The Lumber Baron's Daughters Inventions of the Heart, (Paperback)

This is such a fun series! I love all the sisters, but Michelle is the most like me, so I had a soft spot for her! I really enjoyed her take charge attitude and her capability and intelligence. She and Zane's romance was so good! They are perfect for each other, and I loved their story. I loved that the book continues the stories of everyone else we've met, especially Caleb and Laura, and you get foreshadowing for Jilly's story too! This is such a fun series, and so well written, full of humor, interesting characters, beautiful settings, historical accuracy, and all the other things Mary Connealy brings to each one of her incredible books! I'm excited for Jilly's story, but I'm not ready for the series to end!

Join three sisters on the run from their stepfather. Until a few years ago, the girls lived a wonderful life with their mother and father. Their father's unfortunate death changed everything. Their mother married a mean man who was after their money. He made the girls and their mother virtual prisoners while he auctioned off the girl's hands in marriage to the three highest bidders. These were unscrupulous men whose only interest in them was their big inheritance. The girl's made a dangerous escape, and Laura has already married, so is no longer subject to their stepfather's plans. Michelle and Jilly have been hiding out with Zane Hart on his prosperous ranch. Even though Michelle and Zane are attracted to each other, Zane has no intention of leaving his ranch to lives miles away at Michelle's home. While the two work on not being attracted to each other, they face problems, starting with the discovery of gold on Zane's property. Zane's sister also shows up seeking safety from serious troubles of her own. Danger even shows up on the ranch itself. Will Michelle ever find a husband and free herself from her stepfather's plans? Can things work out well if Jilly never marries since the idea is so repulsive to her? This five-star story contains lots of ups and downs, with serious situations along with humorous ones. This book will be enjoyed by fans of westerns, family stories, or well-written tales! NetGalley has provided Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, Inventions of the Heart, for the purpose of review.