5 stars, Good Friends and Family Secrets

ACROSS THE CRYING SANDS (WOMEN OF CANNON BEACH SERIES, BOOK ONE)
by Jane Kirkpatrick

This is the story of Mary and John, a young couple in love, who are engaged to be married. They will be homesteading on the rugged coast in the late 1800s, on the Oregon near Astoria.

They are good friends with Herbert (Herbie) who is a younger son from England, who is trying to make his own fortune.

Mary's best friend is Jewell, who is a Clatsop-Nehalem Indian who lives with her beloved grandfather, near Mary.

As I read this book, I felt like every five pages, I was marking qq (quotable quotes) The way with words of this author is quite fascinating. Quotable Quotes: ...stomach trolls and bone sprites...and thought thieves...; ...vowing to be there, no matter how...; ...Holy Jumblies...; ...taking care of a dog is like preparing your heart for loss, same with a horse...; ...sleeper wave...; ...(a baby being born) was more monumental than delivering a stove...

Every book of Jane Kirkpatrick's that I've read, I've liked. I love most of them. She has a unique way of blending fact and fiction together into a compelling story. Her stories all have a strong female protagonist, drawing you into their story, so you wish you could be just like them. Her stories are standalones.

Highly recommend.

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This is a unique look at the history of Canon Brach in Oregon. I look forward to going again to see the cannons found since the last time I was there. Read on….
The main character is based on the real life of an extremely strong woman. I admit I was cringing at all the red flags in her marriage, but things seemed to settle down and work out.
There is a lot of history in this story.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. My opinions are my own.

As always I love this author's stories. She never disappoints.
I connected with Mary right away. The things she wanted and didn't get. I understood that pain very well. I also loved her resilience and willingness to stay by John no matter what. I appreciated the need for each other and I loved how they worked as a team.
I've been to some of the places described in this story. It was great to revisit them again only in the comfort of my home lol.
This is an interesting story and one that you won't want to put down.
I'm giving this book a solid 5 stars for the adventure that Kirkpatrick created for me. I highly recommend
My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine