Courting Emma (Little Hickman Creek Series #3)

Pastor Jon and boardinghouse proprietor Emma are convincing
characters in this spirited romance. MacLaren writes a captivating,
rich historical tale that hooks readers with human emotions and
experiences in the first pages. If you like wholesomeness or themes
of faith, I recommend Courting Emma. This book promises to be as
wildly popular as the two earlier Little Hickman Creek books.

-Brenda Nixon
Speaker and Author
www.BrendaNixon.coin

Courting Emma takes a candid look into the souls of abused
children and their different ways of overcoming their pasts,
presenting characters so realistic that you'll want to wrap your arms
around them and tell them everything will be all right. The tale
stood easily on its own in spite of being the third in the series, and
the deep hearts of the characters and their struggles kept the pages
turning at a fast clip. Courting Emma is the best yet from Sharlene
MacLaren. I've read all her books thus far and absolutely adored
this one. Anyone who has read Shar's previous books will definitely
want to pick this one up, and any lover of historical romance will
love this story of romance, forgiveness, and budding faith.

-Roseanna White
Christian Review of Books

Courting Emma is one of those stories that makes you laugh,
puts a tear in your eye, and when you've read that last page, inspires
a satisfied sigh. I loved it!

Sharlene MacLaren captures the period and the place in this
truly charming tale. Courting Emma has a steady, pleasant pace that
will keep readers turning pages to find out what dilemmas Emma
and the rest of Little Hickman will face next....

MacLaren's gift for storytelling is topped only by her ability to
create characters readers can identify with. Delightful, realistic, and
charming, Courting Emma is going straight to my "keepers" shelf!

-Loree Lough
Best-selling author of 64 books,
including the award-winning The Wedding Wish

Sharlene MacLaren's Courting Emma takes you through a gamut
of emotions. You'll experience life with her very real characters,
delve into your own heart on spiritual issues, smile and rejoice when
victories are won, and find deep satisfaction in a story well told.
This sweet novel will keep you enmeshed till the end as it weaves its
spell around your heart.

-Miralee Ferrell
Author, The Other Daughter

I highly recommend Courting Emma by Sharlene MacLaren. It's
a soulful journey back in time to the late 1800s....The author took
the time to set the scene with careful detail, which included getting
to know each character, from their smiles to minute mannerisms.
But it's the heart of Emma and her spirit that propel the reader
from chapter to chapter. If you like to read historical fiction, then
this is a must-read. If you are unfamiliar with this genre, then this
book is a good place to start, but be sure to get the complete series
of MacLaren's Little Hickman Creek....

I must admit that my favorite aspect is the cornerstone salvation
scene. It's real and unpretentious. By that time I was so invested in
the characters that it touched my heart and brought tears to my
eyes. Salvation is a gift for all, and how it impacted each character
in the story was just as touching. Christ's love shines through each
page, not only changing the characters but the reader as well.

Sharlene MacLaren has become one of my favorite authors,
and I cannot wait to read her next book.

-Robin Shope
Author, The Chase, The Replacement, and The Candidate

Watch for this author when you want just the right touch of
detail and depth mixed with humor and meaningful emotion
brought to a satisfying ending.

-Mildred Colvin
Author, Winner of Reader's Choice Award

Sharlene's Little Hickman Creek series just keeps getting better!
Flawed characters with painful pasts embark on a spiritual journey
where love and reconciliation team up to make for an exciting tale.
And as usual, the romantic tension was delectable. I loved it!

-Michelle Sutton
Book Reviewer
Author, Its Not About Me