Love Finds You in Revenge, Ohio

by Lisa Harris

The only thing worse than being a spinster is being a twice-jilted spinster. At twenty-five, Catherine Morgan is hardly an old maid but shes given up on marriage and instead manages the familys general store in the small town of Revenge, Ohio. Bound by a promise to care for her three sisters until they marry, shell do anything it takes to keep them safe. However, the towns sheriff has evidence that may stand in the way of her sisters happiness and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1934770817
• ISBN13: 9781934770818
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Summerside Press
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.3" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

wonderful warm historical Americana romance

Having been jilted twice after her father Isaiah abandoned her mom, her three younger sisters depend on twenty-seven year old Catherine Morgan who vows no more men in her life. Instead she pledges to run the family general store in Revenge, Ohio as a spinster on the shelf and contradictory find decent husbands for her siblings; that if there is such a thing as a decent male. In 1884 Sheriff Corbin Hunter arrives in town seeking a bank robbing gang; he is one of the men who dumped Catherine, breaking her heart seven years ago. His evidence points to her sister Audrey's fiancé as the brains behind the criminal gang who killed his father. Although she wants nothing to do with the one that broke her heart the most, Catherine decides to help him with his inquiry praying her sibling does not end up heartbroken like her. Corbin accepts her help though he vows to not allow the woman who broke his heart seven years ago do so again. LOVE FINDS YOU IN REVENGE OHIO is a wonderful warm historical Americana romance starring two strong lead characters and a solid support cast. The story line is action-packed and contains several neat twists with each spin hooking readers further. Fans will root for sacrificing Catherine, whose anger with her father and to a degree her mother makes her selfishly responsible for her sisters whether they want her to do so or not; this also leads her to assume her beloved Corbin should not be saddled with her charges. Corbin is a terrific counterpoint as his love for the woman who hurt him remains strong but is it as powerful as his need to find his father's killer. This is a great inspirational late nineteenth century romantic suspense. Harriet Klausner

A Wonderful Story!

Love Finds You in Revenge Ohio by Lisa Harris is a wonderful story. In the late 1800's Catherine Morgan has always tried to do the right thing in her life and watching over her sisters is only one of them. She thinks she has her life all figured out until former fiancé Corbin Hunter returns to town - as Sheriff. She's confused and not sure how to deal with the turmoil this causes her when life then throws her the biggest curve ever. In seeing events unfold through Catherine's eyes we continue to admire her inner strength as she tries to protect the ones she loves. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it!

Responsibility, Regrets and Romance in Revenge, Ohio

The year is 1884, and Catherine Morgan spends her days running the family's general store while doing her best not to dwell on the fact that she's a twice-jilted spinster. Ever since her father left to seek his fortune in the gold fields of Alaska ten years before and her mother's death three years later, Catharine has denied herself any hope of marrying after losing the one man she truly loved. Instead, she's determined to see her three younger sisters happily married. A new sheriff arrives to investigate a string of bank robberies, none other than Corbin Hunter, the man who left Catherine with a broken engagement--and a broken heart. She refuses to allow him to rekindle old feelings, which suits him just fine. Corbin has one goal: to find the man who killed his father and avenge his death. Can Catherine, who's angry with her father for abandoning his family, and Corbin, a man bent on revenge, renew their faith in the Lord and one another and find a love they thought was lost? Love Finds You in Revenge, Ohio by Lisa Harris has a nice blend of conflict, likable characters, plot twists, faith and a surprise ending. My heart went out to Catherine in her struggle to be the responsible oldest sister despite her regrets at having let go of her dreams. I felt for Corbin, who's consumed by his need to bring his father's murderer to justice while protecting the stubborn woman who broke his heart all those years ago. I recommend Harris's book for those who enjoy an inspirational historical with a side of suspense.

A Must Read for This Summer

Dishes were ignored, floors weren't vacuumed and the family fended for themselves because I could not put this book down! Love Finds You in Revenge, Ohio is one of the best Christian historical fiction books I have read in a very long time. I will confess: historical novels are not at the top of my list of favorite types of books to read. However, the history of the late 1800's, and the description of Revenge, Ohio (which actually does exist) are interwoven throughout the book so masterfully that I never realized I was being taught a history lesson. The suspense kept me up until all hours of the night and every time I thought I had determined "whodunit," another surprise was mixed into the plot. And then there was the heroine and hero. Have you ever wanted to reach through the pages of a book and shake two people until they come to their senses? These two were more stubborn than the mules used to plow the fields. Above all, Catherine's faith and that of her family was truly a blessing to behold. You definitely want to add this book to your "must read" list for this summer!

Fast-moving romantic mystery

Love finds you in Revenge, Ohio - Lisa Harris A deathbed promise to her mother leads Catherine Morgan to remain a "spinster" and sacrifice much of her life in the care of her sisters. Like the song Rosemary Clooney (and the Andrew's Sisters) made famous, Lord help the mister who comes between (Catherine) and her sisters ... or her promise to see them safely married. So when Sheriff Corbin Hunter - the man walked out on her seven years prior - returns to their town search for his father's killer, complications and tensions abound. His understandable bitterness makes him human, and his ultimate resolution and revealed character make him realistically desirable. Corbin's suspicions about her `baby' sister's fiancé seem driven by his desire for vengeance, and feisty but fragile-hearted Catherine frequently takes things into her own hands to the endangerment of all. Like Catherine, don't be too sure you have figured out who the villain is, as Ms. Harris keeps the mystery hidden until the last minute. Excellent research produced lot of interesting details in the lives of her family and `supporting cast' that kept the pages turning - in addition to the romantic tension between Catherine and Corbin. I enjoy heroines who are strong-willed, bright and independent, yet shows a great capacity for love and commitment. Catherine Morgan captivates the imagination and the heart as her longings are also revealed throughout the story. This was my first read of a Lisa Harris novel - but it won't be the last. Highly recommended.