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by: Vickie McDonough
Dancing Word Reviewer
Title: Labor of Love
Author: Arlene
J. Warner
Publisher: iUniverse, Inc.
ISBN: 0-595-28708-5
Genre: Inspirational/Historical/Romance
When Farmer Sam Jackson left his small homestead in the Oklahoma Territory
to journey into town to buy corn seed, he never expected to meet the woman
he'd one day marry, but the moment he set eyes on young Nessa Long, Sam
knew she was 'the one.' From then on, Sam worked hard to make his
homestead comfortable for Nessa to live in. His corn fields were ripe for
the harvest and Sam felt sure he'd make the money he needed to improve his
ranch and provide for a wife, but a freak storm dashed his
hopes.
Nessa Long has dreams of living in a fancy home, but then she meets Sam, a
poor farmer. Though Sam doesn't have much, Nessa knows he's a hard worker
and a kind man. When he asks her father's permission to court her, Nessa
is delighted, even if it means the end of her dream.
Sunday is about the only day Sam has to spend time with Nessa. He eagerly
looks forward to his few hours with the gal he loves, but sometimes, Nessa
is out of sorts with him. Sam is clueless as to what makes her tick. Some
days his patience wears thin and he wonders if marrying Nessa is the right
thing to do. Will the two young lovers work out their problems or go their
separate ways?
Sam is the perfect hero. A kind, gentle man, filled with love, patience
and faith. He's a good provider and willing to wait until Nessa matures
and is ready for marriage. He's a great friend to Hank, even at time when
Hank is less than a friend. At times, Nessa seemed like a little girl in
her behavior, but as the story
progresses, we see her grow and mature.
Labor of Love shows the hardships and struggles of those carving
out a life in the Oklahoma wilderness. The story chronicles Sam's life and
that of Nessa's family. Though the book is not too action-oriented, it
held my interest to the end. Arlene J. Warner gives readers a sweet
romance and a candid look at life of the 1800s in Oklahoma Territory.
Though the book has a hefty price of $17.99, readers of historical romance
won't be disappointed. I only wish there had been an epilogue to give us a
glimpse of Sam and Nessa down the road. Pick up a copy of Labor of Love
for a heart-tugging romance that will stir your faith.
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