Daliah A Needful Bride by Danni Roan

Daliah A Needful Bride by Danni Roan
Series: The Brides of Needful Texas series Book #1
on August 8, 2019
Genres: Fiction / Christian / Romance / Historical
Pages: 220
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Orphan Daliah Owens has been working for the Smithfield bank for two years without a problem at least until the new manager arrives and her drawer suddenly comes up short. Dismissed from her job and disgraced by a crime she didn't commit, Daliah seeks a second chance with an elderly couple heading to Texas on a wagon train. Facing the hardships of the trail with bravery, compassion, and faith Daliah quickly endears herself to not only her employer but many of the other members of the band as well. Invaluable in her knowledge of herbs for healing and nutrition she is soon recognized as an indispensable helper to all.Spencer Gaines, still bitter after the loss of his wife is a hard man to talk to, but his five-year-old son Chad, and greatest treasure is more trouble than he can handle. Determined to finally settle down near his brother in Texas Spencer signs on as a chief scout for the wagon train but his duties often lead him far afield leaving Chad to get into so many scrapes they could both well be dismissed.Will a devastating accident leave Spencer empty and alone forever or will he not only learn to trust God but also give Daliah his heart?

Daliah A Needful Bride is book one in the Brides of Needful Texas series by Danni Roan. I enjoyed the beginning of the book. The pace was good, and I instantly liked the heroine Daliah Owens. However, the pace began to slow with the journey to Texas. I kept waiting for a villain to appear – anything to build the tension of the story. And though a villain does appear, it’s not until the end of the book. I also longed for more descriptive passages – of setting and of the individual characters. I did enjoy seeing the hero Spencer Gaines change from harsh to kind. Overall it is a good story with some weaknesses.  I won a copy of this book.