{"id":1039,"date":"2009-02-02T15:26:38","date_gmt":"2009-02-02T20:26:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/\/?p=1039"},"modified":"2009-02-02T15:26:38","modified_gmt":"2009-02-02T20:26:38","slug":"desires-of-her-heart-by-lyn-cote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=1039","title":{"rendered":"Desires Of Her Heart by Lyn Cote"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This week, the<\/span>
\nChristian Fiction Blog Alliance<\/span><\/a>
\nis introducing<\/span>
\n Desires Of Her Heart<\/a><\/span>
\nAvon Inspire (February 10, 2009)
\nby
\nLyn Cote<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>Lyn Cote married her real-life hero and was blessed with a son and daughter. She loves game shows, knitting, cooking, and eating! She and her husband live on a beautiful lake in the northwoods of Wisconsin. Now that the children have moved out, she indulges three cats: V-8 (for the engine, not the juice), Sadie, and Tricksey. In the summer, she writes using her laptop on her porch overlooking the lake. And in the winter, she sits by the fireplace her husband installed with the help of a good neighbor during their first winter at the lake.<\/p>\n

Lyn’s inspirational novels feature American women who step up to the challenges of their times and succeed in remaining true to the values of liberty and justice for all. The story of America is one of many nationalities and races coming together to forge our one nation under God, and Lyn’s novels reflect this with accurate historical detail, always providing the ring of authenticity. Strong Women, Brave Stories.<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>A New Orleans lady and a half-breed frontiersman become unlikely allies as they travel the wilds of Texas.<\/p>\n

In 1821, when circumstances make it impossible for her to remain in New Orleans, Dorritt and her family head west to join Stephen Austin’s settlement and recoup their fortune in Texas.<\/p>\n

Quinn is a man of the frontier who has made a name for himself as a peerless scout. But as he and Dorritt’s party begin a grueling trek across untamed Texas, the success of their journey is in grave doubt. Mexico has broken with the Spanish Crown, and armies from both countries\u2014plus marauding Comanches\u2014roam the pine forests and prairies. And one of the party is plotting destruction.<\/p>\n

Now, with their lives joined in a virgin land fraught with peril, can Dorritt and Quinn put all their trust in God and receive the desires of their hearts?<\/p>\n

If you would like to read the first chapter of Desires Of Her Heart<\/a>, go HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

Learn more about Lyn and her books on her Website.<\/a><\/p>\n

MY REVIEW:<\/h3>\n

Desires of Her Heart<\/a> is a historical romance that will hold the attention of most readers although it is a foregone conclusion that the young lady from New Orleans and the half-breed scout will end up together. The journey to that end is what makes for interesting reading.<\/p>\n

Lyn Cote’s characters are an interesting crew. Dorritt, the heroine of this story, is a spunky, savvy young woman who has managed to lead the Kilbride party to the Texas territory while letting her inept step-father think he is in charge. The half\u00a0 Indian scout Quinn embodies all the good character traits of a real hero despite his inferior status in the eyes of most people. Other primary characters include Reva, a slave but Dorritt’s best friend; Jewell, Dorritt’s step-sister who is spoiled rotten and bitter toward Dorritt; Mr. Kilbride, Dorritt’s step-father, who has lost the family fortune but thinks life revolves around him; and Quinn’s friend Ash, a free mixed race black man.<\/p>\n

To me, the number one theme of\u00a0 Desires of Her Heart<\/a> is that skin color, background, social standing, or financial standing are of no consequence if not accompanied by moral character and faith.<\/p>\n

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\nAndrea at The Laughs Will Go On<\/a>
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\nBecky at Savvy Mom<\/a>
\nBonnie at Bonnie Writes<\/a>
\nCamille at There is a season<\/a>
\nCamy at Camy Tang<\/a>
\nCarrie at The Random Thoughts Of Carrie<\/a>
\nCeeCee at Book Splurge<\/a>
\nChristy at My Life in Words\u2026Books\u2026<\/a>
\nDave at The Plot Thickens<\/a>
\nDeanna at Deannna’s Corner<\/a>
\nDeborah at books, movies and chinese food<\/a>
\nDebra at Soul Reflections<\/a>
\nDelia at Gatorskunkz And Mudcats<\/a>
\nEdyth at Great Reads by Jasmine<\/a>
\nJanis at The Nearsighted Bookworm<\/a>
\nJanna at Cornhusker Academy<\/a>
\nJason at Spoiled For The Ordinary<\/a>
\nJendi at Jendi’s Journal<\/a>
\nJenn at One House Schoolroom Reviews<\/a>
\nJennifer at So Many Books\u2026So Little Time<\/a>
\nJill at Christian Work At Home Moms<\/a>
\nKara at Ramblings-n-Writings<\/a>
\nKate at A Simple Walk<\/a>
\nKelly at A Disciple’s Steps<\/a>
\nKim at Window To My World<\/a>
\nKris at Nunc Scio quit sit amor<\/a>
\nKrista at Welcome To Married Life<\/a>
\nKristinia at Loving Heart Mommy<\/a>
\nLinda at Mocha With Linda<\/a>
\nLinda at Reading For His Glory<\/a>
\nLori at Noggin Bits<\/a>
\nMargaret at Creative Madness<\/a>
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\nRyan at loves to read<\/a>
\nShera at Froggy Reviews<\/a>
\nSunny at That Book Addiction<\/a>
\nTakiela at Beauty 4 Ashes<\/a>
\nTara at Tara’s View Of The World<\/a>
\nVictoria at Overlooked Orchid<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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