“Sixty Acres and a Bride” by Regina Jennings Book Review

By Ruth on March 19, 2012 in book, Christian fiction, historical fiction, review, romance
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About the book:

Though facing eviction, Rosa falls in love with the countryside and the wonderful extended family who want only her best. They welcome her vivacious spirit and try to help her navigate puzzling American customs. She can’t help but stand out, though, and her beauty captures attention.
Where some offer help with dangerous strings attached, only one man seems honorable. But when Weston Garner, still grieving his own lost love, is unprepared to give his heart, Rosa must decide to what lengths she will go to save her future.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Let me begin by saying that I considered giving this a 5-star rating, but I determined that 4 stars was best.  Not because it is bad but because of some minor issues I will discuss later on.
I absolutely adored the allusions to the story of Ruth and Boaz in the Bible!  Since I am named after Ruth of the Bible, I always perk up when there are any allusions to her.  And I recognized it from the beginning.  I also liked the fact that there were enough differences that the story was not completely predictable.
I also adored Rosa.  It was nice to see a heroine that was not blonde, white, and meek.  I loved the fact that she was a Mexican who had converted to Christianity.  She and Weston made the romance in the story quite interesting, and the suspense almost took you to the last page!
My only criticisms concern the fact that I was not always certain about the backgrounds of the characters.  I think the author told their stories in an original way, but sometimes I didn’t “get” it. Thankfully the Christian message was fairly strong, but there were times I would have preferred it just a little bit stronger.  But that is just my opinion.
If you are a fan of historical Christian fiction with a sweet love story, this book is for you.  I would actually give this a 4.5 rating if I could.  It is a nice, light read, and I think there is something for everyone.
I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.  I was not financially compensated in any way, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.

About Regina (in her own words):

See me smiling? It’s because a secret dream of mine came true. I’m so happy that I get to research, write, share stories and other fantastic tasks associated with being an author. And I’m happy to share how the whole author-thing happened, too.

Other things I am – a wife, a homeschooling mother of four, a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University, and a voracious reader.

Getting reading time isn’t easy. Seems like my family does more than our share of traveling. My husband is an insurance adjuster (I know, save the hate mail) and travels with the catastrophe team often. That’s allowed us to see a lot of the United States. True many times it’s in the middle of a hurricane or blizzard, but after spending three weeks in a hotel room with six people, you’ll brave anything to get out and see the sights – no matter how damaged they might be.

But I don’t have to go far away for unusual. My family provides plenty of colorful material with their love for practical jokes, pithy observations and strong agricultural roots. Because of the family business, a significant chunk of my life has been spent at sale barns and auctions – often behind the scales where I weigh pigs. I like to think of myself as a “redneck bluestocking” but I brought an entire marketing team’s discussion to a screeching halt when I said those words, so you didn’t hear it from me.

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“Don’t bend; don’t water it down; don’t try to make it logical; don’t edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.” — Franz Kafka Ruth is an inspirational entertainment journalist who instinctively sees the best in all and seeks to share universal beauty, love and positivity. She is an artist who leads with her heart and gives readers a glimpse of the best of this world through the masterful use of the written word. Ruth was born in Tacoma, Washington but now calls Yelm, Washington her home. She lives on five acres with her parents, a dog, two miniature goats, cats and a teenage daughter who is a dynamic visual artist herself. Ruth interviews fellow artists both inside and outside of the film/television industry. At the core of all she does is the strength of her faith.

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