No Other Will Do by Karen Witemeyer
Men are optional. That was the credo Emma Chandler's suffragette aunts taught her and why she established Harper's Station, a women's colony that offers a fresh start to females in need. But when a dangerous and shadowy assailant tries repeatedly to drive the women out, Emma is forced to admit they might need a man after all. One who can fight. And there is only one man she trust enough to ask.
Malachi Shaw has finally earned the respect he's always craved by becoming an explosives expert for the railroad. Yet when Emma's telegram arrives, he rushes back to Texas to repay the girl who once saved his life. Only she's not a girl any longer. She's a woman with a mind of her own and a smile that makes a man imagine a future he doesn't deserve.
As danger intensifies, Emma, Mal, and the ladies of Harper's Station must choose safety or whether to risk everything to fight for their future.
Malachi Shaw has finally earned the respect he's always craved by becoming an explosives expert for the railroad. Yet when Emma's telegram arrives, he rushes back to Texas to repay the girl who once saved his life. Only she's not a girl any longer. She's a woman with a mind of her own and a smile that makes a man imagine a future he doesn't deserve.
As danger intensifies, Emma, Mal, and the ladies of Harper's Station must choose safety or whether to risk everything to fight for their future.
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I enjoy Karen's writing so much. She is wonderful at character development. I always fall in love with the characters. These two have a relationship that seemed very unique to me. Malachi starts out rough and tough as a youth because he has had a very hard life and to the outsider, he seems like that same tough guy as an adult. When he is around Emma he isn't at all. You can tell right away he would do anything for her. Emma was a spunky little girl and carried that spunk into adulthood but at the same time was so caring towards others. I love the story of Emma and Malachi as children. That is what got to me. Then to watch their adult relationship grow...at times I was worried they would let their misgivings about themselves or the needs of the other get in the way. They each take the other's best interest and put it first above their own to a fault.
Harper's Station and it's ladies are great. Being from Texas myself, it was fun to see these women building a life for themselves and working together to make it work. I look forward to the rest of the series to find out more about the other ladies and see how their stories unfold. This series is great for any age. I think even as young as pre-teen would enjoy it. Five Stars for sure!
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After growing up in California, Karen moved to Texas to attend Abilene Christian University where she earned bachelor and master's degrees in Psychology. It was also there that she met and married her own Texas hero. He roped her in good, for she has lived in Texas ever since. In fact, she fell so in love with this rugged land of sweeping sunsets and enduring pioneer spirit, that she incorporates it into the pages of her novels, setting her stories in the small towns of a state that burgeoned into greatness in the mid- to late1800s.
A life-long bookworm, Karen is living her dream by writing novels. Her books have consistently hit bestseller lists and have garnered awards such as the ACFW Carol Award, the Holt Medallion, and the Inspirational Reader's Choice Award. In addition, she is a multiple RITA and National Reader's Choice finalist. Karen is also a sought-after speaker for national writing conferences and regional workshops.
Karen's favorite aspect of her writing life is hearing from readers. Nothing encourages her heart more. She'd love to hear from you. You can contact her here.
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Her Books
Stand Alone Titles
To Win Her Heart
Head In The Clouds
A Tailor-Made Bride
The Archer Brothers Series
Short-Straw Bride
Stealing The Preacher
A Cowboy Unmatched
A Match Made In Texas
Connected Stories
Full Steam Ahead
Love On The Mend
With All My Heart
The Husband Maneuver
With This Ring
A Worthy Pursuit
Ladies of Harper Station
No Other Will Do
Worth the Wait Novella
In compliance with new regulations introduced by the Federal Trade Commission, as part of every Web or Amazon review that I was provided a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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