Beyond This Moment, by Tamera Alexander

Setting

1876
Timber Ridge, Colorado Territory

Synopsis

Dr. Molly Whitcomb is forced to leave her esteemed position as a professor of romantic languages, and travel to Colorado, where she is to teach school in a small community.  She brings with her a secret, which she covers with an impulsive purchase of a wedding ring, so that she may pose as a widow.  Sheriff James McPherson knows she's hiding something, and his instincts are rarely wrong. However, he finds himself drawn to her from the start.  But what will happen when her secrets come to light?

Review


This is a wonderful, very real type of story.  People are not perfect, and this author faces that fact head on.  The characters are multidimensional and engaging, and there are several very touching scenes.  The connection between Molly and James is moving.  I found this story to be quite endearing, and one that could be read more than once and still be thoroughly enjoyed.

Edgy Content

1) Fornication, before the story opens, though it isn't glorified and it is a necessary element to the plot
2) Romantic emotions and struggles with temptation.  Molly and James' romantic feelings are not tip-toed around, but are quite emotionally riveting.  

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