A Claim On Her Heart
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May 14, Janet Grunst rated it it was amazing. Jodie Wolfe has crafted an interesting tale set in in the Oklahoma Territory known as the Cherokee Strip where about , people rushed in to claim plots of land. To Claim Her Heart was a very enjoyable read. Bravo t Jodie Wolfe has crafted an interesting tale set in in the Oklahoma Territory known as the Cherokee Strip where about , people rushed in to claim plots of land.
Bravo to the author for the creative way she introduced each chapter by maxims penned by Mrs. I couldn't wait to read the chapter to discover how it related to the maxim. May 19, Cindy Huff rated it it was amazing. To Claim Her Heart did not disappoint. It was humorous, sweet and full of adventure. And like Conneally, every time I thought Elsie and Benjamin would finally get together another unexpected and fun twist came into play.
I love that the characters have flaws. Even Benjamin, the preacher, struggles with the same things any man in love would. Loved it, recommend it and will be looking for more by this author.
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View all 3 comments. May 10, Pegg rated it it was amazing. Elsie Smith is dead-set on getting the land her Pa had spied out for them, even though he's no longer by her side. Benjamin David is looking for his "Promised Land. Neither ever imagines that they'll be attracted to the other. As different as toast from toads, their adventures - and misadventures - will warm the hearts of readers from teenage t Fans of Mary Connealy will enjoy this romantic romp set during the Oklahoma Land Rush. As different as toast from toads, their adventures - and misadventures - will warm the hearts of readers from teenage to, ahem, let's call it post-mature.
Jul 24, Kerri rated it it was amazing. This was a great story that I couldn't put down. I loved the growth of the characters throughout the book. I enjoyed getting to know the neighbors as well. Benjamin and Elmer Elsie had a strong chemistry between them. I love Elsie's tomboyish ways and her spunk. Benjamin was a man of honor and integrity. I liked seeing how they got along as they worked the land.
Benjamin's care and concern along with the neighbor's showed Elsie that God still cares. Seeing her faith grow in the story only adde This was a great story that I couldn't put down. Seeing her faith grow in the story only added to my enjoyment of the book.
I highly recommend to those that love good, clean, western romance. Jun 24, Phyllis rated it it was amazing Shelves: As I was reading To Claim Her Heart and seeing how the homesteaders claimed their land and lived in such primitive conditions, I had a completely new picture of hospitality. While this is not the first Western I have read by any st As I was reading To Claim Her Heart and seeing how the homesteaders claimed their land and lived in such primitive conditions, I had a completely new picture of hospitality.
While this is not the first Western I have read by any stretch of the imagination, somehow that concept never got through this thick head of mine. It was such a pleasure to feel so immersed in the process of making the land habitable. Building sod huts because wood was too expensive. Neighbors getting together to help with building. Fighting prairie fires together. Except for the achy muscles and benefit of the exercise, it was as if I was there. He was refined and well educated, which was evident in his speech and mannerisms.
As a preacher, that is to be expected. Her speech was the simple language of the poorly educated. Elsie was a fun combination of independent and insecure. Throughout the story, I was able to watch her grow in confidence and humility. She had been cast aside by almost everyone except her Pa, so after he died, she felt she had no one, and especially not the Lord. The neighbors were so unexpected to her, the way they cared about her and helped with her needs, and Benjamin helped her to see that God cares for her even more. There was an undercurrent of bitterness in the lives of several of the characters.
Her speech and attitudes caused those around her to want to escape her presence. However, as in real life, God was so gracious and kind to her in showing her the folly of her ways and leading her to seek forgiveness as we should do when we allow bitterness to hurt our relationships with others. I enjoyed the clever way that the author had quotes from Mrs. The story was interesting and touching and sweet. I am so glad that I was able to be a part of this blog tour so I could be introduced to this author through the book.
This gift did not influence my opinion or review. Jul 04, Ibjoy Hannabass rated it it was amazing. Trouble was, they both won the same plot of land, and neither of them was going to give their land up because this is what they both have dreamed about. So the only option is to both live on the same plot of land until the authorities can come up with a solution, which will take 6 months. Who will win out on this piece of property?
What a fun and interesting story! I loved the two main characters, Elsie for even though she was playing the part of a man, her cover was soon found out , and Pastor Ben. This story had me laughing at times and then at times it was heartwarming by the way Ben and Elsie wanted to make sure each other was ok! And spending so much time together brought feelings that neither or them was about to address! I also enjoyed the history in this story, it goes way back to times when living in sod houses was ok because that was all some could afford.
And this little community that has formed here very quickly became friends and willing to help each other.
There were many hurdles to overcome, but as a community, they faced them together. It was heartwarming to see the love and the bond they formed so quickly. A copy of this book was provided by Celebration Lit Tours and the author for me to read and review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions in this review are mine only. Jun 29, Debbie rated it it was amazing. I was caught up in the story from the first page to the last word. I actually learned something new from reading this book, I don't think I have ever heard of Cherokee Strip Land Runs before and if I had I had forgotten about them.
There are even life lessons to apply to our lives, so I am going include them in this review " I read in the Bible that love is a choice. I "To Claim Her Heart" by Jodie Wolfe is a really interesting fiction read based on the author's mother-in law's life and stories. I could choose to be miserable in my marriage, or I could choose to love Mark.
I couldn't see all Mark's fault anymore. This is my favorite quote from the book "It is one's responsibility to see to the needs of loved ones even if it conflicts with an individual's desires" This book shows that love can melt away the anger and bring healing and much more than a person can know. I think there could be a series of these characters if the author wanted to continue writing about them and I know this reader would read them all.
If you like history and clean love stories and learning how characters learn to get along, where at the beginning of the story they aren't friends at all, but more like enemies and I almost forgot outlaws, then I recommend "To Claim Her Heart " by Jodie Wolfe. I was given a complimentary copy by the author and Celebrate Lit.
These opinions are my own. Jun 29, Amy rated it it was amazing.
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I read a lot, so imagine my excitement when a book has such an exceptional story and writing that it takes me on an adventure that I was not expecting. To Claim Her Heart was such a story and author Wolfe not only told me a story, I felt like I was right there in the midst of it. This story just flat out surprised me. I love it when books do that. We have two people who are so different from each other facing a problem that unbeknownst to them actually brings them together.
First to work together I read a lot, so imagine my excitement when a book has such an exceptional story and writing that it takes me on an adventure that I was not expecting. First to work together with the land and then to a sweet, sweet love. If you want romance, pick this one up, to me it was exceptional. If you want to feel the gallop of a horse, the sweet taste of fresh water from a spring, what it might feel like to put roots down in the dust like the pioneers, than I highly recommend this story.
It is one of the top 5 I have read this year. This was just a little teaser of what the chapter would hold, especially since the rules were made to be broken. Once I got into the full swing of things those rules had me giggling up a storm just to see how they would get broken. I received a complimentary copy of this novel. I was not required to post a positive review and all views and opinions are my own.
I cannot begin this review without stating that I love the name Elmer! When I hear the name Elmer, I of course think of the popular Elmer Fudd, so to see a strong woman who is the complete opposite of that hold that name, I couldn't help but chuckle. Elsie was so fierce, strong minded, determined, and broken on the inside that you couldn't help but love her. I think her strong mindedness is what I think kind of brought her away from the Lord a little bit.
When you've got a person who has been wh I cannot begin this review without stating that I love the name Elmer! When you've got a person who has been what Elsie has, and they have turned away from the Lord, it takes an act of God to bring them back. Enter Benjamin David, a preacher no less.
Yep, this is bound to get good, and it does. Elsie and Benjamin went through so much throughout this book. There was tons of twists, turns, difficulties and trials. There wasn't much time to breath in between all of these, which was fine with me because it kept my interest peaked. Amidst all this excitement, you really see Elsie and Benjamin get to the heart of their problems, and not only grow together, but grow separately as well.
If you want to feel the gallop of a horse, the sweet taste of fresh water from a spring, what it might feel like to put roots down in the dust like the pioneers, than I highly recommend this story. I liked the characters of Elsie and Benjamin. Elsie was so fierce, strong minded, determined, and broken on the inside that you couldn't help but love her. I am so glad that I was able to be a part of this blog tour so I could be introduced to this author through the book. Elsie Smith is dead-set on getting the land her Pa had spied out for them, even though he's no longer by her side.
It warmed this reader's heart to see their growth, especially Elsie. The author gave me everything I wanted out of these characters and so much more!
Historic and romance fans alike will find themselves devouring this book. It is a story of second chances, redemption, hope and love. I received a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a favorable review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Jun 18, Deana Dick rated it really liked it.
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I really enjoyed this story and loved how it talked about people claiming land. My granddad came by covered wagon to claim his land in Oklahoma in the s. I remember him telling me how hard it was to keep the land away from others. I was cheering for Elsie as she took on the challenge of getting land. There was some silly law that men were the only ones that could participate in the competition to get land. Elsie is one clever woman who hopes to fool everyone with her disguise. Benjamin is re I really enjoyed this story and loved how it talked about people claiming land.
Benjamin is ready to claim land to build a small farm and church on. The excitement builds as the race starts. I could picture people everywhere determined to win the valuable prize. The tension is heavy in the air as time drew closer for the race to begin. The adventure begins when a mistake is made and Benjamin and Elsie have a deed to the same land. I would be furious if it happened to me. All my hard work and then to find out someone was claiming it as theirs.
Will a truce hold up between Elsie and Benjamin? Elsie knows a lot about building, but will she agree to help Benjamin until it can be decided who gets the land? There is danger that surrounds the land and both need to keep their wits about themselves. The author does a really good job of describing how hard it is to live with hardly any possessions like Elsie finds herself doing.
I don't think I could hunt for food, but Elsie has no choice. This is a wonderful story of how hard it was for people during the s. They had to watch out for the weather, thieves and keep their faith strong. I admired Elsie for trying so hard to keep her land and working it on her own. The relationship between Elsie and Benjamin is guarded at times and it gives readers a look at their past. It is not always easy to overcome loss or pain, and both will have to turn to God for help.
Through their trials they grow stronger and start to depend on each other. There is still the nagging question of who will be rewarded the land when they go before a judge. To find out, you need to read the story and be taken away to a time where it was hard to survive and neighbors became important. Above all their faith will be tested and they will need to make a choice to trust each other and God. I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion. On the eve of the great race for land, Benjamin David prays that God will lead him to his "Promised Land".
However, he didn't count on Elsie Elmer Smith on claiming the same plot. The plot is also Elsie's only hope for survival and it is a plot her pa marked for her. When they both refuse to move and bitterness between them sink in, will one of them give up their land? I like the characters are both strong indi On the eve of the great race for land, Benjamin David prays that God will lead him to his "Promised Land". I like the characters are both strong individuals who are searching for love. However, they are not willing to compromise on their character or goals.
I like the historical details especially about the landrace and furnishings of their homes. I found this to be an enjoyable read. Jun 29, Janice Sisemore rated it it was amazing Shelves: To Claim her Heart As I was reading the book it kept getting better and better. I love historical books and Jodie wrote a good one. I kinda did not want it to end. The characters became so real to me. Loved the little sayings at beginning at each chapter. Set during the Oklahoma land rush that is a very interesting part of Oklahoma history. Elsie was pretending to be a guy to be able to stake her claim but ends up her and Benjamin claim the same plot.
Love how that built different types of house To Claim her Heart As I was reading the book it kept getting better and better.
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Love how that built different types of houses. He is a preacher and wants to built a church on the land. Loved all the neighbors they had, even though they had to travel a little ways to the neighbors they all became great friends. I just cannot express how good this book is. A book I will remember the characters and miss them. This review is my opinion , I received an complementary copy of the book from Celebrate Lit. Jun 22, MaryAnn Bell rated it liked it. Her bitterness is what protects her, and she has no intentions of allowing that preacher to lay claim to her land … or her heart. This is a charming love story, one full of history.
A story of how God can change one's heart. This novel was a quick easy read. The characters and the storyline were interesting. I feel that anyone who picks up this book will not be disappointed. It gives the reader a look at the old west and what it took to survive during the homesteading days. What it ook to start a farm, the hard work, and sacrifices that are involved. The author has done a tremendous amount of research to bring us back to a time and to picture it in our minds. Jul 01, Virginia Winfield rated it really liked it. I enjoyed this sweet western historical romance novel.
I liked the characters of Elsie and Benjamin. Elsie needs to learn to trust in God again. There was a little bit of intrigue also. I received a copy of this book from Celebratelit for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will. Jun 25, Vicky Sluiter rated it really liked it. Based on the Cherokee Strip Land Run in the s, author Jodie Wolfe does a good job of putting the reader into the time period with her descriptions of the territory.
But I came to love her before the end of the book. Each chapter begins with an excerpt from Mrs. It was fun to read these, and see w Based on the Cherokee Strip Land Run in the s, author Jodie Wolfe does a good job of putting the reader into the time period with her descriptions of the territory. It was fun to read these, and see what was expected of the young single woman of that day. It was fun to watch her development. The story kept moving, and if you enjoy historical fiction or westerns, To Claim Her Heart will not disappoint you.
I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it. I received a complimentary copy of this book but was not required to leave a review. Jun 23, Linda rated it it was amazing. The protagonists, Elsie and Benjamin are complex, relatable characters with realistic dreams, issues, and struggles. I fell in love with Benjamin because of his gentle strength, integrity, and faith.
The threat of outlaws added tension and intrigue which I enjoyed. As with all of Ms. Plot twists and turns added depth and kept the story moving. If I could give this book more than five stars, I would. I received this book for free from CelebrateLit Publicity, and a positive review was not required. Don't have a Kindle? Try the Kindle edition and experience these great reading features: Share your thoughts with other customers. Write a customer review. Amazon Giveaway allows you to run promotional giveaways in order to create buzz, reward your audience, and attract new followers and customers.
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