Harmony on the Horizon (Chaparral Hearts #3) by Kathleen Denly -- Review

About the Book

Her calling to change the world may be his downfall.

On the heels of the Great Rebellion, Margaret Foster, an abolitionist northerner, takes a teaching position in 1865 San Diego—a town dominated by Southern sympathizers. At thirty-seven years of age, Margaret has accepted spinsterhood and embraced her role as teacher. So, when Everett Thompson, the handsomest member of the School Board, reveals his interest in her, it’s a dream come true. Until her passionate ideals drive a wedge between them.

After two decades of hard work, Everett Thompson is on the verge of having everything he’s dreamed of. Even the beautiful new teacher has agreed to his courtship. Then two investments go south and a blackmailer threatens everything Everett has and dreams of.

As Everett scrambles to shore up the crumbling pieces of his life, Margaret unwittingly sets off a scandal that divides the small community and threatens her position as teacher. With the blackmailer still whispering threats, Everett must decide if he’s willing to risk everything for the woman still keeping him at arm’s length. ​

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About the Author

Kathleen Denly lives in sunny Southern California with her loving husband, four young children, and two cats. As a member of the adoption and foster community, children in need are a cause dear to her heart and she finds they make frequent appearances in her stories. When she isn’t writing, researching, or caring for children, Kathleen spends her time reading, visiting historical sites, hiking, and crafting. 
 
Waltz in the Wilderness is Kathleen’s debut novel and the first in a series of three stand-alone historical Christian romance novels connected by secondary characters and their beautiful Southern California setting.
 
Kathleen would love it if you visited her website at KathleenDenly.com. You can also connect with her on social media: ​

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Review

A story including some intriguing history of California, Kathleen Denly’s third book in her Chaparral Hearts series will interest readers.  Denly’s novel has two storylines told from 4 different points of view making the story a bit confusing to follow.  After readers get into the flow of the separate storylines and points of view, it’s a bit easier to understand.  This is an interesting story with intriguing characters that must face and overcome their hardships. Immigration, corruption, poverty, are all parts of the story that will draw readers in.  Although the story does drag on a little bit, readers of historical fiction will enjoy it.

Series: Chaparral Hearts
Genre: historical
Publisher: Wild Heart Books
Publication date: January 4, 2022
Number of pages: 409

Other books in the series:
0.5- Ribbons and Beaus
1-Waltz in the Wilderness
2-Singing in the Sunlight

Disclosure statement: A complimentary review copy of this book was provided from tour groups, publishers, publicists, authors, and others, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, Or borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR borrowed from Deseret Bookshelf, OR pre-ordered/purchased for review, including Audible.  A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.