Annette H. (nananet) reviewed on 9/10/2012 + 6 more book reviews

Loving historical Christian romance and the ever-popular mail order bride scenario I decided to try Lena Nelson Dooley's 'Love Finds You' series and began with Golden, New Mexico. I found it delightful.
Dooley did an exceptional work in developing the scene in Boston as well as Golden. The reader could easily visualize both places as Dooley describes them.
Character development was exceptional. I found myself grieving with Madeline, seeking solutions with the Sneeds, cheering for Phillip and pulling for Jeremiah.
The role of the villain, Mr Johnston, whose role is to marry Madeline and steal her wealth, is a bit overdone. It simply did not flow as well as the other parts of the splendid story.
I appreciated the opportunity to contrast Boston's wealthy and their destitute. Madeline's response was commendable. Taking the role as mother to a newborn orphan while in the midst of her dire situation reflected Madeline's Christ-like heart.
The author was able to show a variety of Christians and the role faith played in each of their lives. I loved that she did not cookie cut the part faith played in their lives. Instead each character was able to stand on its own and show the Christian life lived out in different personalities and situations.
There were only two parts I found a bit hard to believe. One was when Johnstone showed up in Golden, New Mexico and was placed in jail only to be forgiven and sent on to run the business. The other was the timing of Pearls grandparents coming to Golden. It seemed as if that was thrown in at the last minute and just didnt fit.
Other than that it was an excellent read!

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