Love Finds You in Last Chance, CA

Most writers are readers. I constantly have my large nose in a book, so it only makes sense that I was in the middle of a novel when Kevin left. Ironically, it was a romance I had agreed to “influence” for, which basically means I will spread the word about my friend’s second book. Though circumstances in my life caused this review to be delayed far more than I’d hoped for, it’s a huge reflection on this book that I kept reading it, even as my marriage was ending. I had to know how it would end!

Miralee Ferrell and I met at OCW shortly before her debut novel came out from Kregel. This book, however, was one of the first in the Love Finds You series. Most of the series are NOT your typical romances. There is a strong element of mystery and a flavor of history in Love Finds You in Last Chance, California. Alexia (Alex) Travers is left to run the family’s horse ranch when her father unexpectedly, and perhaps suspiciously, dies. Does the newcomer to Last Chance, a handsome cowboy named Justin, have anything to do with the ranch hands quitting, the stolen horses, the missing gold?

The plot never followed a formula. With so many potentially villainous characters, I suspected almost everyone. Miralee did a terrific job of portraying a strong woman’s life in a man’s world circa 1877.

With a five-star rating on ChristianBook.com and four-and-a-half on Amazon, you probably don’t need me to say this, but I highly recommend this book. In fact, it was so good, it makes me want to read the other Love Finds You … from Summerside Press. Miralee’s sophomore effort shows such growth and her talent shines because of honed skills. I can’t wait for her next book!