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BOOK REVIEW: Awaken My Heart
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by: Laura V. Hilton Dancing Word Reviewer
Title: Awaken My Heart Author: DiAnn Mills Publisher: Avon Inspire ISBN: 978-0-06-137601-6 Genre: Inspirational/Historical /Romance Marianne Phillips has never agreed to her
father’s treatment of the poor mestizos who inhabit Texas. He plans to kill
them, especially their leader, and take over their land. On the other hand, the
rebel leader, Armando Garcia wants to run Marianne’s father—and the family—off
the land. When Marianne is captured to be held as
ransom, the rebels hope that he will trade the land for his daughter’s life. But
Marianne’s papa never seems to have cared for his daughter, and certainly he
didn’t make any effort to save her. Armando is falling in love with Marianne
and is facing a difficult decision now. Kill her, as he vowed if the father
doesn’t come, keep her with him and his people forever, or release her and risk
losing both his love and his land, forever. Awaken My Heart is one of the better historical romances I read this year. It has enough tension to keep the pages
turning. Armando is a true hero, even though he’s a rebel, kind and caring, both
of his people and of his captive. Marianne is strong and courageous, ready to
take on both rebel leaders and devil stallions. The faith message is strong, but not
preachy, and the plot, setting, and characters are strong. I thoroughly enjoyed
reading this book, based loosely on real Texas history. If you like history and
romance, you won’t want to miss this book. Discussion questions are included at
the end. $9.95. 255 pages.
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