Dreams Rekindled by Amanda Cabot

Dreams Rekindled
by Amanda Cabot

ISBN-13: 9780800735364
Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Revell
Released: March 2nd 2021


Source: ebook review copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
Though she hopes for a quiet, uncomplicated life for herself, Dorothy Clark wants nothing more than to stir others up. Specifically, she dreams of writing something that will challenge people as much as Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin seems to have. But in 1850s Mesquite Springs, there are few opportunities for writers--until newspaperman Brandon Holloway arrives, that is.

Brandon Holloway has seen the disastrous effects of challenging others and has no intention of repeating that mistake. He's committed to making a new--and completely uncontroversial--start in the Hill Country. As Dorothy's involvement in the fledgling newspaper grows from convenient to essential, the same change seems to be happening in Brandon's heart. But before romance can bloom, Dorothy and Brandon must work together to discover who's determined to divide the town and destroy Brandon's livelihood.


My Review:
Dreams Rekindled is a Christian romance set in 1856 in Texas. This book is the second in a series, but it can be read as a standalone and didn't spoil events from the first book. Someone's buying property around town and spreading discontent to force the preacher and the newspaperman to leave. Dorothy and Brandon tried to discover who's doing this and to unite the townspeople through the stories they printed in the newspaper. Even though it's painful to endure untrue rumors, Brandon's reluctant to take a stand in his newspaper due to painful events in his past when he took a stand.

Brandon and Dorothy built each other up and worked well as a team, even when their opinions differed. As their friendship grew, Dorothy appreciated how he respected her and supported her writing. But she's afraid to marry because of the deep mourning she witnessed her mother go through when her husband died. The characters acted realistically, had depth, and I cared about what happened to them. Suspense built as someone tried to destroy the reputations and livelihood of good people and escalated in violence as time passed. The Christian themes were about trusting God and forgiveness. There was no sex or bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this enjoyable story.


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