Following Faith by Jacqui Nelson

This was the first story I'd read by Jacqui Nelson which put her on my watch-out-for-and-read-her-stuff list. haha!

Despite the short length, this story packed a big punch. The way it flowed and the words used drew me in and captured my attention fully. Loved getting to see Faith find her happily ever after with Eagle.



*This was originally in an anthology I read in 2017, and I love that it's a stand-alone now and has it's own gorgeous cover!!

Rescuing Raven by Jacqui Nelson

Loved getting to catch up with an adult Charlie Jennings (who we first met in one of my favorite Oregon Trail stories: Between Heaven and Hell) and seeing how he grew up. With a handful of excitement and a dash of suspense and a heaping dollop of sweetness, I was whisked away into an endearing story, falling in love with Charlie and Raven as they found, rescued, and claimed the other.

This is a delightful addition to Jacqui Nelson's Lonesome Hearts series.

Rescuing Raven by Jacqui Nelson

Lonesome Hearts Series #4
(currently only available in the Wild Deadwood Tales anthology)

Loved getting to catch up with an adult Charlie Jennings (who we first met in one of my favorite Oregon Trail stories:  Between Heaven and Hell) and seeing how he grew up.  With a handful of excitement and a dash of suspense and a heaping dollop of sweetness, I was whisked away into an endearing story, falling in love with Charlie and Raven as they found, rescued, and claimed the other. 

This is a delightful addition to Jacqui Nelson's Lonesome Hearts series.

Choosing Bravery by Jacqui Nelson

 (Lonesome Hearts, #3)

This was a fun, unique, short story telling the hea of Lachlan and Elodie (Yellow Feather). I enjoyed watching these two as they sorted through their feelings and learned to fully trust each other and put their pasts to rest. There was quite a bit of smoke and mirrors and intrigue mixed into Lachland and Elodie's journey through the depths to discover what was true and real and important. Oh, and fireflies. Can't forget them. ;)

Following Faith by Jacqui Nelson

Following Faith

(Lonesome Hearts #2)
(currently only available in the Journey of the Heart anthology)

Despite the short length, this story packed a punch. The way it flowed and the words used drew me in and captured my attention fully. Loved getting to see Faith find her happily ever after with Eagle.

Between Heaven and Hell by Jacqui Nelson

 

(Lonesome Hearts, #1)

You know it's going to be a good book when you only finish chapter 1 and you know that you know this is one destined for your favorites shelf!

This book gave me all the FEELS: heartbreaking tears to sighs of relief (even just from the prologue!), anxiousness to elation, from "grrrr I wanna shake you, will you just get it together!?" moments to SWOON, thud moments, Hannah and Paden deliver it all! The backstory as it's slowly exposed, the bad guys' motivations and actions (and trust me, there's more than what meets the eye at first!), the surprises and twists, the adored secondary characters and plot lines, it all just adds to the beauty and filled my heart to overflowing with satisfied warmth.

I absolutely love the way Jacqui Nelson uses words to build her world. Her writing voice connects deep within me and draws me so tightly into her story that I simply just didn't want to let go and escape from her world. I think I've found another favorite author! :)

One of my favorite quotes that just made me stop. breathe. and then have to reread over and over again (and you'll understand when you come to it too!):
"But know this, if I have to kill someone to keep you safe, I will."
....happy sigh....