What a great beginning to a new series.I love the way Amanda takes you right into her setting and introduces you to her characters. She is so talented in the way she makes you feel like you are right there. Cimarron Creek is the typically small Texas town. Everybody knows every body and they know there business as well. Some of the characters are so endearing you can't help but fall in love with them right away. But there is also those who have to grow on you. I enjoyed meeting the people in this town and can not wait to learn more about them. ( )

8. Cimarron Creek Trilogy 1: [A Stolen Heart] by [[Amanda Cabot]]
Lydia has just arrived in Cimarron Creek to marry her betrothed. However, he is not in town...in fact, he is missing! Being a Northerner in the Southern State of Texas is hard enough after the Civil War, but a single woman looking for a missing man makes her a very mysterious stranger. If that were not challenging enough, Lydia learns that her fiancee is not only missing, but is already married to a local girl working in a saloon! Things are certainly not looking up for Lydia in Cimarron Creek. Can she have any future here being a Northerner, fiancee missing and married, and alone with no family?

9. Cimarron Creek Trilogy 2: [A Borrowed Dream] by [[Amanda Cabot]]
Catherine is the local school teacher in Cimarron Creek. While not exactly her life's calling, she does enjoy working with the children. Her one wish...to marry, have a family, and travel to Paris. When a new rancher comes to town, Catherine is drawn to his honesty, morals, and friendship, but she is very wary to trust love again. She does find friendship with Grace, a woman newly arrived to town. But Grace has secrets of her own and challenges to overcome that may affect Catherine and her family.

10. Cimarron Creek Trilogy 3: [A Tender Hope] by [[Amanda Cabot]]
Thea moves to Cimmaron Creek to render her services as a midwife after the death of her husband and newborn. Traveling with her is her friend Aimee, who is seeking a family of her own. When a local Texas Ranger arrives in town looking for a band of Outlaws, he makes an unexpected discovery...an abandoned infant. While Thea and Aimee watch over the child, they discover that family comes in many forms...and so does love.

This was a great series! I received [A Tender Hope] through LibraryThing's Early Reviewers group and quickly purchased books 1 & 2 so that I could read the series in order. I do not regret that decision as this series kept me on the edge of my seat and moving as quickly as possible through each book to find out "what happens next!" A great series and a great introduction to a new favorite writer! ( )

A Christian, crime, mystery, romance, historical novel, who would think it could be done!? Author Amanda Cabot did and she has succeeded with this wonderful novel!
The author really showcased her writing skills with this new book!
Poor Lydia Crawford uproots herself from her New York home, quits her job as a school teacher, and heads to Texas to meet the love of her life, finance, Edgar. Upon arriving with engagement ring in hand, not only does she find that Mr. Right has disappeared but has also left behind a pregnant wife! In the face of the shock and pain of this betrayal, she also finds that even though the civil war has been over for 15 years, the hostility of the town people toward Yankees had not abated.
Little did she know the handsome and very helpful sheriff, Travis, who meets her at the stagecoach, was going to be her protector and new romance? As the story progresses you see how perfectly matched they were to each other, both, kind, giving and caring people. He senses her dilemma and immediately finds her a place to stay and work with his great Aunt Bertha. Aunt Bertha is rich, and has strong influence. Someone the residents dare not cross. This gives Lydia protection from the cruelty and acceptance in the community. An added blessing is the closeness the two quickly develop. Lydia is a strong woman of faith. She trusts God and believes she was brought her to here for His purpose, but she has no idea what that is.
Though the town is small it harbors many mysteries and Lydia aims to discover them. Soon after her arrival a string of minor crimes begin to occur. She teams up with Travis to get to the bottom of it. The characters were well fleshed out and delightful. You feel as if you knew them personally. The descriptions of the town and activities of the characters were vivid. I like feeling as if I am there and a part of the story. The plot was entertaining and intriguing. You will be kept guessing! A great book. I was very happy to see that this is a trilogy so more books are to come!
I was provided a copy of this book by Chosen books, with no expectation of a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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A wonderful story set in 1880 Texas. Lydia Crawford has to work to gain the trust and understanding of the town, she realizes that she has a long road ahead of her. It takes a turn for the worse when she realizes that her fiance is missing and already married.
I liked the spunk of Lydia as she had to adapt to her surroundings and learned who she could trust. This was a great book that I had to work hard to not skip to the end to confirm what happened.
I received a copy of the book from the publisher, but the review is my own. ( )

This is a wonderful western historical romance. I fell in love with Lydia, Travis and Aunt Bertha. I loved how Lydia decides to open the candy shop. All of that just sounded so delicious. I did not want to put this book down. I loved the romance and the slight tinge of suspense. I am so looking forward to the second book in the series. I received a copy of this book from Revell reads for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will. ( )