Against the Wind – Book 2 in the Secrets of Sweetwater Crossing by Amanda Cabot is finally here! If you’ve read the first in this series, After the Shadows, I know you’ve been chomping at the bit to get a hold of this next book. I was.
If you enjoy well researched historical romances with loveable characters you can relate to, you won’t want to miss this book. The secrets add an extra thrill – no, I won’t let you in on them.
Sneak peek:
Doctor-in-training Louisa Vaughn has no intention of remaining in Sweetwater Crossing. She’s just there for a few days to help a friend. But she can’t abandon the injured man she finds at the side of the road. Until his broken leg heals, she’ll serve as the town’s doctor and midwife. She may not be fully qualified yet, but surely she’s better than nothing.
Josh Porter’s plans to win his grandfather’s challenge and fulfill his father’s final wish to gain full control of the family business hit a roadblock when he breaks his leg. But his enforced stay in Sweetwater Crossing gives him new ideas about the expansion of the company into new territory–ideas Louisa could help turn into reality.
If only the town were more accepting of Louisa’s talents! Someone is determined to convince her to abandon her dream of healing others. Can Josh help her uncover the person behind the threats before it’s too late? And is there any future for them together when neither of them plans to stay?
after the shadows
If you haven’t read After the Shadows, you don’t need to read it first to enjoy Against the Wind, but you’ll definitely want to read it.
Here’s a glimpse:
Emily Leland sheds no tears when her abusive husband is killed in a bar fight, but what awaits her back home in Sweetwater Crossing is far from the welcome and comfort she expected. First she discovers her father has died under mysterious circumstances. Then the house where the new schoolteacher and his son are supposed to board burns, leaving them homeless. When Emily proposes turning the family home into a boardinghouse, her sister is so incensed that she leaves town.
Alone and broke, her family name sullied by controversy, Emily is determined to solve the mystery of her father’s death–and to aid Craig Ferguson, despite her fears of men. The widowed schoolmaster proves to be a devoted father, an innovative teacher, and an unexpected ally. Together they must work to unmask a killer and escape the shadows of their own pasts in order to forge a brighter future.
Bestselling author Amanda Cabot transports you to 1880s Texas Hill Country for a new series that will have you flipping pages to solve the mystery and get to the happily-ever-after you long for. Both books, as well as all of Amanda’s books are available worldwide. For your convenience, here is the Amazon link.
amanda cabot
Amanda Cabot is the bestselling author of more than forty books and a variety of novellas. Her books have been honored with starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Library Journal and have been finalists for the ACFW Carol Award, the HOLT Medallion, and the Booksellers’ Best.
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Karen – Thanks so much for featuring my books on your blog. I’m delighted that you’re enjoying your time in Sweetwater Crossing.
Amanda – It’s my pleasure! I am definitely enjoying my time in Sweetwater Crossing! Thank you for such great stories!!
Beautiful covers and wonderful books. Thanks, Karen for posting this and thanks Amanda for such rich stories. Cheers
My pleasure for posting. I love to share great reads!
What lovely books!
Karen, I really enjoyed Amanda Cabot’s Against The Wind. What part or character did you like best?
Best, L.A. Sartor
L.A., That’s a tough one, since quite a few parts and characters are running neck and neck. If I had to choose one, I’d choose Louisa.