Hearth Stone, Lois Greiman
Hearth Stone, Lois Greiman
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Hearth Stone

Author: Lois Greiman

Narrator: Carrington MacDuffie

Unabridged: 8 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/24/2015

Categories: Fiction, Women


Synopsis

Award-winning author Lois Greiman welcomes readers back to the Black Hills of South Dakota, with a new cast of characters in a story that will resonate with fans of heartwarming fiction by Susan Wiggs and Robyn Carr.With her chance at the US equestrian team shattered by an injury, Sydney Wellesley arrives at the Lazy Windmill ranch angry and heartbroken. But the rugged red bluffs and wild high plains of the Black Hills inspire her to purchase land where she can train her own Olympic hopefuls. Everything's going according to Sydney's new life plan—until her funding suddenly dries up.Alone in the ramshackle house she had planned to raze, Sydney is ready to admit defeat and slink back to civilization—until she discovers an injured mustang. Seeing herself in the desperate wild mare, she feels compelled to save the animal at all costs, little knowing that the horse just might return the favor. For as Sydney's circle grows to include an autistic child, an earthy array of local characters, and hired help in the form of Hunter Redhawk, a man as indomitable as the land itself, she realizes that heroes are everywhere and that healing is the first step on the road to true happiness.

About Lois Greiman

Lois Greiman has won numerous awards, including the RT Career Achievement Award, the RT Historical Storyteller of the Year Award, and the Affaire de Coeur Critics’ Choice Award. She was born on a cattle ranch in central North Dakota and has since moved to Minnesota where she is involved in horse training and animal rescue.

About Carrington MacDuffie

Carrington MacDuffie is a voice actor and recording artist who has narrated over two hundred audiobooks, received numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards, and has been a frequent finalist for the Audie Award, including for her original audiobook, Many Things Invisible. Alongside her narration work, she has released a new album of original songs, Only an Angel.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Carmen on January 16, 2015

If you like Nora Roberts and Danielle Steele I believe you will really enjoy Hearth Stone. First of all, the cover of this book caught my eye. It is beautiful. I really enjoyed the story and alot of the "supporting cast". This is a story of rich girl get's cut off and moves to the hills to become in......more

Goodreads review by Pam on February 26, 2017

Met the author at the local library. Loved the book-just makes me want to keep reading the series. Sydney escapes her domineering father and gets cut off from the family money. But she shows she has the tenacity to survive and thrive by following her dream. Quote: But there is only so long you can le......more

Goodreads review by Kathy on February 12, 2015

4.5 stars. Hearth Stone is the first heartwarming installment in Lois Greiman'sHome in the Hillsseries. This charming novel is a lovely story of new beginnings for Sydney Wellesley when she impulsively purchases a dilapidated ranch nestled in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Leaving behind a life o......more

Goodreads review by Anne Marie on May 22, 2015

Finished reading Hearth Stone by Lois Greiman. I found this book to be a quick, happy book to read. Lots of character development, and a nice ending. This book was a win from the Goodreads First Reads Program.......more

Goodreads review by Vicki on November 16, 2017

Some new characters and a new setting for the Lazy Windmill series. I enjoyed the spirit of finding oneself and discovering strength you didn't know you had that ran thru this book. The surprises were good too.......more


Quotes

“Greiman’s versatile writing style is highlighted in this story. Sydney Wellesley is a strong heroine with the backbone to stand for what she wants and believes in, even if it goes against her wealthy family’s wishes. Leaving the life of privilege that she has always known will require strength and passion that Sydney must look inside herself to find. A great book with a wonderful message.” RT Book Reviews (4 stars)

“Fleeing a cold father, a cheating fiancé, and a near-crippling injury, equestrian Sydney Wellesley escapes to the Lazy Windmill ranch in Hope Springs…This gentle romance will appeal to readers of Robyn Carr.” Library Journal