A Gift to Cherish

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About the Book A Gift to Cherish:

When Daisy Riley arrives in Refuge, Wyoming to live with her brother and his family, she intends to stay forever. A victim of violence in Los Angeles, Daisy craves stability, peace of mind, and safety. Her hope comes true when she lands a job as a personal assistant to Miss Joan Prescott, the owner of Cottonwood Acres, a historic ranch that once served as the setting for a famous TV show. A retired college professor, Miss Joan has secrets and stories of her own, including a very unusual project that requires Daisy’s skills.

Rafe Donovan, a cop from Cincinnati, is haunted by a recurring nightmare about the death of his high school sweetheart and his failure to save her. Because of the nightmares, Rafe takes leave from the police department and seeks psychological help. He finds shelter in Refuge, where he pounds nails for his brother’s construction business. But he has no desire to stay in Wyoming and plans to return to Ohio as soon as possible.

When he finds Daisy Riley stranded late at night with a flat tire, Rafe is impressed by her courage. Daisy is equally impressed by him. Together they navigate the road to love—one complicated by the arrival of Daisy’s troubled best friend, online dating, and the impossible obstacle of 1,600 miles between her home and his.

AUTHOR NOTE: “This story contains mature subject matter. It’s about our current dating culture, including the risks of online dating. It also looks at the social mores of the 1970s and how those values impact today’s women.”

About the Author of A Gift to Cherish:

Known for her realistic, likeable characters and vivid writing, Victoria Bylin writes both western and contemporary inspirational romance. Together With You, a story about family and forgiveness, won the FHL Readers Choice Award for Best Contemporary, and her historicals have finaled in the Carol Awards, Rita Awards, and RT Magazine’s Reviewers’ Choice Awards. Her most recent book, The Two Of Us, was a “Target Recommends” selection in August 2017. She and her husband currently live in Lexington, Kentucky and have two grown sons, two beautiful daughters-in-law, and three adorable grandchildren. 

My Thoughts on A Gift to Cherish:

I love a good book!  This one is set back in time a bit but not enough for me to want to call it historical fiction.  I’m sure some people would though.  For me, it’s not that long before I was born so I don’t want to do that!  I feel old enough as is!  

This author has a propensity to write wonderful books.  The characters draw you in and make you their best friends.  You become invested in them and have to know what happens next and where they end up.  She also happens to write about hard topics very well.  

There is an author’s note in the about the book section that talks about some of the hard topics just in case they might be a trigger for you.  I love how she takes two flawed and hurt people and can help them to heal and find peace along with a future together.  

Highly recommend this book but also this author and this series. 

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.