Ruby Woods, travelling west with her family via covered wagon, has a secret talent- she draws breathtaking, detailed pictures of flowers and plants that she longs to share with the world. She’s proud of them and longs for the day her “scribblings” will be valued. Anticipating opposition to her plans, she hasn’t informed her mother that she means to join a group that is cataloging flora of the eastern slopes of the Rockies. When a Mountie disrupts her solitude as she is engrossed in drawing. Ruby’s secret is on the verge of being exposed.
Constable Robert Davis has never known a permanent home. As he nears the end of his service with the North-West Mounted Police, he plans to file a homestead claim where he will put down roots like an oak tree, finally finding a resting place for his heart. After his chance encounter with Ruby, he finds himself drawn to her vulnerability and dreams.
Their time spent amidst the beautiful scenery ignites a flame that neither expected. Yet their goals pull them in opposite directions.
Can they pursue their dreams without sacrificing the chance for love?”
— from Goodreads
My Review
This story slightly reminds me of the Hallmark TV series When Calls the Heart, since the MMC is a Mountie.
Although they did have opposing dreams, I liked that they discussed and found a compromise.
What was really interesting is that they settled on one plan but then had to pivot when circumstances changed.
The writing style did have a bit too much telling for my taste. However, it didn’t detract too much from how cute Robert and Ruby were together.
See Content Notes
guns, use of devil, mention of drinking, death, implied domestic abuse, mention of a massacre, mention of men leering at a woman, mention of “unmentionables,” a man is drunk, a woman worries that a man intends to remove his clothes to wash (he doesn’t), mention of various crimes
Favorite Moments
🌼 sketching orchids 🍁 showing Ruby around 🌼 splashing each other 🍁 collecting firewood 🌼 dust storm 🍁 reunion
Favorite Quotes
“‘They say love is blind.’“
‘I’d say it’s also patient and willing to overlook flaws.’
‘Yup. In fact, love is ready to make sacrifices.’”
Linda Ford
“‘We choose what we will sacrifice. To give up something in order to gain something better is perhaps not such a great sacrifice.’”
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