AWAKEN MY HEART
DiAnn Mills
Avon Inspire
ISBN: 978-0-06-137601-6
January 2008
Christian Fiction

In 1803 Texas is just a colony and Marianne Phillips is the daughter of a wealthy rancher who wants more than what he has. Marianne has never agreed with her father's treatment of the mestizos or her mother. However, she never expected to be kidnapped by rebels hoping to keep her father from taking their land from them. She soon finds herself in the hands of a handsome man, one who sets off strange feelings within her, as well as finding that her loyalty is with her abductors rather than her father and his men.

Armando Garcia never wanted to be the leader of a band of rebels, but his people depend on him and he'll do what he must to protect them. He doesn't agree with what some of his people did by kidnapping Marianne, but he also knows that he has to keep her father from destroying his people's homes and their land. When he learns that Marianne can speak his language and actually agrees with his people, he's faced with a difficult choice. Soon he finds that the faith that keeps Marianne strong may just be what he's been missing in his life. Will they find a love that can withstand the future or will they find that sometimes love isn't enough?

AWAKEN MY HEART is an engaging tale of love, sure to please fans of historicals. The inspirational touches are strong and well written. The characters are strong and the plot will keep you guessing the outcome. A wonderful romance that I recommend to all.

Reviewed by Wendy Keel
Rating 4