Two wounded hearts. Long, winding roads. And second chances neither saw coming.
Lauren Baumgartner pedals toward Yellowstone National Park, anticipating a grand celebration when she reaches the Atlantic Ocean. But when her wedding plans collapse, old wounds resurface—and a haunting secret still holds her heart hostage.
Traveling alone with bear spray and a one-woman tent, she shares the highway with motorcyclists bound for a massive rally, including gang members who eye her as theirs for the taking.
Doug Zimmer, another lone cyclist, is grappling with loss and wondering if anyone will be alongside him when he figures out what’s next. He isn’t the only one drawn to Lauren’s vitality and spirit.
But Lauren may already be in too deep. What she faces on the Golden Prairie Indian Reservation tests her courage—and her faith—more than anything she encountered as a missionary in Uganda.
A woman with a secret and a man healing from loss pedal the rugged roads of the American West on a quest for love and purpose that leads to unexpected horizons.
Lauren Baumgartner pedals toward Yellowstone National Park, anticipating a grand celebration when she reaches the Atlantic Ocean. But when her wedding plans collapse, old wounds resurface—and a haunting secret still holds her heart hostage.
Traveling alone with bear spray and a one-woman tent, she shares the highway with motorcyclists bound for a massive rally, including gang members who eye her as theirs for the taking.
Doug Zimmer, another lone cyclist, is grappling with loss and wondering if anyone will be alongside him when he figures out what’s next. He isn’t the only one drawn to Lauren’s vitality and spirit.
But Lauren may already be in too deep. What she faces on the Golden Prairie Indian Reservation tests her courage—and her faith—more than anything she encountered as a missionary in Uganda.
A woman with a secret and a man healing from loss pedal the rugged roads of the American West on a quest for love and purpose that leads to unexpected horizons.
MY THOUGHTS
What an adventure! I didn’t realize this was book two in the series when I picked it up, so it took me a minute to get settled in, but once I did, I was hooked and eager to find out what would happen next!
The descriptions of the scenery were so vivid, I felt like I was traveling right alongside these characters. I could picture everything so clearly!
I liked Lauren and Doug. I also enjoyed getting to know the people they met along the way. Well, most of them. There were some not so nice people along the way too.
This book addresses serious topics through a Christian lens. There were times when I was so worried for the characters. But I was constantly rooting them on through it all. I did enjoy the first half of the book more than the second half. The drama became a bit too much for my liking. Also, there were times when things felt kinda unrealistic. But despite that, I enjoyed the writing style, and I look forward to reading more from this author.
I received a copy of this book and voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and comments are my honest opinion.
Shame about the second half, but it still sounds like there's plenty to enjoy in this one. Do you plan on reading the first book?
ReplyDeleteAre you going to go back and read the first book now?
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