AThe Crossing at Cypress Creek

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My Thoughts on The Crossing at Cypress Creek: 

The Crossing at Cypress Creek is a wonderfully compelling novel that I could not put down!

I have always been and will always be a sucker for anything to do with the Irish.  My grandma was half Irish/half English and a WWII war bride.  Add in my name is Erin.  My husband is Sean.  We’ve given all our children Irish or Gaelic first names.  It’s just a part of us.  I long to someday visit Ireland and walk where my family is from.

So, this is one of the main reasons I wanted to read this book.  An Irishman as one of the main characters.  I can hear his brogue in my head as I read the words.  Oh yes.  It’s a wonderful sound.  

The Crossing at Cypress Creek is the third book in the Natchez Trace series by Pam Hillman.  I have not read the first two though now I can’t wait to find out Connor and Quinn.  It is said that this is the final novel in the series but I truly think there should be more.  There are two more brothers after all!

This book is a wonderful read.  It reads quickly and is spellbinding.  You just don’t want to look away from the page.  The story sucks you in and the characters become your best friends.  

Within the pages are some super hard things.  There is violence, alcohol, rape, murder, and some truly evil people.  But there is also love, and goodness, and so much light to counter that darkness that it doesn’t feel overpowering.  It feels balanced and doesn’t take away from the storyline.  It’s a quintessential story of good versus evil with a romance or two thrown in for good measure.  

As a lover of all things medicine and herbal, I love all the references to the herbs and healing salves that Lydia and Alanah make.  FYI Alannah was always on my list as a name for a girl but we have yet to use it.  🙂 

Historical fiction novels are a huge favorite of mine.  This is a great one.  Pam Hillman has a gift for knowing how the Irish speak and making the brogue come alive in your mind while you’re reading.  She also has a gift with making her characters so very real and alive.

I would not have my teenage daughter read this book but it is definitely one I recommend for adult women who want a good novel that is going to make you think, make you wonder about what happened in days gone by, but also help renew your views on mankind and that there is still good and light and hope out there in the world.

Now I’m off to read the other two books and possibly pen a note to an author begging for the other two O’Shea brothers stories to be told.  And then maybe Lydia’s story and Betsy too, maybe William?  I’m sure I can come up with at least another half a dozen stories to be told.  And I’d enjoy reading everyone!

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from JustRead Publicity Tours. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.  I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way.  All opinions expressed are my own.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.