Heart on the Line (Ladies of Harper's Station Book #2)

This is book two in the Ladies of Harper's Station series, three if you count the 1.5 book. I have not read any in the series and had no trouble keeping up with what was going on. I am sure, however, I did miss some history on some of the characters mentioned in this novel and if they are as good as this one, some good stories as well. I love how you get two stories in one with this novel. Karen has a spunky writing style and keeps you interested throughout the entire novel. I love the town on Harper's Station and all its quirky residence. Getting to know Grace Mallory and Amos Bledsoe in this novel. They have common interest but is it enough to start a relationship beyond the wire? When Grace is in trouble, Amos is hoping to be the one to rescue her. This novel is full of romance, mystery, and so much more.

Karen knocks another one out of the park. It was so much fun to revisit Harper's Station again. I love this series. A town occupied and run by women. The concept might sound questionable, but with Karen's writing ability, you will fall in love with these ladies. And you will find them quit believably. I love the way she gives us a little bit of everything. There is adventure, sweet romance, moral lessons and plenty of humor. There are two story-lines going, Grace Mallory and Amos Bledsoe, both telegraph operators who have met over the telegraph lines. Both of these characters are not outstanding in their looks or their character. They are both very likable and strong in their own ways. The second love interest is between Helen who abhors all men, but happens to save the life of a questionable hunky stranger. There are some unexpected surprises which just adds to the adventure. If you are anything like me, you will not want to put this book down.

A sweet clean romance filled with mystery, grief, love, faith, and strength, the reader finds two romances in this book. Witemeyer's characters live in an all woman town, Harper's Station; the sheriff and goods transporter the only men allowed. I loved how the town, filled with women, supported and loved each other as family. What a unique and original job Whitimeyer gave Grace. Whitimeyer included the inequity of pay and positions for women during this time period. What began as after work telegraph conversation with a telegraph operator, Amos, became much more. It was wonderful how well they communicated. When Amos rushed to Grace's aid, I knew he was keeper. Far from the brawny cowboys of the west, Amos wears glasses and a suit and is insecure as the woman of his town always overlooked him for the handsome cowboys in the area. Amos is the perfect match for Grace; a knight in shining armor who will stand and protect whose who he loves. He was exactly what Grace needed. Each woman in town has a story, some of brutal abuse; Helen was abused by her father and hates all men. She has many issues to resolve. That is until she meets the man God has designed for her. Her story's heartbreaking, however, God has his hands on the controls ready to give Helen what she desires if only she will accept him. Witemeyer has many plot threads to bring together which she did skillfully. A well-written story with well-developed characters, highlighting their faith in God and his goodness, the pace of story never slowed or bogged down. With an original story-line and realistic likeable characters, Additionally, I received this book from the Netgalley and chose to voluntarily review the book with an honest romance book review.