Sleigh Bells For Dry Creek by Janet Tronstad
Reviewed by Lara M. Van Hulzen, Radiant Lit
Genre: Inspirational Romance
Publisher: Steeple Hill
Pub. Date: 2011

Wade Stone returns to Dry Creek, Montana with his mother, Grace, after she has spent nine years in prison for murdering his father. An abusive drunk, no one was surprised by her actions toward her husband, but many townspeople aren’t too eager to welcome her home, or her rodeo champion son.

Nine years ago, Wade kissed Amy Mitchell and promised to marry her. But when his mother went to jail, he fled and never looked back. Orphaned as a young girl, Amy was taken in by her Aunt and Grandfather, but for the past few years, she has had to take care of them because of old age and failing health.

When Wade and Grace show up one morning at the town coffee shop, Amy’s world is turned upside down. Amy overhears Grace telling Wade she didn’t kill her husband and believes Wade is the one who did. Not knowing what to believe, Amy’s heart is torn between believing Wade and letting him back into her life, or letting go of him for good.

This is a nice small town story with a bit of intrigue and mystery thrown in. The faith element is evident throughout and the love story of Amy and Wade is engaging and tender.

Rated – G
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