“My Heart Belongs in the Superstition Mountains: Carmela’s Quandary” by Susan Page Davis

I received this book for free from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

“My Heart Belongs in the Superstition Mountains: Carmela’s Quandary” by Susan Page Davis is a selection in the My Heart Belongs series which is a series of Christian romance novels set in different cities/areas in the US by different authors.

The book begins with an unwilling 14-year-old Carmela being forced by her uncle to “perform” at various venues by telling her story of being kidnapped and held hostage by Indians in the American Southwest. After her “performance” she runs crying from the saloon and is befriended by a young boy, Will, whos brother is a deputy marshall.  Will attempts to get his brother, Freeland, to assist Carmela. However, Freeland is quite busy with a prisoner and cannot assist until Carmela and her uncle have left town.

Fast forward five years. Freeland is riding with a prisoner on a coach that just happens to be carrying Carmela and her uncle who is still forcing her to tell the untrue story of her parents’ murder and following life with the Indians by telling her that she still owes him money that her father borrowed and that he has paid for her “upkeep”.  Her uncle even repeatedly tattoos her face so that she will appear credible.

While traveling, they find the next stage coach station has been burned and are subsequently attacked by renegades. The story continues with how they escape and run into Indians and outlaws along the way.

The author tackles several biblical truths: confession, forgiveness, being judgmental and true love.
Gave this one four stars. It is a good solid read, nice ending with a funny twist. Very clean… you won’t be embarrassed if your Mom or child looks over your shoulder.