A New Beginning

Kansas Crossroads, Book 1

By: Amelia C. Adams

Narrated by: Audra Cook

Handsome young heir Adam Brody sees nothing but possibilities in the sprawling old building he's just purchased. With a little hard work, he will transform it into a hotel to meet the needs of those traveling by railroad. Aunt Caroline believes he's lost his mind, but she agrees to help him give it a try.

Left a widow with a small daughter, Elizabeth Caldwell must find work. When she sees an advertisement in the newspaper inquiring about cheerful young women to work in a hotel, she decides to apply. However, the hotel owner specifically requested single ladies, so she must hide her former marital status, and her child, if she wishes to get the job.

With cloudy pasts to overcome, both Adam and Elizabeth want to believe in a bright future. Will they find the strength they need in each other, or will their differences keep them apart?

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Sweet and tender romance

This was a sweet short romance. Elizabeth was a widowed single mother that had a strength about her. I loved how she took life in strides and made a way for herself and her child and mother. Adam was a dreamer, yet a gentle man. I enjoyed his love and concern for his aunt as well as all his employees. He had a tender heart that was shown well in the story. There was a little action and mystery in the book that added to the story's plot. The narrator did a good job of keeping the characters separate and keeping the book interesting. I recommend to those that like short sweet romance.

Sweet, Clean Historical Ronance

Widowed new mother Elizabeth needs to find a job to support her infant daughter and her ill mother. New in town she discreetly inquires about job opportunities for single mothers and is advised that it will be difficult to find a respectable job. Fortunately, Elizabeth finds a new hotel who is searching for staff and she applies for the job omitting the fact that she is a single mother.

Adam, a tender hearted man, has just purchased a piece of property that he intends, along with the aid of his aunt, to turn into a hotel. Adam hires Elizabeth and they begin to develop feelings for each other. Will Elizabeth's secret and the danger around her tear them apart? Will Adam be able to protect Elizabeth?

This was a great story with a little suspence and romance set on the frontier. New Beginning was my first exposure to Amelia C. Adams andI enjoyed the story very much. This was the first time for me listening na Audra Cool and she also did a wonderful job. I look forward to other stories with the two ladies.

I was given this book at my request and I am voluntarily leaving this review.

Hard times

Such a sweet story of a young widow who takes a job to support her baby and her mother. She has a kind boss but he doesn't know about her baby. As they go closer and danger comes to her and her family he is surprised with her secret and she is worried about his reaction. Will he fire her? Or will something better come out of it? You will be surprised. I received a complimentary audio and this review is voluntary.

I Had Already Left a Review

I was given a free review copy of the audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

For some reason I just discovered that some of my previously posted reviews on audiobooks I have listened to, are not showing up. This was one of them. I do remember enjoying this book at the time but cannot really recall the particulars including the narration of the audiobook. I do remember that the storyline was interesting and kept my attention. If I have time and listen to the book again, I'll be able to give a better review.

Amazing story

This feel great story captivated me and held me until the end. I could feel the train rumble and picture the scenes, this was so well written! Narration is excellent too.