She lost her family to tragedy. He lost his when he ran
away. What will second chances cost them?
Miriam Locklin thought she could keep her family together,
just as her deceased parents would have wished. But when she is banished to a
small Midwestern town to live with an uncle she’s never met, she realizes the
fight for her family may be harder than she ever imagined. And she has no one
in the little town of Osceola to fight for her.
Determined to clear his name, Jase Hoffman returns to his
hometown of Osceola to prove he’s not the villain everyone believes him to be.
Facing the people he left behind is no easy task. When he unexpectedly meets
Miriam—for the second time—he can’t help but be drawn to her. But his broken
relationships prove he’s no good at family.
As their feelings for each other grow stronger, one man
could destroy everything Jase and Miriam hold dear. Yet love is only true if
it’s been tested…and the hardest test is yet to come.
A Time of Proving can be read as a standalone or
as a continuation of the Home to Osceola series. Faith and danger mix on the
Nebraska prairie, and characters discover the value of family ties and love.
Fans of Lauraine Snelling and Tracie Peterson are sure to enjoy.
My Thoughts:
Family and coming home were the main themes in this story. Both of the main characters were longing for both, and both had been disappointed in the way life was treating them lately.
Miriam Locklin has one goal in mind, keep all of her siblings together. After the unexpected death of their parents, the Locklin siblings have been parceled out to other family members. Even Miriam and her twin brother are separated as he is out looking for work to try to get everyone back under the same roof. Not only that, but Miriam is also trying to get away from a persistent scoundrel who wants to marry her, who will just not leave her alone. And he is not above using force.
Jase Hoffman has a bad reputation due to unfortunate past circumstances. He is not necessarily all to blame, but the time has come for him to come home. However, his parents are worried about getting hurt again. He needs to prove himself to them.
Jase and Miriam are meant to be together. From the first when he saves her and especially since they keep ending up in the same places. They do fall for one another, but again, Miriam has only one goal in mind. She wants her siblings back together. Jase needs to prove to her that he is good with that.
A Time of Proving is an apt title for this book. I really felt for Jase as he is trying to make something of his life. He is sorry for the past, he loves his family, and he loves Miriam. His proving gestures are so moving that I don't know how Miriam held out for so long.
I was provided a copy of this novel from the author. I was not required to post a positive review, and all views and opinions are my own.
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