Meredith Worthington has just returned to Angel Falls, Montana, from finishing school back east. She didn’t care for the school, or for the rich life her parents’ lead. She just wants to be a school teacher and live a simple life. Meredith’s father has hired a couple men to help with the horses in their stable. One man is very kind and handsome (Shane Connelly). At first, Meredith and Shane didn’t get on, but as time goes by, they discover they have some things in common. (Shane has also come from a wealthy family and is also yearning for a simpler life, training, and working with horses.) But will Meredith’s family ever approve, thinking Shane is a poor traveling man? And what will happen when Shane’s short-term employment working in their stables is over?

This was a very sweet and heartwarming read. Meredith wanted to be independent, move away, and teach children. She was a good heroine, even though she jumped to the wrong conclusions sometimes about Shane. Shane was a dreamy hero, he was kind and sweet. I liked how he treated Meredith’s younger sister. I enjoyed reading about the other characters in the book, some who also have their own stories in this series (“Buttons & Bobbins”).

Another lovely romance by Jillian Hart. ( )