These is My Words

Like Horse, this story came to me by accident. The author, Nancy K. Turner, builds on a diary written just after the American Civil War. Sarah, the protagonist, is a young girl at the beginning of the novel, barely literate when she begins. She tells the story of her journey out West, beautifully, touchingly portraying the difficult, yet meaningful lives the pioneers experienced. Abandonment, illness, death, attack by Indians and scoundrels are interwoven with Sarah’s family life, including her slowly blossoming love for an attractive and admirable military man. I found Sarah’s sexual norms, shared by others in that… show more.

This book has amazing characterization. Also, the voice of the narration is spectacular. And the chemistry between the love interests is palpable. They are tough characters. Loving and smart and honest. You want to keep them around. Please read it. I can’t say enough good things about it.

These is My Words is one of those rare romances that lets its reader walk with the characters from the moment they meet long past the time they say, “I do.” This book is filled with the butterflies of early love and the steady, deep love that comes with time and experience. Rich in true to era struggles, character growth, and a romance that will leave you thinking about it long after you close the last page— you will feel all the feels! 

As a writer and busy mom, my time is limited, and yet I still find time to… show more.