Lone Star Baby by Debbie Macomber

Title: Lone Star Baby

Author: Debbie Macomber

Publisher: Harlequin

Series: Heart of Texas #6

ISBN: 0373833474

More Information: http://www.eharlequin.com

My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Pregnant and all alone, Amy Thornton arrived in Promise, Texas, hoping for a miracle to help straighten out her life.  And that miracle came in the form of Pastor Wade McMillen.  As a servant of God, he felt it was his duty to help everyone and Amy was another soul he could save.  All Amy wished for was a home, a job and a father for her baby.  The first two were easy.  But as Wade and Amy got to know one another, Wade found that maybe he was the answer to her last wish.

Loving it.  Even though I did find the heroine to be annoying when it came to the relationship between herself and the pastor, this story was absolutely perfectly written.  There was a nice balance of humor, drama, romance and conflict.  The story was well paced even though there wasn't much really going in the plot.  It was a mellow story that flowed from one chapter to the next.  I couldn't put the book down.  The hero, Wade, was an absolute sweetheart.  As a confirmed bachelor, he was reluctant to even think of marrying.  But as soon as he realized that he wanted to know and love Amy, he didn't let anyone get in the way.  Even if it meant fighting for her honor.  Amy was a nice girl that got a bad lot in life, but despite the wonderful people of Promise and Wade's devotion, she refused to give up her victim role.  It can be a bit annoying.  The story didn't just focus on Amy and Wade.  Past characters will make frequent visits throughout the story and you will get their stories as well.  Sidenote, this is a clean romance.

This was definitely one of Mrs. Macomber's best.  A clean, gentle, sweet romance that a Christian romance reader would definitely like.  If you like the Harlequin Romance line, definitely your cup of tea.  If you are looking for passion and an enthralling plot, you might want to pass this up.