
Waltz in the Wilderness
Chaparral Hearts, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Rosanna Pilcher
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By:
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Kathleen Denly
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She doesn’t need his help. He doesn’t need another delay. But God has other plans…
Eliza Brooks’s worst nightmare has come true—her father is missing. Now she’ll do anything to find him, even if it means taking a chance on who she must trust. But once aboard the steamship bound for San Diego—her father’s last known whereabouts—she finds herself in far more danger than she imagined.
Daniel Clarke is a man of his word. Though he never imagined he’d be in California for four years, at least he’s finally earned the money he needs to get married. Now he just has to get back to his fiancée in Massachusetts…the sooner the better. Especially since she’s stopped replying to his letters.
When he boards a ship bound for San Diego, the first leg of his journey home, the last person Daniel expects to meet is his boss’s niece. What could Eliza be thinking, traveling with no escort? With the lecherous captain determined to ruin her, Daniel has no choice but to offer his protection.
From shipwreck to cavalry outpost to the Southern California mountain wilderness, Daniel’s entanglement with Eliza forces them—and their hearts—to face a future neither of them ever dreamed.
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An engaging audible read of a well written book.
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Eliza Brooks is a force to be reckoned with—determined, prickly, and fiercely loyal. She might stumble along the way, but her journey reminds us that God's plans often unfold in the least expected ways. Daniel Clarke, on the other hand, is a steady and selfless gentleman who embodies honor and unwavering faith. His decision to safeguard Eliza, despite the cost to his own plans, beautifully reflects the heart of a true servant of Christ.
Pilcher’s narration brought these characters to life with an artistry that felt like a performance rather than a reading. Her tones shifted gracefully, matching the story's moods—from moments of peril to tender scenes of faith and reflection. The raw emotion she conveyed during Eliza’s struggles and Daniel’s moments of surrender to God’s will made the story resonate in a deeply personal way.
From the crashing waves of a shipwreck to the untamed California mountains, the vivid settings were as much a part of the story as the characters. Pilcher’s delivery painted the wilderness in such rich detail that I could almost feel the wind on my face and hear the rustling chaparral.
This audiobook swept straight into my heart with its heartfelt themes of redemption, trust, and God's providence. If you’re ready for a journey filled with grit, grace, and romance, I highly recommend it. It’s a story worth every moment, and I’m eager to read the other books in the Chaparral Hearts series that I haven’t discovered yet.
I received an audiobook version of this book from the author. I am not required to write a positive review in any way or for any reason. My honest and unbiased opinions expressed in this audiobook review are my own. My review focuses on the writing style, the pacing, the narration, and the story’s content, ensuring transparency and reliability.
From Seeking to Surrender
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Very good narrative
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The storyline itself moved quite slow and the characters just didn’t seem to be the tough, 1850’s pioneers that I expected. Daniel seemed to have the most integrity of the bunch. Her father ran off and left Eliza with her uncle who is married to a shrew of a woman. Eliza herself has attached herself to Daniel who is actually engaged to a woman back home. The faith thread is definitely there but mostly expressed by Eliza.
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Early California Historical Fiction
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Rosanna Pilcher’s narration was perfect. Her different voices for each character helped to maintain story clarity without being cheesy!
An Enticing Novel— Boundaries of Respect
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In addition to relatable characters, vivid settings, and swoony moments, Denly has delivered a story that will resonate with readers and have them looking at their own spiritual journey. Her love for sharing the gospel is so evident among the pages of this book, and I can’t thank her enough for writing the powerful message of relying on the Lord. It’s something that is certainly difficult at times, but if we do so, we can find the blessings will be so much more than we ever dreamed of. That is what I hope readers will get out of this story above anything else.
Waltz in the Wilderness is a well rounded story that will leave readers breathless. It is a poetic story of God’s love, God’s healing, and God’s perfect timing. The narrator did a fantastic job in bringing not only the story to life, but the characters as well. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it.
Beautifully Written Novel
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