Today I am reviewing Love in Time by Penny Zeller released this week.
Book Description:
He’s running from his past.
She’s seeking a better future.
After a long and debilitating illness that leaves Arrosa Chapman with severe weakness necessitating the use of a cane and the threat of future health issues, she determines to make a new life as a nanny for Thad and Emilie Evanson in Hollow Creek, Montana. Away from the city that holds family secrets, Arrosa is content to begin a new life caring for children since she will most likely never marry and have any of her own. She doesn’t expect to meet a handsome and rugged ranch hand named Malachi Callahan, whose kind and gentle nature is just what she longs for after suffering a broken heart.
Malachi Callahan has been given a second chance. He works hard on the Evanson Ranch to prove he’s nothing like his father. What he doesn’t expect is to meet a beautiful and compassionate woman named Arrosa Chapman. It’s not long before his feelings for her go beyond friendship.
When someone from the past finds Malachi and threatens him and the woman he loves, Malachi finds himself in the fight of his life to save them both.
Love in Time is a tender love story that reminds us that God’s timing is always perfect.
Enjoy Love in Time after reading Love in Store and/or Love in Disguise, or enjoy it as a standalone.
My Review:
This is the third book in this series, and each book is different. Book, one had lots of comical scenes and book two was good, but I personally related more to this book. This is Arrosa’s book and it starts with her having a meal with a cad. The person is insensitive to her due to the fact she still uses a cane after recovering from rhematic fever. She still struggles walking far and hates being a burden. Her sister has sent a letter asking her to come to Hollow Creek to work with the children of Emilie and Thad Evanson. There is also an offer for her mother to work with McKenna her sister.
Malachi is one of the ranch hands at the Evanson ranch and also a tortured soul. His life hasn’t been easy. Living with the knowledge his father is an outlaw. He has changed his name to that of the man who treated him as a son and taught him about God.
This is very much a book with two characters who have both suffered in life and still have a lot of healing to do both physically and mentally. Both have issues they need to process and let go off. There is a scene when Arrosa is really struggling with the fact she can’t walk well without a cane and the realisation this could be her life. The way Penny Zeller writes I felt like I was seeing my current situation being mirrored and my thoughts mirrored. I am recovering from shingles in my leg and walking hurts. Of course, things do change but the way the author writes these scenes is so realistic it was like she was in my mind.
Some of the fun parts of this book involve the children the love between them is evident but also the sibling rivalry. I do love this interaction and also the interaction with both Arrosa and Malichi. There is so much more to this book, but you will have to read it to find out more.
If you enjoy historical books with real people I am sure you will enjoy this book. While it is book 3 in the series you would still be able to understand this book and not be lost.