Trouble in Dry Springs by Kristina Hall Review

Happy Wednesday Friends :)

I pray today finds you all doing well, and I'm so thankful you chose to take the time to stop by The Preppy Book Princess today for another book review.

Last week was quite a stressful week for me unfortunately. So many things went wrong in the course of one week that it was crazy, and I'm going to admit that I spent way too much time hiding in my house within the pages of wonderful Christian fiction titles.

I definitely needed a break, and I'm thankful for the many wonderful titles I got to read during this time.

One of those reads was one I'm particularly excited to share all about with you guys today.

I've had the pleasure of reading several of this author's titles in the past, and I couldn't wait to dive right into this one.

I hope you'll all keep on reading down below for my full review.

Trouble in Dry Springs by Kristina Hall:

Source: Complimentary Copy Provided by the Author in Exchange for an Honest Review

Publication Date: May 24th, 2013

Genre: Christian Fiction/Historical/Western

Series: The Dry Springs Chronicles

Synopsis:

Even the peaceful town of Dry Springs is not without trouble.

When Eliza McCoslin's brother sends for her, she exchanges war-torn Mississippi for Dry Springs, Texas. Settling into a new way of life proves difficult though, despite the arrival of the man she's long admired.

Jesse Carrigan comes to Dry Springs seeking work and a place to start the ranch he's dreamed of ever since his parents lost their farm. What he doesn't expect to find is the woman he'd like to court—or his former colonel on the run from a deadly threat.

Given the circumstances keeping Jesse and Eliza apart and the danger looming on the horizon, he and Eliza find themselves facing the loss of future love—and life. When trouble comes to Dry Springs, who will be left standing?

(synopsis from goodreads)

My Review:

I've had the pleasure of reading a few of Kristina Hall's titles over the past couple of years, and I can state without a doubt that Trouble in Dry Springs is her best work yet. I was intrigued by the synopsis of this one, and I went into it fully expecting to enjoy it. However, I will ill prepared for just how much this beautiful story was going to tug at my heartstrings, and I finished it with a big smile on my face and the knowledge that it's another title going on my list of best books I read in 2023.

I grew up reading Christian western stories, and this one took me right back to those days. This author really seems to shine within this genre, and she's crafted a masterful story with complex plot points, well developed characters every reader will want to root for, and a beautifully put together setting that truly brought all the vivid descriptions to life in my mind.

Jesse and Eliza's story is full of strife, harsh circumstances, and dangerous situations, but through it all they continue to rely on God's love and leading no matter where it might take them. Their romance is beyond sweet, and I appreciated that it gives the reader all the feels, while still staying completely squeaky clean as this isn't always the case in Christian fiction anymore. I'm so thankful Kristina Hall didn't compromise on this fact.

All in all, I completely adored this entire story, and I can't possibly recommend it enough. I can't wait to continue on with this series, and I'm hopeful we'll get to see a wonderful redemption arc in the next title.

Final Rating: 5/5.

Definitely pick this one up for yourself if you're a fan of Christian westerns or Christian historical fiction. You won't be disappointed you did so!

Thanks so much to Kristina Hall for providing me with a complimentary copy to read and review!

I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary copy of this novel from the author. I was not required to give a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own, and this is my honest review.

Thanks so much for reading everyone! I pray you all have a wonderful rest of your day, and I look to forward to sharing another book review with you all on Friday!

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