Book Review: Aiming for Love

I’m always up for a Mary Connealy novel. She writes historical romantic comedies with cowboys, and this was no exception. I actually came to this novel because I was chosen to be a part of her launch team for the 2^nd book in this Brides of Hope Mountain series. So, to catch up, I got a copy of Book #1: Aiming for Love. I love Mary’s books and was so excited to take part in reading and reviewing this series!

This novel takes place in Colorado in 1873 up on the top of Hope Mountain. The three Nordegren sisters live alone on top of that mountain and have never known life in the lowlands until the Warden family, through their own urgent needs, breaks into their peaceful and isolated existence. 

Each book will focus on one of the Nordegren sisters. Book #1 is Josephine’s book. Jo (as she is known by) is a curious young lady and finds her way into the camp of Dave Warden. She gets captured actually, and Dave can’t understand how a young lady can live all alone up in these mountains. These two characters were great together. It doesn’t take long for the feistiness between them to grow into curiosity, then respect and finally love.

This is a Christian Fiction book. It is clean in content and language. And the Christian message is gentle yet foundational. In this first book, the scenario for the series is set up. Land grabbers forcing the Wardens off their land and the Nordegren sisters not knowing much about the world and secrets about their past. Don’t expect to receive all the answers to your questions about plot and characters resolved in Book #1.  I imagine more will be revealed on the big picture issues as the series continues. 

Mary Connealy’s books never fail to delight. I enjoyed reading Aiming for Love though it was not as lighthearted as some of her others. However, there are some more serious issues present in this story. I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book which is setting on my bedside table. I love the last line of the book, but I don’t want to spoil you. Only know that it includes Aiming for Love and a mountain called Hope. Get this book. It won’t disappoint. 


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