Synopsis

Emmeline Scott is raising her sister’s two children and is surprised when she finds out the new doctor in town is helping her nephew adapt to his surroundings. As Emmeline gets to know the charming doctor, they become intrigued by her neighbor’s mysterious behavior. Will they discover his secret? And who is the leader of the River Pirates, who is causing so much havoc?

Review

A journey back to Willow Valley where we meet a courageous young woman that has taken on the responsibility of caring for her niece and nephew.  Emmeline is a talented musician and she never expected to end up the guardian of two precious children.  Sam is a handful but he is a boy so that is to be expected.  Luke Golden is the new doctor and he cares about his patients and the town and wants everyone to remain healthy.  He goes so far as to set up a free clinic in one of the local churches.

Emmeline and Luke are destined to be together but she has to get past some of her concerns when it comes to the children.  Whatever man she becomes involved with will have to accept the children because they are her number one priority.  This is no problem for Luke as he has taken an interest in Sam and they form a bond of friendship.

I am always amazed at the amount of history that is sprinkled throughout the book.  In Angel’s Serenade, we learn about the River Pirates that were plaguing shopkeepers and riverboat captains with men stealing the cargo and other goods.  What is even more surprising is when the ringleader is unmasked.  Talk about a surprise.  It did seem like there were some issues that you might see in the news today peppered throughout the book which made for interesting reading.

This is a clean romance and suitable for all readers.

We give this book 5 paws up.

About the Author

I was raised on a farm surrounded by the rolling hills of southern Idaho and have made my home in southern Utah among the beautiful red mountains and desert heat. I have been happily married for 42 years and am the mother of six daughters and have five wonderful grandchildren.

After my family began to leave the nest, I decided it was time to finish what I had started long ago. I decided to go back to college and get a degree. It had been 30 years since I had been to college and it was one of the most frightening things I had ever done. I had to learn how to study and take tests all over again. On the first day of college, I was a nervous wreck and wondered if I could do this, but with the support of my husband and children, I was able to graduate. I received my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre and Music at Southern Utah University and received the Outstanding Non-Traditional Student Award for the College of Performing Arts in 2002. In the meantime, I cut a CD named “Romantic Love Songs of Sigmund Romberg and Victor Herbert.”

I have enjoyed writing short stories and novels for several years but it took a lot of courage to begin submitting them. After “Melinda and the Wild West” was published, I entered it in the Reader Views Literary Contest and my book was chosen as a Semi-Finalist in the “Reviewers Choice Awards 2007.” It was one of the top ten out of hundreds of other entries.

I have traveled throughout the United States, teaching people to write their family history and autobiography. I have traveled to seventeen states and given over 500 workshops. I am the author of six historical sweet romances, four mystery adventure novels, a children’s book, and a new cozy mystery series. All of my books are family friendly.

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