
In 'Softly Falling' by Carla Kelly, readers are transported to the Wyoming Territory in 1886, where a small group of individuals come together to survive a brutal winter. The story revolves around Lily Carteret, a resilient and compassionate young woman who finds herself at her father's ranch after being raised in England. As she becomes a teacher to four children on the ranch, she forms deep connections with the diverse characters around her, including the ranch hands, a pack rat, and a cat. Despite the harsh conditions and challenges they face, the group works together to stay alive, emphasizing themes of resilience, community, and human spirit. Kelly's writing style is described as engaging, descriptive, and emotionally impactful, with a focus on historical details and character development.
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Lily looked at the vastness of the plains, full of cattle, and then up at the sky without a cloud in sight. "What's going to happen, Mr. Sinclair?" she asked. "What do you know?"
Fresh off the train from New York City, Lily Carteret arrives in picturesque Wyoming only to discover that her wayward father has lost his cattle ranch to a lowly cowboy in a card game! Determined not to let her father's folly ruin her life, Lily becomes a teacher on the ranch. There she learns that the handsome cowboy, Jack Sinclair, has some wild predictions about the upcoming winter-that it will be unlike anything Wyoming has ever seen. Lily must either cast off her skepticism to work with Jack or risk losing everything she holds dear. This latest novel by bestselling romance author Carla Kelly is sure to please new and old fans alike. Stirring, tense, and filled with swoon-worthy moments, it's a delectable read that will leave you begging for more!
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