Paper Roses Reviews
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Paper Roses isn’t just another story about a mail-order bride. Saddled with emotional trauma that far outweighs any physical baggage she could have brought with her from Philadelphia, Sarah is an aching but strong heroine who will make you smile even as you shake your head at her obstinacy.
Clay, bitter and bent on revenge, starts as one of those characters whom you like, though you’re not quite sure why. His dynamics through the story soon help you see the good heart under his gruff exterior, and by the end you’ll be standing up and cheering them both on.
Lovers of westerns and historical romance will adore Paper Roses. Cabot crafts a tale of God’s sovereign grace with emotion and skill.
I carried this book with me into every room of the house until I was finished, unwilling to leave it until I’d flipped that last page and let out a happy sigh. I can’t wait to get my hands on the second two books in the Texas Dreams Trilogy.
Roseanna White for Christian Review of Books
Memorable characters and beautiful prose make this an unforgettable work of Christian fiction.
Libraries ALIVE
The first Texas Dreams tale is an excellent western romance with an amateur sleuth whodunit investigation serving as a minor but powerful support. Fans will enjoy this fine pre-Civil War Hill Country historical.
Harriet Klausner for Genre Go Round Reviews
Cabot kicks off a new historical series and works the faith message in throughout the story. The characters are loveable and believable. Not only does the novel offer a sweet love story, there's a mystery woven into the background.
**** (Compelling, A Page-Turner)
Patsy Glans for RT BOOKReviews
Paper Roses has all the ingredients of a traditional historical romance with a little suspense mixed in for good measure. Amanda has created interesting characters in Sarah and Clay, both in search of belonging and meaning to their lives. Adding another level of interest is the detailing of the cultural feud the French and German immigrants brought with them to their new country. Paper Roses is a delightful start to Amanda's Texas Dreams series and will satisfy the longings of many readers looking for new authors in this genre.
Relz Reviewz
This is the book that will circulate! It covers all of the emotions: loss, grief, searching and healing -- plus there is a mystery, and unlike some mysteries where the reader knows early on waht is going to happen, this one has surprises! Once you begin reading, you will be compelled to finish! And the finish is really a surprise.
