Author: Carla Kelly
Genres: Historical Romance
Format: eBook, Print
Pages: 320
Date: March 14, 2017
Publisher: Cedar Fort
Struggling through college and balancing her summer job with the Wylie Camping Company, Carrie simply doesn’t have time to consider romance.
War Veteran Sergeant Ned Ramsey isn’t looking for love either, busy with his own complicated affairs.
But as the magic of Yellowstone starts making its way into their hearts, both begin to see love move up their priority list.
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My husband and I love to visit National Parks, so I was especially intrigued that this story was set in Yellowstone’s early days as a National Park. The policies regarding animals, the road construction and bridge building, and the presence of the army made it a much different place than it is today. Still other aspects were recognizable- the loveliness of the wilderness, the geysers, the pervading sulfur smell, and the joy of camping. The story moved a bit slowly for me, but the blossoming relationship between Carrie and Ramsay moved things along and since I’ve always enjoyed the author’s historical perspective and unique voice, I decided to sit back and just enjoy the trip. Carrie and Ramsay both have experienced trauma and the peace and light they bring each other make their relationship a special one. I liked the circumstances that allowed them to spend more time together, escorting a retired Broadway star who is superior and demanding, yet hides a sensitive past. The way Carrie and Ramsay deal with her show their deeper characteristics- dignity, compassion, and humor. The sweet banter and understanding between the two make their romance just lovely.