He holds employment over her father's head to see that the match is completed. Arabella does not want to become the next victim of a horrible man.
He was a much older man who went through several wives. She ran from home when abused by her intended. It is the second book in the Bride Ships series but can be read as a stand-alone.The series follows young women who left their homes in England to become brides to men in British Columbia. This in no way influences my opinions, which are solely my own. Hedlund’s historical research is impeccable and a reader can learn a great deal about Victoria in the 1860s.Notable Quotables:“He’ll give you courage like no other can.””I always figured if God thinks the condition of a person’s heart matters more, then I should, too.””She’d been satisfied with eating crumbs in her relationships when there were feasts that awaited if she just had enough courage to partake.””.when we stand up against injustice, we’ll likely suffer for doing the right thing.”I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author and Bethany House through NetGalley. Moresby and Hayward were ladies I really wanted to meet and enjoy knowing.One other note. Mercy taught Arabella so much by her example. Eventually, the dichotomous storyline is completed after much danger, soul-searching, and exciting adventures with a few clean romantic kisses, plus a nice ending twist.Perhaps the players I most admired stayed in the background. By the novel’s end, Arabella develops a very strong spine and I wondered if I would be that courageous.This is a nonlinear story, so we are fed a bit of the present story, then a memory bite of the past.
Hedlund assures us she’s aware we 21st-century readers might have difficulty understanding a 19th-century English woman’s hesitation to step outside of societal norms. Thank goodness for Hedlund’s author’s notes. She brought to mind that verse in James about a double-minded person that is "blown and tossed by the wind.” (James 1:6 NLT) Just when I thought, "Now she’ll come to her senses and understand which direction to go,” she would falter and backpedal faster than a carriage whose horses are spooked. She certainly seems to have a severe case of indecision. Which brings up his biggest question for God: if he’s living according to God’s plan, why is his life so tough? Pete has to decide if living life God’s way is worthwhile if it doesn’t always result in a life of ease or happiness.Arabella is one very confused lady. He is kind, has compassion even on his enemies, and is really trying to live for God. He also has a keen eye out for injustice done to his fellow-man and is quick to get involved.
He is Pete Kelly, a baker who is well-liked and charismatic. Jody Hedlund won me over in The Runaway Bride, #2 The Bride Ships, with her hero.
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