After growing up in foster care, nurse Kayla Doherty's finally found a faith to rely on and a job she loves. But that's all put to the test when she's called to care for surly Marc DeHollander's dying father. Marc's struggling to keep his cattle farm afloat while dealing with his father's illness. He doesn't have time to fall for the beautiful hospice nurse. But as the frigid New York winter turns to spring, can he find a place for Kayla--and the Lord--in his heart?
This story enveloped me from the beginning and I certainly didn't want it to end. "I laughed, I cried, I ran the full gamut of emotion" sums up how this story touched my life. Ruth Logan Herne has a way of making her characters so real and the story so vivid in the mind's eye. I would love to see this story as a Hallmark Hall of Fame. It's just that good, that real, and that enticing! I am anxiously awaiting Ms. Herne's next release.
Lots of fun, lots of wisdom
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
Winter's End is full of wisdom and sass. Debut author Ruth Logan Herne tackles a really tough subject, hospice care, with such a strong flare for comedy and such a heart for people who struggle with the loss of a loved one. It is only afterward that you realize what great wisdom fills the pages of this book. I didn't notice it while I read because I was having so much fun watching Kayla and Marc fall in love despite their best intentions not to. I highly recommend it.
Didn't want Winter's End to end!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
Winter's End was such an absorbing novel. Ruth Logan Herne is a visual writer; it's as if she writes for the screen, so every scene comes to life. Kayla, the female lead, is so relatable, with her sass. And her strength makes her someone you'd want to sit down and have a chat with. An enjoyable read, from start to finish!
Amazing, inspirational writing!!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
Winter's End is a must read for anyone who enjoys romance novels! The story is amazing and the book is beautifully written. The characters are thoroughly developed and so easy to relate to, especially if you grew up in a small town. When you are reading the book you really start to think that you know these people. Ruth Logan Herne, I am a big fan, and will definitely keep an eye out for your next book!
Emotion packed romance
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
Ruth Logan Herne's debut Winter's End is emotion-packed romance at its best! Hospice nurse Kayla Doherty and Marc DeHollander come together to care for Marc's dying father, a man who defines the meaning of unconditional love. This touching story of two wounded people drawn to one another yet determined to walk different paths kept me turning pages to see they overcome the obstacles between them. A wonderful story of hope and new beginnings. Don't miss Winter's End.
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