterparts.
That’s why I enjoy researching and telling these fictional yet reality-based stories of women who lived and loved and did their part to settle the frontier. To me they are the unsung heroes of the West.
 Melody Carlson | Melody Carlson has written more than 200 books (with sales around 6.5 million) for teens, women, and children. That’s a lot of books, but mostly she considers herself a “storyteller.” Her young adult novels (Diary of a Teenage Girl, True Colors etc.) appeal to teenage girls around the world. Her annual Christmas novellas become more popular each year. She’s won a number of awards (including RT’s Career Achievement Award, the Rita, and the Gold medallion) and some of her books have been optioned for film/TV. Carlson has two grown sons and makes her home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and yellow Lab dog. |
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Oregon Trail photo is from the National Archives and is in the public domain.
Original caption: "The Covered Wagon of the Great Western Migration. 1886 in Loup Valley, Nebr."
Original caption: "The Covered Wagon of the Great Western Migration. 1886 in Loup Valley, Nebr."