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. Instead of following his dreams, 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.
With this second novel in the Mesquite Springs series, bestselling author Amanda Cabot invites you to discover the healing power of truth.
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Summary
From: Rebecca Maney
Book Title: Dreams Rekindled
Book Author: Amanda Cabot
What do you like about this book:
3.5 stars
"He'd said 'we'. Was there ever a more beautiful word in the English language? . . . . . . . he was offering her a chance to make one of her dreams come true."
While most lovely young ladies dream of marriage and a family, Dorothy Clark spends her time longing for an opportunity to become a writer; to experience what it would be like to change the world with her words, and if not the world, at least her own community. When Brandon Holloway arrives in Mesquite Springs with an iron printing press and intentions to launch a town newspaper, Dorothy is thrilled when he accepts some of her suggestions; such as naming the publication "The Mesquite Springs Chronicle", and giving her the opportunity to organize themes for the instantly popular "Sociable" column.
Unfortunately, not everyone was excited about the newspaper; newcomer Phil Blakeslee is determined to undermine the periodical's success, his employer, a Mr. K., is not interested in doing business in a town where the local paper might sway folks' thinking on local matters. Posing as a casual acquaintance, Phil watches Dorothy and Brandon form an alliance. When fed information about the new editor's past, Phil is given the perfect chance to stir up some trouble. But then again, Dorothy and Brandon have formed the kind of partnership that is quick to listen, slow to speak and willing to forgive, making Phil's job much more difficult than he originally thought it might be. What he needs are reinforcements.
Readers will enjoy the easy pace of this series addition, while waiting for the grand finale, and what a finale it turns out to be! It seems that more than one dream is going to be "rekindled", for there are three more beautiful words in the English language, just waiting to be spoken.
I received a copy of this book from the Baker Publishing Group through Interviews and Reviews. The opinions stated above are entirely my own.