Heart of Beauty

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About the Book Heart of Beauty

Series: Hearts of the West #11
Publisher: Hearth Spot Press
Release Date: February 11, 2025
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

How can a beauty save a beast?

Blue Spruce, Montana, 1871—When Caleb Orson’s prize stallion escapes his ranch, Sal Beauregard rides to the rescue, revealing her true identity as a one of the few eligible females in town. She’d do it again if it meant saving an animal from the cruel retaliation of Brendan Doran. The man has no respect for women or God’s creatures.

But the sun’s early setting strands her at Caleb’s ranch. Worse, Sallie’s father unceremoniously leaves her there under Caleb’s protection. However, Doran refuses to lose again to Caleb—first a horse, now a woman. He wants Sallie as his wife and not even the reclusive ogre of a cowboy can stand in his way. No matter Sallie’s opinion.

Choosing to make the best of a difficult situation, Sallie takes over the gentling of Caleb’s stallion. She believes she can reach Caleb as well. Only, the first blush of friendship grows into something … more. Something that threatens the desires of Caleb’s enemy. And if Doran cannot have a beauty like Sallie, neither can a beast.

A Tale of Tenacity, Romance, and Peace

My Thoughts on Heart of Beauty

Ready for a great historical fiction novel?  Want to learn some history while also enjoying a sweet romance with Christian values?  How about reading a retelling of a fairy tale?

If you answered yes to any of these you will love this classic historical fiction/western retelling of Beauty and the Beast.  As a child Beauty and the Beast was one of my favorite fairy tales.  Mainly it was because of the books though because I was an avid reader and I wanted that library!

Sallie is Belle and Caleb is the beast in this retelling. 

You’re in Montana in the 1800’s.  It’s the wild west.  Brendon is convinced he will wed Sallie.  He’s our Gaston.  Sallie’s father has asked Caleb to keep an eye on her and protect her.  Sallie loves working with horses.  She has a gift.  We’re horse people on our farm so I could relate to Sallie with that. 

He’s grumpy.  She’s a ray of sunshine.  

Sallie and her father have lived a nomadic life.  They settle down a bit to work on Caleb’s ranch with his horses.  

If you’ve read anything by this author you’ll know that her works are amazing.  They flow so well and keep you reading because you have to know what will happen next.  The settings and people are vividly described and feel like they come to life. 

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