Pre-Owned Hearts of Honor: Her Guarded Heart (Series #3) (Paperback)

I really enjoyed reading this story about a young woman who goes through many trials while still trusting God. I loved Anna and how determined she was to take care of her little brother. After losing her father she has the burden of trying to save their farm. Someone is very anxious to buy her farm and will do anything to get it. Jesse is a good guy with a big heart. His hair brained scheme to help Anna out doesn't go over well but he is not one to give up easily. I thought it was funny that his brothers teased him constantly and you could tell they had a great bond between them. I loved his family and especially his mother. She gives Jesse sound advice and reminds him that he should pray about his situation. I'm not sure how to describe Horace but must say he was an evil and greedy man. He is selfish and treats others with unkind words. He is definitely an example of the scripture, “the love of money is the root of all evil.” The rumors about a buried treasure on Anna's farm drives him to commit the unthinkable. The author uses Horace as a good illustration of how God love everyone. The treatment he has shown to Anna is horrible but in a moment when she could have turned against him she shows him grace. The story is filled with adventure, a mystery surround a death and a lesson in trusting God. The author also uses Anna to show how forgiveness can change someone's life. There is much more to the story but I will stop here so readers can discover for themselves how love conquers all. I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.