They fight with only a land claim between them...
Well now, what a story! I know when I start a Regina Jennings novel that I am in for a real treat. There will be some history, plenty of romantic sparks, humor, a dash or two of danger, and a faith lesson that applies just as much today. The Major's Daughter delivered all of that and a few surprises to boot.
I will make a confession. I actually didn't like Caroline previously, she was too full of herself and a bit of a pain. Somehow, I think Frisco might agree with me, LOL! Anyway, I wasn't too sure if I'd warm up to her in this book or not. I did, though there were times I just wanted to shake her, and Frisco come to think of it, until they showed some sense. I even had a way figure out for them to divvy up the claim that would have satisfied them both! But, oh well, we wouldn't have had a story then would we?
The Major's Daughter was a rollicking good story! I quickly became emotionally invested in the characters and their experiences. While I'd heard of the Oklahoma Land Rush before and knew the basics of it I learned a lot through Regina Jennings's charming writing. It humanized the event for me, both the triumph and the tragedy. There was also a depth to this story that went beyond shallow historical romance. Two of the themes that I can think of right off are that our value can't be judged by our past, and that we shouldn't make snap judgments about people. Oh yeah, there's also a fine line between tenacity and bullheadedness. One is positive, the other not always so much.
I really enjoyed this third book in The Fort Reno Series, a place I've never been but would love to after reading these books. It's entertaining and provides some thought provoking moments as well. So, if you want to have a whole lotta land rush fun what are you waiting for?
(I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are entirely my own.)