Ever Faithful by Karen Barnett (Vintage National Parks #3)

About The Book:

Vibrant historic Yellowstone National Park comes to life in this romantic mystery about a man hiding the truth, braving the west to become something more--and the woman who must confront his deception.

A man who can't read will never amount to anything--or so Nate Webber believes. But he takes a chance to help his family by signing up for the new Civilian Conservation Corps, skirting the truth about certain "requirements." Nate exchanges the harsh Brooklyn streets for the wilds of Yellowstone National Park, curious if the Eden-like wonderland can transform him as well.
Elsie Brookes was proud to grow up as a ranger's daughter, but she longs for a future of her own. After four years serving as a maid in the park's hotels, she still hasn't saved enough money for her college tuition. A second job, teaching a crowd of rowdy men in the CCC camp, might be the answer, but when Elsie discovers Nate's secret, it puts his job as camp foreman in jeopardy. Tutoring leads to friendship and romance, until a string of suspicious fires casts a dark shadow over their relationship. Can they find answers before all of their dreams go up in smoke?

My Review:

The time:1933. The place: Yellowstone National Park. Me: Now addicted to this series! This is the first book in this series that I have read and I must read the others and have more! That said, this book stood alone with ease. 

I've heard it said the author was a Ranger. I could believe that because this book is saturated with the ability to feel like you are there. It's flourishing with detailed descriptions. Yellowstone is a place I haven't been, yet, but I feel like I might have been after reading this book.

Nate and Elsa are a cute couple with a strong romance, complete with underlying currents of faith. This book is not preachy, it's a good choice for those who haven't read Christian fiction before and are scared to try it. A solid who-done-it type mystery also flows through the book, making this novel a refreshing read that takes you away like the travel channel or a good "old time" movie. 

Five Stars! 

Many thanks to Waterbrook & Multnomah for my copy of this fantastic book! #EverFaithful #WaterbrookLaunchTeam
My opinions are my own and are left of my own free will.

About The Author:
Karen Barnett is the award-winning author of the Golden Gate Chronicles (Out of the Ruins, Beyond the Ashes, Through the Shadows) and MISTAKEN. She lives in Oregon with her husband, two kids, and a bevy of furry friends. You can learn more about Karen's writing journey at http://www.KarenBarnettBooks.com.