Overview
Reminiscent of Beauty and the Beast, a recluse and a young woman discover that the scars of life are no match against an act of love.
Iowa, 1903. All of Monticello believes Otis Taylor has been away fostering his musical genius. But the truth is that his father exiled him long ago, rejecting Otis’s appearance and the scars that came with it. Now that he is the last living Taylor, Otis has covertly returned to settle his family’s affairs and rid himself of his past for good. However, he soon discovers that he may not have been the only abandoned Taylor and begins a tireless search for his missing toddler niece.
At twenty-three years old, Sadie West left her family farm and found employment at the Hoag feather duster factory. It isn’t a romantic job, but she’s hardly had a glimmer of romance since her beau went off to college, leaving her with no promise of a future together. Desperate to save money and help her family make ends meet, she trespasses and finds shelter in an abandoned building–and is thrown in the path of the town’s mysterious bachelor.
Otis’s wounds are deep, but as Sadie’s friendship with him grows, she begins to fall for the man beneath the mask. Locating his long-lost niece, however, is more difficult than either could have imagined, and Sadie West may be the key to Otis Taylor finally finding his way home.
Review
Otis has returned to Monticello, Iowa. He is only going to stay long enough to sell his family home. He wants nothing to do with it. As he struggles through his memories and his past, he realizes someone is living in his family’s closed factory. He uncovers a stowaway! A young girl named Sadie is living there. These two slowly develop a unique friendship. Both soon discover love is in the air.
Now, this is classified as Christian fiction. As most of you know, this is not my favorite genre. I did find this tale a bit predictable in places but it is just an all around good read.
I love a story that has me researching. I was researching right off the bat. I had to know about the feather duster factory. And yes it did exist!
The characters, Sadie and Otis are great together! I enjoy their banter and the stories surrounding their situations. Sadie is struggling to keep her family from losing their farm. This is why she is working at the feather duster factory. And Otis, he is broken in so many ways…you will need to read this to find out!
Need a sweet, good, historical fiction…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today!
I received this novel for a honest review.
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