Book Review: Saffron: A Sweet Western Historical Romance (Brides of Archer Ranch Book 1) - Cindy Cal
Synopsis:
Keep up with old friends from the Wild West Frontier Mail Order Brides series in Tombstone with the first book in the new series, Brides of Archer Ranch. Saffron Archer spends most of her days baking, reading and helping her family at Archer Ranch in Tombstone. During a rare trip into town one day, she’s taken by a new arrival and his family. Especially his mysterious sister, Carol, who rarely leaves the house and is not allowed to have visitors. Tombstone’s new farrier, Adam Benson, could use some help, but doesn’t want Saffron—or anyone else—meddling, even as he grows fond of her. He’s overly protective of Carol and has come to Tombstone for a fresh start for his family and aims to get it, even if Saffron gets in his way. Adam’s sister, Carol, has plans of her own, though, and is just as stubborn as he is. Can Saffron break through to Adam and help Carol realize her dreams? If she does, it just might cost her Adam.
My Thoughts:
I really enjoyed this sweet, clean historical story. The premise was unique and the writing was solid. The characters in the story are each unique and each come with their own problems and quirks. I like how this sets it apart from the majority of other historical novellas. Even though the couples meet and fall in love quickly the way that the story leads up to the ending you can feel a connection between them and the appearance is that it was longer.
The book did not feel rushed at all and when done reading you feel like you read longer than you actually did. If you like historical novellas or short (less than a 3 hour read), then this is good author to pick up and read.