This is a great, well-written and clean novel about tragedy, adventure, relationships and romance. The time frame is during the Civil War. Jess's beloved brother and best friend is disowned by his father for turning away from their new western home and family business to defend their home and property in Kentucky by fighting fr the Confederacy. Jess maintains close contact with him until suddenly the letters stop. In desperation she goes to the city to send a telegram when trouble breaks out. This is a time of great upheaval and intolerance of others yet good people existed and accepted others whose views and lifestyles were different. Jess was fortunate to find that type of environment during great tragedy. The plot was slightly dragged out and the ending was weak but the story was great and, again, well-written ( )

It’s a tightly woven, riveting tale of love and loss, faith under fire, and wild hearts on the run. As the author unfolds this spellbinding story, a vivid picture of life in the Old West is revealed with stunning clarity and depth. Love’s Rescue provides everything a reader expects from this era: cowboys and Indians, damsels in distress, good guys and bad hombres, gunfights and moonlit nights. The last page leaves the reader longing for more of Jess and Jake. It’s an absolute must-read for the lover of historical romance. A masterpiece of storytelling intricately woven with spiritual wisdom and insight, and threaded throughout with the good, the bad, and the ugly of love, life, and humanity.

Bravo, Ms. Barley! ( )

Love's Rescue is book one in The Sierra Chronicles (despite the #6 in the description--that was a mistake) and the first book I've read by Tammy Barley.
I can think of only one other author who's book I've read that I've enjoyed as much. Tammy writes her story in such a familiar way that you find yourself considering the characters friends. Jess and Jake are the two main characters. Jake Bennett is as good as it gets when it comes to men. He will melt your heart from the first time you meet him and leave you daydreaming about finding such a man in your own life. He gives of himself completely even though he has suffered a great loss. You'll also fall in love with all the ranch hands and friends that Jess makes along the way.
The book is packed full of adventure, heartache, humor, joy and love. I was amazed at each clever twist in the plot. I sobbed, I laughed, I cheered for my friends...I hated to close the book each night and eagerly looked forward to my next chance to read again.
Jess finds herself drowning in grief and the only person who can save her is Jake Bennett. His faith in God and patient ways actually save her several times over. This story includes kidnap, fires, raids, rescues, runaways, heartbreak, prisons and a myriad of other dramatic events that never seem overdone. It confronts the culture clash between North and South as well as between the Native American people and whites. I can't even imagine the amount of research the author had to do to make this story so authentic.
She writes so honestly that the characters really find a place in your heart.
This is a Christian Romance and if that makes you leary for some reason, don't let it. You are not going to get beat over the head with references to God. Instead his message will blend into the pages seamlessly and beautifully leaving you feeling full of hope as well as answering some of the deep questions we have about life and death.
This is not "just another romance" novel. My goodness--it's oh so much more! This beautiful love story is intertwined with so much depth that I don't even know as though it could be classified as merely a romance.
Western and Historical it is indeed and as I mentioned before--Tammy does an amazing job with her research and attention to detail.

The only negative thing I can say about this book is that it comes to an end....but with book number two waiting for my on my nightstand right now I guess I can't complain.

I wholeheartedly recommend Love's Rescue. I can't think of how anyone could not enjoy it. ( )

A story you will love. The author did a great job of letting you know what each character was thinking and it makes me want to live on Jake Bennett's ranch! This is about Jessica Hale and her family during the War Between the States in 1863. Jessica's family moves to Nevada Territory to escape the hostilities of the war. Jessica's brother though decides to go back to fight for their Kentucky land. Jessica stays behind and because of a tragedy, ends up being "kidnapped" from town to Jake Bennett's ranch (for her safety). Jake and his ranch hands are really good guys! Although Jake has had his share of suffering, he tries to help Jessica through hers. With time, they both help each other. Loved his patience and her determination. Can't wait for book 2! ( )

Love's Rescue was an EXCELLENT read. It was filled with wonderful real life characters who experienced real life challenges.

Jessica Hale lost her family when Confederate sympathizers set fire to her family's home. Jake Bennett rescues her from the fire and takes her back to his ranch deep in the Sierra Nevada mountains to care for her and to keep her safe from those who ment to kill her. Jessica holds resent toward Jake because he didn't rescue her family. She makes several attemps to escape the ranch and return to Carson City but each time she is caught and brought back to the ranch by Jake or one of his men. Can Jessica get past her resentment toward Jake to see that he was only acting in her best interest? Can Jake get past his own loss by helping Jess get past hers?

This was one of the most enjoyable stories I've run across. Jake was a "Yummy" hero that was strong and commanding yet tender and gentle. Jessica was a worthly heroine who was full of grit and spunk yet soft at heart. The ranch hands were completely delicious. All of them honorable and loyal to Jake as well as Jess.

I highly recommend this book. Tammy Barley holds your interest throughout the book as she paints a picture of ranch life in the 1860s with it's triumphs and set backs. I am SO looking forward to Book 2. Great Job Tammy!!! ( )